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

[vigilantics]

a. no

[ sometimes...................... things happen

but after standing up, brushing herself off, and looking around, stephanie will simply take off her fanny pack, walk to a window, and then just fuckin yeet it as hard as she can

it bounces off and hits her in the face. it's fine ]

b. still no

[ or you can find her opening the bathroom stall door and staring intently before softly muttering, ]

Oh. You jerks all better flush.

a

[axilium]

[...

belph is simultaneously really happy and really unhappy to see steph but he has to do what he does best which is bully her.

so have a slowclap after the pack hits you back, steph.]

[vigilantics]

[ she turns around to make a sarcastic comment but

it's belph. so it's allowed. ]

Ha ha. Should I bow?

b.

[recrypt]

[ ............ ah, human bodily functions. hey remember when grimm nerfed pooping during intro ]

... somehow, when thinking about reasons why this kind of situation is terrible, this particular concern never crossed my mind.

But. Here we are, I suppose.

[vigilantics]

Sometimes you need to concentrate on the little things so you don't punch something.

[ sometimes you still punch. ]

b

[successives]

[She looks over Steph's shoulder, wrinkling her nose. With a glance to the rest of the group:]

Gross.

[Hm.]

Want to take bets on who the first person to let you down is going to be?

[vigilantics]

[ and immediately, ]

A man.

b

[concasse]

[... honestly just giving her the saddest look in existence]

You didn't happen to see a tiger in there, did you?

[Also he is so, so sorry Steph]

[vigilantics]

... are we talking the baby tigers or, you know...

[ she holds her hand up to estimate tiger with a capital T's height ]

b

[survivaltricks]

I'll think about it.

[IS THAT A JOKE TO BE MAKING RIGHT NOW, AKIRA???]

[vigilantics]

I will shove your head in that toilet.

[ no hesitation ]

b

[wisterin]

Pardon me. Flush?

[ Does Shinobu know what a western toilet is? ]

[vigilantics]

[ she just

reaches over and flushes the toilet ]

a

[disreguarded]

[ ... pfffffffft HAHA beau fuckin' laughs, like an asshole. ]

[vigilantics]

When you inevitably do something stupid later, I will magically show up just to laugh.

b

[covenantal]

[ ..... with extreme mildness: ]

You don't really think they won't, do you?

[vigilantics]

There is nothing worse than a shared bathroom.

[ she has no hope ]

a

[applechemist]

[ After having been hit in the head from someone else throwing things at the window, Escha reflexively ducks.

Why are her reflexes only good when it's useless? ]

... Are you alright?

[vigilantics]

[ i am so proud of her ]

Yes. It's not the worst thing I've been hit with.

a

[slobjection]

[ honestly.......... phoenix can relate. this is the exact thing that would happen to him. ]

First rule of kidnappings. Don't throw things without ducking first.

[vigilantics]

I wanted to believe...

[ at least she didn't run into the window ]

a

[machinetranslation]

[The sudden outburst of violent action startles Threepio as he's trying to shuffle past. He throws his arms up.]

Oh!

[The loud thwap of the pack rebounding at her draws his concern, though. So after a second he taps her on the shoulder.]

Pardon me, miss, but are you alright?

b.

[muragas]

Why wouldn't someone flush?

[ she sounds horrified just by the idea of it ]

a

[hydrogenetic]

[...yeah he just laughs. That's it, that's the tag.]

a.

[getdrekt]

[hm

he silently watches stephanie do her thing, then walks up next to her]

They won't break.

Nor will the walls.