[i read this as she's Tails in comparison to them and i was like HELLO?
anyway. she glances at them, head tilting slightly.] It wasn't unhelpful. [she offers, resting her hand on her chest absently.] At the very least, I know the layout of the city.
I didn't try to break it, so I can't say for sure. I don't really have anything on me that I could possibly use to try...
[ their arms cross, giving it some thought. ] It was an invisible barrier, I was kinda surprised when I suddenly bounced off it. [ embawassing. ] But I.. couldn't really see past it either.
[ Setsu glances to the stop sign for a moment, but does not exactly go and suggest her to go try and break a barrier with a stop sign. only if because they think a barrier can surely withstand the strength of it. ]
My theory is they don't want us to be able to explore too much, not without forming teams first. In a way it kinda forces interactions with one another.
[that makes sense. she looks disgruntled at the notion, or at least - what disgruntled for shenhe is, which is just a slight frown and her arms folding.]
That's true... It does mention that if our teammates are all erased, we will be as well. [ a hand comes to rub at their temple. ] Overall, it's a very high-risk game.
[good morning, we are outside the ikea. shenhe is sitting on the curb, looking down at her phone. she seems to have gotten past the This Has A Demon In It phase, and is very slowly pecking out a message with an expression of great concentration.
when she senses setsu, she looks up at them.]
Have you discovered what power you possess? [great opener, this is how we talk to people]
[ this is so funny. not that Setsu themselves thinks so, just curiously looking over. they know well enough there are plenty not used to this kind of technology and typing so. they won't judge.
nor judge the opener. sometimes you know people that aren't the most social of butterflies. it's okay!]
My power? ..Oh, our abilities here with the game. Yeah, I'm aware I have the Drift Aura. I haven't tried using it yet though...
[she's been thinking about what setsu said, and it's still bothering her, so - she wanders, trying to find them, so they can talk - and so shenhe can check on their healing, which is more important.
[ fukuzawa max healed setsu like a good old man, but i refuse to let that give me setsu's right eye back. so there are makeshift bandages wrapped around to cover the area where their right eye should be. but otherwise, they seem okay enough? just a bit distracted. though, they glance up at Shenhe when they see her. ]
Ah, Shenhe... are you alright? [ they're looking to her waist now, as if expecting something to be there. or not there? weird. ]
It... might take a bit to explain, if you don't mind.
[ but i ain't writing it all out for you, IT'S YOUR CYOA. no but Setsu will probably pass over the cave part (trauma) and mention only the jade chamber and onwards to shenhe if she wishes to listen. ]
No, apparently a few people have vouched the three of you have been here all day. Which, I'm sure Nahida, Kaveh and Matsui are likely as confused by it as I am. Because we definitely saw you three there.
[ i love the clear headache confusion characters have with first cyoa. it's the funniest thing ]
I don't understand why we ended up in that world of all places either.
[ i guess we are at smexy salon. or maybe just passing by? Setsu curiously looks at Shenhe, Setsu's own emotions are kinda just vibing calmly at the moment. ]
Have you tried changing your hairstyle yet? [ shenhe has much hair.. that is always pretty braided. they don't get the feeling it's something she might care about but well, new experiences and all ]
The salon seems to be offering other styles, if you were interested. [ points to it. ] I think the fun thing about new areas is trying out new experiences. Makes for good memories.
Ah. Not personally, no. I've never really been one for makeup and other similar cosmetics like that.
[ though, they'll gesture to the default red clips in their hair. ] The most I ever do with my hair is this or pulling it back in a small ponytail too.
...It's mostly interesting to see because I can think of a few people back in my universe who would be.
[ vr roooom. Setsu nods, giving a bit of a sympathetic look. ]
It takes a bit of getting used to the first time. I had something back on the interstellar cruise I came from that has the same kind of simulation functions, just... minus the headwear. Are you interested in trying it?
I do not mind. Though... the military base I originated from isn't much. [ also because 0 lore outside that in gnosia otherwise i would ] Would the interstellar cruise I was on before here work?
[ assuming Shenhe has no objections, and after they've got the headsets on-- the area flickers before it loads into this. it's a rather large open space, the ceiling above being a domed shape that can be seen through it at the stars and space around. there's a beam that shoots straight through the middle in a steadying soft glow. ]
This is the Viewing Lounge aboard the ship. It has the same functions as this device.. in that it can also simulate landscapes.
[ Setsu is pleased if she's happy, the ship isn't much in the long run but.. must be for those unfamiliar with space travel. ]
Hehe, yeah, a lot of the ship is pretty monotone with black and white. [ nothing can compare to colorful liyue tbh ] Well, the Rec Room is pretty colorful. And there are a lot of plants and aquariums in the lobby.
[ but a nod after. ] Technology is pretty far advanced where I'm from so this is something I can understand the works of right away.
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WEEKEND 0, SATURDAY.
I assume your vantage point from above wasn't all too helpful? [ they sound just curious, their approach polite and composed. ]
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anyway. she glances at them, head tilting slightly.] It wasn't unhelpful. [she offers, resting her hand on her chest absently.] At the very least, I know the layout of the city.
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Any potential exits? I couldn't really find anything on ground, and when I thought I did it seemed to be barricaded by a barrier.
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A barrier? [O:] It was difficult to see past a certain point, even from high up. What sort of barrier? Could it be broken?
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[ their arms cross, giving it some thought. ] It was an invisible barrier, I was kinda surprised when I suddenly bounced off it. [ embawassing. ] But I.. couldn't really see past it either.
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she nods, though.] It seems strange that we are being kept in a small space like this.
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My theory is they don't want us to be able to explore too much, not without forming teams first. In a way it kinda forces interactions with one another.
[ there's always at least Someone around ]
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Why are we being forced to form teams?
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It must have to do with the kind of game we're being pulled into. Or maybe because there are so many of us...?
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[a short sigh.] It must be the nature of the game.
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That's true... It does mention that if our teammates are all erased, we will be as well. [ a hand comes to rub at their temple. ] Overall, it's a very high-risk game.
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A high risk game where you put your life in the hands of strangers. [...] I would prefer to have just died, I think.
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It is something dangerous to consider, trusting a stranger. But it at least offers you a chance... [ please choose life shenhe help ]
w0, MONDAY
when she senses setsu, she looks up at them.]
Have you discovered what power you possess? [great opener, this is how we talk to people]
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nor judge the opener. sometimes you know people that aren't the most social of butterflies. it's okay!]
My power? ..Oh, our abilities here with the game. Yeah, I'm aware I have the Drift Aura. I haven't tried using it yet though...
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You should try it. [a beat.] Do not try it too many times in a row. It'll tire you.
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[ the bush..... but sure, they'll focus a little and just.
suddenly go invisible. ]
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Yes - hm. [where.............. where did they go........]
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It's a bit.. strange. Using something like this. I'm not used to it.
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she reaches to touch their arm to make sure they're solid.]
Did you not have abilities in your original world?
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she can touch they don't mind, and they are of course very much still solid. ]
Normally, no. At least humans aren't born with any. Are they normal in your world?
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w1, THURSDAY
where they at]
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Ah, Shenhe... are you alright? [ they're looking to her waist now, as if expecting something to be there. or not there? weird. ]
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she's fine! she's dressed in simple clothes today, not her usual outfit, though the red ropes are still there.]
I am fine. [she says, firmly.] The four of you keep looking at me oddly.
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Oh... do you- not remember? [ their brows furrow confused. ] You were there as well, Shenhe.
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Shu and Jonas were there as well... but it seems like none of you remember it.
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[hm.] What happened?
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[ but i ain't writing it all out for you, IT'S YOUR CYOA. no but Setsu will probably pass over the cave part (trauma) and mention only the jade chamber and onwards to shenhe if she wishes to listen. ]
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she listens, though! and when they finish:]
That isn't how that happened. [...] I don't understand why I was there, or why Jonas or Shu... you said they don't remember? I don't understand.
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[ i love the clear headache confusion characters have with first cyoa. it's the funniest thing ]
I don't understand why we ended up in that world of all places either.
WEEK 2, MONDAY.
Have you tried changing your hairstyle yet? [ shenhe has much hair.. that is always pretty braided. they don't get the feeling it's something she might care about but well, new experiences and all ]
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I have had people braid it for me. [she says, pulling it over her shoulder.] But... no, otherwise. Why?
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The salon seems to be offering other styles, if you were interested. [ points to it. ] I think the fun thing about new areas is trying out new experiences. Makes for good memories.
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[she looks a little hesitant. feels it just a little.]
Would you allow a stranger to touch your hair?
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If it was a professional, yes. But, if it comes down to a matter of comfort, probably only those I could trust.
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[ a slight peek in through the window. ] Hmmm.. it seems they also do nails and other things too.
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[ though, they'll gesture to the default red clips in their hair. ] The most I ever do with my hair is this or pulling it back in a small ponytail too.
...It's mostly interesting to see because I can think of a few people back in my universe who would be.
w3, TUESDAY
... Have you tried these? [she seems a little disgruntled.]
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It takes a bit of getting used to the first time. I had something back on the interstellar cruise I came from that has the same kind of simulation functions, just... minus the headwear. Are you interested in trying it?
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Would you show me? I'd like to see what everybody's homes looked like.
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[ assuming Shenhe has no objections, and after they've got the headsets on-- the area flickers before it loads into this. it's a rather large open space, the ceiling above being a domed shape that can be seen through it at the stars and space around. there's a beam that shoots straight through the middle in a steadying soft glow. ]
This is the Viewing Lounge aboard the ship. It has the same functions as this device.. in that it can also simulate landscapes.
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Oh - it's so... there's no color. [it's so different from what she's used to. she peers around.] You are familiar with technology like this.
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Hehe, yeah, a lot of the ship is pretty monotone with black and white. [ nothing can compare to colorful liyue tbh ] Well, the Rec Room is pretty colorful. And there are a lot of plants and aquariums in the lobby.
[ but a nod after. ] Technology is pretty far advanced where I'm from so this is something I can understand the works of right away.