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🐍 ([personal profile] gatonina) wrote in [community profile] notagain2020-05-26 12:47 am
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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.
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[personal profile] unanswering 2020-06-06 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
[bless flayn, thank you for the comfort... his eyes are still welling with tears, and he sniffs, absolutely not letting go.]

It really is! Of all the things-- it was supposed to be over, I don't understand what's happened...
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[personal profile] fishingforcompliments 2020-06-06 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
[It was supposed to be over is something that she finds highly relatable.

Sadly, she does not have a handkerchief to offer him, so she just pats his shoulder again in lieu of trying to wipe his tears.]


I do not understand it, either. [...] Were you also meant to be going home?
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[personal profile] unanswering 2020-06-06 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
[shoulder pats... truly an angel among this HELL BUS.]

I was... we all were, but- I haven't seen all of us here. I really don't know what to make of it.
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[personal profile] fishingforcompliments 2020-06-06 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
Ah... that was the case for us, as well. We were all meant to go home, but I have only seen a few people that I recognize so far.

[It's deeply concerning.]

What is your name? Mine is Flayn.
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[personal profile] unanswering 2020-06-06 04:54 am (UTC)(link)
Oh- forgive me, miss Flayn, it didn't occur to me at all...

[he's too distressed to remember his manners! but huaisang bows to her, hands in front of him.]

I am Sect Leader Nie Huaisang, of the QingheNie Sect.
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[personal profile] fishingforcompliments 2020-06-06 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
[She bows back to him.]

No, it is quite all right... this is an unsettling turn of events, after all.

[...]

I apologize, I am unfamiliar with that sect. Is there some title I ought to call you by?
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[personal profile] unanswering 2020-06-06 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
Sect Leader Nie, if you'd please.

[he gets so little respect, please allow him this bit of it. please.]

But it's not very surprising, unfortunately... I only knew one other person who was familiar, where I was before.
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[personal profile] fishingforcompliments 2020-06-06 05:59 am (UTC)(link)
Of course, Sect Leader Nie.

[he has her respect!





for now.]


It was the same for me. And even then...

[Her voice trails off. Well, the less said of that, the better.]


Do you mind if I ask where you were, before?