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🐍 ([personal profile] gatonina) wrote in [community profile] notagain2020-06-06 07:42 am
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WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL - OVERFLOW

ARRIVAL

▽ FULL NAVIGATION
▽ LOCATIONS
▽ STATUSES
▽ IC PROFILES
▽ IC RULEBOOK
▽ MURDER PROPOSALS
▽ PCS
▽ CURFEW
▽ ???
▽ ???
▽ ???
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.
fishingforcompliments: (011)

[personal profile] fishingforcompliments 2020-06-07 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
Oh... yes!

[She's going to FORCE herself to perk up. She manages a smile.]

We already have some idea of what to expect. That means we can prepare for it!
unpredicktable: (time is on our side)

[personal profile] unpredicktable 2020-06-07 05:21 am (UTC)(link)
[ that's the spirit! forcing yourself to ignore trauma and be optimistic!!! ]

Exactly. It's why I'm trying to gather as much intel as possible.
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[personal profile] fishingforcompliments 2020-06-07 06:14 am (UTC)(link)
What do you think of what you have heard so far?
unpredicktable: (des mots qui n'osent pas)

[personal profile] unpredicktable 2020-06-07 11:15 pm (UTC)(link)
The differences are there, but... the key points all remain the same. I think we can assume any info that overlaps between more than four groups is likely to come up again in this place. Whether the bus is our final destination or wherever we actually are headed.
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[personal profile] fishingforcompliments 2020-06-08 12:35 am (UTC)(link)
That makes sense. So... we can almost certainly expect people to die near the end of the week, and for there to be some sort of trial to determine guilt.
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[personal profile] unpredicktable 2020-06-08 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
[ ... ]

Yeah. [ he shakes his head ] But expecting it doesn't mean we have to accept it. We're aware that it's coming now. We can do whatever it takes to try and stop it.
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[personal profile] fishingforcompliments 2020-06-08 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
Expecting it means we have a better chance of preventing it.

[She hopes, anyway.]