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

DICK OVERFLOW

[unpredicktable]

[ ha ha, get it. new tag ins are fine too. ]

I. wake up get up get out there

[ there's nothing like a guy in dad sandals with socks, booty shorts and the world's best ass waking up in a jolt on a bus (and also from a jolt on a bus) and immediately looking like he's gearing up for a fight. when one is not coming, dick calmly assesses his surrounding. this include going over everything that's on him, including the rulebook. once he has glanced at it he calmly puts it back and

attempts to send a punch to the nearest window. he knows it won't work! and it doesn't! and it hurts! and it bounces back and possibly he smacks someone in the face when it does, because this is a crammed bus. sometimes. mistakes are made ]


II. the non-violent option where i have to make a fucking effort aka mg talk

[ a while later, at some point once he's calmed down and probably apologized to some poor soul(s), dick grayson decides to make an announcement. preferably when a lot of people are around but there's only three levels so like, whatever. this is the first. he's noticed a few things in between his immediate annoyed (sure let's go with that) reaction and seen a few familiar faces, so. he will attempt to catch people's attention by whistling over the horrible, terrible playlist. baby shark plays in the background. ]

Hey. Show of hands-- how many of you are on their second abduction with no recollection of how they got there? It's my case, and I've noticed a few familiar faces around here. Not to mention the shirts we were given say an anagram for "not again", and everyone here seems to be reacting in a... similar fashion to how I'd expect if that were the case. [ there is a lot of swearing and anger. he would know. ] Since it's highly likely we've all done this before, I'd like to go over what our previous situations were like, see what kind of common ground there was in between and highlight the key differences to try and attempt to find a pattern. Best we can do for now until the other shoe drops.

[ tl;dr dick shoves his trauma away and goes into work mode and won't even let me appreciate FIVE seconds of peace, i'm not doing another option. ]

TAAKO

[unpredicktable]

[ from here ]

Yeah. My [ dead ] brother's here, as well as some other people from an alleged future who know me already. We might be looking at a kind of ... multi-verse scenario.

[ plus, to further the point-- ]

Think one of our early deaths is here, too. Except he looks younger, and he was on an island with a different group of people.

[chaoticlootral]

. . . Who?

[is this intentional or real confusion about who it could be.]

[unpredicktable]

[ to be fair there's a very real moment where dick has to think about the name ]

Dimitri. He was the first exorcism outside the "regular" schedules.

ASH

[unpredicktable]

[ from here

he looks amused ]

You're at least still allowed to walk out of dorms, as far as I know.

[voidbreaker]

Not if we're talking the ones on the Derfflinger.

[unpredicktable]

Boat or plane?

[ he's. guessing. ]

AKIRA

[unpredicktable]

[ from here

he looks at his legs (nice legs, daisy dukes, etc) and then back at akira ]

And yet I'd still rather be wearing pants.

[survivaltricks]

[just]

[laughs]

Yeah, me too.

[HE FORTUNATELY DOES NOT HAVE THE BOOTY SHORTS TREATMENT]

Or even the formal wear we were forced to live in back at the mansion.

[unpredicktable]

[ it's illegal to put teens in booty shorts "dick is technically a teen" illegal. anyway he blinks in surprise at that ]

So this isn't your first forceful wardrobe change?

STEPH

[unpredicktable]

[ from here

he snickers ]

Gross. Totally warranted, but gross.

[vigilantics]

Sometimes you must dish out the worst punishment imaginable.

[unpredicktable]

A swirly in a bus bathroom is cruel and unusual enough to fit the crime.

GIYUU

[unpredicktable]

[ from here

hm. he nods at that, and-- ]

Then let's hope we get as lucky-- or luckier-- this time around. We've all been through something like this before, so I have to hope most of us aren't interested in senselessly killing one another a second time around.

[baori]

[ he'll nod back in return. ]

I'll state that those who came from the island with me are not inclined to want to harm others unless they have been given no other option.

[ is he staning everyone who came from murder island? yeah. probably. this, unfortunately, also includes ogata.... the only thing he hopes is that he doesn't end up eating his own words later. ]

[unpredicktable]

And there's eight of you, right? That's a pretty big chunk already.

[ it's fine dick believes this about, like, 50%? not to mention possession is a thing so who the fuck knows how this is going to play out ]

MINAKO

[unpredicktable]

[ from here

wow, incredible, her face isn't broken. there's a wry smile on his face ]

A little red, but it doesn't look like you'll need life-saving surgery just yet. Maybe a cold cloth to prevent swelling, though.

[muragas]

Ahh, what a relief! I'm glad to know you haven't disfigured me for life, doctor...?

[ hey what's your name in case she needs to report you to the medical board ]

GUY

[unpredicktable]

[ from here ]

That's the idea. If we can make things go even a little smoother this time around, I think everyone here would appreciate it. Pooling information's a big part of that.

[ at his question he nods ]

There's five people from the ship we were on, myself included. [ and others, but he doesn't quite feel like getting into that right now ] It looks like most people were taken in groups.

Re: GUY

[menially]

[He'll nod in return, a hand lifting to his chin. Good, thank you, a person with common sense.]

There's two people I've confirmed, and one other I recognize but haven't been able to approach. Why they've chosen us specifically, though, feels pretty random.

...

[A little drier, deadpan.]

If it's some sort of string of fate answer again, then I'd honestly like to file for a refund on this trip, thanks.

MAGNUS

[unpredicktable]

[ from here

violence is the answer and he is smirking ]

Oh, don't regret it too much. I'll enjoy getting to stretch my legs out when we get to it.

ii

[selfinserting]

[He waits until a few other people have raised their hand so he isn't the only one doing it, but. He raises his hand.]

L-Like, um... Like everyone else.

[unpredicktable]

[ he nods ]

Anyone else here you recognize?

[ he's not asking for details quite yet because there's a chance. he won't have to stress out this anxious looking teen already ]

DIMITRI

[unpredicktable]

[ from here

His face is kind of blank at that. ]

Whatever requirement we were given throughout our time turned out to have been a lie for their entertainment value. We were part of ... a made-up story. I can't say we were successful in seeing through it ourselves, either.

[overruns]

[ Even if Dick's reaction is mild, he frowns slightly. To be manipulated so... it sounds awful. He looks sympathetic, canting his head just so. ]

A made-up story...? [ ... ] I'm sorry, I know this must be a fresh wound for all of us. You don't have to delve into the details if it's uncomfortable for you.