WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL PT 2

[gatonina]

ARRIVAL PT. 2

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POPULATION: 41 The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round, the wheels on the bus go round and round…until they suddenly stop. Just as quickly as the bus ride started, the sudden jolt of the bus hitting the brakes may disrupt you from your current activities (whatever those may be.) It’s hard to determine just how long you’ve been on this road trip, but some of you may be able to tell it’s been nearly forty-eight hours. Where could you have possibly been traveling? Worry not, dear travelers! Why, if you’ll wait one moment, the doors of the bus will gently open… …and the floors of the bus will tilt, spitting every single one of you out onto the ground with little warning before the doors slam closed and the bus begins to drive away. As you gather your wits and regain your bearings, the first thing you may notice is the very distinct scent of pine and the lingering scent of rain in the air. Beneath your feet, the words BUP STOP have been spray painted into the dirt and above you a large wooden sign proudly declares that you’ve arrived at your destination. Welcome to CAMP GATONINA. Well-maintained greenery surrounds the area with trees as far as the eye can see, and a dirt path seems to lead straight into camp. Fog looms in the distance, though perhaps that’s from the rainy weather. Come along, don't be shy. You’re welcomed here, after all! As you make your way forward, you’ll soon be greeted with the sound of a bright and almost cheerful voice that seems to be amplified somehow, gathering the attention of all. "Right this way, ladies and gentlemen. Your lovely hosts await!" A cloud of fog parts, and in the center of the path sits a three-tiered platform. Three figures stand on the platform before you, two of whom hold a white basket with depictions of the sun. Despite looking directly at them, it’s hard to make out the features of these three outside of their very unusual outfits. You’ll have plenty of time to explore the camp later, but for now it seems that the figure in the top hat has a megaphone in hand and an announcement to make. "That should be all of you. Let's not waste time, shall we? You'll need these sooner than later, I imagine." The figure with the top hat begins to call out names as the other two figures hold onto the basket, using their free hands to distribute small keys with different wooden keychains shaped like animals. When the final key is distributed, the megaphone is lifted once more as the figure without the basket gestures to the space around you. "Welcome to Camp Gatonina. We look forward to your stay." [ooc: for the sake of your mods, please choose only one NPC to speak to for now! Should we feel confident with our tagload, we may open this up to more tags later, but don't worry! There will be more opportunities to speak with them in the future... Please be sure to read all of the new information provided to you! In addition, please keep in mind that this is not the week zero mingle! A new mingle will go up tomorrow to officially begin the game, so please do not use this post to toplevel regarding the new locations! You may, however, PC to your hearts' content ♥]

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[survivaltricks]

[:( bring back bus-san]

[Akira's mouth twitches as that, and he lifts his hand to press it over his heart with a light laugh]

Sounds cheesy, but I'll take it. Thanks for passing along my message. . . and let me know if they reply, all right?

[IN THE INTERIM]

Sooooo what's up with this summer camp, anyway?

[gatonina]

Of course. I will do my best to ensure all messages are received and passed on. [there's a tilt of their head then.]

Isn't it lovely? The fresh scent of the great outdoors, freedom to roam after a cramped, awful roadtrip...it's the nicest set-up we could do on short notice after you were derailed from your journey home.

[survivaltricks]

[ah--]

[perking up a bit!]

Do you know what derailed us?

[gatonina]

A mishap with portals. Unfortunate, isn't it?

[survivaltricks]

. . .

That's it? A freak accident?

[gatonina]

I could make up a different story if you'd like, but I prefer to be truthful.

[survivaltricks]

[just. laughs a little breathlessly in disbelief]

No, honesty makes things a lot easier. It's just. . . strange, you know?

Do you know what our circumstances were before we got diverted here?

[gatonina]

Of course it's strange. But you're handling it rather well.

[they nod.] We know about your mansion and everything you've gone through there. Is that what you're referring to?

[survivaltricks]

[lightly]

You get used to it when it happens one too many times.

[then, more seriously:]

Yeah. That's what I'm referring to.

How do you know about it?

[gatonina]

It's a bit complicated, but the three of us were advised of your arrival once the portals malfunctioned. From there, we did a bit of research on our own to learn about you and try to make your stay more comfortable while we fix this.

[survivaltricks]

Advised by who? And how did you have access to that research?

[stop trying to figure out interdimensional mechanics, Akira]

[gatonina]

[a hand comes up over their heart.]

I suppose you could say we're also connected.

[survivaltricks]

[. . . hmmmm]

Are we. . .?

In what way?

[gatonina]

For one, we are tied to the world and we learn as we need to. And now that we've spoken, I'd say we've developed a bond. Wouldn't you?

[survivaltricks]

[a beat]

[and then a huffed laugh]

No wonder you're named "Purple Heart." Can I just call you Heart?

[gatonina]

Heart is appropriate enough if you'd like. I don't mind at all.

[survivaltricks]

Heart it is, then.

I'm Kurusu Akira. Just Akira is fine, though.

[a pause]

Whaaaaat's with the fancy getup, anyway?

[gatonina]

A pleasure, Akira. [if it were possible, there would be some shoujo sparkles here.] Isn't it charming? I think it's rather fitting.

[survivaltricks]

For your charming and sparkling personality? Of course it is.

[light!! he is teasing a little, but it's not malicious]

Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?

[gatonina]

I'm flattered you wish to know. What is it you want to know first?

[survivaltricks]

[hm. . . what to start with. . .]

Let's start with how long you've been here. And who is running this camp in the first place.

[gatonina]

Oh...ages, I suppose. I've lost track of the time but this camp is being run by us. Normally it isn't operable but as soon as we knew you'd be arriving we set everything up.

[survivaltricks]

It isn't?

[hm]

So what do you do in your free time?

. . . bird watching?

[gatonina]

No. We don't have to have a full camp up and running if it's only us, you know? That seems silly.

[there's a pause though at that and they nod.] I am quite fond of birds. Some of the ones here are beautiful if you can find them.

[survivaltricks]

It is silly, but it also sounds kind of boring.

[noting that pause! he won't press for now]

"If" we can find them? That sounds like a challenge.