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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.

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Case of possession making people kill one another for some demons' amusement. [ just. swerves right away from the sex part. despite taako outing him in the next thread ] So that's an unfortunate common ground.

[ the murder. and maybe rituals because? demons?? ]

Ah, we had something similar. The man over...there - [He's pointing to wherever Giyuu is.] - was possessed by the island itself and made to carry out its wishes.

Hey, do you think that we're being possessed here?

[ he shakes his head ] Hard to know from the get-go. It sounds like not everyone had possession involved with their previous experience, but... It does seem to have happened in a few different places so far.

Hm.

[Still, something to keep in mind.]

What is the last thing you remember before waking up here?

Leaving to head back home at the end of things. Since I doubt I missed a turn somewhere, I'm guessing I was either hijacked or I'm missing time. You?

We managed to defeat the island at its own game, and I was about to get on a boat with someone special.

[He smiles to himself, a little.]

Hijacked certainly is a word. It makes me think someone was waiting for things to resolve before grabbing us for their own needs.

[ there's a slight incline of his head and dick gets a faraway look for a second, but he does not press about the someone special bit ]

Could be. Question is what kind of needs are they. That one we're stuck speculating until things are revealed in whatever dramatic fashion. Took nearly a week for us.

It took only a few days for us for things to be revealed. So it could happen more quickly.

In the meantime...if this is a similar scenario, I suppose we need to start protecting ourselves from being murdered now, rather than later!

Considering how tightly packed we all are... It might be both easier and harder than our previous go arounds.

[ because it's easy to murder in a crowd but also it's hard to get away with murder in a crowd??? ]

True. As far as easier, someone might make us all sleep or faint, and be the only one awake to kill whoever they choose. It wouldn't be that hard.

[Wow. Way to think ahead, Anaido.]

[ he nods along, solemn ] That's how it worked on the ship. Every Thursday night. So it happened to you guys too?

Ah...

[And he looks a bit sheepish.]

I assume so. But then again, I wouldn't know. You see, I died the first week that the rituals started.

[ ... ah indeed ]

Some of the others I recognize from the ship were killed during our time there as well. I've heard some people had revivals-- was that the case for you?

[Anaido nods.]

We were in another version of the island after we died. Then, when everything was fixed, we woke up in the island we knew. So I assume that was, in fact, some kind of resurrection.

[ huh. ]

People who died wound up on some kind of island in our case. [ they never made it off but he won't go into it because that was like uhhh five minutes ago, haha, trauma ] Wonder if that means a separate area for the dead is common.

[ more questions to ask people!! ]

Oh, did they?

[An island? He vaguely wonders if it's the same one. Hm.]

Maybe that's true here, too. If someone dies here...they might be sent somewhere else.

Could be. I'd rather not have to find out if it's at all possible, but I'll check with the others if it's a common trend.

[ he doesn't have a lot of hope but also like? can we not murder? can we NOT murder AGAIN ]

Good plan. I'll do the same.

[And he outstretches a hand.]

I'm Anaido, by the way.

[ he takes it and shakes! firm ]

Dick Grayson. Thanks for the info.

[He also shakes firmly.]

I'm a brilliant detective, so I'll offer my services to you whenever possible.

[ there's a quirk to his lips ]

Great. Always nice to meet someone with the same job experience.

[He blinks at that.]

You're a brilliant detective, too?

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Detective, at least. The brilliant, I leave up to other people to decide.

I see.

[He nods at that - how interesting, how interesting.]

Then we detectives must stick together! Especially in situations like this.

They do say two heads are better than one. [ he would normally stick his hands in his pockets here but

booty shorts ]

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