un: kiryuu

[bloodyrose]

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What should a newcomer know about this place - about being here and what life is like - that the natives didn't necessarily bring up?


House 4
[Although his senses (particularly smell and hearing) still feel on the disoriented side, Zero has more or less been able to settle himself. He's resolved to push through all of this, despite how bizarre (and terrifying) it is.

So Zero has gradually been making his way around, sure to remember the rules as he goes. Eventually he'll end up back at the house he had been directed to and begin to explore a bit more. Admittedly he's still on the curious side. Feel free to find him moving about.]


[ooc: bc ofc reusing TDMs can be a thing.]

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[lilithsoul]

[When Zero entered, alongside the foyer were a pair of rooms, one of which looked like it was a re-apportioned dining room. The other room was a small bedroom, or perhaps it had been a study once. The door to the latter opened silently, a pale, blue-haired girl with red eyes stepping out and into the foyer.

Her eyes locked on him, the girl pausing for a moment to give him a chance to move through the foyer first if he wished.]

[bloodyrose]

[Initially he does peek around, but won't actually enter any of the bedrooms. While maybe he should be a bit alarmed by the appearance of her (her eyes, at least), ultimately it's nothing he'll focus on. He takes out his device instead.]

Are you new here as well?

[lilithsoul]

[When he brought his out, she did the same. Patiently, she waited for hers to synch up and looked down at the message before nodding. There was no need to clarify too much more than that. He'd answered the returning question himself, after all. Instead, it seemed good to verify where in the home he was.]

Which room is yours?

[bloodyrose]

The first bedroom.

[He briefly pauses. Yuuki is elsewhere at the moment, but it's probably worth mentioning (though she'll probably pick up on his thoughts, anyway): ]

I'm sharing it with someone else from my world. Her name is Yuuki.

[lilithsoul]

[She'd seen the floor plans of these buildings, so she knew which it was. Down the hall, near the kitchen. A quick nod recognized it as she walked into the living area, where apparently one of the other residents had made a pillow fort for some reason. She was pointedly ignoring that thing. People could be strange.

The name, however, got her attention. Rei didn't really think of people by their given names, but that name had been given to her very recently. That was the girl she'd met... yes. So, this man was living with her?]

I have met her before. She suggested I stay here.

[She'd originally planned on just staying in some derelict location where nobody would miss her if she disappeared, but Yuuki had managed to convince her to come here at least.]

un: sol

[skyofreverie]

Might be a newcomer to this world but I can suggest that you stock up on basic things like food and water. Always carry both on you just in case of an emergency.

[bloodyrose]

I guess that's just common sense, huh. Although even that might be challenging, all things considered. We can all only be so silent.

[skyofreverie]

You may be surprised how many people wouldn't think of it. Carrying them might make us extra cautious but who knows when you might need it. Starvation and dehydration can be worse than a fast death.

[bloodyrose]

Right. I wouldn't doubt that at all.

[He may be able to tolerate more, considering how he used to deprive himself of blood on a regular basis. Well, over a decade ago, but still. Not that he wants to actively test this theory.]

Just keeping a bag on you with general supplies might be a good idea.

[skyofreverie]

Some people just aren't used to there being danger around all of the time so they don't think about stuff like emergency supplies.

[Sora can tolerate it more because he's been forced to. It's also what started the whole "food hoarding" thing he's got going on.]

Yeah, it might. These jumpsuits don't really have the pocket space to carry stuff around.

[He misses his fairy-made clothing.]

House 4

[poodlemom]

[the house is pretty barren, on the whole, not much furniture had been brought in or decorating done by the current residence. That is, save for the living room. There are no doors to the space, Victor hadn't gotten around the hanging up curtains in the open doorways from the foyer or into the kitchen just yet. His privacy was the extravagantly constructed pillow forth, which was draped in all manner of ways with every colorful and still pretty blanket he could find. His set up should be stylish, after all! The fort is a little den of privacy sat in front of the fireplace and it's bright against the otherwise dull interior.

There does seem to be some movement inside it. Victor is rolling over on his back, device held up as he typed away at it, killing some hours of the day that Yuuri was busy being more productive than him.]

Viktor why.......

[bloodyrose]

[Although Zero is aware of the plain fact that (most likely) a wide variety of people are among all of the abducted, he wasn't quite picturing a sight like this. You know, given their ultimate circumstances. The initial thought he has is that this person is just playing around.

They're close enough within the room that their devices should sync. Zero has the most unimpressed look upon his face as he types something up.]

You're seriously overdoing it. Shouldn't the blankets be more equally shared? It's not as if we're given much at all to begin with.

[poodlemom]

I collected these blankets myself! The locals seem pretty keen on finders keepers. If you need one I would gladly share, though.

Are you new to the house? Judging by the look on your face, you'll fit right in.

[House 4 is mostly grumpy people and then there's Victor]

[bloodyrose]

I guess I'll seek some out. My roommate and I could certainly do to adding at least a little more comfort to our given space.

[Getting an actual bed would be pretty great, too. Pillows and blankets could do for the time being. Anything is better than a hard floor.]

. . . I'd rather not "fit in." That would just mean that I was meant to be here in some way or another.

[Grumps, Viktor, but then there's also Yuuki.]

[poodlemom]

You're sharing a room with someone here? Are you from the same place? [Victor would imagine it would be difficult to share a room with a complete stranger, most of the people around seem to have at least one person in common from their home. He had Yuuri, Aizawa has (now more than ever) his students... Maybe the reset rooms just like grabbing people who have something in common, who knows?]

Nobody is meant to be here, but we can make the best of it while we are. Just don't get too settled.

House 4

[dryeyes]

[Aizawa's secured the garage for himself, now. Bit by bit he was accumulating things he might use to soundproof it. It was slow going. The door to the utility closet opens, making the slightest squeak as it does. With an irritated, soundless kind of grumbling he goes for the oil can to paint down the hinges, again. Honestly, maybe next time it rains, he should tear them do- Oh, a newcomer.]

[He's not distracted from his task of grabbing the oil can but now the new guy can get a tired, appraising look. So, someone to fill in the gaps. It almost felt like the house was getting crowded, now. Especially with people sharing rooms, something he hadn't even considered because- ugh sharing that little space with someone else all the time.]

[... he offers a short wave with his free hand.]

[bloodyrose]

[It probably will be a work in progress, the whole soundproofing thing, and Zero has yet to figure out where he should begin. Although that could be said about everything else, here.

His own opinion about living with others isn't the greatest. Even while back in high school had he actually persisted in living alone and off campus. He'll just have to acclimate (in more than one way), save for rooming with Yuuki. He's thankful things have worked out that way. While they now have an actual mental connection, and with how she simply needs to leave a few of her butterflies with him, he feels less worried when she's physically with him.

Zero does watch as he works, though. At some point he'll type something up.]

You aren't new, are you?

[If he had to take a guess. Unless he somehow managed to fix things up in just this one day.]

[dryeyes]

[He'll have finished oiling the hinges by the time the message is typed out, turning back with an unsurprising expression. He shakes his head "no."]

We've been here about a month, now. [the message pops up. The associated username is "eraserhead," whatever the hell that means.]

If you have questions, make them brief, please. [As in, he wasn't opposed to answering them. It's just a matter of them being short and efficient.]

[bloodyrose]

[Even just a month is alarming (as if nothing else has been, already. . .)]

What about anyone before you?

[Maybe he shouldn't have asked, but it's probably one question that can be easily answered. Right? He frowns, anyway.]

I'm not sure if I could do so. I don't even know where to really begin.

[dryeyes]

[He considers it for a moment before turning back to the device,]

They mentioned that there were others. They're the natives, we're something "other." We're capable of being brought back by the reset room.

It's not guaranteed. There were no outsiders when we arrived. They may have gone back or may have died for real.

House 4

[sunflowering]

[Lying on the floor of their room, arms and legs spread out to either side of her she might look like a child making a snow angel. But she's not and there's no snow around, just the cold floor beneath her. This is her existence-- this tiny person on the ground without a bed and a daughter to cuddle.

It's terrible.

This place is terrible. There's nothing to do and it's strange and she can't stop fretting. So she'll just lie here for now.

No one ever said adults couldn't be dramatic.]

[bloodyrose]

[He's also upon the floor beside Yuuki, seated with his legs out in front of him, frowning as he looks to her.

( We'll need to figure out how to make this room a little nicer. Even just some cushions will do. )

It's more of an idle conversation starter than not. He's too exhausted to continue to heavily focus on what they're actually faced with.]

[sunflowering]

[A bed (or two), pillows, blankets... she can think of a number of things needed to brighten it up, but doing so might cause noise which takes most decorations out of the picture.

. . . It's a little strange to think that she'll be sharing a room with Zero. They've lived together in the past all those years ago when they were children. Things are somewhat different between them now, though. She tilts her head to look up at him from the corner of her eyes. She hates that he's been dragged into this place. Of anyone she knows he doesn't deserve it.

At the same time his familiar face is a comfort.

Eyes closing she expels a soft sigh. Things are complicated and they'll only get more so. There's only one thing to do in a moment like this.

(Maybe get some lavender...)

The smallest smile cracks her lips.

(To spray on the bed sheets when we get some)]

[bloodyrose]

[Zero hates that he feels the same: How being here is a little easier because Yuuki is also with him. It's a cruel thought, honestly, but he can't help but feel that way. They'll make it through all of this, in one way or another.

(Maybe it's growing somewhere around here. We could make small sachets or something.)

While she's more faint, he really is grinning a bit more. It certainly is an easier thing to go on about. She'll probably be able to feel his amusement as well.

(I bet he would be be very approving of this idea.)]

[sunflowering]

[Her amusement grows somewhat. It's her first real time feeling that way here. She's unsettled still, sure, but-- well thinking about their ridiculous friend from home brings a smile to her lips.

(Poor Yori-chan, she has to put up with so much.)]