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

[swordflash]

I know. I heard it all.

[ it's because he's so honest that he threatened to break that arm in the first place. he was incredible. to be friends with someone like that, zenitsu can hardly believe it. ]

But I don't remember talking to him.

[baori]

I don't know when, but you'll meet him and become friends after that.

[ describing all of this to zenitsu makes him feel a little weird but whatever. there are far, far worse conversations that giyuu can have with people about things that happened in the future than meeting someone who will be a good friend.

at the same time, if zenitsu wants to shrug it all off, he's more than welcome to as well. it's all on him. ]

[swordflash]

Hey, how do you know all of this? Is it really that I forgot? When I was at the house, I never got the feeling that I was missing my memories.

[ and if he really has been, some friend he is. the whole time, he thought he was friendless. isn't that cruel to tanjiro? he doesn't like the idea that he's been struck with amnesia this whole time.

it's also surreal that a pillar of all people would know so much about him. he's a lowly mizunoto. ]

[baori]

[ how does he know.....

how does he— actually, there's nothing else he can do about this other than just say it as it stands. might as well spit it out and deal with what comes next. ]

I'm from the future.

[swordflash]

[ the future.

he stills. hang on. if giyu is from the future and has heard this much about zenitsu, then it should be reasonable to assume that zenitsu lives past his next job. and in order to do that . . . ]

Does that mean everyone's gonna work out here?

[baori]

If you're referring to this place specifically, I don't know.

[ hmm. ]

But I would guess so unless there is another way to explain it.

[ giyuu is not about to think about parallel universes and all of that because that's far too galaxy brain for someone like him to even come close to thinking of. ...even if that was something he was exposed to during his jaunt as the mastermind. fun times!! ]

[swordflash]

What other explanation could there be? If I die here, I won't be able to befriend Tanjiro. That means I'll definitely survive, whatever happens!

[ it's a bunch of wishful thinking, though it still makes sense in his rattled mind. cursed places are capable of bringing the dead back to life, but they can't be so powerful as to destroy the future. ]

[baori]

[ giyuu isn't entirely sure that's how things work but at the same time— ]

I suppose you have a point.

[ he is tanjiro's friend at the end of the day. ]