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

overflow for nhs!

[unanswering]

[original threads here

ash

[unanswering]

There's so little to even look at, it's so crowded here...!

[what is he even supposed to do here, damn, he doesn't know what this thing is. what's a bus.]

[voidbreaker]

[ closes eyes ]

At the people. I don't give a damn about this sardine can on wheels.

45

[unanswering]

There must be some sort of destination-! We really can't live like this, miss Aki!

[they have one outfit each and ONE WHOLE BATHROOM and no BATHS. this is literally the worst timeline.]

[recrypt]

I can't believe that this place has already forced us to admit something positive about that mansion.

[ actually she can but look. the only thing she can really say about their accommodations is that it sure is a good thing Dolls don't sweat or need to use the bathroom. ]

Anyway, given that there don't seem to be any sleeping quarters here... or even blankets or pillows... odds are that we probably aren't intended to stay here the entire time?

[ but how long until they get there??? mods are we there yet ]

yin yu

[unanswering]

[he's doing his best not to cry, he really is, but it's all so much! his eyes are still glistening, though he's not full blown weeping yet. be thankful.]

S-Sect Leader Nie Huaisang, of the QingheNie Sect...

[haha, what. he doesn't look like a leader of anything.]

I hope you're right, I truly do.

[shixiong]

[ --!! ]

You're a cultivator? [ ah... another one...

he remembers his manners about four seconds later, and reaches into the strange pack he was given to pull out one of the squares of toilet paper. it's not a handkerchief, but at least it's something. ] Here, take this. [ gently fusses! ] Well met, Sect Leader Nie.

chuuya

[unanswering]

I wasn't expecting it to make that horrible noise!

[don't call him out like this he'd never seen indoor plumbing]

[shortforever]

[He actually said that to be facetious but holy shit]

You were actually scared by the toilet?

yams

[unanswering]

We were originally told it was a dinner party, so I think... it was so everyone was suited to it? The clothes we were given were all very elegant.

[he misses it so fucking much in this cursed shorts-enforced bus.]

[okitactless]

Elegant? Did you have those masks with the feathers?

[He was dead for the ball event but he still got to see it!!]

natalie

[unanswering]

Of course! If we just- give up on any sort of propriety immediately, imagine how much worse it could all be!

[they have to at least pretend to be fucking civilized.]

[successives]

If you're worried about propriety, you might want to start with the people who are actively trying to break shit. There are a lot.

[And she was one of them, but she's not going to say that.]

majima

[unanswering]

It's a form of transport, then...?

[he frowns, looking around at the area...]

It's terrible!

[haw]

What, the bus or the situation? 'Cause, like, I'm agreein' with ya either way, I just wanna be sure we're on the same page.

jason

[unanswering]

Ah-! All right, all right...!

[he lets go and backs away quickly, hands held up, still looking panicked.]

Don't hurt me, I bruise far too easily for that-

[extracrispy]

[JUST

SIDE EYES HIM.]

Hey, who said anything about hurting you? I'm a saint. Now, somebody else? They might not be as understanding.

[Just saying!!]

Soooo... Do you always cling to teenagers when you're shitting your pants, or am I just special?

lili

[unanswering]

You say that like you think we'll have to defend ourselves-- or worse, like we're doomed...

[lili is the opposite of comforting! thanks!]

[coastal]

[yea she's not great at comforting]

Where did you come from before we got here?

asch

[unanswering]

[we'll assume he wasn't looking bc asch is definitely on the 'might punch me' list-- so huaisang quickly lets go and steps away!]

How can I-! This wasn't what was meant to happen at all, young master Asch...

[getdrekt]

Asch! It's just Asch!

[why!!!]

It doesn't matter. We should have expected something like this. Sobbing and whining isn't going to improve anything.

percy

[unanswering]

Well-- I suppose we all have been, but it shouldn't have been possible again-!

[sorry, he's still mid-panic, hope you didn't want a useful reply...]

[hydrogenetic]

I hate to tell you this, dude, but I don't think our captors feel that way. So let's just chill out and think of what to do next, okay? [AHH??? PANIC BAD.]

minako

[unanswering]

[unfortunately, it is supposed to be an adult! terrible. he doesn't like the first part, so he's just going to pay more attention to the second...]

Buses...? Is that what this place is? I've never even heard of that!

I'M A LATE TAGGER!!!

[survivaltricks]

[. . . oh]

[another familiar face!!!]

Surpriiiiiise, right?