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

chuuya

[givethemhell]

[from here!]

Mm. While we were there.

[There's a little quirk of a smile, but it has a bit of heaviness to it. Alexa how do you tell the person you're talking to that their x-many-years-older self was killed and left behind on an island to turn into a demon...]

Ah, I see - that was a little like ours, then. [He's surprised more people weren't from possession-style games?? Y'ALL ARE TOO BLOODTHIRSTY.]

Were you able to find them all? How did things turn out in the end for you?

[shortforever]

[Oh boy he gets the feeling that the conversation of demons is probably best left for later. If they're stuck together on a bus then they'll have plenty of time to get into that anyway.]

Most of them, yeah. One got away, but Nie Huaisang found it and murdered it pretty good. So in the end it all worked out.

[He knows it's weird because of how much of a scaredy cat NHS is, but it sure did happen.]

[givethemhell]

[That sure does get his attention, and he blinks, surprised.]

He did? Goodness! Now that's not something I'd have expected to hear about Nie Huaisang of all people.

[KILLING A DEMON WITH HIS OWN TWO HANDS?? Wild.]

[shortforever]

I know, right? I didn't even believe it when it was brought up at the trial. I don't think even Jin Ling believed it, and he's the one who knew the guy best.

It was just lucky for him that there were two other murders that week, so he wasn't in danger of being voted out. We only had to vote out one person, regardless of how many people died.

[That totally ended up saving Chuuya's ass too.]

[givethemhell]

Mm... We never managed to catch more than one killer at a trial, so I don't know if splitting our vote would have actually worked.

[He taps his chin, considering, and then shrugs. He'll think about it later since they'll probably need to consider these things for the future! Haha!!]

It's good to know he managed, though. You knew the two of them, then - did you get on well?

[shortforever]

Not really. Nie Huaisang is scared of me now and won't even talk to me without looking like he's about to cry.

[That is 100% Chuuya's fault but he's not admitting to that right now.]

And I'm pretty sure my very existence offended Jin Ling somehow. It didn't matter what it was, we were always yelling at each other.

[His gaze is on the glass now as he picks it up.]

I'm pretty sure he was gay too, and he didn't like it when I pointed that out.

[givethemhell]

[CHUUYA...??? HE PLACES A HAND ON HIS FOREHEAD.]

If it's that child, he would find a reason to argue with anyone for anything at all. He inherited it from his father.

[His good traits are so few and far between but they're 100% because of his mother, this is his story and he'll stick with it until he dies.]

Why in the world is Nie Huaisang afraid of you, though? [YOU'RE LIKE 4 FEET TALL.]

1/3

[shortforever]

Yeah, no kidding. He even got mad when he compared me to-

[shortforever]

[....WAIT]

3/3

[shortforever]

You're the guy! Wei Wuxian! He said I was like you, and then he got mad because I said it must mean you're pretty cool.

[Since Chuuya is a rad guy and all, so obviously it makes Wei Wuxian rad too.

Also he is totally not avoiding answering that other question, except the part where he is.]

[givethemhell]

[YEAH IF THIS KID IS LIKE HIM, he can see why Nie Huaisang would have one fear. anyway alexa how do you avoid admitting your murder crimes to someone who thinks you're pretty cool.]

Haha, do you think so? I'm surprised he'd compare anyone to me, to be honest! [In, like, a way that didn't involve condemning someone for MURDER.]

But yes, yes - that's me. Jin Ling and Nie Huaisang are from my world.

[shortforever]

I had no idea who you were, but given how awesome I am then you had to be awesome too. He just never appreciated me enough.

[And yeah. The murder thing.]

So why are those two so weird while you're normal?

[givethemhell]

[May he never learn of The Murder.]

Hah, good to know you've always been like this. [IT'S A COMFORT. He finds it hilarious...]

You'd also be one of the only people to call me normal!

[shortforever]

Maybe it's because of a pas and future thing. Everyone from the past seems so stuck up. Who cares about stuff like how much clothing someone is wearing and how they act if it's not affecting them directly? People need to mind their own business.

[givethemhell]

Ah. [HM, YES. Well in that sense he's not weird at all, because he's a heretic by ye olde standards and he doesn't care about said ye olde standards.]

Well, we were bound by too, too many rules and regulations, that much is true! Some more than others. [GUSU.] But it must seem overwhelming to anyone from a later year.

[shortforever]

Why did you guys have so many rules in the first place? It's not like having more rules made anyone a better person. If anything, having just a few really important ones is what works best.

[givethemhell]

[HE RAISES HIS HANDS.]

Do you know why your society shaped up to be the way it is now? Things are the way they are for so long that people forget why they ended up there in the first place, I think. Also, some people just love rules.

[GUSU, AGAIN.]

[shortforever]

[Okay, even a bundle of chaos like himself can see the logic in that statement. But he doesn't have to like it.]

They could stop being so pretentious about it at least.

[Time to sip his drink! Aaaaand he nearly chokes on it too, he was not expecting that flavor. But he manages to swallow it.]

[givethemhell]

[He was going to say something else about PRETENTIOUS SOCIETIES, but instead he just gets to laugh at Chuuya choke on his drink...]

Ah! Haven't done much drinking yet, have you?

[shortforever]

Don't say it! I'm still young!

[That's going to end up being his excuse for everything now. But the fact that he can shout that in-between coughs is impressive.]

[givethemhell]

[IT IS IMPRESSIVE and he even sets down his mixer to applaud...]

True, true! You have plenty of time to build up your tolerance and strengthen your liver. Though I think at your age, I already had four times your tolerance!

[shortforever]

Is that how everyone in the past had fun? They got drunk all the time?

[givethemhell]

What else do you think we had to do for fun? There was no electricity or even properly running water! All we did was sit around getting drunk, or sneaking out of class to get drunk, or eating good snacks.

[Or reading smuggled erotica but honestly they're already just sounding like average frat boys now.]

[shortforever]

[You say that like they AREN'T average frat boys.]

I dunno, I never really thought about it! I guess I figured everyone would be busy growing crops or stuff like that and wouldn't have time for fun.

[givethemhell]

[Honestly fair. Hate that.]

Farmers spend a lot of their time growing crops, but even for them, do you think they put every waking moment into it? Of course not! [WAVING A HAND.] No one spends all of their time working, even before running water.

[That would be a terrible life, wow. REMINDS HIM OF HIS BEGGAR DAYS.]