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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.
psychedelica: (blossoms the age of greed)

[personal profile] psychedelica 2020-06-05 11:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[ well what the hell is up with that. It sounds closer to his interspace than the castle... unfortunately, she keeps demanding more answers!! ]

Because it can be dangerous. [ a beat. ] Your world is like that?
coastal: (✧ "put it in the bag")

[personal profile] coastal 2020-06-06 12:30 am (UTC)(link)
No.

[she crosses her arms, because if he's just going to talk around her point then she doesn't have to give him more than bare minimum!]

Now give me a real answer.
psychedelica: (distorted city grids)

[personal profile] psychedelica 2020-06-06 12:40 am (UTC)(link)
[ binch ]

So you didn't come from your world, either. [ this answer is what he expected, but it's also deeply disheartening. His scowl deepens. ] You can use it to contact the "other world."
coastal: (✧ dumbass)

[personal profile] coastal 2020-06-06 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
[yea]

... you're going to have to be more specific. In theory, I've been to at least six other worlds by now. Is there a singular specific one that this board should be able to contact?

Or are you trying to be all vague and mysterious for some reason?
psychedelica: (straight for the eye of destiny)

[personal profile] psychedelica 2020-06-06 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
It's because I'm not in the mood to talk to you.

[ at least he's honest. ]

I'm talking about the world of the dead. Or something like it, at least.
coastal: (✧ my receipts be lookin' like phone numb)

[personal profile] coastal 2020-06-06 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
Then you shouldn't have answered my question - or you can walk away.

[she is also honest. she doesn't even seem offended? it's fine.]

Otherwise, I'm going to try to communicate with it.
psychedelica: (reaching the point of tears)

[personal profile] psychedelica 2020-06-06 02:16 am (UTC)(link)
It's not just the dead. There are things humans can't understand, too. Or maybe "things they aren't meant to understand."

[ he sounds like he has experience, but his tone remains flat. ]

Don't do it unless you're ready to deal with the consequences.
coastal: (✧ ain't tryna be cool like you)

[personal profile] coastal 2020-06-06 02:18 am (UTC)(link)
I don't do anything unless I'm ready to deal with the consequences.

[arguably true.]

But that's fine - I'll take some communication with an otherworldly force if it means I'm any closer to actually getting home. If we're all reduced to being humans here, we have to take what we can get.

psychedelica: (echoes of history)

[personal profile] psychedelica 2020-06-06 05:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[ well, he can't argue with that, so he lets it go. ]

You make it sound like you're usually not human.

[ is she a homunculus like Cardia... ]
coastal: (✧ i see it; i like it)

[personal profile] coastal 2020-06-06 06:24 pm (UTC)(link)