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🐍 ([personal profile] gatonina) wrote in [community profile] notagain2020-06-06 07:42 am
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WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL - OVERFLOW

ARRIVAL

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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.
successives: (gymnopedie no 1)

asch

[personal profile] successives 2020-06-06 06:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[From here!]

It would be a lot easier to try to think of a way to get out of here if I didn't have to listen to this bullshit.

[Not that she really believes she'll be able to get out, but. It's nice to think about.]
getdrekt: (Default)

[personal profile] getdrekt 2020-06-06 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Your optimism is heartening.

There's some heavy pots in the kitchen. We could swing them at things, and see what happens.

[destruction! violence! let's roll!!]
successives: (pic#14009117)

[personal profile] successives 2020-06-06 11:27 pm (UTC)(link)
There's a difference between optimism and irritation.

[She thinks about that for a second, but:]

...How about you try it first?
getdrekt: (Well you're already in one)

[personal profile] getdrekt 2020-06-07 12:25 am (UTC)(link)
If I had to guess, they'd ricochet.

The speaker is probably the same.

[then why'd you suggest it?????]
successives: (pic#14021549)

[personal profile] successives 2020-06-07 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
...Did you just suggest this in the hopes that I'd do it and you could watch what happened?

[She says, after she told him to do it first so she could watch what happened.]
getdrekt: ('Cause there's a hole)

[personal profile] getdrekt 2020-06-07 02:04 am (UTC)(link)
Didn't you just suggest I try it first for the same reason?

[a standoff.

...he waves it away.]


We'll just deal with it. Put some cotton in your ears.
successives: (sommerfugl)

[personal profile] successives 2020-06-07 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
[A small huff, amused.]

Right. Well, if you've got any ideas about where to find some, let me know.
getdrekt: (where your soul should be)

[personal profile] getdrekt 2020-06-07 07:40 am (UTC)(link)
[Asch scoffs, and thumbs towards the bathroom.]

Toilet paper, in a pinch.
successives: (pic#14009117)

[personal profile] successives 2020-06-07 07:41 am (UTC)(link)
If I ever get desperate enough to shove toilet paper into my ears, we have a bigger problem.
getdrekt: (So please don't stay in touch)

[personal profile] getdrekt 2020-06-07 08:03 am (UTC)(link)
Hah. I didn't suggest you employ used toilet paper. The music is rank enough on its own.
successives: (1812 overture)

[personal profile] successives 2020-06-07 08:31 am (UTC)(link)
The same statement still applies.
getdrekt: ('Cause there's a hole)

[personal profile] getdrekt 2020-06-07 09:16 am (UTC)(link)
So you'll persevere through... [he waves a hand at the background music in general.] ...whatever this is, for want of cotton?

How brave.
successives: (roman nepi tancok)

[personal profile] successives 2020-06-07 05:18 pm (UTC)(link)
We'll see how desperate I get in a few days.

[She is absolutely going to stick toilet paper in her ears if this goes on for a while.]
getdrekt: (So please don't stay in touch)

[personal profile] getdrekt 2020-06-07 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Hah! Better stockpile the toilet paper now, then, or other people are going to beat you to it.

The kitchen knives are already gone, after all.
successives: (pic#14009113)

[personal profile] successives 2020-06-07 11:20 pm (UTC)(link)
I feel like we're going to collectively murder anyone who hoards the toilet paper, so.
getdrekt: (You think we need to go to war)

[personal profile] getdrekt 2020-06-08 01:08 am (UTC)(link)
A toilet paper motive-based murder is one I haven't seen yet.

[for a moment, he considers blues—and reflects that mammon would probably be The Toiletpaper Hoarding Guy.

he'd probably sell it for... knives, or pencils, or something. haha.

irritatingly, it also seems like a sensible idea??????]


Hm. I wonder what will drive people, in the end.
successives: (sommerfugl)

[personal profile] successives 2020-06-08 06:33 am (UTC)(link)
Hm. My bet depends on how quick we get off this bus.
getdrekt: (So please don't stay in touch)

[personal profile] getdrekt 2020-06-08 10:14 am (UTC)(link)
What's the under-over on a week?