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expiationnet2024-03-09 02:49 pm
orphne) wrote in expiationnet2024-03-09 02:49 pm
Entry tags:
- arcane: caitlyn kiramman,
- arcane: powder / jinx,
- circle of magic: sandrilene fa toren,
- code geass: rolo lamperouge,
- fh2 termina: levi,
- gnosia: sha-ming,
- magia record: mitama yakumo,
- metro: miller,
- persona 3 portable: kotone shiomi,
- persona 3 portable: shinjiro aragaki,
- persona 3: minato arisato,
- persona 4: naoto shirogane,
- persona 5 royal: goro akechi,
- tokyo revengers: manjiro sano,
- umineko wtc: ange ushiromiya,
- x-men movieverse: scott summers
video; return of the radio show (forward-dated to march 10)
[Okay, so when Goro Akechi asks nicely for a favor, Kotone isn't one to turn him down. People are probably more likely to listen if it's not-him saying something! Besides, it's kind of fun to pretend to be a real news anchor, sitting next to Minato at one of the desks in the club building, holding a piece of paper in both hands. In light of recent events, though, her usually-bright smile is a bit more subdued as she mouths a few words, skimming down the paper, and then immediately makes a face.
It's so obvious to anyone who knows either Minato or Kotone that there's no way what they're reading out loud are their own words. Their broadcast goes live not long after Ragna's post.]
Good evening Aldrip!
I'm certain that we all are aware of the current events. Especially since the perpetrator behind the latest explosion decided to grant us with a live broadcast and-- [She pauses, scrunching up her face, because what's written next is so passive-aggressive about "the person in question not having a plan, and how no one should be surprised that person didn't have a plan." She'll just leave that part out and skip ahead,]
Considering the nature of the Council, it'd be foolish to think this attack will be left unpunished. However, we aren't sure if they will come to us as a whole or just target the perpetrator. Honestly, both are plausible scenarios. Which is why I believe we need to gather all the information we have of The Council.
[ Why is this so long?? Minato leans over a bit, squinting at the mess of handwritten notes in front of him. ] A lot of people have theorized that they are the ones responsible for our presence here, or that they are godlike creatures. While I believe this is an important theory to keep in mind, I’m not sure that’s the case here.
The council was originally absent when The Chosen arrived here for the first time. They only became active back in October after we went through the Maze. [She makes another face, because the maze sucked.] For those who weren't here back then, here's a quick summary: One night in September the town transformed into a gigantic maze with different levels that we had to clear while facing our fears, insecurities and memories related to the crimes in our parchments. After a few days the maze disappeared and town returned back to 'normal.' That's when 'Jerry' appeared and began to act on behalf of The Council to rehabilitate the criminals.
…‘someone' suggested that we might have entered a whole different timeline after coming out of the maze. [ He takes a moment to shuffle through his papers because, what maze…? Minato glances over his shoulder at something off-screen with a puzzled expression before looking straight ahead again. ] There’s no concrete evidence on this, but we shouldn’t ignore it either. The odd behavior from the locals would suggest it. They’ve been seen freezing in the middle of action before suddenly changing their opinions and behavior, along with being… unable to offer any proper information about the world they live in.
It could be that the world is preparing for another world-altering change right now, just like back with the maze. [Maybe they should have led with that?]
We also believe that we are hardly the first group of The Chosen who have arrived. There have been mentions of previous "cycles", indicating that there were others before us. These cycles were mentioned in the graves that we came across during October's witch hunt — [ He glances at something out of view again with a curious tilt of the head. After blinking a couple times with a frown in that direction, he turns to his notes again. ] — along with… an underground grotto where we found pictures of the people from past. [ Minato frowns a bit because that’s… mildly concerning if true. Frankly, he doesn’t know whether anything in these notes is true at all. ]
The biggest indicator, however, that we are not the first ones here are the sudden images, video and audios clips we received after our expedition with the fairies back in July. [Her mouth opens in an "oh" as if she's only just realized something herself, then shrugs and continues reading,] Those clips showed people from the past discussing about their "crimes" very similarly to our own. They also mentioned dealing with similar trials and monsters like we have. So, it would make sense if we assume that everything that we have gone through has happened before, and that we are following some sort of a script...? [HUH?? Now it's her turn to stare off-screen mouthing 'what?']
Or at least, that was the case until the destruction of the City Hall. [ Finally, something he actually has firsthand knowledge about and doesn’t need to glance over his shoulder to make sure he’s reading things correctly. ]
[Apparently whatever she's looking at off-screen is prompting her to continue, because she makes a face but checks her papers again. And then makes yet another face, deciding to paraphrase what's written there.] The Council is really powerful and can alter people's memories and bodies, but maybe they're not the ones behind the maze...? 'Cause apparently we don't have any proof that they can change reality. So maybe they're just a product of maze instead of the ones behind it. [She scrunches up her face and checks the papers again, a little doubtfully,] Maybe like Jerry, they're being used as tools by someone with greater power...? [She's kind of regretting agreeing to do this... she should have made Akechi read his own hypotheses...]
We don’t know who or what that powerful being may be. It could be the ones that locals call Those Who Were Here, but they seem to be deities only to Aldrip. None of the other towns have shown any signs of religion as far as we know. They might be a red herring set out to mislead us. [ He speaks flatly with an impassive expression. Minato clearly doesn’t actually believe or agree with anything that’s coming out of his mouth right now. He maintains his focus though, eyes trained on the notes in front of him. ] Whatever it is, we believe we can all agree that their excuses and explanations about wanting to rehabilitate us is bullshit, along with our 'crimes.' [ Minato looks off camera again and gives definitely-not-Akechi-Goro a thumbs-up. ]
[Kotone puts down her papers and sticks out her tongue a little as if trying to figure out how to talk normally again after all that formal language.] Anyway, that's just a summary, so if anybody has any other information, go ahead and let us know! How was that, Goro?
[ ooc: Replies will mostly be from Akechi, but possible peanut gallery-ing from Kotone and Minato!
Also please feel free to tag each other too! Hop on in and let’s start cooking some theories \o/ ]
It's so obvious to anyone who knows either Minato or Kotone that there's no way what they're reading out loud are their own words. Their broadcast goes live not long after Ragna's post.]
Good evening Aldrip!
I'm certain that we all are aware of the current events. Especially since the perpetrator behind the latest explosion decided to grant us with a live broadcast and-- [She pauses, scrunching up her face, because what's written next is so passive-aggressive about "the person in question not having a plan, and how no one should be surprised that person didn't have a plan." She'll just leave that part out and skip ahead,]
Considering the nature of the Council, it'd be foolish to think this attack will be left unpunished. However, we aren't sure if they will come to us as a whole or just target the perpetrator. Honestly, both are plausible scenarios. Which is why I believe we need to gather all the information we have of The Council.
[ Why is this so long?? Minato leans over a bit, squinting at the mess of handwritten notes in front of him. ] A lot of people have theorized that they are the ones responsible for our presence here, or that they are godlike creatures. While I believe this is an important theory to keep in mind, I’m not sure that’s the case here.
The council was originally absent when The Chosen arrived here for the first time. They only became active back in October after we went through the Maze. [She makes another face, because the maze sucked.] For those who weren't here back then, here's a quick summary: One night in September the town transformed into a gigantic maze with different levels that we had to clear while facing our fears, insecurities and memories related to the crimes in our parchments. After a few days the maze disappeared and town returned back to 'normal.' That's when 'Jerry' appeared and began to act on behalf of The Council to rehabilitate the criminals.
…‘someone' suggested that we might have entered a whole different timeline after coming out of the maze. [ He takes a moment to shuffle through his papers because, what maze…? Minato glances over his shoulder at something off-screen with a puzzled expression before looking straight ahead again. ] There’s no concrete evidence on this, but we shouldn’t ignore it either. The odd behavior from the locals would suggest it. They’ve been seen freezing in the middle of action before suddenly changing their opinions and behavior, along with being… unable to offer any proper information about the world they live in.
It could be that the world is preparing for another world-altering change right now, just like back with the maze. [Maybe they should have led with that?]
We also believe that we are hardly the first group of The Chosen who have arrived. There have been mentions of previous "cycles", indicating that there were others before us. These cycles were mentioned in the graves that we came across during October's witch hunt — [ He glances at something out of view again with a curious tilt of the head. After blinking a couple times with a frown in that direction, he turns to his notes again. ] — along with… an underground grotto where we found pictures of the people from past. [ Minato frowns a bit because that’s… mildly concerning if true. Frankly, he doesn’t know whether anything in these notes is true at all. ]
The biggest indicator, however, that we are not the first ones here are the sudden images, video and audios clips we received after our expedition with the fairies back in July. [Her mouth opens in an "oh" as if she's only just realized something herself, then shrugs and continues reading,] Those clips showed people from the past discussing about their "crimes" very similarly to our own. They also mentioned dealing with similar trials and monsters like we have. So, it would make sense if we assume that everything that we have gone through has happened before, and that we are following some sort of a script...? [HUH?? Now it's her turn to stare off-screen mouthing 'what?']
Or at least, that was the case until the destruction of the City Hall. [ Finally, something he actually has firsthand knowledge about and doesn’t need to glance over his shoulder to make sure he’s reading things correctly. ]
[Apparently whatever she's looking at off-screen is prompting her to continue, because she makes a face but checks her papers again. And then makes yet another face, deciding to paraphrase what's written there.] The Council is really powerful and can alter people's memories and bodies, but maybe they're not the ones behind the maze...? 'Cause apparently we don't have any proof that they can change reality. So maybe they're just a product of maze instead of the ones behind it. [She scrunches up her face and checks the papers again, a little doubtfully,] Maybe like Jerry, they're being used as tools by someone with greater power...? [She's kind of regretting agreeing to do this... she should have made Akechi read his own hypotheses...]
We don’t know who or what that powerful being may be. It could be the ones that locals call Those Who Were Here, but they seem to be deities only to Aldrip. None of the other towns have shown any signs of religion as far as we know. They might be a red herring set out to mislead us. [ He speaks flatly with an impassive expression. Minato clearly doesn’t actually believe or agree with anything that’s coming out of his mouth right now. He maintains his focus though, eyes trained on the notes in front of him. ] Whatever it is, we believe we can all agree that their excuses and explanations about wanting to rehabilitate us is bullshit, along with our 'crimes.' [ Minato looks off camera again and gives definitely-not-Akechi-Goro a thumbs-up. ]
[Kotone puts down her papers and sticks out her tongue a little as if trying to figure out how to talk normally again after all that formal language.] Anyway, that's just a summary, so if anybody has any other information, go ahead and let us know! How was that, Goro?
[ ooc: Replies will mostly be from Akechi, but possible peanut gallery-ing from Kotone and Minato!
Also please feel free to tag each other too! Hop on in and let’s start cooking some theories \o/ ]
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No.
[ She's a little less certain that they are the exact same than she was when she first showed up, sure, but even now she's still not fully ruling it out. ]
I still wouldn't be surprised if it was the case. I don't think it's the exact same entity as I was dealing with back home, but it's entirely possible that it's a different one of their kind. There are many of them out there, if what I've seen back home was any indication. The only strange thing about it is that they usually love drama, so it's hard to imagine the one running this place has been able to keep themselves from showing up in front of us for this long.
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Right. They've been using a representative. Jerry, isn't it? Did you ever manage to deal with your entities directly then?
[ Clearly they've communicated with her, but if she knows a way to fight back, that seems like vital information. ]
It doesn't seem like baiting them out is doing anyone much good.
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As far as I know, the only way to beat beings like that is to beat them at their own game.
[ .. a slight pause, and then she adds to clarify: ]
Literally, I mean. Back home those beings were playing a game with us. I have considered the same thing might be going on here, it's just that they're less overt about it. In that case we'd first have to figure out what the game and its rules even are. It can't be the same thing it was back home, since it's too different for that.
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And this conversation has given him a lot to think about. ]
Hmm... If I had to guess, their game involves us being sentenced and properly repenting for our "crimes." I'm still not convinced that they're all-powerful deities myself, [ although her personal experience certainly gives credence to the thought and that's why he kept asking ] —but unless it's all one big red herring, there must be some reaction they are hoping for.
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[ It's a simple answer, but it fits her own past experience. It's why she has to at least suggest it, even in the face of not having a whole lot of evidence for it. ]
That's what they could be hoping for. I don't believe that any of this is really about us repenting. It would make no sense if it was. [ Especially since the circumstances only seem to create an even bigger desire to rebel in some people trapped here.. It seems entirely counterproductive to her. ] So maybe they just find it fun to watch us be trapped here. To watch us struggle.
It would explain all the weird random stuff that's constantly thrown at us. One time we all got trapped in a maze. Like we were the hamsters in one of those dumb hamster maze races.
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And well, that anecdote is pretty ridiculous. ]
What the hell? [ There's a pause as he shakes his head unseen. ] Yes, it is definitely the easiest explanation. If that is true though, it gives us very little to go on...
[ As he considers it, the natural lull to the conversation makes him realize he still doesn't know who he's talking to. ]
I am Miller, by the way. What is your name? After I try to talk to some of these locals, we can reconvene.
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My name is Ange. Ange Ushiromiya.
[ She can't tell for sure if Miller is his last name or first name - or maybe just.. singular name, there's definitely people here without a last name at all, she knows - so the girl just gives both of hers. ]
You can reach me on the network here whenever. Even if you have some information later. I'm always up for talking about anything that could help us learn more about this place. [ And so far he seems reasonable enough. Like a guy who might actually just stick to talking to her for important information, rather than all that dumb socialisation stuff other people force her into. ]
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Good to meet you, Ange.
[ He gets a similarly reasonable feeling from her, so he is glad to have made the connection. Also she's not wrong... carefree socialization is not exactly his forte. ]
Same here. It is of the utmost importance to me to gather as much useful information as possible and I can only see it benefitting us to collaborate.
[ Not even just the two of them specifically, but all of the Chosen willing to go there. ]
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[ She sounds so casual about it, but even though she isn't saying it, she's so glad to have found someone reasonable.. There's no way Ange would want to thank the people in charge here for anything, but if she absolutely had to, then this is at least one thing she could thank them for. Tackling this place feels more manageable when it seems like other people are also taking it seriously. ]
Then I'm sure I'll talk to you soon. Until then.