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

[muragas]

[ ... like a zombie, but not? huh, that sounds... familiar somehow... ]

Is that the only way they're different? They have better hygiene then zombies?

[givethemhell]

[He seems to be giving this some serious consideration...]

Hmm... From what I can recall, that seems to be the biggest difference? The lack of contagion. Oh! And they can retain their sentience, in rare cases.

[muragas]

[ ............. rare... cases... ]

But they're still dead? Huh. That kind of sounds like Wen Ning-san.

[givethemhell]

[AH!! His expression immediately lights up!!]

Oh, oh! You know Wen Ning—!

[muragas]

[ aha ]

Mmhm! He was on the island with the rest of us. We explored the ruins together, and I gave him my hairties before we got on the ship!

[ since she didn't need them anymore ]

I take it he's the rare case you were referring to?

[givethemhell]

Mm, he is! Only one other fierce corpse like that was ever brought about after him, and he was still never going to be a match.

[PUFFS HIS CHEST OUT. Wen Ning is the best, he'll fight anyone who disagrees.]

It's good to know that he made so many friends there! [LIKE, THREE WHOLE PEOPLE THAT HE KNOWS OF. That's probably more friends than he ever had while he was alive... Sad.]

[muragas]

[ hmmmmm, like a proud papa.......... is that how it is...? ]

Of course he did! Wen Ning-san is a very kind person - naturally he made friends.

[ there's a brief pause, before her smile turns impish. well, if he is a proud papa... ]

He made a boyfriend too.

[givethemhell]

[i hate that we hit captcha twice. BUT YEAH HE SURE IS A PROUD PAPA.]

Did he, now! [Is he surprised?? After that conversation with Anaido, he sure ain't.] It couldn't be a certain someone here on this very bus, could it?

[muragas]

Oh, so you've met Anaido-san?

[ nice. probably. did he give Anaido a shovel talk and if he did, why wasn't she there to see it? ]

[givethemhell]

[Sometimes you're too busy gushing about your zombie bodyguard and being glad that he's even made friends to remember to give the shovel talk, and sometimes it all happens while crammed under the bar.]

He's a very interesting man! To be honest, I wouldn't have expected that of Wen Ning, though.

[muragas]

[ lame ]

You wouldn't? How come?

[ Wen Ning-san was sweet. :( who wouldn't date him? ]