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

[bittybat]

i. wake up (put on a lil makeup)

[Honestly, he doesn't even make any grand show of looking himself over. His green eyes drop over the shirt, the scrunchie, the shorts, the sock-sandals.

Very slowly, he closes his eyes. He doesn't even get up immediately, just sits trying to retain some form of chill he doesn't have.]

I'm going to kill that bot.

ii. kitchen?

[When anyone opens one of the cabinets hanging above the sink and oven, they are greeted by: ingredients (maybe?), and uno child who is sitting, knees up and just short of the shelf, inside.

He takes one look, and then reaches out to snatch the door from whoever it is.] Search for your own hidden respite in this automotive hellscape. [And then he slaps the cabinet door shut again.]

i

[vigilantics]

[ okay well, she noticed that there were a lot of unfamiliar faces around here? besides the few she recognizes from the castle, but they're all mostly strangers until ]

Robin. No killing bots.

[ hello. ]

[bittybat]

[Both eyes immediately snap open, and then narrow dramatically. They give a very quick glance around.]

Don't call me that, Brown.

[HIS UNIFORM. :'(]

i

[applechemist]

[ She does not know what this kid is talking about, but. ]

Let's try to avoid killing anyone or anything.

[bittybat]

You're already set up for failure in that case. Undoubtedly, the aim of wherever we are is going to be to kill.

[He seems... no older than ten maybe? and he's not even standing above her, but the look he gives her is absolutely condescending.]

Name?

ii.... god

[givethemhell]

[AH. HELLO SMALL CHILD?? ...Good bye small child. Wei Wuxian blinks as the door slams shut, head canted to the side.

Then he reaches forward to open it again.]

Not a good choice for a hidden respite, considering this door will probably be opened second-most on this whole floor.

[Bathroom being first...]

i hate this already

[bittybat]

[The moment the doors open, Wei Wuxian gets pelted in the face by a small packet of instant ramen. Unless he catches it quick enough.

While Wei Wuxian is distracted by the packet, though, Damian reaches out and shuts the door back once again.]

It's more favorable [This is through the door.] than sitting aimlessly out there, forced to listen to endless questions.

ii

[wisterin]

[ She knocks on the cabinet door. ]

Young man, more people need to eat than don't.

[ She's very serene, telling him his idea of a hiding spot is terrible. ]

[bittybat]

[The cabinet doesn't open so much as crack. Out of the slit on the bottom between the door and the cabinet,

a packet of crunchy, thin wafer cookies descends pointedly. And then he drops them, so she'll have to catch them. The door shuts again.]

ii

[slobjection]

[ a kid again.... he hates this. ]

I was hoping we could share. I have a peace offering.

[bittybat]

[He does not open the door for a long moment or two. Very slowly, and not at all interested!!! the door opens a hair's breadth.]

Show it.

ii

[disreguarded]

[ WHY IS THERE A CHILD

beau just. stares. at the cabinet. why is there a child in the cabinet. ]

Get out of there, you tiny fuck. [ she says, flatly, trying to yank the door open again. ]

[bittybat]

[From inside the cabinet:]

Is the vulgarity your way of covering up the stupidity?

[He looks offended when the door opens again. Like Wei Wuxian('s fat ass), Beau gets a swiftly thrown packet of instant rice tossed directly at her face. He tries to shut the door while she's distracted catching it, or being hit.]

i!

[extracrispy]

[A mood.

Jason, too, is more than happy to lay on the floor while gently screaming on the inside. But then he hears Damian's voice, and — yeah. No chill. Only whipping his head around so quickly he nearly snaps his neck.]

—Damian?!

[HEWWO?]

[bittybat]

[His eyes snap open at the call of his name.]

Todd?

[whyyy god has forsaken this timeline]

What are you doing here?!

i

[fishingforcompliments]

—please do not kill anyone.

[PLEASE... EVERYONE ON THIS BUS HAS SEEN ENOUGH KILLING... NO MORE... etc]

[bittybat]

[Slowly, his eyes open. Flayn gets a once-over, one way too critical for a ten year old.]

He wouldn't be gone for very long. We probably wouldn't either.

ii.

[muragas]

[ ah










knocks politely on the cabinet door ]

[bittybat]

[Wow, she at least knocked... From inside:]

What do you want?

ii

[unpredicktable]

[

honestly, this is not the weirdest place he's found a child considering beast boy, so. he just blinks ]

Think most of us are a little too tall for your hiding place. [ he says, to the closed cabinet door ] Can you pass me the cereal?

[ he doesn't actually want it, but it's the only thing he saw next to the?? small child??? soooo ]

[bittybat]

[The door very quickly swings back open because of course it does. This is the first time he has actually looked shocked.]

Grayson?!

kitchen

[hydrogenetic]

[He's immediately grabbing the cabinet door? No?]

Kind of a weird way to say hello, but okay.

[bittybat]

[The expression on his face drops. He holds the door in the fight for dominance, but doesn't try yanking it back.]

We aren't meant to be here.

ii.

[voidbreaker]

[ .......

he opens the cabinet door again. fuck you, you tiny gremlin. ]

ii.

[getdrekt]

[...

he opens it again.]

Get out of there, you perfect little idiot.

Are you that excited to suffocate to death in a cabinet?