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]

Tch.

Another kidnapping.

We have to stop thing thing, now.

[fishingforcompliments]

[thing thing]

Yes, I agree. Have you any ideas how we would do such a thing?

[getdrekt]

[thing thing...................]

Burn it to the ground.

[fishingforcompliments]

[uh]

While we are trapped inside it..?

[getdrekt]

We've got nothing to lose.

[fishingforcompliments]

We would lose our lives!

[getdrekt]

If we stay on this bus, we've already lost them.

[fishingforcompliments]

We still have them for as long as we are still breathing. If someone is responsible for our being here, they will have to open that door [she points in the general direction of the entrance] to take us out to wherever they intend to bring us.

There are many of us, and not a lot of room in here. They can hardly send in more people to drag us out. We can fight them with the right strategy.

[getdrekt]

[he shakes his head.]

No. They don't need to drag us out. If we're in here for any longer, considering numbers and space, we'll just start killing each other.

We destroy this thing as soon as we can, taking every risk possible, or we destroy each other. We shouldn't let this progress past today!

[fishingforcompliments]

[uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh]

Do... you often feel the urge to kill people when you are in close proximity to them?

[getdrekt]

We won't have a choice.

I just came from a place that forced your hand, and I expect this one is no different.

[fishingforcompliments]

I did as well, but that sort of thing did not begin immediately. We still have time to find a solution without resorting to taking our own lives.

[getdrekt]

You think they'll let us all die? I doubt it.

If they did, the door would be open. We could kill ourselves that way.

[fishingforcompliments]

[flayn just shakes her head. she doesn't like this idea, thanks!!]

[getdrekt]

Then let's do something drastic—now.

The longer we wait, the more dangerous it gets. You said it yourself.

[fishingforcompliments]

Burning this to the ground while we have no way out is just as dangerous as anything that could happen to us, though.

Surely there must be something else drastic that we could do that would not involve... that.

[getdrekt]

Are you afraid of dying?

[fishingforcompliments]

boop