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

[baori]

[ he was joking but... if he's serious then giyuu can think about it for a moment. he's no good at things like this but— ]

No thoughts on explosions?

[getdrekt]

I'm not an accomplished explosives technician.

Do you have some experience?

[baori]

No, I don't.

[ accomplished explosive technician....?? ]

Is it really that difficult?

[getdrekt]

Yes, and no.

But just because you can build an explosive in the kitchen, doesn't mean you should.

[baori]

[ why is this a concern all of the sudden? look giyuu knows next to nothing about explosives so any boom is a good boom as long as people have time to clear the area??? ]

Wasn't the goal to destroy the place?

[getdrekt]

If destroying myself in the process becomes necessary, then I'll do it. But explosives might accomplish that without the vehicle's destruction.

[really pointless death != productive

he leans back, closing his eyes. it is so. noisy. not to even MENTION the background music.]

There are too many people on this damn thing.

[baori]

[ ...


... ]

You're fine with dying?

[ because that's the thing that's sticking out to him. ]

[getdrekt]

Sure. Why not?

If it gets us out of this mess, it's a temporary pain in the ass for a long-term reward.

[baori]

[ hm.

you know what? maybe i will have some level of positive cr with niji this game because giyuu can understand that. it's a far cry to say that he respects it given how he's bloodied up from a fight (it had to be a fight), but saying that isn't something to be said lightly.

he doesn't say anything but he does kind of size up asch. ]

[getdrekt]

[...

giyuu is not exactly subtly sizing him up, here.]

Problem?

[baori]

[ giyuu is not subtle.

not exactly, anyway. ]

We should avoid trying drastic measures.

[getdrekt]

Hmph. Is that how things went in your... murder scenario?

Nobody took drastic measures, and everyone lived?

[baori]

[ hm.


he's going to take his time and just. ]

Not until the end, but I would say that it was a calculated risk.

[getdrekt]

...And?

What happened?

[baori]

It worked.

[ if asch was hoping for the gritty details then maybe he should ask about those. ]

We were all supposed to go home.

[getdrekt]

[hm]

How many people did you kill?

[baori]

Personally, only one.

[ how many people's deaths was he responsible for though? hahaha... ]

[getdrekt]

[oho. a killer!!!]

Did your island force you to? Or did you move by choice.

[baori]

[ better than a killer....... ]

Ultimately, it was the island that influenced my hand.

[getdrekt]

Interesting. Although you could have told me anything and I'd have been forced to believe you.

And were you killed for your crimes?

[baori]

[ hm. ]

There are others who could say the same of what I've done, but I suppose in a sense I was.

[getdrekt]

[hm!!!]

And?

Who was there with you, who could speak on it?

[baori]

Shinobu Kocho, Dimitri... Anaido.

[ those are the three names that immediately come to mind. yes, there are more but those three except he has to amend something about one of them. ]

Anaido was not there to witness any of the murders as he was one of the first ones killed.

[getdrekt]

I heard.

I didn't realize you were the one that had killed him.

[baori]

[ hm. ]

I didn't kill him with my own hands.