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

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.

[baori]

[ closes eyes. ]

I see.

[ he isn't sure if this is really a good time to question why she's commenting about worrying about needing to know how to swim when she was dead to start off with. BUT YOU KNOW. ]

Were you able to observe what was happening to the people who were still alive?

[applechemist]

[ Listen, things are weird. Her priorities don't know WHERE to be. ]

On the days when they were solving the murders, yes.

[baori]

[ that's a valid mood, in all honesty. do any of them know exactly where their priorities are supposed to be?? but hmmm.... ]

Were you allowed to visit them?

[applechemist]

No, not until the very end.

We got to at least see them off before they were supposed to go home. But... Some of them are here.

[baori]

[ i'm sorry cola but since they're talking.... this will definitely be heard and.

well, given her reaction.... he's going to be very careful about how to say things. for once. ]

Do you know something about that?

[applechemist]

[ OH NO THIS IS HAPPENING DURING THAT MESS.

Escha just. Nods very slowly. ]

[baori]

[ look..... he'll spare her having to come clean as he pressures wwx into confessing to the thot crimes. besides, she implied that she was dead and he's not a heartless man to bully the dead!

raised dead? yeah, let's not think of that. ]

I see.

[ ... ]

You'd let us know if you'd suspect the demons could come back, right?

[applechemist]

Of course. I think that this is something completely different - but I would never keep information a secret if I felt that it would help everyone.

[baori]

The one who was speaking out—you were from same place, right?

He was gathering information about our shared experiences.

[applechemist]

That's Dick.

You can trust him - he's really smart and organized. And he worked really hard for all of us.

[baori]

Was there ever any doubt about him being a demon?

[ you know, he just as to put it out there. ]

[applechemist]

None at all. Dick was never possessed.

[baori]

[ non doubt about being a demon in addition to not being extremely capable is a good sign. he'll definitely make note of that. ]

That's good. May nothing happens to him here as well then.

[applechemist]

I'd hope that nothing happens to any of us...

But I guess that's pretty unrealistic.

[baori]

There will bound to be a few deaths before things are properly understood.

...should it end up being like what we're familiar with.

[applechemist]

[ She sighs. ]

Better to be realistic than overly optimistic.

[baori]

[ a nod.

sorry to be this man but someone had to do it. ]