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

overflow because we can't be stopped.... new tag ins are fine!

[voidbreaker]

i. first deck

[ hopefully all of y'all are in the "think fast" kind of mood, because there's literally no warning at all before some guy just throws his stupid tiny bag right at one of the windows.

he has the reflexes to duck when it comes ricocheting back pretty much immediately, dropping down so that it sails over his head!

but do you? ]

ii. dos deck

[ like 0.3 seconds after bag-gate, ash has just dragged his ass up the ladder and is sat the bar area - there's a glass tumbler in front of him, and he's leaning on one elbow and pouring a solid glass of what looks like whiskey into the tumbler. if you sit yourself down at the bar opposite him, he does literally nothing to acknowledge you and certainly doesn't offer to pour you a drink. in fact, he kinda looks like he'd rather you just kept walking. ]

Other drinks are available. Feel free to grab 'em.

[ and touch his at your peril.

... unless you're a blues native, in which case he still won't offer you a drink, but rather than brush you off, eventually pipe up: ]

I didn't actually think I'd miss that stupid house, but at least it had a bit more legroom.

iii. seating area

[ ash is here, and he's nabbed one of the cushioned sofa seat... things, and sprawled out in it. he's not really paying much attention to what's around him, but he does frown thoughtfully at the dart board hanging on the wall. ]

...

... if this shit is what I think it is, then having sharp, shiny ass darts hanging around like that's kinda like pouring gasoline right next to an open flame.

fweepio

[voidbreaker]

[ from here ]

... Tell that to Erebonia. They like annexation and the odd civil war over polite chit chat over tea.

[ haha! ]

[machinetranslation]

Erebonia? I'm afraid I haven't heard of such of place. What system is it in?

[voidbreaker]

... System?

It's just a country. Or, I guess Empire's a better term as it keeps on expanding.

[machinetranslation]

[Empire???]

Pardon me, sir, but do you mean to say Erebonia is part the the Galactic Empire headed by Emperor Palpatine?

[voidbreaker]

Who.

[ just immediate. flat. ]

Nah, it’s just Erebonia. Headed by the Arnor family but let’s be real, Osborne’s running the damn show and everyone knows it.

[machinetranslation]

[Threepio listens and nods. Information about political structures and affiliations is always important to keep up to date.]

I see, sir. And are you a part of this Erebonian Empire?

belph

[voidbreaker]

[ from here ]

I'm not against them, but when you've heard most of them once already...

[axilium]

And here he said he had plenty. What a shame.

[voidbreaker]

He does.

[axilium]

Not enough, apparently.

[voidbreaker]

It was a long few weeks.

jungle daddy

[voidbreaker]

[ from here ]

[ huh. ]

That must've sucked if this is nice in comparison. No time for sunbathing and enjoying a swim then, I take it?

you and dana both is2g

[baori]

[ he'll shake his head slightly. ]

None—that I was aware of.

[ if someone else decided to splash in the water then that was all up on them but giyuu definitely did not. weeps. ]

We were a bit pressed for time.

bats my eyelashes

[voidbreaker]

...?

How long were you there for?

[baori]

Two weeks.

...and eleven people needed to die.

[ wouldn't it be great if he had some tea to drink after that? he doesn't so he just stares at ash's drink instead. ]

[voidbreaker]

[ .....


he just pushes the alcohol bottle across towards giyuu. no, he needs this not tea. ]

[baori]

[ ....


...


he'll help himself to a drink. just a small one. ]

minyako

[voidbreaker]

[ from here ]

[ ash just holds his hands up. ]

Shame.

[ he'll pick it up when it drops pathetically to the ground, it's fine. ]

[muragas]

[ i hope they at least got a hi-score for their troubles. Minako will watch it go, visions of cans of soda and chips bouncing across the bus dancing through her head... ]

... Oh, right! Sorry I didn't introduce myself - I'm Minako Arisato.

[ normally she'd say something like 'it's a pleasure', but given the circumstances, it kind of isn't ]

[voidbreaker]

[ yeah. ash is the ruler of the bag bouncing high score, and will remain so until such a time as someone ping-pongs two bags at once. ]

Ash Carbide.

You in the same position as everyone else? Meant to be going home, seem to have taken a really shitty detour en route?

[muragas]

Yep! One minute I'm boarding the rescue ship with everyone, the next I'm waking up with a crick in my neck and none of my belongings.

[ talk about rude ]

They better be taking good care of my stuff.

[voidbreaker]

It's kinda rude when someone changes the end destination on you without you knowing, huh? [ and then sends you to murder camp. ]

Right? I need that stuff. It's kinda important.

[muragas]

If my playlists get messed up, I'm going to be very upset.

spaghetti hair

[voidbreaker]

[ from here ]

It's sharp and people are opportunistic.

[ 1 + 1 is 2. ]