Nocturne IV

[collector]

[The CAT feed comes on while Braxiatel is ransacking his house. His movements have changed - they're less practised and less careful. He mutters something under his breath—] —I'll have Narvin dispersed if he has anything to do with this— [—and then, in a pile of papers, he spots something. He pulls some of the papers out of the pile, irritation flickering across his face.]

Oh, joy. Notes from my enigmatic... [Then he trails off. And his face, when it falls to its default, is cold and distant, not smiling. He turns the pages, reading too quickly, and when he gets to the last page, he stops and then composes himself.]

[He picks up his CAT and sighs.] You're already on, then, are you? Typical. [He sets it down and begins the message.]

Anyone who can hear this, you have lost your memory. This is the town of Luministi and you very probably arrived here before yesterday. Those who have been here the longest have been here for two months. You were abducted and imprisoned here, no exit, and you have yet to determine the culpable parties.

A very short time ago, a 'gas leak' pervaded the city. As a result, you have lost your memories after a certain point in your life—apparently, a point prior to your arrival at Luministi, which is bound to considerably set back your investigations into the town's mystery. The likely responsible party is a man named Doctor Resarci, who is currently and conspicuously absent.

That covers the most immediately relevant information, I believe. Oh, one more thing. We received a message some time ago that warned us about losing ourselves and keeping each other safe. You may have chosen to take notes and leave them in the house for yourself to find, so if you think you're that sort of person, I'd suggest looking.

Comments

[collector]

[eyebrows go up] Silent protagonist?

[likefedex.livejournal.com]

Definitely not, no matter how much Dotachin wishes otherwise!

Seriously, does anyone have any idea where that doctor went? I wouldn't mind trying to talk to him. Then again if he's going around erasing memories and hiding, chances are he doesn't want to be talked to.

[collector]

The nurse left in charge didn't have much information. You might try the Sheriff, as I doubt the mayor will be around for questions.

[likefedex.livejournal.com]

I'd ask the Sheriff about it, but that's not really my style. I'm more of the type to try to take matters into my own hands, you know? A very wise person once said, "if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself!" I don't actually know who said that, but I know I've heard something like it before.

[collector]

Idioms tend not to have known sources. I hope you're not suggesting anything dangerous?

Brax no that's not the kind of boa you wear!!

[likefedex.livejournal.com]

I guess what's important is what was said, not who said it.

Well, I don't see how it could possibly not be dangerous! Memory-erasing gas is a very serious thing! Who knows what other tricks might be up that guy's sleeve?

feathers clash with the tie

[collector]

Nanobots designed to induce debilitating illness - and, possibly, murder.

Fair enough

[likefedex.livejournal.com]

See, you just answered your own question and my question at the same time! That's not the kind of villain you want running around and hiding because normally the way this kind of thing works is that the sinister doctor runs off to his secret hideout and then he comes back with something much worse than before and the heroes have to face up to it! It turns into a constant back-and-forth power struggle until someone's defeated for good!

And I don't know about you, but I'm not planning on being defeated for good.