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

[haw]

[ did akira like do some shit like catch it out of midair or what

either way majima just. stares. blinks a little bit? maybe the drinks are finally getting to him... ]

[survivaltricks]

[NO IT HIT THE WALL AND HE JUST TOOK IT FROM THE WALL AND FLOUNCED WITH IT]

[BYE GORO]

[haw]

[ honestly i would have completely believed if you said he did because sometimes you're a jrpg and you're just Like That

but once his brain catches up, he calls out after akira, ]

Hey, I was usin' that.

[ ... he doesn't, like, go after him or anything, though. ]

[survivaltricks]

[HONESTY I WOULD'VE SAID THAT HE DID BUT THAT'D BE WAY TOO COOL FOR HIM, AKIRA ISN'T ALLOWED TO BE COOL]

[he stops on his way out though and turns around to face Majima, holding up the dart as he does so]

You almost skewered me, you know.

1/2

[haw]

Relax, I wouldn't have actually hit ya. I'm not the kinda guy who misses his mark when it matters. 'Sides, it's just a dart—what, like I woulda poisoned it or somethin'?

[haw]

[ beat ]

Actually okay that's a fair thing to worry about.

[survivaltricks]

[omg]

[an amused huff, and his lips twitch in mild amusement. because sometimes you just have to laugh (inwardly) when everything SUCKS]

If someone drops dead from a poisoned dart, I know exactly who to look at first, then.

[m-morbid humor]

[haw]

Damn, ya really think I'd use the same murder gimmick twice? Shame on you for assumin' I'm a dumbass thug.

[ sometimes, when you have been in murder, you develop the same brand of black humor as a coping strategy... ]

[survivaltricks]

[it's fine. it's fine!! we're all fine here!!!]

[points at eyes, points at Majima!!]

I've got my eyes on you.

And I'm still taking the dart as collateral.

[for ALMOST BEING DARTED TO DEATH]

[haw]

Hey, that's ableist, jackass.

[ "EYES"??? ]

[survivaltricks]

[WHAT!!!]

What?? That's how the saying goes-- I've got my eyes on you.

[points at eyes]

[POINTS AT MAJIMA???]

[haw]

[ POINTS AT HIS ONE EYE ]

[survivaltricks]

[. . . . . . . . . . .]









I'm sorry.

[HE WAS NOT TRYING TO BE THAT CHEEKY HE SWEARS]

[haw]

[ it's fine he just likes giving people a hard time ]

Eh, I guess I can let it go this once. Just don't go makin' a habit of it.

[survivaltricks]

[nts: never mention eyes in front of Goro Majima ever again]

I will never say the e-y-e word in your presence ever again.

[holds up dart]

Still mine, though.

-- unless you care to play a game of doubles?

[haw]

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