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]

I don't want to go around interrogating people about stuff too much... I bet Dick is much better at getting information like that.

But that's still good to know, thank you.

[survivaltricks]

It's not an interrogation if you share information with them in exchange.

[quid pro quo!!]

But anytime. I'm here to help, after all.

[applechemist]

I guess that's true.

[ She doesn't want to talk much about her game, but... Still. ]

Thank you.

[survivaltricks]

-- oh, and I almost forgot about the "wild west."

That one you can talk to Natalie for.

[but!! he nods. and also he will never bring up sex demons in her presence because he is a gentleman]

Any time.

[applechemist]

[ She nods back, but. ]

W... What makes the west wild?

[survivaltricks]

Cowboy hats. Horses.

Gun duels at high noon.

[applechemist]

[ Ooooh. ]

I see... That sounds like a treasure hunter I know. I don't think he has a horse, though.

[survivaltricks]

[a light laugh]

It sounds like he'd fit in either way.

. . . ah. I almost forgot about the "afterlife" game.

That one you can talk to Magnus for.

[I, A STUPID AL, KEEP FORGETTING GAMES]

[applechemist]

[ understandable, Al. ]

An afterlife...? That's interesting.

[ Wait, Magnus. She heard that name before. ]

Oh, Taako's friend?

[survivaltricks]

Ah, yeah. He did mention a taco. I mean. . . Taako.

[TACO, TAAKO, IT'S ALL THE SAME]

But it sounds like he and the Taako here are from different "games."

[applechemist]

How strange. But I guess it's not such a stretch... We had an older version of one of the people here.

[ Chuuya. ]

And even within my "game," Logy and I were from different times...

[survivaltricks]

And Magnus apparently knows me from the afterlife game. I'm trying not to think too hard about that one.

[especially since apparently he was a Reaper and MURDERED PEOPLE in that game]

. . . ah. And then there's the temple. I keep forgetting. . . that one I know you can ask Guy and Yu about.

[applechemist]

[ She's not judging. ]

There sure are a lot of them... This stuff is way more common than I thought.

[survivaltricks]

It's. . . kind of worrying, actually.

[if they are so common and there are trillions upon trillions of people in the multiverse then wHY WERE THEY, IN PARTICULAR, CHOSEN TO BE ON THIS BUS]

[applechemist]

I can't argue with that...

But, um... I don't know. On the other hand, if you think about the alternate versions of the same people, or the people taken from different times... In a way, doesn't that make it sound like maybe there are alternate versions of us that aren't here? And at least they're safe?

... I don't know if that made sense. Sorry.

[ multiverse theory......... complicated. ]