[first launch - voice]

[a_lone_flame]

[there's the sound of a grunt followed by some grumbling]

...Hunh. This is an absolutely amazing place for me to wake up in. Ruins as far as the eye can see... I can't imagine that many people live in this dump, either. If they do, good luck to them.--So. The note said "use this." Tch, what use will this be to me? Although, on the slim possibility

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[loyal_inferno]

I'm not quite sure what you're talking about, but it looks like you were brought here like the rest of us.

[In a dry tone.] Welcome to Discedo.

Suzaku?

[a_lone_flame]

I wonder what gave that away. [equally dry tone himself]

My bitbeast.

[loyal_inferno]

[She chuckles because he's taking this better than most people she's heard when they arrived.]

I'm sorry, but, everyone here is pretty much from different worlds, and I'm not familiar with a "bitbeast." I'm guessing they don't have them in my world.

Have you met anyone here that you know by any chance?

[a_lone_flame]

Spirit animal.

No.

[loyal_inferno]

Well, you'd better find a place to stay since it's still snowing outside right now.

There are a few apartment buildings where the majority of people here live. I think Latimir is full, but you might have better luck with Horton or Marshall.

Also, has anyone told you about the chips yet?

I'm Jacqueline by the way.

[a_lone_flame]

I'm trying to find my way around here to get to Horton or Marshall.

... No. No one told me about the chips yet, only the scientists.

Kai.

[loyal_inferno]

Do you see any signs around you? I can direct you there if you can give me a street name or something.

Well, our lovely scientist friends put a chip in everyone when they arrive here. It inhibits any and all superhuman abilities. If you had any powers or skills beyond the ability of a normal human, you'll find yourself unable to perform them.

They also serve as a kind of tracker I've been told.

[a_lone_flame]

I can see Lander Boulevard and Ingles Trail.

Oh, lovely. We're little lab rats running in a maze. Good to know.

[loyal_inferno]

Alright, if you go north on Lander Boulevard, both Marshall and Horton will be on your left. Marshall is the first street after Ingles Trail. You can find the apartment buildings on their respective streets.

Isn't it though? There is a way to get the chip removed. Most of the doctors here know how to do it, but-

[She pauses here, taking a deep breath to collect herself, and when she begins speaking again her tone has returned to normal.]

There are always risks with any surgery.

[a_lone_flame]

Got it.

... Hmph, of course there are. It's why doctors warn you beforehand.

[loyal_inferno]

You're welcome.

Right, and I'm sure people fully consider that warning when getting their chip removed might be the difference between watching another child die in front of their eyes, or being able to do something about it.

[a_lone_flame]

It's a risk, but if it's necessary, then do it. If not, why would you be so irresponsible in the first place to get a chip removed?

[loyal_inferno]

I never said otherwise, I was merely giving you a warning that some people here forget, or were never aware of.

I have things to do now.

[There's the click of the communicator switching off.]

[a_lone_flame]

Hmph.

[and now he's off to find the apartments]