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

[unpredicktable]

I. wake up get up get out there

[ there's nothing like a guy in dad sandals with socks, booty shorts and the world's best ass waking up in a jolt on a bus (and also from a jolt on a bus) and immediately looking like he's gearing up for a fight. when one is not coming, dick calmly assesses his surrounding. this include going over everything that's on him, including the rulebook. once he has glanced at it he calmly puts it back and

attempts to send a punch to the nearest window. he knows it won't work! and it doesn't! and it hurts! and it bounces back and possibly he smacks someone in the face when it does, because this is a crammed bus. sometimes. mistakes are made ]


II. the non-violent option where i have to make a fucking effort aka mg talk

[ a while later, at some point once he's calmed down and probably apologized to some poor soul(s), dick grayson decides to make an announcement. preferably when a lot of people are around but there's only three levels so like, whatever. this is the first. he's noticed a few things in between his immediate annoyed (sure let's go with that) reaction and seen a few familiar faces, so. he will attempt to catch people's attention by whistling over the horrible, terrible playlist. baby shark plays in the background. ]

Hey. Show of hands-- how many of you are on their second abduction with no recollection of how they got there? It's my case, and I've noticed a few familiar faces around here. Not to mention the shirts we were given say an anagram for "not again", and everyone here seems to be reacting in a... similar fashion to how I'd expect if that were the case. [ there is a lot of swearing and anger. he would know. ] Since it's highly likely we've all done this before, I'd like to go over what our previous situations were like, see what kind of common ground there was in between and highlight the key differences to try and attempt to find a pattern. Best we can do for now until the other shoe drops.

[ tl;dr dick shoves his trauma away and goes into work mode and won't even let me appreciate FIVE seconds of peace, i'm not doing another option. ]

II

[wowcool]

[Wow, this guy seems like a guy who knows how to be in charge. Anaido waves his hand at him, giving him a lazy smile.]

I was on an island! I recognize some people here, too...

[unpredicktable]

[ dick raises a hand back because he's a good polite boy sometimes. allegedly. also please never tell him about taking charge he'll die. ]

Ship for me. Can you tell me about how many people you recognize from yours?

II.

[chaoticlootral]

Oh, wow, the speeches are starting early this time ain't they, bud? Everyone, please form a single file line to fuck him, pushing and shoving will not be tolerated.

[unpredicktable]

Okay, with the context missing, it just sounds like you're advocating for a bus orgy.

[voidbreaker]

[ from somewhere in the background: ]

I'll pass, not my type.

ii

[axilium]

[ah, one of those types.]

Well, we're all probably going to start stabbing each other very soon, based off my experience?

ii

[vigilantics]

[ she raises her hand but she's also mostly just

fuckin squinting at him ]

ii.

[voidbreaker]

I bet you're a riot at parties.



[ but his hand IS raised, so. ]

ii.

[recrypt]

Glad we've overachieving this early into things this time around.

[ there's no tilde but please imagine the tilde. i'm back in tilde spam hell, please.

but regardless her hand's raised so ]

ii

[unfriendliest]

[ oh, respect. someone's got their shit together, at least. kara is just quietly raising his hand, for just a second, before dropping it back to his side. ]

i

[daifukus]

[ if you wanted to swoon into somebody's arms, all you had to do was ask, dick :\!!! but hello, here's tonbo do swoop in and catch before he eats shit ]

Careful-!

ii

[applechemist]

[ She's feeling kind of awkward, somehow? But tries to just ignore the feeling. ]

Maybe we can get a better outcome, this time.

ii!

[givethemhell]

[HI DICK FANCY SEEING YOU HERE, ALSO SHELVING YOUR TRAUMAS. He's still holding a fuckin zombie book from upstairs when he moseys over, apparently not done reading it yet.]

Quite an array of experiences on board, hm? What do you make of it?

ii

[slobjection]

[ thank god i don't have to be the brain cell ]

[ phoenix has mostly been listening to everyone share their deets but eventually he adds to the conversation. ]

Seems the theme's the same for all of us, though the settings were different.

ii

[successives]

So... You want a bunch of strangers who look about ready to tear this bus apart to give you all the details on their past trauma?

[natalie please be nice]

You go first.

1, get your own theme song

[muragas]

Ow-!

[ hey cool, thanks, you smacked her in the nose, dick >(

she'll just. drop to the bus floor and duck her head down, one hand clasped over her face. ]

ii.

[overruns]

[ He can get behind an effort to take things seriously five seconds in, so here he is, gently packing the trauma into a messy box and doing his best to sound steady. ]

...I'm sorry to hear that all of you had to experience such a thing. [ If it was truly anything like the island, no one deserved that, and there's just. So many of them now. ] Would you mind if I asked how you resolved your [ ... ] previous situation?

ii

[ruffboi]

[Listening to Dick's whole speech. Walking up to him and clapping a hand on his shoulder.]

So. What are your intentions for Taako?

ii

[baori]

[ hm.

since this is later he can come to speak to dick after he has had some conversations with people already with varying reactions. what's really important, he supposes, is that someone clearly has a head on their shoulders. ]

I'll comply with any further questions that you have to ask.

[ i'll spare zia from repeating questions as i see anaido has already tagged u_u (among others) ]

ii

[fishingforcompliments]

I was among those on the island. I believe you have already spoken with some of them...

[She's been listening to the conversations so far!! She's not sure quite what else she'll have to contribute, here, but. Here she is. She is Here To Help.]

About how much time was there between your arrival and the first... [Her voice trails off.] The first death?

[How much time do they have before blood will be spilled here, she wonders.]

ii

[menially]

[just tiredly raising his hand from his seat on the floor because there's only four seats on this level, thanks mods]

First time wasn't exactly an abduction, but I feel that might be getting a little too technical given the circumstances.

i

[extracrispy]

[Well.

Jason Todd is dead.













Okay, no. He's alive! But Dick is totally smacking him in the face when his fist bounces back, knocking him flat on his ass. He covers his face with his hands, rubbing his nose and hissing expletives.]

—Shit!

[Hi, Dick.]

ii

[hydrogenetic]

[Hm. Bad? Bad. Percy's here just raising his hand and looking like the world's most exhausted protag.]

Does it count if it's more like our third abduction? Just to make sure. [But he nods along anyway.] Whatever questions you've got, I can probably answer.

I.

[getdrekt]

[who says one's not coming

a teenager looks ready to fight you right here!!

but hey he seems to chill out?



except then dick's fist rebounds into his face, and his nose, which he just got to stop bleeding--]

Stop it, you idiot!

[BLOOD IS JUST EVERYWHERE NOW]