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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.
getdrekt: (And it's really distasteful)

[personal profile] getdrekt 2020-06-06 05:56 am (UTC)(link)
Idealist, are you? Why don't you tell that to the people who kidnapped us?
coastal: (✧ VERBAL SMACKDOWN IMMINENT)

[personal profile] coastal 2020-06-06 06:03 am (UTC)(link)
[immediately:]

I plan to.

Either before, after, or while I punch them in the face for forcing us into this situation.
getdrekt: (Well you're already in one)

[personal profile] getdrekt 2020-06-06 06:14 am (UTC)(link)
And in the meantime, you'll, what? Read to them?
coastal: (✧ am i supposed to be impressed?)

[personal profile] coastal 2020-06-06 06:29 am (UTC)(link)
[she puts the stack of books aside

picks one up off the top

and chucks it at him]
getdrekt: (Default)

[personal profile] getdrekt 2020-06-06 06:33 am (UTC)(link)
[oh, this is familiar

he snatches the book out of the air, and frisbees it back—this time, at the entire re-stacked pile.]
coastal: (✧ girls with tattoos)

[personal profile] coastal 2020-06-06 06:46 am (UTC)(link)
Hey—

[she'S CATCHING IT - which she can only do after training for weeks. it's still a very near thing. she sighs in relief before glaring back at him]

Ugh, if you're just going to be all doom and gloom, can't you bother someone else?!
getdrekt: (Well you're already in one)

[personal profile] getdrekt 2020-06-06 07:07 am (UTC)(link)
You dropped a load of books on me, and I'm to blame for bothering you?

[pushing himself up, he dusts off his... jorts, scowls at them hugely and continues.]

Who are you. Explain yourself.
coastal: (✧ indignant pout)

[personal profile] coastal 2020-06-06 07:10 am (UTC)(link)
You were the one spacing out and in my way! If you're going to brood, pick a dark corner where you won't bother anyone!

[SHE HUFFS]

I owe you nothing.

[she's not giving her name to someone who she doesn't think deserves it]
getdrekt: (And it's really distasteful)

[personal profile] getdrekt 2020-06-06 07:15 am (UTC)(link)
If you're going to carry on about how to not bother people, perhaps you should shut you mouth, and keep it closed. That might be the quickest way to achieve your result!
coastal: (✧ and the cherry on top)

[personal profile] coastal 2020-06-06 07:25 am (UTC)(link)
I'm trying to get you to stop talking to me - or did it go in one ear and out the other since there's nothing between them?
getdrekt: (Well you're already in one)

[personal profile] getdrekt 2020-06-06 08:48 am (UTC)(link)
An excellent way to "try" would be to stop talking.

Or are you truly that incapable of shutting up?
Edited 2020-06-06 08:49 (UTC)
coastal: (✧ die immediately right now)

[personal profile] coastal 2020-06-06 08:50 am (UTC)(link)
I said leave me alone and you chose to keep speaking to me - I'm not the one who has trouble comprehending silence.

[and now she's just being petty and doesn't want him to have the last word

stupid]
getdrekt: (And it's getting quite late)

[personal profile] getdrekt 2020-06-06 09:28 am (UTC)(link)
[oh big mood]

Leave you alone? I never planned to speak with you in the first place, woman! You're the one going around throwing books on people and telling them to get out of your way, then belittling them for daring to speak up!

Idiot!
coastal: (✧ and the cherry on top)

[personal profile] coastal 2020-06-06 03:07 pm (UTC)(link)