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[The device is very unlike the journals in Luceti, however they are ironically easier to use, probably because they actually look like communication devices. The image flicks on easily, showing Primo looking bored and disinterested, when he speaks, though, his tone holds some amusement ring to it.]

Okay, how is everyone doing? Settling in? Getting used to the idea that this isn't going to end just as suddenly as it started?

Anyway, while it's charming to get to know you all with everyone introducing themselves through those things, I think it's about time we think about what to do regarding future arrivals. Oh, yes, I'll bet with any of you that more people are going to be brought here, and unlike us, I doubt they will be lucky enough to have our dear Queen giving them a welcoming message. While it's impossible to stop the avalanche of confused messages left in the network that will happen when that time comes, we could do something to make it a bit easier on them, don't you think?

Have you guys ever heard of "Most Wanted Criminals" posters? Well, we're not looking for criminals, of course, but we're looking for people, right? Friends, family, there are chances for them to appear in the future, and wouldn't it be nice if they could arrive and easily find out that someone they know is already here and where to find them? My suggestion is simple, we could find a wall or a board in each of the districts we live in, and fill it with little advertisements regarding who we may be looking for or expecting to ever want to meet us here. Something like "Looking for students from Gekkoukan High School. Call out for Minato if you're one." or even more specific like "Searching for one Rika Furude! Meet me at the fishing pond every day from 5 pm to 9 pm. Signed Keiichi". It could be helpful for those new arrivals who are wary to use the network to search for their friends,or are simply not social enough for that

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How else would you call this place? I assure you not everyone is from the same world as you are, some are from very different worlds, others from versions of them. And the timelines... Well, I guess it's early to say that but if you ever hear of someone meeting their parents before they got even married, you will know what I mean. Or maybe just a friend of yours whose last memory is something you still have to live or that happened months ago.

[Primo chuckles at the comment though there's no real mirth in his laugh.]

Wouldn't we all? However, for that first we should know how or why we ended here. If we know how we could stop it. If we know why, we could try to fulfill that purpose to both shorten our stay here and make the need of new people vanish. In short, information that won't be given to us any time soon and that won't be easy for us to discover.

Meeting parents before—? Something like that is possible?

[He seems hung up on that for a moment before he realizes that he was trailing off during a conversation, and he puts it aside for now.]

You're right. Right now, we lack the proper information to take precautions, regardless. I'm not sure how it is that you have experience with such a strange situation, but your insight could be most helpful.

Normally no, not without it having disastrous consequences. But a place like this falls far away from what is "normal". Not only that but I'm sure we even have a few people among us who have no place in their world anymore since they are dead back there.

[There's a soft snort on Primo's part and a somewhat nostalgic smile.]

Though I doubt any of them would be willing to admit their status back on their worlds like that.

[He hums a bit before he nods.]

To be honest I've been wondering that myself, why bring someone with previous experience? Are there others like me? If so the questions of the how and why will become even harder. Me myself broke the barriers of memories long ago but my experience says that people would forget all about a place like this once they get out of it. If there are others who have suffered something similar and yet keep their memories of those other places...

[He hums again, not finishing his train of thoughts. However his tone was growing darker and more serious with each word, leaving a heavy and somber tone to the unfinished thought. Whatever he's thinking about what that could mean to this place and their situation is clearly nothing good.]

Wait, wait! This is all still a bit much to take in at once...! Basically, you're saying that our location now is nowhere in relation to where we've come from. And not only that, but our homes may be nowhere in relation to those of the others who have been brought here? It sounds preposterous, but... I can't say that it doesn't also seem to make sense.

Still, expecting those who have died to find life again here? No matter how you look at it, there has to be a limit on what's possible...

Does your world have a city made with pillows and where people wear clothes composed of pillows? Or anywhere where with just a jog you can go from a city made of futuristic crystal buildings to forest filled with faeries?

[Primo pauses humming again. Maybe he was being too harsh and direct? Indeed, maybe expecting them to have figured at least that was too much, it's hard for him to say. He may have experienced Luceti but there had been people there already for a long time, he has no idea how long it took them to figure out and realize that not everyone was from the same world, that the place where they were may have been far too distant from their homes.

On the other hand, it can't be that hard to figure it out, unless one goes around claiming that everyone else is crazy.]

There has to be a limit, there surely will be one. But really, giving people a second life isn't that impossible. It doesn't really matter to me if you believe me or not, if I'm right, sooner or later it will be proven so. If I'm wrong, the same will happen and I'll owe you an apology for my mistake.

[Notice how unsure he is about being right? No? Good, because he's pretty sure that he is right.]

Of course there's nothing like that! Hmph... It's hard to deny your claims when you seem so confident about them. And like I said, as strange as it all sounds, it makes the most sense...

Besides, I feel I may have an easier time adjusting while operating under that belief.

Ah, yes, that's another important part, finding the easiest way for you to adjust.

One could think that adjusting would go against our goals, but you can't get anywhere unless you learn to walk and to do that you need to be able to stand on your feet without feeling lost or uncomfortable. Thinking that your home is nowhere close to here won't make you miss it any less, but it could help to realize that unless we do something, no one is going to come for us.

[If anyone would have something would have already happened after a week, at least.]

...

[He thinks on those words for a moment and nods.]

You're right. Having a better understanding of this place and its workings might be the only way to find the necessary information we need. But I won't get too comfortable. I'll put my all into our efforts, and I won't be satisfied until we have the answer.

Edited 2013-03-11 21:21 (UTC)

[Primo cackles and the sound is a strange mixture of both amusement and cruelty making it hard to discern what is the cause of it.]

Being comfortable and being homey are two very different things, though I guess humans have a tendency of not seeing the middle ground between them.

Hmm, perhaps. At any rate, I appreciate your sharing of information with me. If I find anything interesting, I'll be sure to let you know.

Sharing information is the most basic way to get everyone on the same page here, it's little problem but you're welcome either way. And I'll be thankful as well for whatever information you could eventually share.

Of course, if you ever have any questions that you think experience could clear, feel free to give Primo a call.

Ah, I'll be sure to do that; thank you.

Forgive the late introduction, but my name is Sasuke Tsubaki. I look forward to speaking with you again in the future.

Nothing is late or soon for me, don't worry about it. It was nice to talk with you, I hope you can forgive me for any inconveniences my words may have caused.

I'll also look forward to talking with you again.

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