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[contractorchase]

[The sphere turns on to show Misaki staring at it. She’s holding a hand up, not quite touching it.]This device... It certainly seems to fit in with the rest of this place. It’s just what I’d expect to see in a spaceship

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[conniving_flame]

You picked a bad time to visit.

[contractorchase]

Is there ever a good time for something like this?

[conniving_flame]

There's a better time. Unless lack of air doesn't bother you.

[contractorchase]

What?

[redpaperfan]

As far as we can tell, this is "really space."

[ and the fact you arrived in a room tells him a bit about where you likely are, since you're not suffering from an apparent breathing problem. ]

You're up against an insane Captain, a failing spaceship, and the unknown force responsible for bringing - and holding - us here.

[contractorchase]

I see. I never thought I'd actually go to space.

[Takes a moment to process that. Whoo, that's a shock to hear.] ...Thank you for telling me. That's... How is the ship failing?

Filtered to the Newcomer;

[redpaperfan]

Neither did I.

Ah, lately it's been the passenger levels cutting off heat and oxygen, then sealing shut. If you're in a room right now, you're probably on Level Twenty. The Suites are the only ones unaffected for now.

[ A pause; ]

It'd be wise to move off that level. You're free to find accommodations on your own, though there are several rooms left vacant here in the cabin, if you prefer.

Filtered;

[contractorchase]

Hm. I understand. That's a serious malfunction. Am I to understand all of the other rooms have lost their oxygen already?

Where is this cabin?

[blackreactor]

[Oh shi- It's good that when he was escaping from his room he decided to wear his Li clothing and just bring along his BK-201 equipment with the space suit. IT WOULD NOT BE GOOD IF SHE FOUND OUT ABOUT HIS OTHER PERSONALITY AFTER ALL. You know, him being a Contractor etc etc. Hurr hurrrr.]

... Kirihara-san?

[contractorchase]

[And that would be bad. Seeing as she's on the NEVER ENDING QUEST TO FIND BK-201.]

Li-kun? How did you get here too?

[blackreactor]

I've been here for awhile now! There's no way off of the ship.

[contractorchase]

There isn't? ...Hm, if we are in space, I guess it would be rather difficult to go back to Earth.

Do you at least remember how you got here?

[solvethemystery]

You have found yourself aboard a ship without destination! My Teacher, the great Katsuragi Yako, is already in the midst of examining this mystery!

[contractorchase]

Without a destination? [Sigh.] What kind of...

Is she? Has she found out anything yet?

[solvethemystery]

Certainly! Ah, but you must forgive me- she has forbidden me from revealing too much regarding her investigation to the new arrivals!

[contractorchase]

That's understandable. Regardless, it's good to know someone is working on it.

[thunder_raging]

It is space. And as far as I know, the stars are real... Is there any reason they wouldn't be?...

[contractorchase]

Huh. It's strange.

The stars... Where I'm from the real stars aren't visible.

[thunder_raging]

How is it strange?

I see... Why?

[contractorchase]

I hadn't expected to find myself in space.

They're covered by false stars.