WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL

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ARRIVAL

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PASSENGERS: 41 You know how the story goes by now. One minute you’re somewhere familiar, and the next you’re suddenly somewhere else. Unlike previous times before, the source of your rude awakening isn’t a mystery. A harsh jostle causes your body to lunge forward as a tire jumps over a pot hole in the road. Try as you might, it’s hard to ignore the steady thrumming of an engine and the gentle sway beneath you. The faint scent of gasoline seems to waft from the outside, but as you look around you’ll notice that the windows are locked, tinted, and impossible to see through. Likewise, the door ahead of you appears to be locked as well. Perhaps the scent is your imagination…? Regardless, though the lighting is a tad dim, it becomes apparent that you’re inside a large bus dotted with the occasional seat and amid a jumble of other bodies. The people you were last with may be among your fellow passengers. Perhaps they are not. But worry not; there’s plenty of time to look around and get to know one another on this long, strange trip. It may even be wise to examine the staircase at the other end of the bus. Who knows what awaits you on the other floors? Ah, but before you move too far it may be best to assess the situation. On the bright side, any injuries you incurred have been healed! Isn't it nice to have your limbs in place again? Miracles happen. But...what happened to your clothes? You’re fairly certain you weren't wearing this t-shirt before...and what's with the denim shorts? Maybe you were fortunate enough to get the knee-length version, but for those of you waking up in bootyshorts...well, we're sure you look great! And what better way to tie the whole look together than white socks and tan sandals? At least you'll be comfortable for the ride. Lucky for you, your new threads aren't the only gift you'll receive upon waking up. Attached to your waist is a high-quality bag filled with some fun goodies for every passenger! For those of you who unzip your bag to check its contents, you will find: -Dry shampoo -Wet wipes -Deodorant -Travel pack of toilet paper -Travel toothbrush + toothpaste -Poncho -A stylish travel guide No other items are on your person at this time, even if you were holding onto it as you began your previous departure. That's a bit troublesome, isn't it? Not really; it's still a bus. Be grateful for the extra elbow room, alright? Oh, and one last thing...on the wrist of every passenger is a small, equally fashionable white scrunchie. Not your style? Perhaps it's a good idea to give the travel guide another read. Searching the bus from top to bottom will net zero results in the way of an escape. All of the windows are similarly tinted and locked, and the only exit door appears to be the one on the first level that can't be opened at this time. But hey. You're all old pros at this, right? You know what to do next! Get to know the people around you, trade stories with your fellow passengers, and...well. Buckle up for the bumpy ride ahead.

Comments

[coastal]

Then let me be injured - it was my choice.

[hm??]

Or else you could've gotten hurt too.

[fishingforcompliments]

Had I gotten hurt, it would have been by my own choice.

[ :) ]

...so it is fine, is it not?

[coastal]

[oh dammit

she pauses at that before frowning. no, it's more of a pout, but she thinks she's frowning.]

... No. It's not.

[why]</small. Anyway, get up if you can. There's nothing of use in this area.

[fishingforcompliments]

Why not?

[But she gets up, dusting off her ugly t-shirt and denim shorts. It's fine. This is fine.]

Shall we move on to the next area, then? I must admit, I would like to get some fresh air.

[coastal]

If you find fresh air, you really ought to just make a run for it - but alert other people first if you can.

[but she'll agree with that easily enough, similarly dusting herself off and tossing her hair over her shoulder even though it's tied back. habit.

she's also going to ignore flayn's question because she doesn't have an actual answer, lili is so fucking stupid]

[fishingforcompliments]

[lili please,]

Fresh air is better enjoyed with good company, so I would like to bring as many of you with me if I am able to find it.

[Big if, though.

Anyway, onward they go! She eyes the next window.]

It does not appear to be any different than the others, but...

[She's gearing up to try and charge at it anyway.]

[coastal]

[lili is

grabbing at her arm. it's actually a decently strong grip after training for eight weeks - ]

No.

[HYPOCRITE]

Get someone bigger and heavier than you to do it. There's plenty of men here, they might as well make themselves useful.

[fishingforcompliments]

[LILI PLEASE]

I am much sturdier than I look! I did not become a student of the Officers Academy for nothing, you know.

[coastal]

A student's still a student. There's plenty of bigger people who would just be more effective at this kind of thing.

[SHE'S SUCH A HYPOCRITE]

That, or we run at it together at the same time. But just the force of you alone isn't going to do anything if I got repelled.

[fishingforcompliments]

...let us run at the same time.

[She is stubborn, unfortunately. Here they go.]

On the count of three, shall we?

[coastal]

[she'll agree with that at least, letting go of flayn and sure this won't cause anything disastrous]

Mm.

[and lili will count, because she's just the type of person to immediately charge]

One... Two... Three!

[OFF THEY GO]

[fishingforcompliments]

[and...

BAM!

they hit the window and bounce back, because of course they do.]

[coastal]

[of

course they do

and lili is just going to make an aggravated noise as she sits up again]

Dammit...!!

—Are you alright?

[fishingforcompliments]

[Flayn hisses a little as she sits up, because ouch, that kind of hurt. But she looks to Lili and nods.]

...I am alright. I am ready to try the next window, if you are.

[coastal]

[she squints when she hears that hiss]

... No, I don't think so.

[fishingforcompliments]

[lili stop]

...eh? You do not wish to try again?

[coastal]

Not with you or me.

Like I said, there's plenty of men here who can take the beating instead. They can probably apply more force than the two of us regardless.

There's be no point in finding escape if we're too roughed up to run when we see it.

[fishingforcompliments]

I suppose that is true...

[She takes a moment to look her over, then nods to herself.]

And any man would have a difficult time turning down two beauties like us, so we are sure to be able to find someone to do it.

[SHE SAYS THIS SO CONFIDENTLY.]

[coastal]

Of course.

[she

also says that so confidently, i hate this]

I can also just ask two I know... if I can find them.

[ookurikara is probably fucking refusing to interact with everyone and tsuru is most likely dating fish?]

[fishingforcompliments]

There are a few that I know as well...

[dimitri, yin yu, where you at. (she knows ogata and giyuu, too, but they're hardly likely to do her many favors. and also, c-3po is a robot.)]

I do not see them nearby, however.

[1/2]

[coastal]

Oh? Who are they?

[coastal]

[wait

fuck]

... and what's your name?

[she's realizing belatedly they've run into a wall together but haven't introduced themselves]

[fishingforcompliments]

Dimitri and Yin Yu. Have you met them?

[She smiles - and then, whoops! That's right, they haven't exchanged names yet either.]

My name is Flayn... and you are?

[coastal]

An Lili... just Lili is fine.

[but she's going to nod - ]

Was Yin Yu difficult about giving you his name upon first meeting too? Is he just like that?

[fishingforcompliments]

It is very nice to meet you, Lili.

[They've exchanged names, so they're friends now! Lili will never be rid of her.]

He is a bit shy...

[That's. Not quite it, but it's the politest way she can think of to describe it, and she doesn't want to speak poorly of him, so.]

I learned his name somewhat easily, but... I did throw something at him shortly before we made our acquaintance, so he may have been startled into giving it to me. He really is quite kind, however.