1. (voice)

[homomachinis]

You know what people are supposed to say when they wake up in some ass-backwards location with no fucking clue where they are? I’m sure it has something to do with asking if this is a kidnapping, but it doesn’t seem like I’m the only one here, does it? At least according to, [ he stops for a moment, as if he's listening to something ] the

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voice

[regeneratesalot]

I don't think anybody knows.

voice

[homomachinis]

That's what I keep hearing. Jesus Christ, you'd think someone would teleport, or or or--

Are there people who can teleport?

Re: voice

[regeneratesalot]

Yeah. I don't know if any newcomers can, but it's possible.

It wouldn't let us off the island, though. The Pull would either kill us or bring us right back.

voice

[homomachinis]

I'm thinking about going closer, actually. Shit, has nobody even tried?

[ damn boy ]

That was rude, sorry.

Re: voice

[regeneratesalot]

It's fine.

People have, but it's against the law. Not even the companies are allowed to get close to it and research it.

voice

[homomachinis]

And everyone here follows the law explicitly? Even the... [ he trails off, thinking of a nice way to say it. ]

People to avoid?

Re: voice

[regeneratesalot]

Not always, but it's guarded so even if somebody tried, they'd most likely be stopped before anything could happen. The criminals don't follow the rules, though, and Newcomers are usually the first victims.

voice

[homomachinis]

I'm sure. Prey on the weak and scared, right? I guess it would make sense, although I think I'll be alright.

Re: voice

[regeneratesalot]

Most people are, but don't underestimate anybody. People have all kinds of dangerous powers here.

voice

[homomachinis]

Oh I wouldn't doubt it.