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.

Comments

tsuru

[hydrogenetic]

I'm almost afraid to ask, but how do you play?

[preowned]

It's like a story, I suppose? But you pick dialogue and action options, and your choices decide how the story ends. You would be surprised at how many times you might accidentally get your character killed.

[ as a fish. ]

[hydrogenetic]

If your character's a fish I'm not actually that surprised. Was your game selection that bad? [Fish otome is out of his league.]

[preowned]

It seemed surprising, so I picked it. And the young one was entertained.

[ tsuru draws hearts around roxas ]

[hydrogenetic]

[...]

You played a fish dating sim with a toddler without knowing what it was?

[preowned]

He wasn't a toddler.

[ ... ]

I... think?

[hydrogenetic]

How are you not sure? [Toddlers are small?]

[preowned]

He's about...

[ he makes a gesture to indicate how tall roxas is ]

[hydrogenetic]

That's either a very big toddler or you're very, very old. Which is it?

[preowned]

Both, maybe...?

[ roxas i'm sorry but tsuru is just going to think you're a toddler from now on ]

[hydrogenetic]

[To be fair he's not wrong.]

So how old are you?

[preowned]

Good question... hm...

[ he has to think about it ]

Over 1000? Perhaps? It's hard to keep track.

[hydrogenetic]

Oh. [He assesses Tsurumaru for a moment.] You look pretty good for being over a thousand years old. Congratulations.

[preowned]

Thank you. I do try to maintain my appearance.

[ for a meme, he does like to be Pretty, even though that is not exactly what percy meant ]

I am Tsurumaru Kuninaga.

[hydrogenetic]

[There's a short grin. He's just rolling with it.]

Percy Jackson. Nice to meet you. Have you considered picking a different game to play?

[preowned]

I'm not against the idea. I mostly just wanted to finish it.

[ what is the final lore to fish dating ]

[hydrogenetic]

You could always make up an ending if you can't find it. Wouldn't that be faster?

[preowned]

[ that makes him pause... and then nod. ]

That's a great idea, I think.

[hydrogenetic]

See? Easy. So what's the last thing you remember from the game?

[preowned]

The clown fish had just been stabbed with a hook. An old flame of hers was jealous.

[hydrogenetic]

[I hate you so much.]

Will the clown fish recover? And what happened to the culprit?

[preowned]

The culprit ran from the scene, and it is now our job to catch him. Honkoka is barely hanging on, but knowing that her attacker has been brought to justice may be enough to motivate her to recover.

[hydrogenetic]

Well...then let's go the route of chasing after the culprit. Where would he try to hide? We can't disappoint Honkoka.

[preowned]

Well... he would want to be somewhere where he can blend in with the crowd. Nowhere too isolated, because he wouldn't want it to appear as if he is actively hiding from a crime. Yet, at the same time, he wouldn't want to be reached too quickly.

[hydrogenetic]

So somewhere like a mall where there are plenty of routes to escape if anyone's on his trail. Do fish have malls? [He says, as if he hasn't visited entire underwater kingdoms.]