Opus No.1 // Video I

[herr_angrybl]

*There is some rustle of clothes before the camera clicks on. It's facing down, as if the user didn't know what to do with it.*

What is this contraption?

*Some calculated button pressing is done and there is small sound of 'I see... so this button does this' and 'what a unpleasant noise'. Finally, it is turned to the user, who is a man wearing

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[gesangvoll]

This place is called Somarium, if you were curious.

[herr_angrybl]

*... Did this thing just talk? He peers at it to see another man on the screen. His frown deepens*

I was more curious about a way back to Wien.

[gesangvoll]

[Oh hoh hoh, an Austrian. This makes him quite happy, since he hasn't seen any of his citizens here yet be glad he doesn't know he's speaking to Beethoven yet.]

Unfortunately, in my time here, I have yet to find a way back to Vienna. If there were a way back, I most certainly would not be here.

[herr_angrybl]

*By the way he talks, he must be an Austrian. He closes his eyes, stressed by the way new information.*

Surely you just. I have an important concert to conduct.

[hypnoun]

I-It's called a Dreamberry...

[herr_angrybl]

Dreamberry?

A childish name. *He looks doubtful* And who might you be?

[hypnoun]

I s-suppose.

[ She pauses for a second or so, before responding. ]

I'm Hazama R-Rei...! P-Pleased to meet you, u-um...

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[herr_angrybl]

*... Weird name. He tips his hat and says his name bluntly*

Ludwig.

[love_lostomates]

Oh, hi! You're new here, aren't you?

[herr_angrybl]

Here. You say it like I'm moving into a neighborhood.

*he sighs* I am indeed new to this place called Somarium, yes.

[love_lostomates]

Well...It kind of is like moving in. I mean, there's no way out.

But oh, in that case, welcome!

[herr_angrybl]

.... *Then why do you sound so happy? Bl;*

I suppose it's better than nothing. My name is Ludwig *he tips his hat in courtesy* And you are?

[highwarlockmb]

{Another newb who's never seen a phone before. But look, he's catching on. That'll save a lot of unnecessary explanation. Good. Then he might actually get to cut straight to chatting. Magnus is bored and understimulated at the moment}

Or you could just ask. Everyone does. You say: "where am I?"

I answer "Somarium."

You say: "How do I leave this place" even though you've just got here.

I have to burst your bubble and answer: "You don't. Sorry. You're stuck here, just like the rest of us."

[herr_angrybl]

*... He resists an urge to facepalm.*

I suppose this happens often here.

But I suppose it wouldn't hurt to ask, what exactly is Somarium?

[highwarlockmb]

Dream world is the most popular answer. I don't think it's on a map. It has its own map. People just wake up here one day, and if they're lucky, they randomly disappear again.

Otherwise, it's like a fly trap for a wild assortment of people.

[herr_angrybl]

... I can see that much. *By the crazy people he have talked to so far.*

So this is place of dreams. Just when I had any time to dream. *He nods curtly at the other man* I appreciate the information.

[ragnalol]

[He's met his world's Beethoven. There's something familiar about this guy...]

Oh, you should. It does get so very lonely some nights.

[herr_angrybl]

*...And we have never met before on this end. Who?*

...Excuse me?

[mmmtyranny]

Okay, you're excused!

[herr_angrybl]

You have ten seconds to explain who you are and what you want.