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

[snyaiper]

[Ogata does not know about Horikawa but that's fine. Probably not best to bring it up.]

You'd think if the sword had such a thing, it wouldn't have sat in a bank vault for 30 years while Hijikata was in prison.
[You know. Like how real history didn't happen.]

[okitactless]

--What?

[YOU CONFUSED THE POMPOM]

[snyaiper]

[Haha.]

I suppose most people don't know about that. Until I met the old man, I thought he died at Hakodate too.
[Of course now that he knows him he can't imagine Hijikata ever dying at all, really.]

[okitactless]

[Hold on hold on back up what

Cue widening eyes HE'S GONNA GRAB OGATA AND SHAKE HIM IF HE'S NOT STOPPED]

Fukuchou? That Fukuchou?! He's alive?! and Okita-kun isn't?! What kind of timeline is this?!

[YOUR WORLD IS BAD AND YOU SHOULD FEEL BAD]

[snyaiper]

[This is and will always be the greatest reaction to the one anachronism of Golden Kamuy.

Anyway Ogata didn't anticipate being grabbed, so Yams manages it, though Ogata looks incredibly unhappy about it and tries to shake him off after a few moments disorientation.]

I don't know why you'd think Okita would outlive Hijikata, what with the tuberculosis Okita had.
[Rude, but well, he doesn't like being touched without permission.]

[okitactless]

[YASUSADA DOES NOT LIKE GOLDEN KAMUY

He also lets himself get shaken off, but then he's waving his hands, clearly distressed.]

No, not longer, but-- Fukuchou, he died at Hakodate! [IT WAS KIND OF? A BIG DEAL???? Yasusada was rotting in a field somewhere but look the first thing he did after figuring out his human body was pick up a history book, okay.] Saying he lived, after everything, isn't that too cruel?!

[Hijikata "all my friends are dead" Toshizou]

[snyaiper]

... Maybe. But the world is cruel more often than not.

[Hmph.]
He seems to be handling it just fine to me. I recall him saying something about how he plans to live for another hundred years.

[okitactless]

[Immediately, Yasusada shakes his head. He's vehement about it, hands balling into fists. He's really upset about this, apparently?!]

No, there's no way. Fukuchou wouldn't do that. Not without Kondou-san and Okita-kun.

[snyaiper]

[Good. He's glad you're upset.]

He does have Nagakura with him.
[That's... one other Shinsengumi officer with him.]

Maybe 30 years in prison just drove him mad.