001 - [AUDIO]

[stormhelm]

[static]... cctk... anyone... [static] computer only... intranet...[static]

[abruptly, the noise cuts out and the line clears] ...we go. Can anyone hear me?

Well... [a sigh, and at a gruff mumble] if this isn’t a dream... This is Cloud, trooper in the 7th division for Shin-Ra Company, personnel number...[the sound of fiddling, a faint jingle of

Comments

Voice

[tophatcandycane]

Oh, that's normal. Just don't touch it. It'll grab ya. Say, you're new. Gotta like the decor. It kinda reminds me of one of those....what is it? Oh yeah, horror movies. Neat huh? Not exactly my style but hey, it's home for now. Oh, and use your tape.

The reason for the tape, well...it's to keep the ghosties out. And whatever you do, if you take a bath, don't touch the hair in the drain. It'll try to grab you too.

Voice

[stormhelm]

...

...

... [extended silence]

... what?

Who is this? Are you the one behind all this?

Voice

[tophatcandycane]

Ew! Why would I do a thing like that? It's the wrong time of year. Ha-ha! Anyway, who I am, well...I'm a resident, just like yourself. Willy Wonka, and I would say nice to meet you but it's kinda hard to when it's only a voice, right? So instead, I'll just say, nice to hear ya!

Voice

[stormhelm]

I'm having trouble with the computer, so voice will have to do... Mr uh... Wonka.

Sorry for the accusing. [sigh] And I'm not a resident, I just woke up here. What is this place?

[petalsofdeath]

...

You're Kidding.

[stormhelm]

... I wish I was?

[petalsofdeath]

But a child, I see.

[stormhelm]

[It's amazing, it actually sounds like he's frowning.]

I'm not a child. I think you've got the wrong person.

[voice]

[soldierinbloom]

--Shin-Ra? Oh! Hey! Yeah, you're coming in loud and clear!

But, um... you're... kiiiind of far from home, I'm afraid.

[voice] 1/2

[stormhelm]

[static] ...

... Zack?

[voice] ~ Yeah, this is going to be awkward xD

[stormhelm]

... oh God, are you okay?

[voice] 1/2 sob I'm so sorry for being so sloooow

[soldierinbloom]

--yeah, I'm great!

...er...

[Wait a minute.]

[Video]

[hiddensnake]

[Have a good look at one emerald, snake slitted eye]

There should be some red tape around. Keep it close to you.

If the walls are bleeding...it's not the first time.

Welcome to the apartments. As for ShinRa? Never heard of it before. You're far from home though.

[Audio]

[stormhelm]

[You hear a sharp intake of breath, and a sound like the boy might've jerked backwards in his seat.]

Y-You! Y....

[And then he thinks it over. The voice was completely unfamiliar. Relax.]

...th, thanks. [He sounds rather dazed, now.] That tape? Wonka said it's good for... keeping ghosts out. But ghosts aren't real.

[Audio]

[hiddensnake]

Think again. In this place the ghosts are real. I nearly lost an eye to one of them.

I'm Medusa Preston. I'm sorry if I startled you.

[The image changes, you can see her entire face. She flicks a forked tongue out for a moment]

You'll find a lot of interesting people here.

Re: [Audio]

[stormhelm]

[He sounds even more relieved to see her entire face, oddly enough]

... I'm sorry. For a moment... I thought you were someone else. Nice to meet you too.

Voice

[herbalmedicines]

...If you see red tape, hold onto it...

Re: Voice

[stormhelm]

Everyone's saying that. I guess the tape's pretty important here..>?

[She sounds so delicate to him. He sounds as though for a moment he hesitates, then~] ... are you okay?

Voice

[herbalmedicines]

It keeps the ghosts at bay... Have you been told about them too?

...! I'm fine.

Re: Voice

[stormhelm]

I've been told about them. Not sure I believe it though.

...sorry. I just thought- [awkward stutter] never mind.