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

[unfriendliest]

i. wakeup call.

[ whatever the fuck a pot hole is, it's jolted ookurikara awake. in the first second of consciousness, he is alarmed that he doesn't recognize this place. in the second, he's confused because wherever he is, it's?? moving?? what the fuck?? swords don't know buses??

in the third second of wakefulness, he realizes his clothes have changed, and honestly, what?? who would pick out something like this? kara doesn't know dad shorts or fanny packs, but he does know is that he hates them both already.

in the fourth second, he realizes his sword is gone, and that's he most alarming of all.

so, okay. he doesn't yell or anything. but he sure is tearing through every inch of the bus to see if he can find his sword. don't mind the mess as he, uh... explores? it's fine, surely. ]

ii. what the fuck is everything.

[ and when that doesn't work, and neither does finding a way out or literally any answers whatsoever, kara's going to, like, actually explore this time. maybe he's at the ouija board? maybe he's just looking through the stupid fanny pack, or checking out the video games?

whatever it is, he'll eventually address you. ]

Oi. What is this?

[ he will probably believe whatever you tell him. very unfortunate. ]

wildcard.

[ anything else uwu ]

ii.

[chaoticlootral]

[honestly not even looking at whatever he's asking about]

Hell, I think?

[unfriendliest]

[ there is a long silence. ]

Which is...?

[chaoticlootral]

Other people.

[DA-DUM TSSH.]

Get it? Hell is other people? I just came up with that one. Fuck I'm good at this - one, hah, one little fuck up and I got my game back like, instantly.

[unfriendliest]

[ . . . ]

I don't get it.

ii

[applechemist]

[ Escha is eager to answer any questions she can! It makes her feel helpful! So when he holds up something from the fanny pack, she smiles. ]

That's shampoo. It looks like it's meant to be used without bathing.

[unfriendliest]

[ looking from escha to the shampoo and frowning. ]

[applechemist]

... Do you know what shampoo is?

[ Zero condescension! She just wants to know if she needs to explain that, too! ]

[unfriendliest]

It's soap for your hair.

[ he's not totally stupid ]

ii

[axilium]

You've never seen a video game? You're missing out.

[unfriendliest]

...What's a video game?

[axilium]

[ah.]

Portals to alternate dimensions.

[unfriendliest]

[ i hate you ]

...Like the gateways? Can we use that to get home?

ii

[successives]

[She looks up as he asks, and though she debates answering at all:]

There are, like, five things you could be asking about right now, you're going to have to be more specific.

[unfriendliest]

[ well, nat isn't wrong. kara looks at all the items, considering, and then: ]

All of it. What is it?

[successives]

Helpful.

[She points to the toothpaste, and while she's tempted to tell him it goes in his hair, she isn't that mean.]

You put it in your mouth.

[She should probably give more instruction than that, but it's fine.]

i

[fishingforcompliments]

[well, he sure seems dead-set on tearing this place apart. flayn watches him for a few moments, then clears her throat.]

Is there something that I can help you look for...?

[unfriendliest]

[ he does not recognize the voice, so kara does not look up. ]

A sword. Purple sheath, gold tsuba, black tsuka ito.

[ i'm sorry britt ]

[fishingforcompliments]

Very well. I will search for it!

[she doesn't know what a tsuba is and she doesn't know what a tsuka ito is but she knows what a sheath is, so she'll just begin scouring the bus for a sword with a purple sheath]

ii

[hydrogenetic]

[Let's say it's a video game because that makes sense, which means Percy's looking over and grinning a little.]

It's fun. Wanna try it? [Is he fuming inside about being here? Yes, absolutely, but look he's watched a few bats punch and throw shit at the window, he's not about that life right now.]

[unfriendliest]

[ he makes a face. ]

I don't want "fun." I want to find a way out.

[hydrogenetic]

kara voice: i'm not here to have fun

i.

[getdrekt]

[ignoring........

...UNTIL HE STARTS RIPPING EVERYTHING APART??? HEWWO????? STOP!!!!!]

What are you doing? Whatever you're looking for, it's not here, idiot! Do you think we were brought here for a game of hide and seek?

[unfriendliest]

There's no way of knowing for sure until I check everywhere.

[ so he's

still going ]

[getdrekt]

What are you looking for? A pin? Unless it's smaller than that, you would have found it by now!

[he's trying to STOP HIM!!!]