[mingle] the space (april).

[fracturamods]

interim mingle

( WELCOME BACK, TRAVELERS. )

There's nothing but the clatter of train tracks, and the odd feeling of almost floating.

When you wake, it's hard to tell exactly what it is that you're missing - only that you are. There are pieces that aren't quite right, even if you're not sure where those pieces would normally be. Pieces of what, exactly....? Well, if you had to put a word to it, it would be - yourself, probably. Or did you get something back recently? In addition, characters will find that they've been allowed to bring back souvenirs from this most recent trip - trinkets, nothing violent, but items that can fit in your character's pockets, whether that be sentimental or otherwise.

The place you've found yourself in is strange, certainly. It's probably worth exploring a bit. For those who have been here a while, they might notice some expansions. Though it just as easily seems that the only form of welcome or explanation that you have, comes from nothing more than a slab of marble.

It might've changed since the last time you saw it. Today it reads:

(*´ω｀)o That wasn't so bad, was it?
Hey, you know how that old song goes?
Do you believe in magic? (☆▽☆) Do ya?

Hope you found what you were looking for!

You might have changed since the last time you saw yourself too - perhaps with a new emblem on your clothes, or a portrait on your skin. In addition to that, it seems like Home Base is on the fritz again…?

It seems that suddenly and at random, characters will be able to suddenly see visions of memories that aren't their own flash before their eyes. Pieces of your lives or where you were before this will suddenly slam into other's heads, as clearly as if they experienced the event and the feelings themselves. You might have an inkling of where your memory went and what it was - but you'll need to talk it out with that person in order to recollect it in all its strength back to yourself. Don't you want to keep those precious parts of yourself? It's best if you don't fall more to pieces while you're here. (Memories that have been lost in fragments cannot be sent to others - that's more fun for the future!)

There's no need to fret that much though. You've already gone through the ordeal once, and you might be able to see results from it. Or maybe you'll get a glimpse of where you're going next. Even so, it's best that you don't get too comfortable, because there is still the unshakeable feeling:

There's still much more ahead of you.

Comments

[unfriendliest]

[ he sees exactly what itaru is doing, and after a moment, he just heaves a long-suffering sigh. ]

If you want some, then get a dish.

[rateup]

Oh, sweet. Thanks.

[ HEHEHE. don't mind if he grabs a nearby plate and chopsticks...! ]

Have you tried eating instant yakisoba, though? They don't compare to this, but it's great to have when you're in a pinch.

[unfriendliest]

[ quietly puts some on itaru's plate ]

No. I'd rather make it myself.

[rateup]

[ okay, time to take a bite!! ]

...Mm! Man, this is good. Feels like I haven't eaten anything that's been prepared by hand in months.

[ and he just noisily slurps it up some more like the gremlin that he is ]

[unfriendliest]

[ hm. maybe kara is judging him for that, too, but all he says is: ]

There's been nowhere to cook in this place for months.

[rateup]

[ nods while chewing on his food ]

Yeah, that sucked. Guess our mysterious benefactor finally took mercy on us.

[unfriendliest]

If they were that merciful, they'd let us go home.

[rateup]

Doubt it. With all this unlocked content, they're basically telling us that our journey's just getting started.

[unfriendliest]

[ "unlocked content?" the fuck does that mean ]

I'm not interested in whatever "journey" they have planned for us.

[rateup]

Pretty sure we've had this kind of conversation before, though.

[ oh god he's turning into an npc ]

[unfriendliest]

[ i hate itaru

kara just rolls his eyes and gets back to work to clean up after himself. cooking messy. ]

[rateup]

[ LOOK

he's just going to can it and focus on getting his fill - though that doesn't last long. he's feeling chatty. ]

So if you've never eaten instant food, what did you eat before we unlocked this room?

[unfriendliest]

[ he gives itaru a flat look. ]

I know how to prepare food with or without a kitchen. It isn't that hard to figure out.

[rateup]

And you haven't bothered to share to the class until now...

[ he's done eating for real now. claps his together and giving thanks to the meal. ]

Oh well, you're just as great of a cook like that one guy I know back home. Can you make dessert too?

[unfriendliest]

You never asked.

[ he would have shared? like, itaru may be annoying, but kara isn't going to just let anyone starve. ]

I can. But I'm not going to.

[rateup]

Aww, come on. You must have something up your sleeve to help wash down all that deliciousness. I'll even help.

[ uh oh ]

[unfriendliest]

[ excuse me? ]

No.

[rateup]

[ blease..... is his own charisma stat not high enough... ]

Eh, you're no fun as always. Guess grab a cupcake from the food courts and leave, then.

[unfriendliest]

[ there are only three people here capable of talking kara into making dessert for them and itaru isn't one. ]

I'm not here to cater to you.

[rateup]

[ the slow affection points grind, huh... ]

Yeah, yeah. I don't wanna sound ungrateful or anything, so... Thanks. For feeding us with actual food.

[unfriendliest]

[ shrugs. he didn't do it for thanks, but sure. ]

I don't mind.