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[reluctantaccessory]

(An extremely tired woman with long blonde hair in curls and held back by various hair clips in different shapes while wearing clothes that are much more suited for a tropical climate than anywhere even the least bit cooler finds herself finally turning on the device (she had given up on trying to read the directions after the third sentence - without a cup of tea or sleeping less than a few hours, she was still dead to the world and reading was not something she was in the mood to do) she had found on her when she had woken up and yawning into the camera.)


What...what's going on? I don't remember falling asleep...or getting into a box...or whatever that thing was... and I certainly don't remember... (She curses under her breath.) But, they're saying it's not?

(She glances down at the box that she had woken up with and sighs.) Okay, so this has to be a dream, yeah? It has to be a dream...a joke? A prank? Something?

...In any case Marie, you keep ending up in these messes, don't you?

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[iambourne]

[Hearing that familiar voice around the bend made Jason step from the shadows. Normally he would have been more cautious, but that was a voice he never thought he'd hear again.

He steps out but doesn't move closer, ever wary.

Even still, his voice breaks when he speaks.]

...Marie?

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[reluctantaccessory]

(She is definitely caught by surprise by her name being called out and she nearly drops the items that she is looking at and holding onto when she jumps a little into the air.

Marie turns around sharply.)

Don't do that, you always do that...you're going to scare me to death one day. I mean normally it's not something that's annoying, but... (But she looks a little more relieved now and she begins to speedtalk, but she only feels this way a little bit, she almost wants to smile some - he usually had an answer for something and she wasn't alone here, but how did they get here? But she doesn't smile when she notices how wary he looks.)

...Jason? What's going on? How did we get here?

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[iambourne]

[He shook his head. This feeling of uncertainty, he wondered if he would ever have a chance to live free from it. Maybe one day, if he remembered everything.

Of course, of the past few weeks had taught him anything, it was that he might not want to remember who he used to be. It was a thought he'd shaken off many times. Regardless of what his past held, he wanted to know the truth, and that was that.

There were more immediate concerns, though.]

I'm sorry. [He looked down for a moment.] I...Y-you're... [He couldn't bring himself to say it, not yet.] I don't know how we got here. [He was really tired of saying "I don't know".]

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[reluctantaccessory]

I, uh I what? What's wrong? (Then she jokes a little.) What? You aren't happy to see me?

I'm a little hurt by that because I'm glad you're here with me...

(Something was not sitting right with her, something seemed almost wrong and it wasn't just standing in an unfamiliar place without any idea of how she got there. But there was something about his trying to answer that set off a little alarm in her head, but she wasn't sure how to ask about it or could even place what was wrong or what seemed to not be right other than his wary expression.

She looked down herself after his answer and sighed.)

You don't know? (She is quiet then asks another question.) Do you think we're dreaming or something? We'll just wake up and that will be that? Or a prank? Or...I don't know...we would remember if we came here willingly, right?

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[iambourne]

Of course I am. [And he finally allows himself to smile.] I'm always [He swallows.] I'm always happy to see you.

[And he finally approaches, reaching out and taking her hand.] You look...wonderful. [Just the same way you did that day.]

[His expression darkens, though.] However we came here, it wasn't willingly, and I don't get why whoever it is is helping us.

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[reluctantaccessory]

I was joking, I...I know you always are. (She smiles a little, though it seems almost unsure.) I just...you looked really wary...

(At the mention of how she looked, she turned a very slight shade of pink and a little smile, but one that was no less real or brilliant formed for a moment.) But I look the same as I always do? (She then squeezes his hand.) If anything, I'm not too happy about my appearance today...

(But when his expression darkens, her smile disappears and she looks worried again.)

But if it wasn't willingly...then how can you be so sure it's helping us?

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[iambourne]

[His brow furrowed in deeper concern and he looked toward the archways leading out of this place.]

I'm not sure at all, but what choice to we have? That's the only way out. [And he lets a small smile tease at the corners of his mouth.] Well, you should be happy about it.

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[gammavirginis]

Is that your name? Marie?

I'm sure someone on a video screen telling you you aren't in a dream is not convincing proof. I'm not sure what you would consider for it.

Honestly I'm not entirely convinced this place isn't some form of a dream; rest assured that it's not a figment of your own imagination, however. If its a dream, it's a dream that a very real external force has bestowed upon you.

I'm sorry, I'm sure I'm sounding very intimidating and mysterious when I don't intend to be. This is Genessia. A mysterious force has brought you here for no clear purpose, just like the rest of us. If you walk a little further through the docks you'll find some resource materials next to the archways that leads out to the rest of the cities.

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[reluctantaccessory]

Uh, yes. That's my name. It's Marie.

No, it's really not that convincing, but...well, I don't really have anything else to go off of either. (She frowns and bites her lip for a moment as she listens.) So, I guess I should just consider what someone on a video screen is telling me just this once.

Genessia? External force? (Marie considers this and then she shakes her head.) So, it's not a dream or a prank. There's no reason either. (She founds a bit - down, even uneasy.) No, you're fine...I mean, the whole thing...it sounds that way to begin with, I guess. I mean I've heard of and did some wild things before, but nothing like this. It sounds almost made up, but you sound really sure to me and well...waking up like this? Normally I would be telling you that you were full of it or something like that.

Oh, I'm sorry...I'm just...this is really weird. Really weird.

So I just go through the docks?

[gammavirginis]

Yes. There's nothing dangerous in the bay. It's kept secure by Schnee Security. You'll find a holographic recording by its founder at the exit.

[reluctantaccessory]

Nothing dangerous? Are you sure about that? And if there really isn't, then what whatever is outside of the bay is?

(It's nothing personal that she's not entirely trusting what she's being told, it's just a habit.)

A recording? By its founder? I'll have to make sure to check that out...

[gammavirginis]

Well I don't want to sell you a false bill of goods. You won't be stepping out into a wilderness, but a city is full of all kinds of people, and not all the 'guests' have the best interests of others at heart.

Be wary and you'll probably be fine.

[reluctantaccessory]

No, I prefer if you were honest so really, don't worry. Don't sell me a false bill of goods. But, I wonder if wilderness would almost be better, but it's a city? Yeah, 'guests' don't always. Most of the time they don't, anyway.

(She is definitely speaking from personal experience there.)

Be wary? That's good advice, that was how I had to live where I came from...

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[firefandance]

I know that waking up is a pretty strange feeling.

[A young woman appeared on the feed, She appeared to be smiling, but it wasn't something genuine, but she was trying.]

Though I am sorry to say that this isn't any kind of prank or anything, even though deep down we kind of all wish that was the case, however there are many people here who are helpful in getting one settled and giving information. So until you manage to find your way out, we can help.

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[reluctantaccessory]

Yeah, it feels waking up after a bad night that you can't remember...I really don't know how I got here and I feel like I could just go back to sleep again.

(She yawns again.) We? There's more people who...well...you know, ended up here like this?

So, it's not a prank or anything like that. I'm...actually disappointed by that news. Has anyone ever figured out what's caused this? Or even an idea of what?

(She pauses.) I might need some help when I get out of here...well, information would be much more than enough.

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[firefandance]

I can't give an exact number, but there are quite a few people. Possibly in the hundreds who are in the same boat as us.

[And that was just a guess from her.]

I know that people are looking into the problem, but there is nothing certain about why we are here or who brought us, but apart from the leaflets you can ask around and see who knows what.

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[reluctantaccessory]

Hundreds?

I think I might have to ask around. I mean I'm not exactly against seeing new places, far from it, but being taken and not even asked...well, I do have a problem with that.

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[firefandance]

Yes. I know there is a good few people at least.

I think most of us had a problem with that. After all it's pretty much kidnapping.

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[reluctantaccessory]

A few is better than none.

Pretty much. I think I would have to argue that it's entirely kidnapping, but I suppose it's apples and apples...that's the expression, right? No, wait apples and oranges and this is the same thing for the most part and not different. Never mind, I sometimes get those confused.

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[sizedoesntmatter]

I assume your name is Marie... Though were you talking to yourself? If so, then the device was on and I'm sorry I overheard it.

[He felt bad if she was just talking to herself.]

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[reluctantaccessory]

Uh, yes that's my name...but, no I wasn't meaning to talk to myself. I just...sometimes I do that without thinking when I feel stressed.

(Or when she ends up in difficult situations. She knows that's when she tends to start speaking to herself, usually in German.)

So, you don't have to be sorry, really. I should know better than to do that. (That isn't a lie, the last few years of her life was a really good example of how she should be more mindful of what she does.)

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[sizedoesntmatter]

It's fine. Though I can understand being stressed at arriving here.

[He wasn't happy about it but after being here for a while he's gotten use to it.]

Do you want anything explained? Anything that the hologram or leaflet might not have explained.

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[reluctantaccessory]

I've only seen the leaflet so far. I'm on my way to seeing the hologram. Will that do one better for me?

I...might still need to ask something afterwards.

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[sizedoesntmatter]

I can't really say on that one. The hologram wasn't there when I first arrived.

Well if you do, I will be happy to answer.

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[reluctantaccessory]

Thank you. I'll let you know if I do have any questions.

I think I'm close to it now.

...Wait, so this is something that's newer? The hologram?