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

new tag ins welcome!

[wisterin]

i. how cursed are we

[ When she wakes up, the realization sinks in quickly, and the moment she notices her outfit, multiple emotions cross her face in quick succession: panic, heartbreak, and fury. In a blink, everything is replaced by a smile, and her hair is tied back in the bunny scrunchie.

She faces anyone and everyone with a smile. ]

How much do you think we'll have to endure?

[ She appears calm? She sounds pleasant enough. She doesn't know what a bus is either. ]

ii. cooking mama or overcooked?

[ Unfortunately, Shinobu doesn't know what a video game is, but she is in the kitchen because she has to keep her hands busy.

She greets anyone who comes into this cramped space, still smiling. Has anyone seen her without a smile on her lips since right after they all woke up? Who knows? ]

If you know and want any Japanese cuisine, please tell me and I'll make it for you.

[ Please let her make something for you. ]

iis. apparently half in roman numerals is an s

[ Once it's apparent all the knives and pencils and such have been taken, Shinobu can be found seated on the floor. It can be any deck, but she's meditating. Or at least, she's trying to.

Anyone who comes within arm's distance of her on this bus of limited space gets a super stylish travels guide pointed at them and Shinobu staring at them with her huge, wide eyes.

Still with a smile. ]

iii. wildcard

[ come at me with anything! find her at the reading corning, perusing as much horror fiction as she can, or maybe you saw her attack giyuu or something. it's fine. ]

tempYUra

[wisterin]

[ from here

She nods with a smile.

Dusting everything with starch for better batter adherence, she makes quick work and is ready for frying in no time. ]

Frying is a test of your dexterity. Let's not get burned, shall we?

iis

[coastal]

[WHOA - she startles at that, her hands immediately coming up.]

E-Excuse me! I was just trying to get by...

[it's cramped in here.

also shinobu managed to scare lili into manners, just like any good lady does]

[wisterin]

My apologies.

[ If Lili is polite, Shinobu will be, too. She scoots to the side, and the guide disappears back into the stylish fanny pack. ]

It seems as if I'm on edge as others seem to be.

time to slay(n)

[wisterin]

[ from here

Shinobu smiles in approval and presses her fingers together. ]

That is a lovely idea. There's oil, as well.

[ Oil is an ingredient. ]

[fishingforcompliments]

Oh! That is true...

[...it seems like a waste of delicious cooking oil though...]

roll a dima

[wisterin]

[ from here

Shinobu will acknowledge it. There is one constant between everyone here, and that is death and more death. She hates it so much she can't stop smiling. ]

Of course. All I've ever worked towards is to save lives.

[ Things got a little messy at the end of their stay on the island, but it's never stopped being true for Shinobu. ]

[overruns]

[ Given everything she'd told him before, that much should be true. Hadn't she held onto that goal until the bitter end, in her own strange, painful way? But he can only take her word for it.

His jaw goes tight for a moment, but he breathes out quietly. ]

I see.

[ He pauses, then, ] I won't believe that we're here to kill each other again. Not unless... not until we know for sure.

ashes to ashes

[wisterin]

[ from here

STOP SHE DIDN'T LIKE THE WIN CONDITIONS OF THE ISLAND. That's why she's hoping!

She smiles. ]

I know, but I prefer to have hopes to change reality. I won't say it's easy.

[voidbreaker]

Sure. I mean, have hope but actually do the legwork to make shit happen.

[ he shrugs. ]

And be prepared for stuff to go wrong.

weirio

[wisterin]

[ from here ]

The last place I was on was an island. My home country is also an island that has a problem with demons.

[ It's said breezily, but her smile may seem a little less warm. She needs to make a distinction. ]

I would agree with your sister, if you destroy our limited inventory with your cooking.

[ They don't know how long they'll have to be on this bus? She is giving him one chance. ]

[givethemhell]

Ah, I see... Unfortunate to be dealing with that at home, then. Seems like a good number of us have our share of demons or demon-adjacent beings waiting for us.

[He doesn't particularly mind the things in his own world, but that's because the worst they get in terms of Most Common Dangers are fierce corpses and you don't have to worry about them when you're a necromancer.

That also gets a laugh and he waves a hand! His knife-wielding hand. How's he supposed to make lotus root stuff after their knife thieves hit, hot damn.]

I won't, I won't! I haven't ruined any cookware since I was very young.

what's a good percy pun

[wisterin]

[ from here ]

Isn't that sad?

[ She means that sincerely even if she doesn't sound it. ]

All of us are convinced we're being delivered to murder.

something about percystency or fish jokes. i'm helping

[hydrogenetic]

I wish I had a better answer, but most people only remember what happened the last time they were kidnapped from their worlds.

But there's always an option not to murder. I think. [Hm.]

majima.meme

[wisterin]

[ from here

me, yesterday: doesn't google to check takoyaki because it has to be older than shinobu
me, today: googles to find out takoyaki IS YOUNGER THAN SHINOBU closes my eyes
me, now: if demons can exist, so can takoyaki so i don't have to ask to retcon this thread ]

If I can't work with my hands and talk at the same, I'd be ashamed of myself. You're free to talk.

[ She whips up the batter easily enough and chops up octopus. What a magical cramped kitchen. ]

Were you about to go home to something happy?

[haw]

[ the takoyaki demons who broke spacetime... ]

Eh...fair enough. [ once shinobu asks the question, though, he looks away. wow, look, a very interesting crack on the wall. ] Weren't all of us? . . . Minus the, uh, demon sex people.

burn my dread.mp3

[wisterin]

[ from here

Shinobu looks like she wants to sigh for half a second before she shakes her head with a smile. ]

That would make this situation a lot simpler, but I'm afraid he didn't say anything like he did last time.

[muragas]

Maybe he's gotten more careful...?

[ but judging by her immediate sigh, she's not taking that possibility seriously ]

There's so many people here though, it could really be anyone. If it is anyone.

danana batgirl

[wisterin]

[ from here

She laughs softly. ]

We have to encourage good habits in such a small space.

[vigilantics]

Yeah.

The size of this bus is probably meant to get on our nerves.

asch for endgame

[wisterin]

[ from here ]

It does seem to be disproportionate, doesn't it? I wonder why. It's not the largest country in the world.

[ What a mystery! ]

aliveo

[wisterin]

[ from here

closes my eyes

As if Shinobu didn't already have a prejudice against demons. This just makes it worse. ]

I'm sorry. Sex demons?

[ She doesn't raise her voice, and it doesn't seem like her smile it gone, but maybe she seems a little more murderous? ]

Will you explain what you mean by that?

[ rip to cooking talk but demon talk is different. ]

sassy bat child

[wisterin]

[ from here ]

I don't want to inhabit it, but I think it would suit you better to find a place that won't cause you muscle ache.

[ She puts her arm inside the door, so even if he pulls it shut, she's still there. ]

How about this? If you tell me your favorite food, I'll leave you be for a while.

please find some zen

[wisterin]

[ from here

Ah. She's going to stop that. He's not allowed to cling to her.

She uses the hand she placed on his shoulder and nudges him back. ]

If you wish to be saved, you'll have to train.

cooking, forty years late (?)

[shixiong]

[ it is a very tight space in this kitchen area, and laying eyes on shinobu isn't necessarily a bad thing. it confirms giyuu's face bruise, for sure.

yin yu doesn't quite jump when he's spoken to, but he pauses in his step in the opposite direction. oh, the mortifying ordeal of being known.... ] ...Lady Shinobu. [ with a small bow of his head, fist in hand, he's polite as ever in greeting.

and then, as he rises, his expression softens a bit, not quite helpless but recognizing his own confusion. ] Is that where you're from? I'm afraid I'm not familiar. It's kind of you to offer.