WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL - OVERFLOW

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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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overflow for anaido (NEW TAG-INS ARE 100% FINE)

[wowcool]

A. THE WHEELS ON THE BUS GO ROUND AND ROUND

[A dream within a dream? Perhaps, perhaps.]

[Anaido stirs to the sounds of the bus. There's sure a whole lot of other people, huh? This isn't the quiet, peaceful island he was on. Baby Shark is blaring in the background. The detective stirs, glancing around.]

Haha. [He's...crying? But somehow he's smiling through it, like someone's tried to get him to laugh after he's been through something terrible.] Haha. What a nice...dream, huh?

[And then he sniffs, and proceeds to roll over onto the nearest person on the floor next to him. Whoops? He didn't notice you there!!!]

B: ALCOHOL TIME

[It's definitely crowded on this bus - Anaido, suddenly in a very strange look, what with the scrunchie wrapped around his head, can be found sitting at the bar on the second floor, holding a bottle of wine.]

[Suddenly, he lifts it above his head, hand trembling, like he's considering bringing it down onto himself-]

[And then barks out a laugh and finger-guns with his free hand at whoever is nearby, lowering the bottle to place the countertop. He...seems to be in a good mood?]

Come on, come on, let's share a drink together! To celebrate these very strange circumstances!

[He might be grinning, but god, does he look like he's gone without several nights of sleep already, judging by the circles under his eyes. The man is Tired.]

C: WILDCARD

[Someone please tell Anaido to STOP WEARING THE SCRUNCHIE AROUND HIS HEAD, THANK YOU. Anyways he's everywhere and anywhere!! Throw whatever prompt at me you want!]

ASCH

[wowcool]

[from here!

[He stares at Asch for a moment, before he breaks out into a light peal of laughter.]

You expect too much from me. [A shake of the head.] I don't have a lot going for me, but I think I'm good judge of character, that's all.

[getdrekt]

Hmph.

[this is weirdly embarrassing! for him!! and he doesn't know why!!!]

Then tell me your judgements of the rest of these people.

[wowcool]

We could be here all day. But sure. Do you have someone in particular you want me to talk about?

[getdrekt]

Choose someone at random. I'm listening.

[wowcool]

[He points to Dick.]

He's a natural leader. He's comfortable in the role, and knows how to use his skills. He's one to try to understand it from your point of view first before offering his own. But he might have too much faith in everyone around him - that sort of man can be easy to take advantage of.

[getdrekt]

[...]

And what about yourself?

Can you succinctly summarize your own abilities and failings?

MYSTERIOUS OUJIA BOARD WHO LIKES LUCIFER(???)

[wowcool]

[from here]

[Now that gets him to blink at the board, a little confused.]

no i don't have any picture. what's the picture?

[gatonina]

different, but modest.

[wowcool]

different from what?

[gatonina]

people on your bus right now. humans. stuff like that.

[wowcool]

you are not human?

[gatonina]

not quite. I'm not sure what I count as these days.

b

[selfinserting]

[He's looking around the entertainment area when he notices Anaido seemingly about to drop a bottle on himself, and he's moving over quickly - only to stop abruptly when it becomes obvious he isn't actually going to do that. His hand was raised to try and reach for the bottle when he got closer, but it falls to his side as he tries to switch gears to respond to what the older man says.]

I - we probably shouldn't be celebrating this?!

[wowcool]

Why not? It's the quiet before the storm.

[He looks to the man's hand, then back to his face - and then smirks, like he's found the gesture a little amusing. Anaido reaches for a glass, offering it up to the other man with the same request again:]

Do you want a drink? I'll pour it out for you.

[selfinserting]

Um, no, I probably shouldn't... I mean, we're, we might all be in kind of a mess, so I don't think it's a good idea. Not, not that it's bad if you do or anything! But you know, you're - older. Not old, just older.

[please stop him]

[wowcool]

Am I?

[He actually pauses, staring at the glass for a moment, eyebrows furrowed.]

How...old am I...?

[selfinserting]

[Softly:]

Do you need me to get a doctor...?

[There are no doctors, and also, no.]

MINAKO

[wowcool]

[from here]

I...suppose not, no.

[Now he's just a bewildered. None of this makes any sense.]

You don't think we were dreaming, do you?

[muragas]

... I don't know if there's any way to prove we weren't.

[ since there on the BUS with none of their PERSONAL BELONGINGS in sight ]

Would that mean Kairi-chan and Wen Ning-san and everyone else is in a different dream, or that they've woken up?

YIN YU

[wowcool]

[from here!]

[His eyes flit between the mark and his expression - like the brilliant detective he is, he observes. He files away. Everything to get a better sense of the person beside him.]

[A Ghost City, huh.]

Hm. I remember you told a certain someone you would take him to this city of yours. [He leans forward, cupping his cheek in his hand.] Would they attack you then, if you didn't have your mask?

[shixiong]

[ his mouth tightens, and yin yu looks away. it's a flinch, more than anything.

but, there's no point in trying to run from it. he'll cut to the point. ]

He told you, didn't he?

[ it's not surprising. in a way, yin yu was expecting this the moment he locked eyes with anaido. he won't be surprised if he doesn't survive this encounter. (he won't get out of the way of it, either; if anything, it would be beyond well deserved.) ]

[wowcool]

Yes.

[His tone is level, almost emotionless. It's hard to read his expression. Like a smile, but not quite.]

He said you would take him there, where he would be accepted. Did you tell him the truth?

[shixiong]

[ usually, yin yu carries the emotionless face. it's part of having a mask; even if he removes the one on his face, all of his emotions are buried so deeply its never really gone.

not here. his expression contorts, something pained, guilt and sorrow and hurt in his dark eyes. the uncorking of an emotional molotov. ] Yes.

[ the answer is immediate, his hand curling into a fist. it's truthful. ] I had every intention before and after.

[ how could he even explain. it feels stupid to say that he wasn't of his right mind, even if he wasn't. yin yu doesn't remember any of it. it doesn't matter; it just feels like an excuse. whether he was in his right mind or not, he still did it.

(at least with wen ning, there was an outside actor forcing his hand. he had no intention of harming him, saw him as a potential friend or at least, a person of camaraderie, someone he could help to find a little peace, maybe. it was a kindness he hoped to offer, and the island took it from him.

centuries before, yin yu wonders if the command he'd given to quan yizhen had been out of an emotional outburst, or what he was really feeling.) ]

[wowcool]

Why?

[Just that one question. Why? Why Wen Ning? Because he felt pity for him? Because he say someone in need?]

[He stares at him, eyes lidded, and waits for an answer. He knows that Yin Yu was controlled. But that offer had to come from somewhere.]