fracturarpg | [mingle] the space (april).

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( 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.

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Hm... 'Why'...? No reason, I suppose - you were just making something that looked familiar. I haven't had yakisoba in ages... it made me a bit nostalgic.

[though now the gears are turning in her head, and she thinks out loud - ]

Mm... We're not yet at the point of an emergency, but if we ever were, it would be good to know who has culinary skills...

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[ hm

he's going to ignore her and focus back in on the food, then. let her ramble. it's not any business of his. ]

[ah kara

she doesn't seem too bothered outwardly, at least. though now that she's here - ]

Could I trouble you for the recipe?

I don't follow a recipe.

[ sometimes you just throw shit in a pot and it works ]

Natural talent? Ah, how impressive but...

[she looks disheartened on her end... how the heckie is she supposed to get a recipe this way]

Mm... could I ask for your name?

[ he's not teaching another one of your characters to cook dana ]

Ookurikara.

[iris is smarter than lili i'm sure it's fine]

Ookurikara, my name is Iris. It's nice to meet you.

Next time you prepared a dish, would it be alright if I observed?

...I guess. Just don't get in the way.

Let me know if I do and I'll correct my behavior.

[an easy agreement, iris is nothing if not constantly striving to improve]

Might you desire anything in return?

Nothing you can give.

Ah... Fair enough.

Might it be 'a way home' - or something like that?

Obviously. I have better things to do than play their games.

You'll hardly see me disagree.

Even so... you think of this all as a game?

Whoever brought us here treats it that way.

[ . . . she nods slowly, expression withering ever so slightly.]

That really is becoming evident, isn't it? It's hardly any way to treat people. I didn't think the universe could be quite so unsympathetic.

Why should it care how it treats us?

Why?

[she parrots it at first before tilting her head]

I suppose because it's the right thing to do.

The right thing to do would be not dragging us into this in the first place.

Naturally.

However given that we're here, treating us with some measure of dignity should be afforded - instead of just spewing kaomojis at us instead.

[ not that he disagrees, but ]

Complaining about it won't change anything.

Words without action won't, no - but expression of ideas is the first step to substantial change if we can only discern how to make adjustments.

If communication with those in charge isn't possible, then shouldn't the next step be to organize ourselves more reasonably?

[she admittedly hasn't been here that long - but she'll still glance over to ookurikara. at least he can correct her if her thinking starts to go awry anywhere. he seems like the type who won't hold back,]

[ yeah he is. not impressed at all. it probably shows. ]

No amount of organization is going to matter if we all forget it in the next world. And even if some of us remember, what do you expect to do about it?

A fair point.

[though it doesn't keep her stumped for long, gears in her mind still working]

It is concerning that the onus would be placed upon those who remember - but that few might be all we need. Success is dependent on how many of us are able to regain whatever parts of ourselves aren't currently collected, yes? As frustrating it is to move forward without knowing what those pieces are, failure isn't an option so we must simply persevere and hope we are rewarded until given the information we need to work with.

Emotions and bonds aren't easily quantifiable, and therefore harder to control - but as long as some people remember the mission at hand, it's better than nothing. Though I would like to create some more reliable than that...

Only if you believe what they're telling us.

[ he crosses his arms. ]

And what do you expect those people to do? "Emotions and bonds" aren't a plan.

I did receive some memories that I was missing recently - so there's some modicum of truth to be found.

From what I've heard, some people might be collecting data on more specifics: what types of situations might be able to jog these 'pieces' or 'memories' and let us reclaim them once we return here. Information is necessary first in order to generate a more accurate plan of attack. After experiencing one of these worlds myself, I am one data point - but I'm afraid I need more in order to properly create a system.

[she's normally a long haul kind of girl - waiting years to see results from the institutions she creates. she doesn't have time for that here though,]

But if we can collect the areas in which people have recognized gaps in their memories, plans can be made in order to have them experience similar situations once we travel to the next world. Though it's a bit forceful and crude - it's an option until we can properly refine our understanding of the phenomenon.

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