luministi | ◌ 022 ◌ The power of belief brings even monsters into existence

[The scream that comes directly after the CAT's strange message makes Fuu's head snap up from where she'd been resting it on her hand, staring vacantly across the street. Eyes wide, she at once focuses her gaze towards what had been the object of her fixation for the past two weeks- and sees a woman's body collapsing outside the White Rabbit, part way into the street like she'd been about to cross-.]

Ahhh--!

[A thin scream of her own erupting from her, she runs over to the person-- no, not just any person. That hair...
With shaking hands she tentatively kneels beside her and reaches over to touch her shoulder, brush away the hair, glimpse at her face--]

No- no, no. Oh, Miss Ardes-

[Unsteadily she tries to find a pulse, but it's impossible with her hands shaking like this, and she knows she shouldn't move an injured person... So she takes out her CAT and broadcasts in the hologram mode to all the residents.]

I- I need help! A d-doctor, anyone- please! Please. Out s-side the White Rabbit, Miss Ardes- she- she's just collapsed- she's not moving-

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[He silently writes down a summary of the story, then places his pen in the center of the book, gently closes it, and holds it out to Fuu.]

Were you interested in reading this? I doubt it says anything that you don't already know.

((If she accepts it, because I haven't gotten around to writing it all out yet ~~because I'm lazy~~, it's mostly straightforward observations and questions about the town including transcripts and/or summaries of notable broadcasts, the content of his "B card," and notes about conversations that he's had including occasional fashion commentary. He seems particularly fond of Hawk's and Sophie's hair (and finds both of them pleasant to talk to), and describes The Doctor as "average in looks, bizarre in behavior." There are also occasional references to being afraid of being caught or killed by something called "Teiai," and other references to being "safe" or "free."))

I am, thank you. I've not seen anyone else take notes...

[...although she knows that Mister Braxiatel probably is.
Taking the book with both hands, she gives a slight bow in thanks before opening it and slowly skimming the contents.]

Wow, Mister Ichijou. This is excellent! [*giggle*] Hawk does have nice hair, ne.

[[ooc: did he ever talk to another person with a 'B' card? The extra note would be news to her.]]

I tend to prefer recording things electronically, but the CAT system doesn't seem all that reliable. Of course, I don't mind doing things the old-fashioned way from time to time.

[Nodding, with a somewhat amused look;] Very nice, yes.

((Nope, no second B card.))

Yes... [that and the fact that the CATs are without a doubt being monitored.]
Nothing wrong with paper and pencil!

[She looks through for a bit longer. Anything not having to do with Luministi is discreetly skipped over, so she doesn't get anything further than an brief impression of that extra content.
With a grateful smile she hands the book back.]

Thank you. I'm certain that it will come in very useful. I started keeping a journal myself, but only after a warning I received last time. Shortly after I started, a fog erased all our memories of the town, so it was indispensable to have everything written down-- sorry. I talk so much about 'last time', when there is so much still to figure out now...

[He gently takes his diary back and stuffs it back under his arm.]

I wasn't aware of that detail. It seems like this "last time" was quite eventful! It may be a good lens to look at current events through, and during times when it isn't, at least I'm sure there are a couple of relative newcomers like myself who can offer fresh perspectives.

Hopefully no such "mass amnesia" event or the like occurs here - I don't appreciate having my mind tampered with, and I promise that in the event of a repeat performance, I will be making whoever is responsible deeply regret it.

I'm already very displeased with this. [He holds a hand out toward Audrey, as if introducing the scene.]

[She follows his gesture and frowns sadly.]

I'm afraid that the people behind Luministi don't think much of taking lives to protect their secrets. Who knows who could be next... [Shaking herself mentally and shivering, she looks back up at him.]

I'm very grateful for your perspective on things. I hope that you will share what you find out with everyone - we have to work together to get out of this.

Clearly. We'll just have to be extra careful, won't we?

While I'm not personally invested in leaving like most seem to be, I'm curious enough that I will continue to attempt to sort things out. And share my findings, obviously.

[She nods, but knowing how in control of them Luministi can be, she wonders if just being extra careful will be enough.]

I'm glad to hear it!
If you think it would be helpful then, I could let you look through my journal from last time. Or, if you have the time, I could tell you about what happened.

◌ 022 ◌ The power of belief brings even monsters into existence

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