I don't know whether to admire or worry over your competitiveness...
[ they think. ]
We don't really know the exact cause when nova is regained--at least not in the instant it happens. It was being gathered throughout the week, and then again from the events on Saturday.
All I can surmise is that their teams did particularly well on their tasks, or on that [ incredibly shitty ] day.
It's for a good cause! No offense, I like you guys but I have a five year plan. Finish school, pick up the family business, stay out of a war, plan a reunion... you know, the usual. Same goes for a lot of people here. We've all got things to do, memories to get back...
(He hums, listening to Fox and trying to find some sort of pattern,)
After the tasks and after that whole mess, huh? That's a pretty big window... anything could have caused the nova to come back. I guess the thing all the days have in common is that we were working together towards something but I guess it's still too soon to tell.
(It's like a science experiment. You need a few more samples before you can really understand the patterns you're looking for. Unfortunately, waiting comes at a price,)
... If that ends up being the case though, I want a recount. I threw a whole feast, you know.
(That has to count for something!!!)
Don't you think it would be easier for us to work together if we knew who else was on our teams?
However, starting from a certain date, I am allowed to give out one hint total per week, to the first of my team who asks... and what do you know, that date is today.
[ they smile. ]
Congrats on being the first to see me. I assume you want that hint?
It would make sense to divide us among yourselves... there are quite a few of us here. You'd have to make the numbers more manageable.
(Hmm. Well, he didn't get exactly what he wanted to know but he got something out of all of this,)
Alright, before I let you go, I have just a couple more questions. When the doors closed and we all went to sleep before... then there was the execution, the barrier, and now the new rules. Is that the Realm at work? Or something else?
The Realm is... based off of everyone's memories, knowledge base, and emotions. It locking everyone up and knocking them out... I would wager that was to assist with Viridian's actions, yes. I don't think the Realm itself has enough of a consciousness to think, at all times, that "murder is bad". It responded to his will--or that of someone else's.
[ ... ]
Though I believe that "removal" was always meant to be equal to his death, in order to re-stabilize the flow of nova... for the act itself, it likely took inspiration from everyone's memories and feelings.
[ because people expected it to be a public execution, it became a public execution. ]
(He's just thinking out loud, frowning to himself as he does so.)
Do you think whatever is causing this disruption in the flow of Nova is natural? Or that something else could be disrupting it intentionally? Not that I really understand why someone would want to do that exactly... It's interesting that we were brought here to help fix the issue and not long after, something happens to set us back.
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[ they think. ]
We don't really know the exact cause when nova is regained--at least not in the instant it happens. It was being gathered throughout the week, and then again from the events on Saturday.
All I can surmise is that their teams did particularly well on their tasks, or on that [ incredibly shitty ] day.
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(He hums, listening to Fox and trying to find some sort of pattern,)
After the tasks and after that whole mess, huh? That's a pretty big window... anything could have caused the nova to come back. I guess the thing all the days have in common is that we were working together towards something but I guess it's still too soon to tell.
(It's like a science experiment. You need a few more samples before you can really understand the patterns you're looking for. Unfortunately, waiting comes at a price,)
... If that ends up being the case though, I want a recount. I threw a whole feast, you know.
(That has to count for something!!!)
Don't you think it would be easier for us to work together if we knew who else was on our teams?
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(He's waiting...
Waiting...)
Hey, that's the part where you're supposed to tell me who else is on your team?
(Yes?)
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I'm not allowed to out anyone else directly.
[ a pause. ]
However, starting from a certain date, I am allowed to give out one hint total per week, to the first of my team who asks... and what do you know, that date is today.
[ they smile. ]
Congrats on being the first to see me. I assume you want that hint?
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Ah.
He raises a brow,)
Really? (He sounds unsure?) It must be my lucky day...
(Truly! But he knows an opportunity when he sees one and he nods,)
Let's hear it.
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... You speak with one of them rather often, relatively speaking. I'm glad to see some of my team members getting along. ð ð Ĩð Ū
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... Exactly how closely are you watching us?
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(Hmm. Well, he didn't get exactly what he wanted to know but he got something out of all of this,)
Alright, before I let you go, I have just a couple more questions. When the doors closed and we all went to sleep before... then there was the execution, the barrier, and now the new rules. Is that the Realm at work? Or something else?
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The Realm is... based off of everyone's memories, knowledge base, and emotions. It locking everyone up and knocking them out... I would wager that was to assist with Viridian's actions, yes. I don't think the Realm itself has enough of a consciousness to think, at all times, that "murder is bad". It responded to his will--or that of someone else's.
[ ... ]
Though I believe that "removal" was always meant to be equal to his death, in order to re-stabilize the flow of nova... for the act itself, it likely took inspiration from everyone's memories and feelings.
[ because people expected it to be a public execution, it became a public execution. ]
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(He's just thinking out loud, frowning to himself as he does so.)
Do you think whatever is causing this disruption in the flow of Nova is natural? Or that something else could be disrupting it intentionally? Not that I really understand why someone would want to do that exactly... It's interesting that we were brought here to help fix the issue and not long after, something happens to set us back.
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Though I don't like pointing fingers, my bet would be intentionally.
At the very least, I don't believe a single participant alone could influence the Realm to that degree.
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(So it checks with him. He nods,)
It looks like there's a wolf among us. (And quickly, lightly,) No offense against them, of course.
Hmm, maybe another animal would be better. An "eagle," perhaps?
(He's got jokes...... ANYWAY THAT'S ALL HE HAS TO REALLY TALK ABOUT except for one last thing. He looks at Fox and asks,)
Twenty-five?
(Still trying to guess at that age.)
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Still off, I'm afraid!
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(Rabbit seems easy. And then he holds up his hands, stepping away and around Fox. He's leaving,)
Just kidding, just kidding. I'm not a boar. I have some tact.
(He's not!!! going to bully poor rabbit!!!
Mumbling,)
Maybe I'll invite them to some tea first... put out some sweets...
(GOOD BYE FOX)