WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL - OVERFLOW

[gatonina]

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

asch

[gatonina]

wouldn't that be energy better spent elsewhere?

[getdrekt]

[He gives the board another shake.]

Are you suggesting there's a better idea than to destroy you, and this entire contraption?

[gatonina]

yeah, go do something more productive.

[getdrekt]

[he's going to SHIT]

I'm taking suggestions.

[gatonina]

have you tried anger management?

[getdrekt]

How about if I manage it by destroying you?

Whoever you are, idiot!

[gatonina]

well if you destroyed me, then who would you yell at?

[getdrekt]

Do you have any idea how many morons are on this thing?

I wouldn't miss you in the slightest.

[gatonina]

so then you would light one of them on fire?

[getdrekt]

Why? Are you trying to convince me to?

[gatonina]

no. think it through.
you're on a bus.
fire spreads.

[getdrekt]

[...]

Who are you.

[gatonina]

a friend. or I can be.

[getdrekt]

Explain yourself then, "friend".

[gatonina]

what do you want to know?

[getdrekt]

Anything you're willing to share. Name. History. Where this idiot vehicle is headed. Where it left from. Who--or what brought us here. Where's your body. Are you dead.

Answer any of those you can.

[gatonina]

jack. I'm a bus. you're going somewhere fun. it left from where it left from. my body is a bus. I'm kind of dead, as a bus.

[getdrekt]

Jack? What?

You're a talking bus?

Then... open the doors! Stop! Let us out, now! The place we're headed to is definitely not going to be fun!

[gatonina]

first of all I cannot do that. I'm not exactly the bus, but the bus is my vessel. secondly, how are you so sure?

[getdrekt]

Because nowhere I've ever been kidnapped to in my entire life has been fun!!

[he's back to shaking the board again because quite frankly this is kidnapping numero three and he's had it up to here with these "fun trips"]

[gatonina]

there's a first time for everything.

[getdrekt]

No!

Turn your stupid vessel around, idiot!

Nobody likes kidnapping! Nobody! It doesn't matter if there's a million gald at the end of it!!

[gatonina]

there's no turning around.
just be patient.

[getdrekt]

I will not!

What is this thing [the luigi board] even here for, if you can't do anything? To ire us!?

[gatonina]

pretty sure you're doing that on your own.