notagain | WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL PT 2

ARRIVAL PT. 2

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▽ CAMP STORE
▽ REPORTING

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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[well, this sounds familiar]

Nothing else but the camp, huh?

[. . .]

Is there someone else running the camp other than you three?

No. Always been the three of us. Winter says it feels like forever. Unsure if exaggerating.

[they don't precisely have a frame of reference for 'forever'.]

[hm, well that crosses one theory off his list]

Are you three close?

Close enough. Lived with each other a very long time. All still here.

[no one has bailed on the other two, so they consider the three of them close, yes.]

[that's fair!! Akira smiles a bit]

It's nice to have companions, isn't it? Especially since I imagine things get pretty boring and lonely out here.

[since purple heart said it has only been the three of them and that camp is not always running]

Maybe. Don't consider it lonely. Usually better with... fewer people.

[the hood turns as they glance around at everyone gathered at this camp.]

Never have to speak this much.

[aw]

Are you nervous?

...unsure. Perhaps.

[they don't often have reason to be, or to think about it. their weight shifts a little awkwardly from foot to foot, or what are presumably feet under there.]

It's okay.

[Akira flashes them a reassuring smile]

Let's break the ice a little bit, then.

What's your favorite drink?

[they pause for a very long time.]

Water...? Don't really drink otherwise.

[no alcohol for your local void, evidently.]

[. . . BUT WATER IS LAME AND HE CAN'T MAKE WATER FANCY :(]

Favorite food?

Prefer to make it for others... not usually too concerned.

[HOW CAN HE BRIBE THE NPC WHEN THEY DON'T HAVE ANY FAVORITES]

All right. Then what's your favorite meal to cook?

...Soups. Stews. Simple to make. Easy for others to change for their own tastes.

[anyone can add more of what they like to it.]

Curries, then?

[they have the same versatility!!]

Maybe. Have not made curries.

[they sound somewhat interested in the idea.]

[FINALLY, something he can use to bribe Shadows]

I might be able to teach you later, if you're willing to learn. Curry is pretty easy. And, like soup, it's easy to customize.

[assuming shadows is bribeable, maybe he has? he will have to find out.]

...would like to learn, if there is time. Still things to do.

[HE WILL TEST THIS THEORY IN THE WEEKS TO COME DON'T WORRY]

Okay.

[holds up a pinky!!]

Then I'll teach you, in exchange for you helping us out whenever we need it. Deal?

Acceptable.

[they are just staring at that pinky, however. they're faceless, but he still somehow gets this impression.]

[. . .]

Ah.

You've never done a pinky promise, have you?

No. Unsure why the pinky is important.

[they are still just looking at his hand.]

Hold out your pinky and I'll show you?

[they say nothing, but they do hold up one solid void hand, slowly extending their pinky.

demonstrate, akira.]

[time to LINK HIS PINKY WITH SHADOWS', giving both of their hands a firm shake. there!!]

Pinky promise.

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