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WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL - OVERFLOW
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| â˝ FULL NAVIGATION â˝ LOCATIONS â˝ STATUSES â˝ IC PROFILES â˝ IC RULEBOOK â˝ MURDER PROPOSALS â˝ PCS â˝ CURFEW â˝ ??? â˝ ??? â˝ ??? |
You know how the story goes by now. One minute youâre somewhere familiar, and the next youâre suddenly somewhere else. Unlike previous times before, the source of your rude awakening isnât 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, itâs 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 youâll 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 imaginationâŚ? Regardless, though the lighting is a tad dim, it becomes apparent that youâre 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; thereâs 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? Youâre 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 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. |
ogata
[ yin yu's expression doesn't change at all; he just gives ogata a polite smile. ]
It is not of my own choice not to have it. [ aka he'd REALLY like it back. his security blanket. :( ] I get that a lot. Are you unharmed?
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[Mentally he's very peeved to be put in this outfit and robbed of his gun.]
Why did you wear it all the time? Your face looks entirely too normal.
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ah.. he's still asking. the insult just bounces off of him, because it's a fact of life at this point..... ] The line of work I do at home requires some form of anonymity and protection: it is a common practice in the Ghost City to wear masks.
[ ...that being said, it's a simple answer. ]
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So what, you were an assassin?
[BLUNTLY.]
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No, no. I keep the peace in Ghost City, as well as any other outside task my lord asks. [ it's a lot of spying, border control, the occasional debt collecting, monster eliminating, keeping tabs on gods... so on and so forth. ] There is no sense to get involved in human lives or politics for Hua Chengzhu, as the majority of the residents of Ghost City are quite dead.
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.... Are you saying that the name "ghost city" is entirely literal? Are you a ghost?
[Suddenly he is so tired.]
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[ there's that. ] Humans and heavenly officials spend time there as well, but the residents tend to be lower ranking ghosts and demons.
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[He didn't really think about anyone on the island being inhuman, so he's rather reluctant to ask further but...]
So which of those does that make you?
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[ or
he was. it's complicated. there is no easy answer to that question that is true, so this will do. it's not technically untrue. ]
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It seems rather counterintuitive for a living person to act as law enforcement for a city of the dead.
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You asked why I wore a mask.
[ there it is. ] I have never had trouble I could not handle. [ rather, he's been working with ghosts and demons... longer than his original lifespan, now. ] My lord would have long dismissed me [ or killed me, actually ] if I was not capable.
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[Hmmm.]
Makes me want to see someone push you to your limits.
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I'm sure that would be interesting.
[ boy he could kick your ass sideways in hand to hand ]
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You know, we never did solve a few of the murders on the island. I don't suppose you were behind any of them?
[This is such a weird angle of interest to take in Yin Yu.]
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No. I told you, I'm not an assassin... [ is the answer he's got, on that one. he just looks particularly tired at the insinuation. ogata is not anaido, and it is a moment he would sooner choose to forget, especially here; his preservation skills are excellent, and keeping alive to continue to serve hua chengzhu is more important than anything.
ah. but. ] The way that place functioned, it seemed made that no matter what, people would get away with it... to only catch one person a week made it so we missed many, including your own. [ with a small nod of his head. it was unfortunate... he was fairly sure the hunch that he had was correct, and talking to giyuu at the end more or less confirmed it. ] I can only imagine if such a system awaits at the end of this ride.
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[Ogata??????????]
Whether or not you're an assassin has nothing to do with it, though. I don't think any of the people that killed were. So that's hardly a denial, Yin Yu.
[HE'S MORE SUSPICIOUS NOW.[
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[ and that's that! ]