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🐍 ([personal profile] gatonina) wrote in [community profile] notagain2020-05-26 12:47 am
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WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL

ARRIVAL

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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.
vigilantics: (i feel it.)

[personal profile] vigilantics 2020-06-06 11:50 am (UTC)(link)
[ she lets out the most dejected sigh ]

I know.
getdrekt: ('Cause there's a hole)

[personal profile] getdrekt 2020-06-06 01:17 pm (UTC)(link)
You're familiar, then.

[HMMMMM]
vigilantics: (i wanted us to stay together.)

[personal profile] vigilantics 2020-06-06 01:57 pm (UTC)(link)
I was on my way home from a previous kidnapping.

[ please let her go home ]
getdrekt: ('Cause your words don't translate)

[personal profile] getdrekt 2020-06-06 02:09 pm (UTC)(link)
...That makes two of us, then.

[let them escape this hell]
vigilantics: (i'm too scared to try.)

[personal profile] vigilantics 2020-06-06 02:18 pm (UTC)(link)
This this kind of place seem in line to where you were before? I'm pretty sure my kidnappers aren't involved... this is nowhere near their aesthetic.

[ the idea of tiger and dragon supplying booty shorts is really really funny though ]
getdrekt: (And it's getting quite late)

[personal profile] getdrekt 2020-06-06 02:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Not mine. It was a house, and...

[he outright grimaces at their apparel.]

...fancy dress only.
vigilantics: (is get into your head.)

[personal profile] vigilantics 2020-06-06 03:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Huh... we can ask the others, I guess, but we shouldn't be surprised if it turns out that the people who were running things before may not be involved here.

[ ... ]

I mean, they could be, but it just seems like the less likely option at the moment.
getdrekt: ('Cause your words don't translate)

[personal profile] getdrekt 2020-06-06 03:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[...]

It feels like a trap.

Like someone knew we were trying to go home, and intercepted us.
vigilantics: (walking up to the room.)

[personal profile] vigilantics 2020-06-06 03:42 pm (UTC)(link)
So like... someone could have been watching us all?

[ it's possible ]

I guess then another question is, are there other buses filled with everyone else? Or were we the only ones taken?
getdrekt: (You're losing control a bit)

[personal profile] getdrekt 2020-06-06 03:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Exactly. There's always bigger fish.

[...]

We don't have a way to prove it's just us. They could say anything, and send most of these idiots into a panic.
vigilantics: (i broke up with my boyfriend.)

[personal profile] vigilantics 2020-06-06 03:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Right... I guess for now, we should run under the assumption it can go either way. But if everyone else we know is in a similar situation, then at least they're also probably going to come up with a game plan.

[ hopefully ]
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[personal profile] getdrekt 2020-06-06 10:34 pm (UTC)(link)