notagain | WEEK ZERO: 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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Oh. Nothing.

[ she's still staring at him so that is obviously not true ]

Have we met?

Not as far as I know? But I've heard I've got one of those faces. [ 1) a lie 2) he still looks a little curious but takes it as an excuse for absolutely not one-sided intros, so he holds out a hand: ] Dick Grayson.

[ she also holds out a hand

... to point at him excitedly. ]

Aha!

[ that tells him nothing ]

[ ........ ? ]

Aha?

Oh... did I say that out loud?

[ one day she'll learn how to inner monologue properly ]

Hi. I'm Stephanie.

[ blue beetle is that you ]

Hi, Stephanie. Any particular reason you said that?

[ honestly he just looks mildly amused because. again blue beetle is that you ]

Uh.

[ she scratches the back of her head ]

I am either from your future or this is some alternate universe kind of deal?

[ she now knows why he looked familiar but not quite and it's because he's a goddamn baby ]

[

ah ]

Both are valid options, at this point. [ hmm. ] You with... [ he makes a motion for bat ears. it's not a secret but also it might be??? ] Or someone else?

[ she points at herself, and lowers her voice

no one else here cares but she's doing it anyway. ]

Batgirl.

[ huh. he also lowers his voice because they're both idiots; ]

Nightwing. Were you the first?

[ he fully expects barbara to grow out of the girl moniker (for reasons that aren't getting shot because he's a fool) but they are still trying to establish if it's an alt timeline or a future thing ]

Third.

[ she sounds so proud of this ]

You were the first Robin for us. And then it was Jason, Tim, um... [ haha ] Well, right now it's Damian. Who is here, somewhere, actually.

... Robin's part the same for me. [ rip jason who dick doesn't know is alive and here yet, but: ] So Damian's the fourth? What happened to Tim?

[ lol ]

Damian showed up and went, "This is my job now."

[ that is the abridged version but yea ]

... Well, that's pretty much what Tim did, but there was a vacancy. B just let the kid take the job?

[ dick, a fool, an idiot, ]

[ ............ ]

Yes.

[ he huffs, because-- ]

Right. Potential spoilers unless we're in a multiverse situation. [ he shakes his head ] Nice to meet the newest Batgirl. Glad to have you around, Steph.

Thanks.

... even though it would be better if we were all not around.

"Not again" was probably the most appropriate anagram for this place possible.

[ haha, yeah, he hates this. ]

Yeah...

[ she points at belph, who has given the explanation already because i do not want to type all that ]

We came from the same place.

[ nods thank you i don't need to read it twice ]

Anyone else? Smallest group I've heard of so far was three.

[ she counts on her fingers ]

Me, Hikage, Belph, Sanji, Evan... that's who I've seen so far, at least. There might be more.

So six at least. There's five from mine. Eight from an island. Three with that guy. [ he points? at? kara? ] More than a few in a cursed house, from what I've gathered. Some were on a train. [ he tilts his head ] So... bus is definitely a downgrade.