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

[slobjection]

from here


i. (bakura voice) not ageeiin;

[ this guy looks far too comfortable in his fanny pack and socks and sandals. that's how you know he's a monster. he's also got denim jorts on. it's quite a sight to behold. ]

[ he's also set himself up comfortably in the reading corner, with books tossed around, on the floor, strewn around haphazardly, and bottles of grape juice everywhere. they will spill the next time they hit a bump. it's a fucking mess. it's already a fucking mess. how did he do this. he's already drank two bottles??? ]

Just doing some light reading. Anything look familiar?

[ he presents a particularly gruesome horror book to your face. ]

i. mamma mia here we go again;

[ wow, why is there smoke coming out of the kitchen??? what the fuck??? did someone try to burn the bus down? ]

[ it's this guy!!! he's... got burnt toast? really burnt toast? it's kind of smokey in here. yikes. ]

Hungry?

[ someone kill him. ]

iii. get a clue;

[ meanwhile in the dining area.... phoenix has set up a game of clue. he's still drinking grape juice. he smiles at you as you come in.]

Remind you of anything?

[ is this foreshadowing. ]

wildcard;

[ hit me ]

beau

[slobjection]

[ he's not happy beau is here, on the other hand. he'd prefer her to be anywhere else, and for him to be at this alone. ]

[ but it was hard enough the first time. she was his rock, then. ]

I'm too old for this.

[ gosh. ]

[disreguarded]

[ she grins at him. ]

Maybe we can find you a cane somewhere on this bus, grandpa. [ it's easier to tease. her voice doesn't even waver when she calls him grandpa! she's doing great at this. ]

dazai

[slobjection]

[ sage nod. ]

Very symbolic.

[shortfornow]

Ah, I see. I see.

[ Time to take the toast.





And yeet it at the trash. ]

ash

[slobjection]

[ guess what's in his pocket... it's pudding!! ]

Hmm... think I'll experiment a little more.

[ ash has to stay to make sure he doesn't burn down the kitchen, clearly. ]

[voidbreaker]

[ terrible... he doesn't want pocket pudding.... ]

Don't. We can't open a damn window to get the smell of burning out.

akira

[slobjection]

[ so mean... ]

Dealer's choice, then.

[ you find another game akira he ain't doing shit ]

dimitri

[slobjection]

[ shortest game ever..... ]

Hmm... maybe a grilled cheese?

[ that seems non-lethal. maybe. ]

majima

[slobjection]

Is that a subtle hint of jealousy I'm detecting?

[ he's joking. probably. ]

wei past cool

[slobjection]

Compared to this group, sure.

[ everyone is such debbie downers, gosh. wonder why. something about a murder game?? ]

I'd wager it's something along those lines, yes. Otherwise, it's just too much of a coincidence.

taako? you know, from the movies?

[slobjection]

[ just watching him do this but not actually budging.... ]

That was for you, you know.

chuuya

[slobjection]

Of course. How silly of me.

[ he absolutely sounds like he's just indulging chuuya ]

jason poodle

[slobjection]

[ it's ok phoenix is used to it. ]

Definitely sure. Would I do a thing like that?

lili

[slobjection]

Seems like 'possession' is pretty common.

[ the rest of it is pretty yikes, though. everyone but one person?? at least it was jan. who can never die. ]

Can't say we had to kill our hosts. The opposite, actually.

[ phoenix nods sagely..... he sees the similarities. ]

I can't say that I'm a host.

minako

[slobjection]

[ ur doing amazing, sweetie. ]

Shady club with a sketchy monk? That sounds like quite the adventure.

threepio

[slobjection]

Just Phoenix is fine.

[ master wright sounds so weird ]

I was supposed to be on my way home from the world's worst house.... guess I got intercepted.

An island, you say?

damian

[slobjection]

[ v good. ]

I made it from scratch. I'll be waiting on your heartfelt review.

[ he did not, he literally grabbed it from this cabinet earlier. ]

yammies

[slobjection]

[ they are doing amazing. ]

Maybe you could style their hair for them.

percy but the movie version

[slobjection]

[ there's something so familiar...... ]

Something like that, yeah. Probably not house-related this time.

[ hewwo??? ]

asch the tsunny

[slobjection]

[ takes it back. ]

Check out yours, it might be different.

But a familiar feeling is creeping over me, yes.

[ the mg feel ]

dick jokes

[slobjection]

Any dead from your round that are here now?

[ just out of curiosity ]

stephanie

[slobjection]

[ nods sagely. ]

And no wererats.

[ yet. ]

mcdonalds burnsides

[slobjection]

Not sure that's how it works.

[ but do you, magnus. ]

Might be a few weeks before it unlocks for us. And then we come out very maimed.

7 from 999

[slobjection]

Maybe you just got hit on the head very hard.

[ the leading cause of plot convenient amnesia (tm) in ace attorney. ]

I'm sure it'll come back to you. In a dramatic twist.