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

[applechemist]

A. First Things First

[ You know what, this might as well be happening. After Thots, and how that ended for her, fucking sure, why not. Escha doesn't even get up from the floor of the bus, at first. She just sits up and takes stock of what she has in the fanny pack.

... And after reading the rulebook, she puts the scrunchie up around one of her pigtails. Then stands up to look around more closely. Priority number one is: ]

Logy?

[ ... Hrm. Logy is not here. Escha just lets out a very, very long sigh. ]

B. Time For Wine Right Now Immediately

[ Second things second! After managing to nudge past people to look around a bit -- Escha decides that floor two is where she belongs.

She is immediately getting herself a nice glass of wine, and taking it to go sit down with. And once she's seated, taking off her socks and shoes for good measure. Then putting the shoes back on. Socks and sandals is stupid. >:( ]

C. .......... Apple time

[ ... Now that people are getting more settled in (?) Escha is here to try and make things easier. She doesn't want to cook and make the whole bus smell like food just yet, but she can at least make everyone a snack! So she's walking around the bus with apple slices for everyone, offering them to people. She cut them with little bunny ears. How nice. ]

Here. Want some?

flayn

[applechemist]

[ from here! ]

I'll let you know!

[ Escha, beneath this smile: desperately trying to think of a scenario where she would ask for help. ]

[fishingforcompliments]

Very well. I shall be waiting.

[i'm sorry you transferred this to overflow just for their smalltalk to end]

phoenix

[applechemist]

[ from here! ]

I guess I never really thought about it before. Coming up with new recipes takes some creativity, but I always think of creativity as something more... Artsy?

wwx

[applechemist]

[ from here! ]

A circle of compliments isn't so bad. Sometimes at work we'd get into circles of saying thank you and not being able to say good-bye.

[ She was halfway on the same track. But instead of filtering through the tragic lens she filtered through the work lens. Escha is... A workaholic. ]

Really...? You'll never get any better at cooking if you don't get to experiment. And experimenting when we had all those ingredients would have been the best time!

yu

[applechemist]

[ from here! ]

I just have to remember all the times I've been scolded for not cleaning up after myself, before as motivation.

[ Promising. She's at least half-joking...? ]

I'm Escha Malier. It's nice to meet you.

natalie

[applechemist]

[ from here! ]

Well, basically... You put materials into a cauldron and stir them up into new things, and imbue them with traits from your ingredients.

c-3po

[applechemist]

[ from here! ]

[ She nods, as if this is totally normal. ]

I'm Escha Malier. [ Wait, should she give more detail, too? ] Um... An alchemist in R & D.

I can't promise I'll be able to be of any use, but I'm used to doing maintenance on an automaton, back home.

tonbokiri

[applechemist]

[ from here! ]

[ They probably could drown in snacks, yes. ]

It's probably best to think of healthy things to eat that don't need a lot of cooking.

lili

[applechemist]

[ from here! ]

I would love it if we could confirm that... But for now, whether it's good or bad out there, no one has been able to even see outside.

stephanie

[applechemist]

[ from here! ]

[ Hhhh she doesn't want to think about the. bathroom situation. ]

You're right... Not having beds is one thing, but with this little space, once we're off our feet... [ 3-stories of snuggle pile...... whether they like it or not. ]

beau

[applechemist]

[ from here! ]

O-oh... That sounds really scary. Um, not that demons weren't scary, but...

shinobu

[applechemist]

[ here! ]

... I guess the only thing we can do is try not to succumb to it ourselves, even if other people do.

jason

[applechemist]

[ from here! ]

[ She looks kind of confused about Hollywood, whatever that is?? ]

Oh. I was on a ship before this, and all the movies had the same characters. We don't really have movies, where I'm actually from.

dick

[applechemist]

[ from here! ]

[ She nods... ]

But the fact that we got even more space after a bit... It makes me think maybe that'll happen again, here.

[ and, to lighten the mood a bit: ]

I hope we get to see the ocean again. Or even get a pool.

giyuu

[applechemist]

[ from here! ]

[ Or the sky, or the desert! :) Anyway, Escha sort of. Frowns? ]

No, not really. After we died we just woke up on the shore. Which is lucky, because I can't swim.

45

[applechemist]

[ from here! ]

[ Escha nods. ]

Most technology is in the ruins, and we don't really understand it. I'm not even sure that there were video games back then, anyway...

But - now that I know about them, they're pretty cool!

percy

[applechemist]

[ from here! ]

Yes...! I've spent a lot of time exploring the ruins around my home. And the ship that I arrived here from was sailing around ruins as well.

ash

[applechemist]

[ from here! ]

... I'd like it if everyone could avoid brawling altogether.

minako

[applechemist]

[ from here! ]

[ ... Nice. Escha a dumpling. She would offer some of her wine, but. Minako looks young? Who knows. But it's fine.

Just two girls, having a nice snack over here. Don't worry about it. ]

percy pt. ii

[applechemist]

[ from here! ]

[ Escha nods, but actually kind of. Seems at a loss for words, here. ]

asch

[applechemist]

[ from here! ]

[ Escha nods and dutifully rolls up her socks as small as she can and puts them in the fanny pack! ]

Of course. Cleaning up after ourselves is one of the rules, after all.

damian

[applechemist]

[ from here! ]

I-it's not about you not being capable...! And of course, I'd want to hear out anyone's opinions, including yours!

I just think it shouldn't have to be your responsibility, that's all.

[ Hmm, not helping? ]

magnus

[applechemist]

[ from here! ]

Somehow, I feel like navigation will be a whole other problem...

akira

[applechemist]

[ from here! ]

[ Escha offers a smile, but it kind of. Fades? ]

... I still agree with your first sentiment, though. [ The, uh, expletive. ]