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

[baori]

arrival;

[ sometimes you're except not dead? and then sometimes you're on an island about to go home, and other times (apparently) you find yourself waking up on a bus and not a single clue what the fuck is happening. isn't it great? giyuu hates this.

clearly confusion and loud shouting aside (he hears all of you), he's has more things to worry about? like...his lack of clothing. hm. don't like the dad shorts or the shirt or the sandles. all of it is awful, thanks.

also someone isn't going to be reading the travel instructions or even looking in the pouch because the first thing he'll do, with deep regrets, is tie his hair back with the bunny scrunchie. look, he has a lot of hair and what is pride even.

he'll turn to the first person and: ]

Let me guess, you don't have any idea what's going on either.

[ also sometimes you're just tired... ]

later....

[ after...some....time. like a lot of time, giyuu can be found at in the seating area on the third deck with a terrible bruise to his face like someone kicked him? that nice shirt they all found themselves in is messed up, maybe a little ripped and tattered in some areas? his hair was already messy as it stood but now it's.... well, it’s fine?? he’s fine??? so what if he just got here??

these things just...happen. either way, feel free to sit next to him or don't sit next to him. he won't care too much. he'll be quietly taking int all of the modern since he is not a modern. perhaps he could be freaking out more, but. well. it's fine? really, he's totally fine. SOMETIMES YOU JUST GET WHAT YOU DESERVE. ]

wildcard;

[ slide into my dms and we can plan something. ]

what's a prompt

[wisterin]

[ it's hard to hide this on a bus, so. the moment shinobu sees giyuu, she rushes at him:



this is what handholding looks like, right? ]

later

[snyaiper]

[Normally he would avoid Giyuu even in these weird circumstances, but;]

How have you already been assaulted?
[You don't need to sound so happy about it, Ogata.]

[baori]

[ normally he'd be more prickly towards a comment like that but.... actually, no, he's still prickly but at least he'll reply to ogata instead of ignoring him. he'll just him a halfhearted glare. ]

Shouldn't that be obvious?

[snyaiper]

Should it be? I thought you'd become rather beloved, "Camp Dad."

[No, this is great, this is so much better than being ignored.]

arrival

[applechemist]

[ Escha shakes her head... ]

No. I have... Guesses, but don't know for sure.

[baori]

[ is giyuu surprised? no. definitely not surprised. ]

What are your guesses?

[applechemist]

Um... That our numbers are going to thin out.

[ How do you tactfully say: ritual murders are going to happen?? ]

arrival

[disreguarded]

I mean, no, but yes?

[ she's flat out on the floor with no shoes. she's in the process of taking her socks off when he asks. ] I was supposed to be going home, but the gods hate me.

[baori]

[ hm.

well he's not about to stop her from stripping. she's completely valid in her choice of taking off the socks and shoes. just as giyuu is standing there being completely ridiculous looking. ]

I was supposed to be going home as well.

[ him and several other people. ]

I think it's less about gods, though.

[disreguarded]

[ she peers at him. ]

Yeah, probably. What, do you think you have an idea of what's going on this time? Or are you just being cryptic? 'Cause let me tell you, we've already got like three cryptic people on this fucking bus already.

later,,

[givethemhell]

[He will sit down RIGHT IN FRONT OF GIYUU, being the curious goblin he is. He absolutely saw Shinobu bicycle kick him earlier, wow. Sometimes you just get beat up on a bus when rolling from one hell to the next.]

Anything that needs tending to, or is it just bruising? If it is, that's pretty fortunate, with the force that went into that!

[baori]

[ WHY IN FRONT OF HIM...???? but uh, the invasion of personal space catches him off guard but he doesn't do much more than lean back a touch. ]

It's just bruising—nothing to be worried about.

[ he thinks? it's fine regardless and, well. ]

She was angry.

[ obviously. ]

[givethemhell]

[WHY NOT. Sometimes you just live to invade personal bubbles!! Perish.]

Hah, yes, anyone with working vision could see that! Leftover resentment from wherever you last were, I take it?

[Or they're just on board a bus with a lady who has some serious anger issues and doesn't care who she unleashes them on EITHER WAY.]

later

[slobjection]

[ ah the fighting has already begun..... ]

Busy day?

{ getting beaten up ]

[baori]

[ AT LEAST IT WAS OFF-SCREEN.... also giyuu doesn't catch what he means by that so, you know. a more honest?? answer. ]

Not particularly.

[slobjection]

No grand explorations or fights...?

[ why are you so beaten up, goku!! ]

later

[coastal]

[she does not know him

but she looks genuinely confused]

How do you already look like hell spat you out? We just got here.

[baori]

[ nice.

and...you know, she has a point but there are so many different ways to go about it and he just. well, if she's worried about being on the receiving end of this— ]

Nothing that you should be concerned with.

arrival

[hydrogenetic]

If I did, I wouldn't be on a bus in one of the ugliest shirts I've ever seen. [Just sayin'.] But that happens more often than you'd think.

[baori]

[ frowns. why is ty the only one to remind me of how awful they're dressed. ]

You've been through this more than once?

arrival

[muragas]

[ she just

gives him a Look. why is he asking her this????? ]

[baori]

[ LOOK!!!! DIFFERENT PLACE!!!

though the look has him looking away from her as one does. yeah, he didn't want to see her here or any of them here. but at least given her look at him, she probably doesn't know what's going on? so that's two of them... ]

third deck

[getdrekt]

[well that's fine

because the front of his shirt is covered in blood.

his nose is stuffed with toilet paper.

it's whatever.

they sit next to each other on their seperate beanbags in silence.]

[baori]

[ see, for all of giyuu's terrible manners at least giyuu doesn't start shit. or, hm, he does but it doesn't end up like that? honestly his bruise isn't that bad... sometimes things just happen.

that said, he would love to ignore asch and keep on taking everything that has been happening in as he has been but...character development tells him he should say something. even if it's...unhelpful. ]

What did you do?