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

[muragas]

Oh, he's fine now. Probably getting kicked somewhere painful, but non-life threatening, if I had to guess.

[ he's fine so it's fine ]

So we've got people from the island, people from a mansion, and people from the center of the universe here... Have you met any others?

[coastal]

[she will remember minako's description when she looks at giyuu later honestly]

Hm... Alright.

Some people from an old town - but not that many of them. How many people do you recognize from the island here?

[muragas]

... "Old town"...?

[ was it haunted...? ]

Let's see... There's me, Flayn-chan, Yin Yu-san, Tomioka-san, Shinobu-san... Ah, maybe seven or eight of us? I haven't done a complete round yet. What about you - have you seen lots of familiar faces?

[coastal]

I don't know all that much about it, but there's four people from there.

[she's still doing her recon]

There's only two for me. Tsurumaru and Ookurikara.

[muragas]

I don't think I've met either of them yet.

[ she's pretty sure she'd remember meeting someone with a name that distinctive

hmm, so for "universe land" that's Tsurumaru and Ookurikara and... uh... ]

... Ah, sorry, I forgot to introduce myself! Minako Arisato. And you are?

[coastal]

[oh - she tilts her head]

An Lili... but just call me Lili, it's fine.

[a beat]

Tsurumaru is more friendly and willing to talk to people than Ookurikara, if you want to approach them.

[muragas]

Ah, thanks for the heads up, Lili-chan. But don't worry, I won't let a little grumpiness get to me!

[ this Ookurikara will just have to accept the friendship ]

[coastal]

[a beat

she's cute but]

Maybe let it get to you a little.

[she's gonna get in trouble if she keeps sending people to kara and he gets annoyed]

[muragas]

... But that's a sign of weakness?

[ she can't just back down!!! ]

[coastal]

Or a sign of recognizing an unfriendly, easily annoyed person.

[muragas]

Hmm... does he not get out much?

[coastal]

[she tilts her head]

What do you mean?

[muragas]

Mmm... it's hard to say but... it's not really easy to live in a modern society with a personality like the one you've described? You'd either have to conform, or avoid most people. And he doesn't really sound like the conforming type.

[ and then she immediately sees the gaping hole in her logic ]

Oh, but if he's not from a society like mine, then I guess none of that matters, does it?

[coastal]

We're both from a different time period - but I'm pretty sure the pressure to conform takes place in a lot of societies.

It's a stupid thing.

[muragas]

No kidding. What's your "favorite" standard you're supposed to conform to? Mine's the idea that men are more suited for leadership then women.

[ never forget, Junpei, never forget ]