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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.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[I KNOW IT'S SO FUNNY I KEEP PICTURING IT AND LAUGHING

Anyway. Flayn frowns. Nothing that he's said is wrong, but... she doesn't like it. It's difficult, to go back to feeling powerless again, when just minutes before they had all been so sure they would be going home.]

I rather dislike the idea of waiting, but... it does not seem as though there is anything else we can do. [A pause, and then...] At least no one is drowning this time.

[ yin yu's lips twitch up, a brief smile at the bit of optimism. ] That is true. [ he would take the drowning. at least in that situation he was able to swim and move around and get himself to shore. also, he had the earth master shovel, and also, his clothes that are not these extremely exposing shorts, and also his mask.

... it's fine. he shakes his head. ] I have to wonder if there's a destination in mind, too, or if we'll simply be staying on this...vehicle. The paper had few answers.

[ both options honestly make him uneasy. considering what their task was last time... and there are so many people here. they're in agreement: this sucks. ]

...they cannot possibly intend to keep us here. It is far too cramped.

[It's UNCOMFORTABLE. And more to the point, though Flayn hates thinking like this:]

If this is like before, and they intend to have us... search for a killer, this is the wrong sort of setup for it. Who could possibly get away with murder without being seen here?

[On the other hand, apparently people will manage to steal all the knives without being seen.]

If this is like what happened before... I cannot help but think they must let us out before it can come to that.

That's an astute observation, Lady Flayn. [ and a correct one, he thinks. logically, with no escape routes, no weaponry of really any kind, and so little space, it would be impossible, with many floors or not. short of destroying this 'bus', and killing everyone aboard, it seemed unlikely. ]

It would be wise to get to know the people here, as there are many. Who knows what awaits us on the other side. [ he tries to give her a small smile, taking a little of the deep concern off of his face to try and cheer her a bit. ] I suppose we can practice, then.

[ more space to be sneaky. also being sneaky avoids death in yin yu's experience, and he would like flayn to avoid death for as long as possible. ]

Yes. I will speak with as many of them as I can.

[This is one circumstance in which her natural curiosity will be of help to her - although that will also end in her getting a dart stuck in her shoulder. It's fine.]

...but I will look forward to our lessons, also! What will you teach me first?

[ flayn, you're so social... thank goodness. yin yu will be observing, as quietly as possible. using his own sneaking skills, because the fewer people he has to actually speak with, the better. (please be careful.)

the second part is a nice distraction. he glances to the side, thoughtfully. ] Perhaps how to enter and exit somewhere quietly, or... how to walk like you walk on air. [ it's a little more mystical sounding that way. ] It's not too difficult, if you put your mind to it.

To walk as though you are walking on air..?

[Her eyes light up. You've got her interest.]

I would love to learn that!

Then that'll be first, as soon as we have a little more room. It's just about the way you take your steps, and how you mask your presence.

[ haha mask ]

I cannot wait!

[She's. So excited. She's not going to be very good at masking her presence, probably, but she's very excited to try to learn.]

I am rather light on my feet to begin with, so hopefully that will help.

[ ah... good. he's glad.

with a hum: ] I think it'll be hiding your presence that will be the most difficult, but with practice, many things can be achieved.

[ lady flayn is really someone who just has presence. she just makes the whole room a little brighter by being around. (much unlike yin yu.) he's not entirely sure how to teach a lion to be a mouse. ]

Do you...? But I can be very quiet when I need to be. Watch!

[she's just

going to stand there quietly with her hands over her mouth so she doesn't slip up and say something. this is masking her presence, right??]

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