notagain | WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL PT 2

ARRIVAL PT. 2

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▽ LOCATIONS
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▽ PCS
▽ CURFEW
▽ AUDIENCES
▽ 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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[...they laugh.]

Come on, don't make that face. Everyone makes mistakes. Isn't it better to own them than to act like you're ashamed?

[pauses.]

...Though-- No, nevermind. Now's your chance to ask me something embarrassing in revenge. Go.

[. . . NO HE WANTS TO KNOW!11]

No no, go back. Though, what? That's my question.

...Are you sure? It's, like, offensive and shit.

I've got tough skin.

[nodnods. is he wasting his question on this?? yes]

[...]

Your taste in men sucks.

[JUST]

[CRACKS THE FUCK UP]

[okay, fair. they snort when he cracks up.]

See? That should have been your reaction right off the bat, not pouting.

[everyone teased him about his profile what was he supposed to say!1]

Aaaah, geez.

[waves a hand at them!]

Anyway, can I ask a real question now?

Yes, but only because I'm nice.

What's your favorite drink?

Well, I'm fond of slushies.

[oh. . . slushies is a new one]

Oh-- because Winter, right?

Trying to ask two questions for the price of one again? Come on, man.

[a beat, and then he snorts in amusement]

Your turn, then. Hit me with your second best shot because you already got me with your first.

I wouldn't be so sure that was my best shot. I was being nice, you know?

[teasing.]

But-- Okay, okay. Let's see... [they tap their chin.] Easy mode: What's your favorite movie?

If that was nice, then I'd hate to see mean.

[ALSO TEASING]

Let's see. . . I think I'd go with The Cake Knight Rises.

You better pray you never see mean.

[wags a finger at him.]

I can't say I've ever heard of that one, though.

It's a heart-wrenching story about a baker who fights for his friends using the allure of freshly baked caked.

[persona movies are weird]

We should watch it together sometime. If you guys ever give us a theater.

[...]

And it's your favorite movie?

[Is that judgy? It sounds a little judgy.]

You make it sound like we can make new buildings poof into existence. I'm a wizard, but not that kind.

Yep.

[don't judge his taste!! he likes cheesy flicks!! and romcoms]

And maybe you can't, but this isn't the entire camp, is it?

[he bets there is MORE CAMP beyond the fog]