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[snowblindmods]

Welcome to Norfinbury. The time is E̛̬̞͖͖̫R҉͖̯̬R̼̻͉̰͎̳̙O̩͓͔̫͇͈̯R and the date is E̛̬̞͖͖̫R҉͖̯̬R̼̻͉̰͎̳̙O̩͓͔̫͇͈̯R. This network has been provided for your use. Please interact politely with everyone else on this network.

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@LELRIC; text

[armoured]

I hope this can help people who might be feeling lost and confused. If you have any questions, or need any help, please don't hesitate to contact me.

[This is followed by a link to the survival guide.]

@hawke / morning / video

[fictionalised]

[ OH LOOK one of the new citizens of snowhell murderville!!! There's blood splattered on his face and clothes and everything, it really adds to the crazy person image. A dog keeps looking over his shoulder, then getting bored and wandering off for a second. The camera's at an unusual angle and is a bit too close. Technology, man. ]

Why is it always me who gets into these situations? Why can't my surprise of the day ever be that I find something shiny on the street?

[ He's talking more to himself than the tablet. In fact, he only seems to remember that he's supposed to look at the camera after he's begun speaking. ]

I can't think of anything I've done to deserve being dropped into a snowy wasteland. Today, at least — it's still early, I haven't done much yet. [ A pause. You can practically see him realize he's veering off-topic. ] Anyway. Is there a reason behind their choice of captives? It's my juggling prowess, isn't it.

Well, I— [ The feed abruptly ends, clearly unintentionally. Whoops. Technology, man. It's the worst. ]

@lockhart; video

[powersouls]

[It's... kind of a good-natured response to the horror of finding yourself in Norfinbury, at least. Although that feed ending so sudden makes Tifa a little worried, because she's kind of worried about everyone all the time these days. Also, blood on his face. Kind of concerning.]

Hey, are you still there? Are you okay?

@Spoiler ; video

[spoileralert]

Ok, this might sound crazy. Are you from a place called Kirkwall?

@guardian; video

[phaseshifter]

Oh no, cute! You have a puppy!

[ Fully-grown mabaris are so puppies, okay, eff you. Angel is so gosh-darn enchanted that she may actually literally die because LOOK! IT IS A PUPPY! IT'S A PUPPY AND IT'S HERE??? PUPPY.

Reminder: Angel is twenty one years old. P U P P Y. ]

What's its name? Does it know tricks? Oh, um - we don't really know why people are chosen to be brought here, or what for. Yet. But people are working on it! And I expect your dog was brought here to bring up our adorableness quota.

video @dorianpavus

[whiteknightnecromancer]

[Dorian takes one look at that dog and...]

Is this a Ferelden invasion? I suppose it's good that the city is already reduced to clusters of buildings in a wasteland.

Might I ask what year you're from, Serah Hawke?

text, @totheark

[0thingsonmymind]

whyare you
blood y
?

audio ; @lovesya

[victorytothesexy]

[Oh, wow, now there's an interesting new arrival. Or two, if you count the monster of a dog. Seriously, they let people bring those with them, now?

Aaand the guy's covered in blood, too. Excuse Zelos for not really believing that he hasn't done anything 'much' today.]

Well, I can spot something that could possibly earn you a ticket here. [He almost gestures ar the stains before remembering that not only is he using audio, but the guy's own feed's cut off as well. Maybe he won't even hear him. Ah, well, he'll just carry on anyway, assuming he does.] Who'd you kill?

[He's joking, of course, so please don't let the answer be an actual name--]

video - @claytonator

[dr_unconscious]

[Okay, good, the others have confirmed that he's not like horribly injured or in the vicinity of someone else who is. Takes some of the edge off of things. Still pretty damn unsettling for other reasons, though--none of which Clayton shows, because as far as he's concerned he's talking to an old friend that he hasn't seen in several months, and goodness, is he happy for that!]

Coulda brought you back fer the stories. Shameful lack of 'em, nowadays. [Clayton beams, a chuckle playing at the corners of his mouth.] Gonna go ahead and assume you don't recognize me--you got the different username, that's usually how it is. You still in the same place you woke up in?

Video | @Summoner

[ninjainviolet]

[ Have a surprised ninja on your screen, Hawke. She recognizes him from when he was here before. ]

Hey! What happened? Are you all right?

[ Did the dog take the tablet? ]

Day 63, Morning | @gardenGnostic; text

[eclecticbassist]

[ This is not the Green Sun.

It's kinda nice to communicate online again, but where are her computers? And the rest of her sylladex, for that matter, and-- oh shit where are the planets. OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD OH NOOOOOO

Okay. Something weird has happened, even by her standards. FUCK SHE LOST THE UNIVERSE FROG Okay.

The network is a good sign; Sburb has internet access too, and for all its nonsensical bullshit, Skaia has rules, damn it. This place is no different, judging by the handy guide for newcomers. ]

hello!
its not really waking up somewhere unfamiliar that is disorienting me
i am just confused because this time it seems to be unrelated to the usual reason
i dont suppose the word 'sburb' rings a bell to anyone? or 'sgrub'?
even the fuzziest and most dreamlike of memories would have significant implications!


[ ...would the extra ears be a cause for alarm? ]

um
if you see an otherwise humanoid figure with canine ears
perhaps in poor lighting that would lead you to believe said figure was an 'anomaly'
there is no need to barricade the door
thats me!! :D

@Raoul ; voice

[giant_killer]

[ Raoul still hasn't gotten the hang of typing yet, so he's going to keep using voice. ]

You won't be the first person here who doesn't look quite human. I certainly wouldn't lock you out.

Video | @Rdua

[blessedmaiden]

[There's a chuckle and the camera points at the floor for a long moment before finally turning and showing a... woman whose hair and lips are green (Even if the messy curls have a brighter shade).]

Do not worry, you're not the only one who doesn't exactly meet human standards. And, to be honest, canine ears could be quite useful in such a place if they didn't lose their functionality. [She pauses for a moment, no need to upset the newcomer, right?] Anyway, even if we meet under dire circustamces... pleased to meet you, gardengnostic, I am Rydia of Mist.

Re: Day 63, Morning | @gardenGnostic; text

[eclecticbassist]

whOOPS make that day 73

text, @totheark

[0thingsonmymind]

*Canine was "dog," right? He's pretty sure that's right.*

youare dog
?


ido not know those words
from hereor be fore here

text - @claytonator

[dr_unconscious]

Don't worry--unless you meet people by bursting out of the snow and throwing yourself at them, I don't think anyone will immediately assume you're in the camp with the anomalies. If you do, I'd recommend getting into the habit of handshakes instead, just to be on the safe side.

Miss Jade Harley of Space, right?

[Listening in on her other conversations? Weird? Surely not.]

@hsiaoke; voice

[heavensreader]

[By the time she tries out the network, Kesara has availed herself of the Personal Assistant option on the tablet - rather by accident - and has understood its function to the extent that she can when completely without any frame of reference. It told her she can use the tablet to communicate with others using text (sorry, I can't), video (what is "video"?) and voice (oh, let's try that one).

The voice is a young girl with a light Northern Indian accent, equal parts wary and fascinated:]

Like this? But how will anyone hear me? Oof, it's a trick, isn't it. Miraculous speaking mirrors aren't real.

text, @totheark

[0thingsonmymind]

*Can't text, huh? That's too bad.*

itis not mirror
itis tab let computer

voice; @standardissue

[deus_ex_phs]

[Kunsel is more than glad to seek distraction in the form of talking to someone on the network right now. Anything to avoid thinking about the death of his companion the day before.]

Not familiar with this technology, huh? Don't worry, it's not a trick. I can hear you just fine.

Did you have a question?

audio ; @lovesya

[victorytothesexy]

Can't tell you how, but we do hear you loud and clear, cutie~

[His voice is friendly and cheery, but not at all flirty this time - he can tell the girl's young just from her voice. Still, no reason not to compliment her; it might help keep her from freaking out over her predicament, at the very least.]

You need any help?

voice - @claytonator

[dr_unconscious]

[A child and very much out of her time. If ever there was a combination that pulled on Clayton's heartstrings more, he's yet to find it (today). Time to help!]

Hear you loud 'n clear, lil' miss. [He's...assuming she's young. Either that or she's a lot smaller than he is, so the title applies for both cases.] Dr. Clayton Epps. I'm gettin' that you ain't too familiar with how this network stuff works, yeah? Maybe I can try 'n help ya straighten it out.

@levi | day 73, morning | voice

[dirtdevil]

[ after a good 20 minutes of trying to figure out how this strange glowy rectangle works (and another several minutes of angrily reading the survival guide), there's a new voice on the network. he sounds quite frustrated. (what else is new?)

the guide was helpful, but he still has a few questions. ]

What the hell is going on? Why was I brought here?

[ introductions can come later. for now, there is only righteous indignation. ]

@TW; text

[maskintape]

[ Most people around here tend to respond via the same medium as the person they're replying to. It's polite.

The thing is TIM DOESN'T GIVE A FUCK ]

the answer to both of those questions is "hell if any of us know"
welcome to norfinbury lmao

[ SEE ]

Day 74 - @snailfan98 - Text

[inruins]

I have read through the supplementary materials posted. Thank you to those who wrote it! It cleared up quite a few questions I had.

I will ask, has anyone heard of Mount Ebott? Has anyone possibly seen my child? If you have answers to either of these questions, please reply.

@lazybones91, private voice

[bonefriend]

[ ... it's Toriel.

he stares at the username. it's definitely, definitely Toriel. Frisk had mentioned that they'd seen someone who'd resembled her on the network, but there couldn't be a mistake with this person. it had to be her. and Frisk... oh, she was asking about Frisk.

he had to break the news about Frisk.

Sans learned enough about the tablet to reply in a private line. ] Tori, hey. [ he sounds natural enough. not exactly like someone who'd just narrowly escaped a monster encounter, and saw his friend die before his eyes. absolutely natural. ] Uh, I'd say welcome, but... [ this isn't an entirely welcoming place. his wit is kind of failing him. ]

... How about a welcome in person? [ yes, good save. ] Do you know where you might be? There are maps in a few of the guides.

day 074; @kandayu; video

[beanstalk]

[ Oh my god the thing won't stop beeping and flashing and speaking to him. Beyond finding himself an an empty house with nothing but his golem, this was totally not how he wanted to start things off. OH MY GOD IT WON'T SHUT UP. God fine use his name HE DOESN'T CARE HE'S CONFUSED AND GRUMPY.

Oh hey it finally stopped, now how the hell does he turn this thing off?? Kanda's scowling down at the damn thing, hitting whatever button he can find on it, not giving any care to what's on the screen. To which, yeah, that's the camera going off. SAY HI TO THE WALLS. And that's the ceiling. Oh, and now it's trench coat, boots, and floor. Also, it's pretty dimly lit to begin with, thanks to those black painted windows. Definite cursed mumbling can be heard: ]

—the hell does this thing turn off? Weird ass golem. Whatever, it doesn't matter. I need to find Mugen and get out of here.

[ Yup, totally talking to himself now.

Seriously, though. How does he turn the damn thing off??? ]

@lockhart; video

[powersouls]

[THIS IS NOT AT ALL USEFUL. How is she supposed to help him when he doesn't even seem to be paying attention to his tablet?]

Hey, can you hear me?

Day 74 | @lordmikk | video

[prazerbutterfly]

[He was hoping his title and name would be enough to locate any information or at least alert some authority in order to figure out where he was and how to get back to where he had been. While the guide had been useful getting it to open or even figuring out how not to turn it off or close it on accident had been a chore and it was highly likely that a various amount of frustrated and confused faces were going to be previewed across the feed before a long sigh would issue as a finale.]

Wherever did the Earl put me... [Because he's quite sure when he stepped out of the Ark he should be at his destination. In any case he'll hold onto the device he woke up with as he moves towards the door.

AND SLAMS RIGHT INTO IT FACE FIRST. Enjoy the view crumpling into his chest as the sudden slam makes itself known. He's stepping back and holding his face before his hand reaches out to touch the solid door. He should've gone through the door and not into it.] Ow..

@totheark; text

[0thingsonmymind]

you haveto open it fir st