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

[preowned]

a. let the bodies hit the floor

[ hey guys, it's a pile on the floor! maybe you're next to someone who just starts laughing, before he sits up and looks around. ]

Is this an elevator?

[ (beau voice) what the fuck is a bus ]

b. i can't think of a title but entertainment

[ or you can find him in the gaming area? he's digging through the titles, frowning as he shakes his head and puts each of them away.

when he spots you, he'll wave you over. ]

I cannot find the one where you romance the fish.

b

[unfriendliest]

[ somehow it's both a relief and a curse that tsurumaru is here. ]

Why would you romance a fish?

[ also hate that this tl made me realize kara doesn't know what an elevator is and wow i hate swords ]

[preowned]

[ ... ah

well, he immediately smiles when he sees kara. ]

It's a rather entertaining game that Futaba showed me. The goal is to... ah, seduce them? It was funny.

[unfriendliest]

[ that explains nothing? ]

...But why?

a

[daifukus]

[ ah. he knows that voice. hello, tsurumaru-dono ]

Elevators are in buildings. We are in a vehicle.

[ going god knows where but that's a later problem ]

[preowned]

[ ah! information!

tsuru turns to look at him and blinks ]

Like a... blimp?

[ no ]

[daifukus]

[ he chuckles dryly. not quite. ]

Think more on the ground. It's more akin to a horse carriage but much bigger.

[ gestures from the floor ]

a.

[voidbreaker]

[ his eyes are closed, he's just lying on the floor. ]

Sure, we'll go with that

[preowned]

It is a much bigger one than what I've seen.

[ he just accepts this elevator ]

a

[okitactless]

What's an elevator?

[the swords are doing great

Also Yasu isn't questioning Tsuru being here because that's just what Tsuru does]

[preowned]

It's this machine that goes up and down a lot.

[ he makes like

a going up and down motion with his hands ]

a

[recrypt]

[ without even looking over: ]

No, it's a train.

[preowned]

Is it? Wow... technology...

[ stop ]

b

[baori]

[ this is me struggling to not write the same thing as ray.

which i'm going to get away with by him just giving him this look because wow?? number one he doesn't even know what all of this modern is, not really, and now he's talking about romancing a fish?? hello??? ]

[preowned]

Oh.

Fish are animals that live in the water.

b...

[givethemhell]

[WELL, HE'S COMING OVER. Even if he's just giving Tsurumaru the most blankass stare in the world at that...]

—The what where you do what now, exactly?

[HM???]

[preowned]

[ i fucking hate this deeply

but he just nods his head, pointing at a game ]

The goal is to romance as many of them as you can on these things called routes.

b

[fishingforcompliments]

—what is this about a delicious fish?

[she





she only caught the word "fish" over the sound of the music playing on loop. that's all. she's the one who decided it has to be delicious.]

[preowned]

They are rather delicious, aren't they?

[ tsuru you weren't talking about eating them ]

b

[hydrogenetic]

--the what. There's a game for that?

[preowned]

Surprising, isn't it? It was a lot of fun, but I didn't get to finish it...

[ he sounds disappointed about that ]

b, closes my eyes very deeply

[muragas]

[ she blinks and drops down next to him, shuffling through a different stack. ]

Too bad. How do you feel about romancing birds?

[ she holds up said bird romance ]

[preowned]

[ kazuaki is out there

but he blinks, then nods ]

Yes.

a.

[getdrekt]

Of course it's not an elevator.

It's...

[...]

...something else. A vehicle.

[preowned]

Ah. It's amazing how many different types of vehicles there are, isn't there?

[ please stop marveling at basic technology ]