01 [Video]

[stalker_science]

[Any ladies who check the vine today are greeted to a new face. She's wearing the default white shift, although she's carrying other clothing in her arms and has put a hat and rose-lensed white glasses on top of her head. The first thing she does when the video begins is gasp dramatically.]

Ah! It worked!

[She leans in closer to the mirror,

Comments

[Video]

[exmarksthe]

I think when you have to use "I asked the cat how I can get home" in a sentence, science has gone "poom" just a little bit.

[Video]

[stalker_science]

It was the only clue I had! What was I supposed to do?

Just because it doesn't seem possible doesn't mean you shouldn't at least try.

[Video]

[exmarksthe]

True enough. There's plenty of weird stuff science can probably explain and just hasn't yet. Still, just saying: semi-sentient cats and organic instant messaging. Those ones are probably gonna take a while.

[Video]

[stalker_science]

Well, if we're trapped here like everyone keeps telling me, then we should have plenty of time to investigate and conduct some tests on those things.

Scientifically.

[Video]

[exmarksthe]

I'd prefer trying to make sure this whole ordeal doesn't turn into "plenty of time," but yeah, that sort of stuff is still probably worth looking into. [Fist pump.] For science!

[Video]

[stalker_science]

Yes, for science! [Fist pump!]

What's your name, by the way?

[Video]

[exmarksthe]

Ramona. You?

[Video]

[stalker_science]

I'm Ema, Ema Skye.

Nice to meet you!

[Video]

[exmarksthe]

Nice to meet you too!

And ha, my last name is Flowers. Wanna be friends due to mutual nature-type names?

[Video]

[stalker_science]

Is it? That's pretty cool!

I think that's a great idea! Where are you in the garden?

[Video]

[exmarksthe]

Somewhere with a lot of flowers around, ironically enough. I could get to the Orchard soon enough, though. Random spots in the Gardens are kind of hard to find.

[Video]

[stalker_science]

I could probably find my way there easily enough! If nothing else, I'll poke the cat and ask for directions.

See you soon?

[Video/Action]

[exmarksthe]

Unless you get hit with a random canary attack on the way over, guess so. See you.

[Ramona shuts the feed off and, after a bit of wandering to get herself oriented, finds her way back to the Orchard. She's feeling a bit peckish, so she does a quick wall jump off a tree trunk and snags an apple from a high-ish branch. After landing on her feet, she leans against the trunk, munching while she waits.]

[Action]

[stalker_science]

[You can be attacked by the canaries? That's a new one.

Keeping an eye to the skies, she pokes the cat and asks it to lead her to the orchard. She feels stupid doing it, but it does net her the desired result. Ema finds Ramona munching on an apple while leaning against a tree. She waves.]

Hey there!

[Action]

[exmarksthe]

[Nods with a friendly smile.]

Hey. So you found your way okay. Doing better than I was the first couple days.

[Action]

[stalker_science]

[A bit sheepishly.]

I asked the cat how to get here. It's weird, but at least it works. [Kind of.]

How long have you been here, Ramona?