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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.
applechemist: (pic#13482464)

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[personal profile] applechemist 2020-06-05 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She's feeling kind of awkward, somehow? But tries to just ignore the feeling. ]

Maybe we can get a better outcome, this time.
unpredicktable: (moi j'aurais aimĂŠ te faire voyager)

[personal profile] unpredicktable 2020-06-05 11:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[ screams internally. also, mood on the awkward? but it's fine they can move past it ]

Here's hoping. [ he runs a hand through his hair, and-- nope moving past it ] So far, it looks like our demons are probably not involved, at least. Their aesthetic's missing, and there are kids around.

[ dick swerving right around the sex demon thing ]
applechemist: (pic#13482470)

[personal profile] applechemist 2020-06-05 11:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[ good plan. ]

P-plus there's not really any privacy around here, so...! I - I'm sure this is something different!
unpredicktable: (and i will be your comfort every day)

[personal profile] unpredicktable 2020-06-05 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Right. [ closes his eyes at the possibility of a bus orgy for 0.2 seconds, and: ] The question is how different. It looks like one thing we have in common people killing each other so far, even if the reason differs.
applechemist: (pic#13482494)

[personal profile] applechemist 2020-06-05 11:55 pm (UTC)(link)
It also sounds like there were differing... Outcomes.
unpredicktable: (moi j'aurais voulu en continu)

[personal profile] unpredicktable 2020-06-06 12:08 am (UTC)(link)
... Yeah. So maybe things won't be as bleak.

[ how come these guys got revivals smh ]
applechemist: (pic#13482446)

[personal profile] applechemist 2020-06-06 12:14 am (UTC)(link)
... I...

Don't know if I should be relieved or not that Junpei isn't here. You think we can figure this one out without him?
unpredicktable: (time is on our side)

[personal profile] unpredicktable 2020-06-06 01:08 am (UTC)(link)
[ there's a pause (junpei...) before he smirks ]

Please. He'd never let us live it down if we didn't.
applechemist: (pic#13482504)

[personal profile] applechemist 2020-06-06 01:09 am (UTC)(link)
... Yeah! You're right.

Please count on me this time, too...!
unpredicktable: (but until then i wish the best for you)

[personal profile] unpredicktable 2020-06-06 01:29 am (UTC)(link)
I wouldn't dream of leaving you out of it. [ except if he ever doubts she's possibly a demon, ha ha, we're not addressing this ]
applechemist: (pic#13482471)

[personal profile] applechemist 2020-06-06 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ wow rude. but, totally oblivious, Escha smiles! ]

Do you think we can get stuff to write with...? I haven't seen anything.
unpredicktable: (the distance in between)

[personal profile] unpredicktable 2020-06-06 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
[ he smiles back but shakes his head ] Unless you're able to take the darts to leave yourself messages, I haven't seen anything on this bus yet either. Enough liquor to get the entire party bus drunk, but no showers or bed.
applechemist: (pic#13482532)

[personal profile] applechemist 2020-06-06 02:04 am (UTC)(link)
Right... I hope that it's taking us somewhere to let us out.

And the darts are kind of making me nervous, to be honest... I wish I had my staff with me, I'd feel much better if I did.
unpredicktable: (moi j'aurais voulu en continu)

[personal profile] unpredicktable 2020-06-06 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah. It doesn't look like anyone has any weapons on them this time around. Or any personal items at all.

[ rip their clothes. ]
applechemist: (pic#13482484)

[personal profile] applechemist 2020-06-06 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
Hard to say if that's good or bad...

We have to be going somewhere, right? We won't just be stuck inside here the whole time. Right?
unpredicktable: (the distance in between)

[personal profile] unpredicktable 2020-06-06 02:52 am (UTC)(link)
I'm hoping not, but... we were stuck on a ship the entire time. Our clothes lead me to believe we're heading somewhere, though. They're typical vacation fashion.
applechemist: (pic#13482461)

[personal profile] applechemist 2020-06-06 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
Really? People dress like this?

[ non-JRPG clothes are wild. Where are all the extra belts? The dangly bits? The embroidery??? ]

I guess it's comfortable enough...
unpredicktable: (i try i try i try)

[personal profile] unpredicktable 2020-06-06 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
[ he can't help but smile a bit at her being incredulous after everything ]

It's-- kind of a staple tourist look. Down to the fanny pack. I wouldn't say it's a good look, but it's one.
applechemist: (pic#13482486)

[personal profile] applechemist 2020-06-06 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
Then are we going to some kind of tourist location?
unpredicktable: (i am not a child now)

[personal profile] unpredicktable 2020-06-06 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
... Maybe. Could also be just the theme, but ... an end location would be nice.

[ let them off the bus ]
applechemist: (pic#13493531)

[personal profile] applechemist 2020-06-06 03:44 am (UTC)(link)
Ugh, this is so frustrating.

I hate being cooped up.
unpredicktable: (right now it's time to get away)

[personal profile] unpredicktable 2020-06-06 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
Remember that one week before the deck opened on the ship? I think we were all going nuts without fresh air.

[ he ... wants ... to breathe ]
applechemist: (pic#13482505)

[personal profile] applechemist 2020-06-06 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
Even that was better than this! We had way more room!
unpredicktable: (so i would rather you enjoy yourself)

[personal profile] unpredicktable 2020-06-06 05:54 am (UTC)(link)
I was winding up to say "we didn't know how good we had it". [ it's? an agreement? ]
applechemist: (pic#13482494)

[personal profile] applechemist 2020-06-06 09:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[ here! ]