notagain | WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL

ARRIVAL

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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.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[it does not -

and again, because tsuru managed to befriend lili before all this, she'll actually hold her hands out to help steady him when he's recoiled]

Annoying....

[to say the least - ]

Alright. Where have you looked already?

I did a general sweep of the floors, so now I mostly just have to look more closely.

[ so he just checked to see how high does this bus go and then came back down ]

... I'll do a second glance after you.

[she

doesn't trust tsuru to be detail-oriented

it's clear on her face]

Ha ha ha, thanks.

[ don't thank her ]

Are you missing anything as well?

Do you mean besides my clothes, family treasure, Shess' tablet, and magic?

[THERE'S

QUITE A BIT TO GO THROUGH HERE, TSURU]

No, that sounds about right.

I'm missing Mikazuki's... ah, well. I wonder if it's somewhere on this thing that we can't access?

[she

pauses and swivels to turn back to him]

His cloak perhaps? That you deceived me with?

[shE FORGOT SHE WAS ANGRY AT HIM UNTIL NOW]

Oh. You remembered.

[ it was still funny and he regrets nothing ]

You're terrible and I hate you.

[no she doesn't]

Ugh - I knew I was going to see you again, but I didn't think it'd be like this!

... well, I guess it's a good thing we didn't say goodbye then.

[ since they just ran into each other immediately again. ]

I told you we didn't need something dramatic and stupid.

[she

literally just said she had no idea this was going to happen]

But I enjoy being dramatic and stupid with you.

[ once again, it's their entire relationship because they're both morons ]

[SHE

CAN'T TELL IF SHE APPRECIATES THAT?? SHE LOOKS CONFUSED FOR A SECOND BEFORE SETTLING ON INDIGNANT]

Don't call me stupid - just for that, I'm not going to say anything nice to you all day!

[when does she ever say anything nice to him]

Is that so...?

[ he

is wondering the same goddamn thing ]

It's so.

You can have your dramatic goodbye at a later date, when you've earned it!

[when will that be

she's going to fucking regret this in a week i hate it]