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[It's just another beautiful, delightfully snowy winter morning in Norfinbury. And oh, look at this, a new face and username to help everyone get a wake-up call. A...loud wake up call, coming from a young man with a voice far too shrill for his own good. Or maybe it's the Irish accent exaggerating it. Probably not.]

What the fuck is this? This is bullshit!

[Maybe it's an accident he turned on the video feature for his tablet, because he's barely looking at the thing, too busy rushing around the small room of the "house" he woke up in, knocking around what little furniture there is there and thoroughly exhausting himself.

But then again, he heads back to the tablet and crouches down in front of it, breathless and frustrated.]

What sick bastard kidnaps a man and doesn't let him keep his goddamn skunk? Jesus! The state this world is in. It's plain cruel, I tell you! No, it's...it's inconsiderate! And rude. Now who the fuck gets off on that?

Edited 2015-12-03 09:21 (UTC)

[Rise's hiding absolutely none of how impressed she is; even when the feed first starts, there's muted temper (that's actually covering how she's ever so slightly freaking out) in her expression. And a faintly visible shiver.]

All right, you got me. Haha, very funny, now cut it out with the dumb jokes already. You could've at least let me pack first! I mean, do I look like I'm dressed for this sort of weather?!

[She pans the tablet down so she can show off her attire which, no, is not cut out for below-freezine temperatures and snow. Even the jacket she has, currently open so she can make her point, only goes so far towards helping.]

Or am I supposed to just go outside and freeze to death, and break my neck while I'm at it?

Edited 2015-12-03 09:30 (UTC)

[A slightly beardy and ridiculously-dressed Steve Rogers appears! Steve is hoarse and still kinda sick looking, but it looks like he gets to be the welcoming committee.]

Welcome to Norfinbury, Alaska. My name is Captain Steve Rogers. You've been kidnapped, you're a prisoner, I'm a prisoner, we're all prisoners. Those of us who have been here longest have been here 62 days. It's very dangerous here. For your safety, please see the attached orientation materials assembled— [Cough, cough, cough] —by people who've been here longer than me. Please also see the link to the post I made— [He squints at the clock on his tablet.] —five minutes ago, it's relevant. I know all of that is a lot of information but it's important.

A few other things not in the orientation materials or my recent post that might be useful. Avoid black mold, or burning things that might be moldy; you'll be horribly ill for at least a week. See Exhibit A. [Points to himself, coughs a little.] The survival guide mentions food at the convenience store; that's specifically the convenience store in the east, not the one in the northwest. ...Um. The monsters can't be fought, or even physically interacted with most of the time, being near them makes you horribly ill, they'll kill you if they get their hands on you. Just run, you can usually outrun them, or get into shelter and bar the doors and windows. They all look different, is what I hear, but they mostly don't speak, so if a scary-looking thing is chasing you and won't have a conversation, do please run away. Be aware that not all of your fellow prisoners will be of your species, though, so try not to flip out and hurt somebody.

...Uh. I think that's the important stuff? ...I'm sorry, I know this is a lot, and it's completely insane. I get it. I went through all this ten days ago. Take your time, and ask me questions, I'll do what I can to help.

[Attachments:
Infodump.doc
Notes.doc
SurvivalGuide.doc

Link: Steve's helpful and timely post from earlier this morning]

Edited 2015-12-03 10:24 (UTC)

[After CLarke's absence it became clear to Al that her usual help offered to the newcomers would be absent, so he has taken the survival guide in hand and updated it accordingly.

This a helpful information link is sent out in general to everyone.]

[ ... that is a terrible wakeup call. but he remembers his first day in this place and it's disorienting at best. ]

Listen, you need to take a deep breath first, okay? We all got here the same way you did and wearing yourself out isn't gonna help. Not in this cold, so try to calm down.

[ and this kid's anger is pretty intense, something Ed's familiar with, at least. but man is his accent strange. ] The admin or whatever brings us here -- they're not exactly the friendliest, but you can't encourage them with your reactions. So focus, yeah?

[ pot, call the kettle black. ] You're in a place called Norfinbury. Some of us have been here a long time, but we're looking for a way out. Do you have a coat? Somewhere you can stay warm enough for the night?

[Wow, that is a...lot of information. And that's good, information is good, it's just also a heck of a lot of words and there is no way Rise is going to make sense of all these words left to herself.

She feels bad for asking when he's clearly sick already. But she's going to anyway.]

Hey so, um. This is great and all, really, but...can you or anyone else sum up the key points of all of that? I can already feel my brain trying to escape out of my ears trying to make sense of it all.

youhad
skunk
?

*There was somebody here with a cat, want there? And...that little screaming thing. But a skunk seems like a weird pet.*

some times youcan find
clothes

ido not know
where
youjust haveto
look

ive BEEN looking. So far the only thing close is a towel and that'll hardly cover nething (ఠ్ఠ ˓̭ ఠ్ఠ)

ok hold up
we're talking skunk as in like
weed
not the animal
right
because @admin let me keep my cigarettes when I got here so
tough break
imo you should contact them to complain
tell them it's medicinal and tell people to scout the pharmacy for you

[ TIM........... ]

*He idly wonders what ne thing is and why it needs to be covered.*

itis better than no thing?

therewas one who offered make ing
clothes
@prettypinkflowers
ithink

it'll have 2 do 4 now. But I rly need more than a sml towel to cover me.
mayb I'll look them up. Hope they don't want nething 4 it bcuz I have nothing rite now.

[Nathan squints at the blond, a wary look in his eyes. Is it because he doesn't trust him? Well, that would be the reasonable thing to assume, considering that they're strangers in a strange land. But where would be the fun in that? No, he's trying to decide exactly what to say here. He doesn't want to make it seem as if his witty banter is failing him right now, but, well, some situations are harder to make fun of. Especially when you've had your shit stolen and you're kind of stressed out about it.]

Do I not seem calm and focused? I'm sorry, I must be out of practice with my reaction to being kidnapped. [He huffs. His breath's coming back, but it's harder to have the same sort of aggression when you've already tired yourself out. And he's never been very athletic.] And you know, on that note, it's been my experience that anyone can be encouraged by the right sort of reactions. May be worth giving it a few more shots until I get tired of it, yeah? Sorted.

[He grimaces, running a hand through his hair. Fuck, man, it is cold. Which is unfortunate, because it's also been his experience that a little cold will get the ladies juiced to come into his loving arms...but a lot of cold just screws everyone over in the wrong sort of way.]

I got a hoodie, and there's a coat here with a rucksack. [He snorts a laugh. How considerate!] And this shithole isn't exactly one I'd give a 5-Star rating. Or even a 3-Star one, though the rusted nails and windowless interior really does give a nice, rustic, you'll-be-beheaded-in-the-morning sort of vibe.

Yes! And it was bloody hard to get, I'll have you know!

[Nathan stands up and begins to pace, partly because he's flustered but mostly because he's getting cold now that the adrenaline's wearing off.]

Selfish bastard! If he wanted a damn smoke he could've at least asked! It's only polite! And I've been known to share upon occasion! But no, now those cards are off the table!

*Wow, he gets...so little of that. Ugh.*

peo ple here liketo
help
for no thing no reason not price

*So she's probably good on that point.*

What, do you have something against me having a pet skunk? Of course I mean weed! Jesus, I can't be trusted with myself let alone an entire other living thing.

[Though he does stop to wonder how useful a skunk could potentially be foraging around for trash or...wait, shit, that's racoons, isn't it? That's not the point! He shakes his head to get back track. On frustrated track.]

Bullshit! Are you fucking kidding me? How's that fair! [Well, there is the fact that he doesn't have a medicinal permit or anything.] Oh, great, so our compassionate kidnapping bastard has a complaint box? Or do I just shout at them until they crawl out of whatever hole they're hiding in? Sorted. I'll get right on that.

[And true to his promise, Nathan switches to text.]

@admin @admin @admin @admin @admin @admin @admin
@admin
@admin
@admin
@admin
@admin
@admin @admin @admin hey here's a funny thought 4 u cheap asshole give me back my fucking drugs i earned them

*Wait he thought a skunk was an animal. He's pretty sure it's an animal. Wot.*

you
smoke
sk un k?

well that's gd. Guess we're all in this 2gthr after all

*It takes him awhile to respond and when he does its just*

?

[The smiling face of an elf-like man appears on the screen, though he only smiles with his lips.]

Salutations, my new friends!

I see my comrades have already provided you with information that will be key to your survival but I also want to add that you need not face the threats of this place alone. You yet have allies upon whom you can rely.

We are all of us in this together and I, for one, shall gladly assist you if it is within my power.

Yes? What, are you one of those purist nutjobs that goes around touting to "respect your body" by not trashing it up with toxins or some shit? [He points a finger.] Don't oppress me! I'll get as shitfaced as I want! That's what being a free, reckless, irresponsible adult is all about!

[Okay...okay, is this guy for real? He looks like a goddamn Legolas knockoff, for one thing, and that little speech? Nathan shuts his lips together to keep from outright laughing, but he just can't wipe that shiteating grin of his off of his face.]

Hate to break it to you, pal, but I think you took a few wrong turns when you decided to go LARPing.

did I say smthing wrong? (ﾟヘﾟ)？

[Serenely]

Beg pardon?

Edited 2015-12-03 20:29 (UTC)

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