Luministi

[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-

( Arrival, and then... )

[Turning her CAT to broadcast to all the 'new' residents (she supposed the term is still valid even if some had been here once already), she puts on a bright smile and bows.]

Hello, everyone! I regret that we are meeting under such circumstances, but it is so good to see you! My name is Fuu Hououji. Age fifteen, third year of junior high school in Tokyo, blood type A.

I believe that being well informed is important, and I have some very relevant information to share with you that might well influence us all greatly.
For some of us, this is our second time seeing this place. I believe that those who are here for the first time might like to hear about what happened to those of us who were here already. There is a lot to explain, and it's for the best if we are all as well-informed as possible. [A shadow of a frown passes over her face.] This place will have enough secrets.
[And her face brightens again]
I'd be happy to meet anyone who is interested at the gazebo in the town park at 7 tonight. I look forward to reconnecting with old friends, and meeting new.



[[ooc: yep, I'm afraid that this is what Fuu decided to do! She's keen to spill all the beans on what went down last time (for all the good it might do them for this second round XD).

So if you like, tag in here with either [action] to meet Fuu, or continue on in [video]. She will share as much as you can handle about what happened last time in this lovely little town. She kept a journal, so will be able to share in great detail...

To save my sanity, may I direct your attention to the lovely and amazing Plot Summary? Feel free to also peruse Fuu's Chronicle, but keep in mind she won't share anything she deems 'personal'.

If any second-time people want to team up with Fuu in the story-telling, please do jack in!]]

[Very backdated, to September 3. Sorry!]
[Private message to Mister Hawk]

Good afternoon!
It is another lovely day out, and I was wondering if you would have time to take a short walk with me?

[Private text message to Xion:]

Hello!
It's been a while since I've seen you - how are you holding up with the quizzes?

I've been taking a lot of walks recently. It's a good alternative to staying inside my home. Would you like to meet sometime and take a walk together?


[ooc: Hiatus? What hiatus? XD I'll be tagging until the moment I leave...]

[Private text message to Mister Braxiatel.]

Mister Braxiatel, when you were going through the law books I brought to you a few weeks ago, did you happen across anything about capital punishment?
(And although we were under the amnesia at the time, I hope that you were able to return or renew the books before they became due.)

[ooc: relevant link]

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[Private message to Sheriff Iussus.]

Sheriff, if I may have a moment. I was wondering if you have had opportunity to begin investigating the unusual happenings that the new residents have experienced, which I mentioned to you in our interview at the end of last month.
You did say that once the murderer was found that you'd investigate the matter more thoroughly.
Also, I'd like to know if you've experienced a sudden increase in missing persons reports since the weekend. The town seems a little... less busy than usual.

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[Private message to Ms Audrey Ardes.]

[bows] Ms Ardes, we only met briefly once before during the opening of the greenhouse, but may I offer you my condolences over the events of the past month.
If you feel agreeable to it, I would like to hear more about the life of Mister Ardes, as well as Mister Bruno and Sheriff Teger, if you knew them well.

[To all new residents AND Miss Verita]

Everyone, I could use a second, or third or fourth, mind on something.

I tried to follow up with the Mayor to see about getting an appointment - it's one of the last things I did before the gas. I got a message back from Miss Osculia, saying "due to an unexpected situation in town, the mayor is again tied up with ensuring the safety of the town and unable to make any further appointments this week".

Now, I hope I'm not over thinking it, but is that not strange? The regular residents don't seem concerned about the 'fog' at all, and the 'murder' is behind bars. I can't imagine that the loss of doctor Resarci rates so seriously.

Miss Verita, or anyone else, do you happen to have any idea of what this new 'unexpected situation' threatening the town might be?
Seeing as we're all currently residents here, whatever it is concerns us too.

[Text to Miss Verita]
Miss Verita, how are you? I truly hope you're all right.
Listen, it's a bit hard to explain, but the fog that doctor Rescaci reported has done something to the memories of all the new residents.
It looks like one of the last things I did was encourage you to continue the investigation. Have you found anything new? It might help us out.

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[Video to Mister Arthur]
Mister Arthur, I did promise that I would let you know how I got on with the journals. As you might have seen in response to Mister Braxiatel's message, I can confirm everything he said. My journals also chronicle the same things.

Ah, there is something I must ask you though.
[She holds out a small slip of paper with a riddle printed on it and smiles kindly.]
Could you tell me what language is this in?

[A CAT text, filtered to all 'new residents'. This way, she can be a bit more concise.]

Everyone, I have some very interesting information to share with you.

Upon the Sheriff's recommendation, I messaged the Mayor directly to ask about this 'new resident program' of his. I'm pleased to say that after some time, he did reply personally.

Now, both him and the Sheriff were surprised that I'm even asking about this, because they are under the impression that we signed up to be here. Well, have a look at the video that he sent me - I've managed to attach it to this message.

Anyways, I'm pretty sure that I didn't sign up to be here. But I believe that we did all have that mysterious flash and the tall man in a black suit, with a black hat, I think? And perhaps carrying something. So, I tried to ask the Mayor if his recruiter looks like that. I also asked if I could review my application to the program.

However, my request was met with more lovely resident side-stepping. Miss Osculia replied that the applications are confidential and not available to view after they've been submitted. Now, do any of you know about privacy laws? Because I'm quite certain that there should be nothing restricting the one who filled out the form from reviewing it. If you can think of an argument so that we can see our forms, it might be worth a try.

Either way, I hope this helps. Miss Osculia's supposed to let me know when the Mayor is available to 'address my concerns'...

[Attachment: Luministi Revival Program] [ooc: for the record, you can only see video from the mayor in Fuu's attachment, not the rest of it, but it was a pain to have it in two links XD]