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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[unfriendliest]

i. wakeup call.

[ whatever the fuck a pot hole is, it's jolted ookurikara awake. in the first second of consciousness, he is alarmed that he doesn't recognize this place. in the second, he's confused because wherever he is, it's?? moving?? what the fuck?? swords don't know buses??

in the third second of wakefulness, he realizes his clothes have changed, and honestly, what?? who would pick out something like this? kara doesn't know dad shorts or fanny packs, but he does know is that he hates them both already.

in the fourth second, he realizes his sword is gone, and that's he most alarming of all.

so, okay. he doesn't yell or anything. but he sure is tearing through every inch of the bus to see if he can find his sword. don't mind the mess as he, uh... explores? it's fine, surely. ]

ii. what the fuck is everything.

[ and when that doesn't work, and neither does finding a way out or literally any answers whatsoever, kara's going to, like, actually explore this time. maybe he's at the ouija board? maybe he's just looking through the stupid fanny pack, or checking out the video games?

whatever it is, he'll eventually address you. ]

Oi. What is this?

[ he will probably believe whatever you tell him. very unfortunate. ]

wildcard.

[ anything else uwu ]

taako.

[unfriendliest]

[ from here ]

I wouldn't mind so much if they didn't take my sword.

[ this is a lie ]

[chaoticlootral]

Ch'yeah, wouldn't, uh, wouldn't we all like our swords back, my man. All of us, with our swords.

escha.

[unfriendliest]

[ from here ]

But that doesn't mean we should just wait around until they give us something.

[ not that he has the answers

but waiting won't work either ]

[applechemist]

But to execute a plan, you have to have a plan.

belph.

[unfriendliest]

[ from here

he stares at the screen for another moment before holding out the controller to belph. ]

Then you try it, since you know how it works.

[axilium]

[he does not yet take it.]

It works for two people, you know? We can both use a controller.

natalie.

[unfriendliest]

[ from here ]

...Then I'll ask someone else.

[ watch this be the end of the thread and i'll have moved it for nothing ]

[successives]

Okay. Have fun.

[i'm so sorry ray]

flayn.

[unfriendliest]

[ from here ]

If they've done it before, why wouldn't they do it again?

[fishingforcompliments]

I suppose that is true.

...though if they are up to the same tricks as before, then with a little luck it may be more difficult for them to catch us unawares.

asch.

[unfriendliest]

[ from here ]

A sword.

[ he's not done looking though haha ]

[getdrekt]

[he stares.]

A sword.

And you're checking under cushions in case someone snuck it there?!

beau.

[unfriendliest]

[ from here ]

It's from Japan.

[ he takes another swig i can't believe beau is going to get him drunk on day 0 ]

[disreguarded]

[ she's gotten like 4 people drunk and also beat up 4 people, it's the best ]

Japan... sounds familiar? It's the place with Tokyo, right?

tsuru.

[unfriendliest]

[ from here ]

We can't spend another eight weeks away from our mission. There has to be another way out.

[preowned]

... no, you're right.

Even if it turns out to be something similar, we should try to find another option first, right? Maybe they want us all to believe it's just like before.

lili.

[unfriendliest]

[ from here ]

...We will. Wherever this "bus" is taking us, we'll be ready.

dick.

[unfriendliest]

[ from here ]

So whatever they want from us, if it's killing each other or something else, it might not start until we get there.

[unpredicktable]

Right. Average amount of time before first blood seems to be about a week, so... hopefully we'll know more before that happens.

magnus.

[unfriendliest]

[ from here ]

The driver won't respond.

[ruffboi]

Yeah, I know.

[Huffing!]

Haven't figured out how to break in yet.

yu.

[unfriendliest]

[ from here

kara doesn't like that answer, but he'll fall silent for a bit so they can watch the board. ]

...So is it the one you know?

ash.

[unfriendliest]

[ from here ]

As long as there isn't any corruption, we don't have a reason to kill each other.

yams.

[unfriendliest]

[ from here ]

Eventually. All but one of us had to die for that.

[ he'd really prefer not to repeat that experience ]