[ BOWLING FOR SOUP...what a time to be alive (?). but he's here, mostly to get an idea of what's around in this city, and when he hears someone speak he stops where he's going to look at them. ]
Never seen a bowling alley before? Not that...this is a really normal one.
Is it not? [ they tilt their head, blinking at the raving lights. wow. much party. very rave. ]
But I have not. I've been traveling through space for a long time now, and well, before that I cannot say the base had places like... bowling for soup, and Ikea.
[ he's about to explain how bowling alleys are usually tacky with cheesy music and gross shoes and stale snacks, but then they are talking about something else that catches his interest. and confusion. ]
[ what, that would be interesting to hear. who cares about space jonas, give the tacky bowl lore!! ]
Yes, as in outer space. Not really an astronaut per say. [ which they say with a bit of a laugh. ] I'm part of the Federal Galactic Army Special Forces, so traveling through space is just something I've become accustomed to. Many people traverse from planet to planet.
Sooo like the space military. [ basically. ] We don't have anything like that where I'm from. I mean there's like NASA and stuff but that's different. So this is one of the first times you've been grounded for a while?
[ this is such a place to have a convo while rave music is going. ]
Exactly like space military. [ basically yeah!! he's right. ] Mm, with the kind of reactions I've been getting, the concept of being in space really does seem pretty out there for most people here.
[ a nod, a bit of a distant look in their eyes. ] Admittedly, it's been so long it's a bit hard to remember the last time I was grounded.
[ THIS REALLY IS SUCH A PLACE. the rave music starts to wahm wahm wahm brbrbrbrbrb dbdbdbdb waah waah ]
[ huh. a lot of people are subscribing to the idea they aren't dead and jonas is out here going "well either way." but he gestures for them to follow him. ]
If you really want to come back and try the ancient art of bowling later, we can. Come on. [ outside! let's head back to the streets... ] City's both bigger and smaller than I thought it'd be.
[ sometimes, (redacted) at home just has you so confident of what's the truth. even if worry just kinda etches into them. but, they follow after the gesture and follow. ]
... I wouldn't turn down the opportunity. It seems like something interesting to learn, even if it is an ancient art. At least during any down time. [ they really are just believing this is SOME ANCIENT ART. thanks jonas ] From what I've managed to see, it does seem that way. I wonder if part of it is because we're being limited by whatever is in charge of this game.
[ they take in their surroundings, a bit of curiosity and interest like this is something so new to them. ] After all, we're meant to form teams with one another. If we able to see more of the city, explore further beyond, that kind of objective likely wouldn't get done.
[ why do i always feel a fear when i thread with you and you drop [redacted] on me so early. but yeah, welcome. ]
We're probably going to have at least some down time. Especially since yeah, you're right, we're supposed to be forming teams and playing for the long haul. So maybe once that's done, we get to see more? Like...this is the tutorial level or something, and when we get past it we get into the main game.
[ it sounds silly, but it's possible. ]
I want to know what's in charge of the game though. I haven't found any clues or anything that makes sense yet.
[ oh ty you have absolutely no idea and I'm so excited ]
Based on what we know and see so far, I would say that's likely the way to go. Since they want to give teams tasks, opportunities to strike out, it only makes sense they would allow more to us once we've done the first objective.
[ not silly enough for Setsu to not agree. ]
We only have that one introduction message and the notes from the rulebook to go by. I think that's the most we will get to know for now. [ they sound experienced in a way, that they do not believe it'll just be that easy. to get the answers they seem. ] ..Though, I'm also curious as to what's in charge, and why pick those of us that are here. Why us specifically?
I think so. I tried sending a message back to that first one we got and couldn't get anything to go through. [ he wanted to see what would happen, and the answer was a big fat nothing. ] I'd like to know the same thing. Especially since there are some people with friends or people they know and then other people who're by themselves. Is there something specific about us, or were were just what was available in the bargain bin?
[ but... ]
Also makes you wonder if it's a what or a who that's in charge.
So a few people have arrived with someone... [ while that should be unfortunate, Setsu looks a bit distant about it. a bit lost. it's only for a moment. recomposing themselves, though they cross their arms to hold themselves a little. ]
...I wonder if it has to do a bit with our personal experiences? It's really hard to say until we learn more from one another.
[ which is easier said than done. but, it does have them looking briefly at their phone, skimming the profiles. ]
A few people have had that same thought too. Maybe... once we form teams, we'll learn more about the game.
Three or four groups so far, from what I've heard. [ ...he may as well be honest since it's likely to come up anyway. ] Alex and I were together before we came here, but everyone else we were with didn't show up. Haven't figured out why, and honestly? I'm not sure it matters.
But maybe you're onto something. Personal experiences that overlap somewhere.
[ someone please help setsu and their lonely hearts club. ]
Of course she did. [ he doesn't sound too fazed that alex mentioned him already, considering. ] We split up earlier today. I've been trying to read through the profiles but there's a lot of information to tackle. Plus we don't know if all of it's true either. Who wrote these things about us? How'd they find out?
[ they're fine!!! they don't need the help. they're good! 100%. ]
I didn't really ask who she meant if that means anything. [ maybe? ] Hmm... I've been taking in the information as well. Some of it is... really questionable. But as you say, we don't know if everything listed is true.
It might not be entirely wrong either though. If we're meant to form teams, it's at the very least something to start with. [ probably encourages some conversation too. like "it lists you crying about ten times." ] ...The "how" does make you wonder.
[ it's a bit... frustrating. they sigh a little, shaking their head. ]
[ I HAVE SEEN THE TYPE OF PEOPLE YOU PLAY AND I DON'T BELIEVE YOU. ]
Wouldn't have mattered. Pretty sure people would find out eventually. [ he does not mind if alex does or does not mention him by name. ] A lot of it is stuff you can't really ask people either if it is or isn't true without it being way too personal for a first meeting.
Sure, it's an icebreaker or whatever so you can know what your potential teammates are like, but if there's stuff that isn't listed that you'll miss...[ could be rough. ]
Hmmm, I don't think most of them are really that invasive. [ skimming the profiles again... blinking at a few of them. ] ...Rather, some of them aren't. And others I think I would rather not know if it's true or not.
[ there are some questionable things girl help. ]
My own? [ they glance at their own as if to refresh their memory. before they're scrolling a bit to look at a certain someone's ] I wouldn't say any of it is wrong. It tells enough. What about yours?
One of them literally lists "suppressing homicidal tendencies." [ very funny. ] Some of them look harmless, but that's even more reason to take another look.
[ likewise, he's taking out his phone to look at his profile again for a bit even if he's scrolling back down to theirs. ]
Not sure how I feel about being labeled as awkward, but sure. True enough. [ he says, as an awkward person. there's a pause though and he's just...looking at their profile again. ]
I wonder if they're infected... [ ???? ok ] That's true. You cannot really judge them entirely for what's written down. Even the most innocent looking can actually be the most manipulative.
[ a quiet sigh. just speaking from experience and all. but, they learn to trust their intuition and Jonas at least does not seem like an entirely bad person. they can't trust it completely- but it's a gut feeling. ]
Something like "awkward" can be a bit hard to accept about one's self. [ it's said with a bit of a smile, though the context of looping has their expression falling to neutral. ....hm. ]
It's... a bit complicated to explain. [ ... ] Have you ever considered the idea of reliving the same day? Multiple times.
[ the look he gives them also kind of goes "okay???" because like "infected by what, rage?" but he does not ask. that's not important at this very moment. ]
Exactly. It'd be nice to believe we can take everyone at face value, but when the game's already been framed as a competition...that's harder.
[ he is immediately dropping the topic of being awkward because he knows, he just does not want to admit it at the moment, and because. uh. well. they are talking about looping in terms of repeating stuff and without even realizing it there's suddenly a concerned frown. the thing about it is, it's not a confused frown. it's a frown that says he understands exactly what they're suggesting and he does not like it. ]
Yeah. Maybe not even the same day, but...same events? There's a reason deja vu exists, isn't there? Because of that possibility.
[ well, their thoughts so far are that Jonas certainly already knows how to take care of himself. which Setsu is sure comes from experience. he's not exactly gullible and naive, and when their topic changes they do take note of his expression.
though, their own words still imply they're kinda dancing a bit around what they say. like they're unsure, maybe hesitate to state the truth. ]
That's right. It's not necessarily the same day... it could be longer, or even shorter depending but. Generally, they are the same events. Something new might come up from time to time but the structure is still the same. [ ... ] I've gotten used to that kind of looping.
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Oh-- sorry, I.. guess I wasn't the only one curious about this place.
[ this bowling alley is bopping with sick rave music. though, Setsu just loks confused and lost, send help ]
...I'm not sure what this is.
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Never seen a bowling alley before? Not that...this is a really normal one.
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But I have not. I've been traveling through space for a long time now, and well, before that I cannot say the base had places like... bowling for soup, and Ikea.
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Space. Like...as in outer? Like an astronaut.
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Yes, as in outer space. Not really an astronaut per say. [ which they say with a bit of a laugh. ] I'm part of the Federal Galactic Army Special Forces, so traveling through space is just something I've become accustomed to. Many people traverse from planet to planet.
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Sooo like the space military. [ basically. ] We don't have anything like that where I'm from. I mean there's like NASA and stuff but that's different. So this is one of the first times you've been grounded for a while?
[ this is such a place to have a convo while rave music is going. ]
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[ a nod, a bit of a distant look in their eyes. ] Admittedly, it's been so long it's a bit hard to remember the last time I was grounded.
[ THIS REALLY IS SUCH A PLACE. the rave music starts to wahm wahm wahm brbrbrbrbrb dbdbdbdb waah waah ]
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[ the music...is ramping up...and he glances back to the door. ]
Do you wanna maybe get out of here and check out the rest of the city? Doesn't seem like we're finding much here.
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If we're dead... I don't really think so. [ and it's something they sound pretty confident in, strangely enough. that they're all not actually dead. ]
No, I guess we won't here, not unless we want to "bowl." [ which is said a bit amusingly. ] I don't mind checking out more of the city.
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If you really want to come back and try the ancient art of bowling later, we can. Come on. [ outside! let's head back to the streets... ] City's both bigger and smaller than I thought it'd be.
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... I wouldn't turn down the opportunity. It seems like something interesting to learn, even if it is an ancient art. At least during any down time. [ they really are just believing this is SOME ANCIENT ART. thanks jonas ] From what I've managed to see, it does seem that way. I wonder if part of it is because we're being limited by whatever is in charge of this game.
[ they take in their surroundings, a bit of curiosity and interest like this is something so new to them. ] After all, we're meant to form teams with one another. If we able to see more of the city, explore further beyond, that kind of objective likely wouldn't get done.
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We're probably going to have at least some down time. Especially since yeah, you're right, we're supposed to be forming teams and playing for the long haul. So maybe once that's done, we get to see more? Like...this is the tutorial level or something, and when we get past it we get into the main game.
[ it sounds silly, but it's possible. ]
I want to know what's in charge of the game though. I haven't found any clues or anything that makes sense yet.
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Based on what we know and see so far, I would say that's likely the way to go. Since they want to give teams tasks, opportunities to strike out, it only makes sense they would allow more to us once we've done the first objective.
[ not silly enough for Setsu to not agree. ]
We only have that one introduction message and the notes from the rulebook to go by. I think that's the most we will get to know for now. [ they sound experienced in a way, that they do not believe it'll just be that easy. to get the answers they seem. ] ..Though, I'm also curious as to what's in charge, and why pick those of us that are here. Why us specifically?
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I think so. I tried sending a message back to that first one we got and couldn't get anything to go through. [ he wanted to see what would happen, and the answer was a big fat nothing. ] I'd like to know the same thing. Especially since there are some people with friends or people they know and then other people who're by themselves. Is there something specific about us, or were were just what was available in the bargain bin?
[ but... ]
Also makes you wonder if it's a what or a who that's in charge.
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...I wonder if it has to do a bit with our personal experiences? It's really hard to say until we learn more from one another.
[ which is easier said than done. but, it does have them looking briefly at their phone, skimming the profiles. ]
A few people have had that same thought too. Maybe... once we form teams, we'll learn more about the game.
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But maybe you're onto something. Personal experiences that overlap somewhere.
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Oh, she did mention she arrived with someone else here. [ so it is jonas.. a little tap on their phone before they put it away. ]
It could also have nothing to do with it at all too. If our profiles on the device are to be believed, I haven't really made any connections there.
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Of course she did. [ he doesn't sound too fazed that alex mentioned him already, considering. ] We split up earlier today. I've been trying to read through the profiles but there's a lot of information to tackle. Plus we don't know if all of it's true either. Who wrote these things about us? How'd they find out?
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I didn't really ask who she meant if that means anything. [ maybe? ] Hmm... I've been taking in the information as well. Some of it is... really questionable. But as you say, we don't know if everything listed is true.
It might not be entirely wrong either though. If we're meant to form teams, it's at the very least something to start with. [ probably encourages some conversation too. like "it lists you crying about ten times." ] ...The "how" does make you wonder.
[ it's a bit... frustrating. they sigh a little, shaking their head. ]
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Wouldn't have mattered. Pretty sure people would find out eventually. [ he does not mind if alex does or does not mention him by name. ] A lot of it is stuff you can't really ask people either if it is or isn't true without it being way too personal for a first meeting.
Sure, it's an icebreaker or whatever so you can know what your potential teammates are like, but if there's stuff that isn't listed that you'll miss...[ could be rough. ]
...how much of yours would you say is true?
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Hmmm, I don't think most of them are really that invasive. [ skimming the profiles again... blinking at a few of them. ] ...Rather, some of them aren't. And others I think I would rather not know if it's true or not.
[ there are some questionable things girl help. ]
My own? [ they glance at their own as if to refresh their memory. before they're scrolling a bit to look at a certain someone's ] I wouldn't say any of it is wrong. It tells enough. What about yours?
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One of them literally lists "suppressing homicidal tendencies." [ very funny. ] Some of them look harmless, but that's even more reason to take another look.
[ likewise, he's taking out his phone to look at his profile again for a bit even if he's scrolling back down to theirs. ]
Not sure how I feel about being labeled as awkward, but sure. True enough. [ he says, as an awkward person. there's a pause though and he's just...looking at their profile again. ]
What exactly does looping mean?
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I wonder if they're infected... [ ???? ok ] That's true. You cannot really judge them entirely for what's written down. Even the most innocent looking can actually be the most manipulative.
[ a quiet sigh. just speaking from experience and all. but, they learn to trust their intuition and Jonas at least does not seem like an entirely bad person. they can't trust it completely- but it's a gut feeling. ]
Something like "awkward" can be a bit hard to accept about one's self. [ it's said with a bit of a smile, though the context of looping has their expression falling to neutral. ....hm. ]
It's... a bit complicated to explain. [ ... ] Have you ever considered the idea of reliving the same day? Multiple times.
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Exactly. It'd be nice to believe we can take everyone at face value, but when the game's already been framed as a competition...that's harder.
[ he is immediately dropping the topic of being awkward because he knows, he just does not want to admit it at the moment, and because. uh. well. they are talking about looping in terms of repeating stuff and without even realizing it there's suddenly a concerned frown. the thing about it is, it's not a confused frown. it's a frown that says he understands exactly what they're suggesting and he does not like it. ]
Yeah. Maybe not even the same day, but...same events? There's a reason deja vu exists, isn't there? Because of that possibility.
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though, their own words still imply they're kinda dancing a bit around what they say. like they're unsure, maybe hesitate to state the truth. ]
That's right. It's not necessarily the same day... it could be longer, or even shorter depending but. Generally, they are the same events. Something new might come up from time to time but the structure is still the same. [ ... ] I've gotten used to that kind of looping.
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