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

[getdrekt]

asch.exe has stopped working

[you ever yeet yourself out of a place in the most dramatic way possible after making several extremely questionable decisions then end up on the floor of a bus dressed like you're trying to compensate for something with a bunch of other people, some of whom you know, all just bumping into you and hollering and yelling and it's generally chaos and you were supposed to be dead and frankly that's what you'd prefer at the moment?

anyway

asch is just. frozen. staring straight ahead into the middle nothing.



he's not moving.

wow he might really be in shock.

maybe you could talk him through it...? actually it's kind of funny. maybe you could balance stuff on his head. it's all up to you..........]

[haw]

[ for as much as asch is staring into space, majima spends a few moments himself just tilting his head at the other boy, as if he's trying to remember or place something... and after some squinting, he finally just asks, ]

Did ya get—fuck, what's the opposite of a haircut?

[getdrekt]

I.

[something is trying to reboot.]

My hair grows fast.

[but all systems are not go.

he turns slightly, as if he's trying to focus on majima's face, and failing. who. is this???]

So.

[he shrugs, blinking.]

[haw]

[ BLINKS BACK ]

You got no idea who the fresh hell I am, do ya.

[menially]

[






are you fucking kidding him right now

is this how lorelei gets their kicks

Anyway, congratulations, he had an internal panic attack for about .2 seconds until he saw the hair and

well

yeah sorry Asch he's just watching for right now]

[getdrekt]

[wow

a hallucination.

he blinks at the hallucination and




ignores it outright. it's not good mental health to acknowledge your breakdowns.]

[menially]

[That's going in the Notes for Later

meanwhile watching him FIGHTING WITH MAJIMA, BAD IDEA

i mean get your ass kicked if you want but that's the worst way to do it]

[slobjection]

[ how the turntables.... ]

Long time no see, Asch.

[ it really hasn't been that long. ]

[getdrekt]

[he turns slowly to stare at phoenix. and blinks.]

Uh.

Yeah.

[because it was either five minutes or five millenias ago]

[slobjection]

You alright?

[ like, obviously not but you know ]

[shortforever]

[Oh. It's this guy.]

I guess the universe is out to get you, huh?

[He says this because Dazai is here, and he got the feeling that Asch and Dazai didn't get along last time.]

[getdrekt]

[what?]

...Huh?

[it's that guy. he was on the. the screen a lot.]

You're alive.

[shortforever]

Well yeah. I'm not the one who died in that murder house.

[Asch you're not forgetting all of that, right?]

Did you hit your head or something?

[disreguarded]

[ yeah, she's gonna balance a shoe on his head. just one single sandal. ]

[getdrekt]

[for some reason, he actually lets his happen.

then, very slowly and deliberately, he removes it. stares at it.






and hits beau square between the eyes with it.]

[fishingforcompliments]

[well that's



that's very concerning. flayn has no idea who asch is, but she's going to approach him with a concerned expression anyway.]

Sir..? Are you alright?

[getdrekt]

[he turns, looks Flayn up and down, and decides he's had enough.]

Yes.

Just drop me off at the next stop.

[coastal]

[lili is probably carrying. stuff. like books? a lot of books. so many books she can barely see over the top of them, and then that's going to lead her to actually bumping into asch

some of the books clatter to the ground]

Wh—Hey! Get out of the way if you're going to daydream.

[getdrekt]

[and some of the books clatter on to asch

he picks one up. stares at it. stares at lili.





and gently hucks it back at her, frowning vaguely.

WHY IS HE GETTING YELLED AT FOR EXISTING!!!!!!]

[covenantal]

[ Yeah, uh, Yu is going to fucking freeze in place when he sees this guy, his eyes going wide.

For a second he nearly frantically looks around for another person, but stops himself.

Instead, he approaches carefully, his voice gentle, tucking all his emotions safely beneath his skin, appearing nothing but calming. ]

Hey there. I'm Yu. Yu Narukami. Could you tell me your name?

[ Coaxing, gentle. Not patronizing, just quiet and careful. ]

[getdrekt]

[who's THIS scrub

he stares at him, blankly. Then:]

Asch.

Who are you?

[voidbreaker]

[ oh shit here we go

he just puts a book on asch's head. stage one, complete. ]

[getdrekt]

[he blinks

and narrows his eyes.

but doesn't actually? remove it?

it's actually balanced pretty securely, too...]

[muragas]

[ hmmmmmm

she'll just sit down nearby him and chill for a few minutes. maybe he's just processing...? she might as well give him time to come to terms with all this. ]

[getdrekt]

[after a moment, there's a sense that someone's just?

sitting? beside him?????

he turns, frowning.]

...Who are you.

[why are you sitting next to him........]