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.

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[disreguarded]

round one

[ WHAT THE FUCK IS A BUS ]

WHAT THE FUCK. [ hollers beau at the top of her lungs, in her stupid shirt and booty shorts. she's on the floor. she throws a sandal across the room. get these socks OFF. ]

round two

[ okay, well. of course she's going to go right for the alcohol. catch beau sitting on the bar - yes, on the bar, legs folded under her - with a full bottle of vodka that she's just going to drink straight. she doesn't bother with a glass. ]

Want some? [ she offers it out to the closest person, with the flattest look on her face. she's so pissed. ]

[menially]

[does the sandal immediately bean someone in the head y/y]

[disreguarded]

[ oh absolutely, just right in the fuckin dome ]

[ruffboi]

Sure!

[He's not pissed, he's fine! Taking the bottle, though, and having a swig.]

What's wrong? Carsick? Hate to see that.

[disreguarded]

Is that what this is? A car? [ she squints at him. ] What do you mean, what's wrong - like.

[ she gestures at everything. ]

round two

[axilium]

Is it poisoned?

[with that said, he's reaching out to take it anyway.]

[disreguarded]

[ she hands it over! ]

Probably. Hopefully. Release me.

2

[psychedelica]

That won't help.

[ look at this animal, sitting on the bar!! disgusting. Hikage looks like he's been awake for 72 hours already, but at least he's not convulsing on the floor somewhere in panic and despair, so things are going okay. Relatively. ]

[disreguarded]

[ yeah, she's definitely an animal. she raises an eyebrow and then takes a drink with a shrug. ]

It's not gonna fucking hurt, either.

round two

[snyaiper]

[THIS LOOK OF DEEP DISDAIN.]

Do I want to drink directly from a bottle of vodka that your mouth touched? No.

round two

[applechemist]

[ Actually, yeah. Escha sits down in a seat beside Beau. ]

Please.

round two

[fishingforcompliments]

[uh. hm. sadly, she does not recognize the bottle of vodka, so she reaches for it.]

Yes, thank you. I was feeling a bit parched.

round two

[haw]

[ takes the bottle and starts waterfalling ]

round 2

[voidbreaker]

Did you pick up any communicable diseases in the three point five seconds since I last saw you?

[ he's taking the bottle beau, let him drink ]

[okitactless]

[BOOZE because unlike lwj Yasu can actually drink.

That said, he doesn't necessarily know what vodka is?? Don't ask me when Japan got vodka because it doesn't matter since Yasusada probably only drinks sake...]

Okay, but I don't know where the pipes go. [what]

[successives]

[She is ducking to get out of the way of this flying sandal, before glancing back in the direction it flew from, glaring.]

Hey, you realize there are other people here, right?

1

[shortforever]

[That sure is a look on her. But Chuuya won't stare for too long, because after a moment he's pointing at her accusingly. ]

What did you do?!

round two

[recrypt]

[ haha what, she was just making her way through the bus but. you know what ]

At this point, might as well, hm?

round two

[wowcool]

[She might look pissed, but Anaido?]

[Anaido just looks like he's smiling pleasantly. He smiles wider at the offer. He looks very stupid with the bunny ears.]

Sure! [He takes it from her and just gives it a swig, wincing.] Ha! That was good. Thanks!

[overruns]

[ He takes a tiny, cautious sniff of the bottle—yeah no, definitely spirits—before shaking his head. ]

I shouldn't. [ ... ] May I get you a glass? [ This is framed as a courtesy, but he definitely wants her to say yes. Please. ]

round two

[unfriendliest]

[ kara takes it

sniffs it

and after a moment of squinting, throws back a shot's worth of it and hands it back with a nod ]

round two FLURRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[covenantal]

[ Yu will blink, then offer a faint laugh. ]

I'm not old enough. But please, feel free to go ahead without me. [ His smile will turn a bit crooked. ] Pretty sure we can all understand the need right now.

round two

[extracrispy]

[Raising his eyebrows at her, though it doesn't sound like he's judging her when he speaks.]

More of a rum and coke guy, myself. [Jason, you're 15.] But, thanks.

round 2

[muragas]

[ fight!!!! but don't, actually, she's got a bag of shrimp chips in her hands and they're fragile ]

No thanks, I'm good.

[ there's a moment of silence before she tilts the bag in Beau's direction ]

Want some? They're tasty.

round two

[machinetranslation]

[Threepio, who has finally made it up to the second level with some assistance up the ladder, looks behind him then back at Beau]

You don't mean me, do you? Although a kind offer, I must decline. Bad for my circuits.