01: Beginnings [Open Video, Audio & Text are Enabled] (March 1st, after sunset)

[enchantressofore]

--is supposed to allow me to speak with others?

[ The feed clicks on to show a red-headed teenager frowning at the camera, as if she isn't sure of how it's supposed to work or even if it's working at all. It's more than obvious that the clip of the first sentence is more musing to herself than anything though, as after a moment she sighs, more than a little groggy and frazzled at the moment. ]

I hope this works... I'm seeking the Schnee Company... Welcoming and Travel Services? But I do not know how to read maps -- I've never had the need for it before. I would be thankful for the aid of someone to lead me there, if possible.

[ Well, at least it's obvious she at least read through the pamphlets and listened to the hologram? Even if it's still pretty difficult for her to understand everything. ]

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[skilledwithwords]

[Levy answers the video with a smile. There are rows and rows of books behind her with one opened in her lap.]

I can show you around if you need it. I live fairly close to the bay and I've been here for a while.

[She can also teach you how to read a map.]

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[enchantressofore]

[ The video flips around in the air before she catches the device, because she's not expecting a moving picture talking to her. ]

Uhm, I-- Yes, thank you! [ Adela, you're squeaking. ] I'd... I'd appreciate that.

[ All right, apparently that is the video function. Good to know that the strange magical device can do that. ]

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[skilledwithwords]

Are you still at the bay?

[Levy already knows the way there.]

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[enchantressofore]

I am, just outside the entrance of that cave and on the shore now. I have not gone further before using this thing to speak with everyone.

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[toogoodforwords]

[ Neo raises her hand to her ear, confused, as if she can't hear Adela talk!

She does this regardless of whether Adela's audio is actually working or not, teeheehee ]

Video; Oh my god xD

[enchantressofore]

[ Now she's not shocked anymore, but can this person not hear her? ]

I said I'm looking for Schnee Company Welcoming and Travel Services.

[ Might as well try again. ]

Someone has already offered to come show me the way, though...

:D

[toogoodforwords]

[ You don't want the Schnee company, that place is run by losers.

But more to the point, Neo squints and shakes her head. She still can't (allegedly) hear anything!!

She's pretty sure your device is broken. ]

[enchantressofore]

[ She still can't hear her? But the other girl could hear her just fine...

Well, while she's waiting, she puts the device down so that Neo gets a nice view of the sky for a bit. There is a scratching sound on her end, and before too long the camera shifts until it's facing a more well-lit patch of sand with a message drawn in. ]

"seeking shknee company

already found help"

( video )

[trueseeker]

[The young man on the video frowns in concern.]

Do you still need a guide? I know it's easy to be lost in Genessia City. All the roads are the same, there.

( video )

[enchantressofore]

A girl I was talking to should be headed to the bay as we speak. She said she would lead me there.

[ She kind of hopes said girl arrives soon though, being in a strange place in the middle of the night with only the clothes on her back isn't exactly ideal.

This is odd though, why does this thing only not let her speak to that one woman? ]

I suppose I shouldn't stay long, not if there are scammers who like to hang around here...

( video )

[trueseeker]

[Richard's frown fades into a smile of relief. No one should be left to their own devices after just waking up here.]

I think you'll find that most people here are generally helpful. My name is Richard Cypher. I haven't been here too long myself.

( video )

[enchantressofore]

Mine is Adela. It is good to meet you, Richard.

I would still rather be safe than sorry, if the money given is currently all that I have. I'll need to find work, and soon.

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[goddessinthefog]

[There's a perfectly normal, androgynous human on the other end of the feed.]

Hey. Sounds like you've already got someone coming to pick you up, but I work at the Schnee Welcoming and Travel Services company here. If you've got any questions, feel free to toss them my way.

[Video]

[enchantressofore]

I'm not certain any more. Apparently this place may be more dangerous than I had first anticipated.

[ A sigh. ]

I must have been pretty naive to think that people would not go after others if they were in the same situation together, but I was admittedly foolish for that thought.

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[goddessinthefog]

It can be in places. Everglade's supposed to get pretty rowdy at night, and you get some people throwing their power around, but nothing too unusual.

[Totally not Dracula's fault.]

Fear and desperation make people do funny things, don't you think?

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[enchantressofore]

It can, and it can happen even in the best of places.

I am a bit curious, was it difficult for you to adjust when you first arrived? Perhaps hearing someone else's experience can help me pull through my own.

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[firefandance]

Yes, this device is how you are able to communicate with others without actually being face to face.

[She paused for a brief moment.]

I assume it's not something you are use to?

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[enchantressofore]

Not in the least. Nothing even remotely like this existed where I came frome.

I should hope it is not the same for everyone else here?

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[firefandance]

Well you'll hopefully be able to get to it and you'll see how beneficial it can be.

It varies depending on the person. For me it's sort of like am mobile phone, so I got use to it quickly.

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[strawberrypenguin]

[Nagisa appears ridiculously cheerful as he appears on the feed. Might as well greet people more often than he had done recently. Perhaps now he was slowly getting over the fact his best friend is gone.]

Hello new arrival~

[That was all he had to say for the moment, the smile slowly fading for a brief moment.]

Though... given what has happened in the last month I'm sure sure if going to that company is the best idea. If you need a place to stay and work best bet is to start at a inn and work in whatever you want to do.

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[enchantressofore]

Hello...

[ Wait, seriously? The Schnee Company wasn't a good idea either!? Why were there apparently so many problems just arriving to Genessia...? ]

Wait, why is it not a good idea? What happened?

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[strawberrypenguin]

I think something is going on with a lot of people from their world. So if you don't want to get involved, it's best to avoid it... I think.

[It's why he was going to keep away from a bit, he's already been through quite a bit right now and didn't want to go through anything else.]

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[whiteas]

Absolutely ignore the person who looks like she got dressed in an ice cream truck, she's a psychotic murderer.

[ Does Weiss look 100% done with this? Yep. Because she is. ]

Weiss Schnee. It looks like Sen's already offered to help you, but you can definitely trust Levy as well. I can't speak for the other person as I don't personally know him.

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[enchantressofore]

Dressed in a what??

[ Enjoy the inquisitive expression because she has absolutely no idea who or what Weiss is talking about. Though, there is recognition in who she's talking to at least. ]

Oh, you were at the entrance... Well, I believe I am outside of the main building in Genessia, thanks to Levy's assistance. It is only a matter of what I do from there.

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[whiteas]

The pink, brown, and white mute.

[ She nods. ]

I'm glad you made it that far. You're welcome to come to the Genessian branch of Schnee Company if you need more assistance. They're right near the Bay.