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[onlydefects]

[the voice picked up by the journal is quiet, drone-like--sleepy:]

Where... [The first thing Machi notices is how there's a distinct sense of "nothing" where before she slept in the sea of waste that was her apartment. This isn't right.]

This place. It's a dream? I- couldn't have...

'Irresponsible' - she'd say. She'd call to say, and I'd know.

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[jack_maid]

[tap, tap. There is the sound of something being set down]

This is not a dream.

Welcome to Paradisa.

[onlydefects]

[shivers at hearing that, and even moreso at hearing her speak]

A voice?

Para... disa...?

[jack_maid]

That's right. If you follow my voice, you should be able to find a book with your name on it.

[onlydefects]

[doesn't move at first, skeptical. but eventually she glances to the desk not far away and notices the open journal]

There?

[jack_maid]

[let's try some writing, then]

Can you see this?

[onlydefects]

[There's a thud as she sort of tumbles out of the bed, and footsteps--and after a while she's writing back]

Yes.

[jack_maid]

Good.

Now, what questions do you have? I will try my utmost to answer them.

[onlydefects]

[slooowly writes:]

Why am I here?

[jack_maid]

I do not know. It is commonly believed that the castle you are in now is sentient, and it brought its residents here.