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

[psychedelica]

[ he thinks for a moment... ]

Five of us, including me. It's the same story you've heard from everyone else. We were transported to this castle - then people were forced to kill each other.

[ all things considered, he doesn't sound that perturbed about it - just annoyed. ]

[coastal]

[ . . . hm, well she just frowns regardless.]

Can I ask - were all your dead revived? How did it end?

You can ask me the same if you want to know.

[psychedelica]

Yeah, they were. Supposedly, our wishes were granted.

[ the irritation in his expression increases slightly. ]

You can see how that worked out.

[coastal]

[hmmm, that's something she actually hadn't considered - ]

Do you think they were lying?

[psychedelica]

This isn't what I wished for.

[ that goes without saying, he thinks!! it feels less like a belief and more like a given that they were lying, considering the circumstances. ]

The ones in charge were two vague and arrogant women. At least one of them wanted us to hurt each other for the fun of it. Frankly, it's embarrassing that I actually believed them at the end.

[coastal]

[she looks thoughtful at that]

... while I can understand - the people in charge of our experience were friends with some of the participants, and wanted to return home as much as the rest of us. It'd be hard to believe that they were tricking us.

So I don't know if it's possible that we were all tricked...

[but she does seem as though she's considering it]

[psychedelica]

I don't know what happened where you came from. You can believe whoever kidnapped you if you want. It's just that I wouldn't put this past Tiger.

[coastal]

It's not a bad alternative to consider.

It's just wondering if that was the case for just you or if it could've happened to all of us, or if there's another phenomenon that happened that could explain all of our cases.

[at least she's honest, but she'll keep the idea in her back denim pocket]

Can I ask which four other people were with you?

[psychedelica]

Belph and Stephanie. [ they come up immediately, of course. ] The boy - Evan. And that annoying guy with the curly eyebrows.

[coastal]

[hmmmm, she nods, trying to remember that]

And your name?

[psychedelica]

[ sorry for the misinformation lili this is what you get when you ask the mean guy ]

"Hikage" is fine.

[coastal]

[it's super funny she'll remember this later]

Mm. I'm Lili. Ookurikara and Tsurumaru were two of the people who were with me in the village I was in last.

[just to be even,]

... this wasn't what we desired to receive from our last experience either. The person remaining was supposed to be able to determine our fates afterward, and he wouldn't have done this to us.