I'm glad, too. Letters have been nice and I'm glad we never lost touch that way, but I do think this is a lot easier. I've missed this. [ actually talking, he means. ]
Have the borders been breaking down like that? Or did something specific happen?
I've missed it, too. Oh, but don't worry - I'll still write. You won't have to keep doing that thing with your pin all the time.
[as she's talking, she flickers out of view and is just a disembodied voice. but she doesn't seem to notice anything's happened, because she just keeps going, and there's no change in the way she talks.]
I don't know exactly what's caused it, just that this was an expected issue. But we've been told that what happens next will depend on various parties - including us and all of you. There are a few things that are getting cleared up, but they're out of our hands for now. It might have something to do with the coded message that some of you got... that someone who shouldn't know, knows. But that's just speculation on my part because of the timing... I don't know that for sure.
I don't mind doing the pin thing... [ he says, watching her flicker and frowning in concern. no!! stay!! ] But writing could be easier in some cases.
Oh so you did hear about that. I've never been sure who knows about those messages, but I've kind of been wondering if they were coming from people on your side of things who can see what's happening. As far as we figure, the only people who know things they shouldn't would be the Reapers who reported to the higher-ups. But what they know is a whole other story.
...is there something in particular we should be doing then? If what happens next depends on various parties.
It might be. We can find a good balance of it. ...why are you frowning? Are you okay?
[she sounds concerned.]
They weren't coming from us, I don't think... one of you wrote to us about it. It's probably the Reapers, but I don't necessarily know if that means that they've already told their higher-ups so it's their higher-ups that know, or if it's just a warning to not share anything else so they don't get in trouble. In either case, though, we should probably keep anything new to ourselves.
As for what to do next... I'm not sure yet. All I know is that how this ends is still yet to be determined.
You're...still flickering. It's fine, it's just something I have to get used to. [ he shakes his head. ]
Why would the Reapers write a letter about not telling the Reapers things? Unless it's just to make sure people actually listen...which could explain a lot, actually. [ god. ] But we have been keeping stuff to ourselves. We can't trust the Reapers not to be coerced into having to tell stuff that could get you guys in trouble.
Oh - no, I mean, whoever wrote it was probably indicating that the Reapers are the people who know but shouldn't, so we should avoid telling them anything else about what we're doing. Because... umm, I think most of us have been keeping it to ourselves, but if they found out anyway... apparently not all of us have been.
[she sighs]
Some, I think. But I don't know what all of them are just yet. Still, I believe we'll still be looking at our usual weekly tasks, from what was said before? To... "break ties". We might learn more about what's to come from that.
Oh right. Yeah. We're still not clear on where the messages came from the first time but...I still agree we need to keep stuff to ourselves now. We're back to being on our own, just like we were at the start before the Reapers showed up. That's how we have to treat things.
I'll be surprised if there are actually ties now, considering how things went last weekend. But if there's still chances to earn points we're gonna have to keep going here while you guys are going there, too. [ ... ] Rang kind of told me you guys are still able to earn stuff.
Right... I think we're all in agreement that we aren't going to be sending the Reapers any new information they get or cluing them in when things are happening outside of how the Game is supposed to function. That way, they're safe if their higher-ups are looking for someone to hold accountable - they'll be able to claim they didn't know.
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I don't think there are any ties. But... I don't think there's any way within the framework of how the higher-ups expect the Game to go for you to know that for sure, so it's probably safer for everyone to pretend like they think they still have a chance. [she nods] Mmhm, although what we can do with what we've earned is a secret. But I will say we're not really in competition with any of you.
That's about the stance I have myself. The less, the better, just so they don't damn themselves and also us because we keep talking about things we shouldn't know about.
I can keep playing along pretending we stand a chance of pulling ahead, but...yeah. One big happy family, no teams. I got the impression and...honestly? If you guys can make it work and you're able to collect your own pool I'm not going to complain. We could use all the help we can get, no matter what that help looks like right now.
[the way i'd planned to get up an hour before work and clear my inbox but then slept through my alarm and between work and endgame stuff had no chance to tag aaaaaaa]
Mm. We'll definitely do our best to provide you with as much help as we can, although I have to admit... I don't know what that help is going to look like, yet. Still... please know that we'll do all we can.
I know, I know. I have faith in you guys even in the times I don't. [ what does that mean. ] It's...hard to always be convinced everything is going to be okay, even though I know you guys are doing the best you can. I'm doing what I can to worry less and take the help for what it is. It's the only way we'll all get out of here anyway.
[tags this while waiting for this gel sara has us apply to the grout in the tub before we wash it to set]
Hehe... well, I appreciate your faith in us. And I'll do my best to make sure that we live up to it.
[she reaches for his hand before remembering that she's not solid and cAN'T HOLD HANDS. BOOOOOO.]
...it's natural to worry, so don't... umm, worry, I guess... don't worry too much about it if you find yourself worrying anyway. [she smiles] A certain amount of it can actually be beneficial - it allows you to be cautious and to consider other angles when making plans, which is a good thing.
Let yourself feel whatever you're feeling, and then keep moving. We'll be doing exactly the same thing, and we'll make it to the end of this all together.
I've never seen you not do your best, Nahida. Don't worry so much. [ they cannot hold hands, but he does reach for her ghost hand to "hold" briefly to show support for the sentiment.
but there's a quiet laugh because yeah. don't worry too much about worrying. that's a good point. ]
That's kinda been my whole life if I'm honest. You kind of have to be careful where I'm from. If you aren't, you could end up in serious trouble. [ and yet. ] I think the things I'm feeling aren't going to go away or settle down no matter how much I feel them. I'm going to have to accept them as a part of what's pushing me forward, I guess. As long as we aren't leaving anybody else behind and we're not losing sight of what matters most right now, the rest could be harmless.
[she curls her hand around his to "hold" it, giving him a grateful smile.]
We're not leaving anyone behind. [she says this like she's very sure of it, because she is.] At this point we're well-equipped to get everyone out of this mess. It's just a matter of figuring out what else we can do, after that.
[since. this is a monday thread. they have no idea of the absolute horrors that are going to be facing them come wednesday... they really think they just have to make it to the weekend so froggystyle can cash in their points...]
As long as there aren't any unexpected surprises [lol lmao] we should have some wiggle room to look at other options. So... I guess what I'm saying is, if there's trouble where you and Alex are coming from... I hope the other options that end up on the table might turn out to be solutions. But, we'll have to wait and see what those options end up being.
You'll always have my support, though. Here, and even after we leave here.
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Hehe. Hello again, Jonas.
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You know it's a little weird to think about just how close you guys really are. But at the same time it's a little comforting? It's complicated.
[ but he's pleased to see her. ]
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...but I'm glad to be able to do more than just watch over you from afar.
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Have the borders been breaking down like that? Or did something specific happen?
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[as she's talking, she flickers out of view and is just a disembodied voice. but she doesn't seem to notice anything's happened, because she just keeps going, and there's no change in the way she talks.]
I don't know exactly what's caused it, just that this was an expected issue. But we've been told that what happens next will depend on various parties - including us and all of you. There are a few things that are getting cleared up, but they're out of our hands for now. It might have something to do with the coded message that some of you got... that someone who shouldn't know, knows. But that's just speculation on my part because of the timing... I don't know that for sure.
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Oh so you did hear about that. I've never been sure who knows about those messages, but I've kind of been wondering if they were coming from people on your side of things who can see what's happening. As far as we figure, the only people who know things they shouldn't would be the Reapers who reported to the higher-ups. But what they know is a whole other story.
...is there something in particular we should be doing then? If what happens next depends on various parties.
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[she sounds concerned.]
They weren't coming from us, I don't think... one of you wrote to us about it. It's probably the Reapers, but I don't necessarily know if that means that they've already told their higher-ups so it's their higher-ups that know, or if it's just a warning to not share anything else so they don't get in trouble. In either case, though, we should probably keep anything new to ourselves.
As for what to do next... I'm not sure yet. All I know is that how this ends is still yet to be determined.
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Why would the Reapers write a letter about not telling the Reapers things? Unless it's just to make sure people actually listen...which could explain a lot, actually. [ god. ] But we have been keeping stuff to ourselves. We can't trust the Reapers not to be coerced into having to tell stuff that could get you guys in trouble.
Do we even have options to pick from?
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[she sighs]
Some, I think. But I don't know what all of them are just yet. Still, I believe we'll still be looking at our usual weekly tasks, from what was said before? To... "break ties". We might learn more about what's to come from that.
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I'll be surprised if there are actually ties now, considering how things went last weekend. But if there's still chances to earn points we're gonna have to keep going here while you guys are going there, too. [ ... ] Rang kind of told me you guys are still able to earn stuff.
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[...]
I don't think there are any ties. But... I don't think there's any way within the framework of how the higher-ups expect the Game to go for you to know that for sure, so it's probably safer for everyone to pretend like they think they still have a chance. [she nods] Mmhm, although what we can do with what we've earned is a secret. But I will say we're not really in competition with any of you.
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I can keep playing along pretending we stand a chance of pulling ahead, but...yeah. One big happy family, no teams. I got the impression and...honestly? If you guys can make it work and you're able to collect your own pool I'm not going to complain. We could use all the help we can get, no matter what that help looks like right now.
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Mm. We'll definitely do our best to provide you with as much help as we can, although I have to admit... I don't know what that help is going to look like, yet. Still... please know that we'll do all we can.
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I know, I know. I have faith in you guys even in the times I don't. [ what does that mean. ] It's...hard to always be convinced everything is going to be okay, even though I know you guys are doing the best you can. I'm doing what I can to worry less and take the help for what it is. It's the only way we'll all get out of here anyway.
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Hehe... well, I appreciate your faith in us. And I'll do my best to make sure that we live up to it.
[she reaches for his hand before remembering that she's not solid and cAN'T HOLD HANDS. BOOOOOO.]
...it's natural to worry, so don't... umm, worry, I guess... don't worry too much about it if you find yourself worrying anyway. [she smiles] A certain amount of it can actually be beneficial - it allows you to be cautious and to consider other angles when making plans, which is a good thing.
Let yourself feel whatever you're feeling, and then keep moving. We'll be doing exactly the same thing, and we'll make it to the end of this all together.
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but there's a quiet laugh because yeah. don't worry too much about worrying. that's a good point. ]
That's kinda been my whole life if I'm honest. You kind of have to be careful where I'm from. If you aren't, you could end up in serious trouble. [ and yet. ] I think the things I'm feeling aren't going to go away or settle down no matter how much I feel them. I'm going to have to accept them as a part of what's pushing me forward, I guess. As long as we aren't leaving anybody else behind and we're not losing sight of what matters most right now, the rest could be harmless.
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We're not leaving anyone behind. [she says this like she's very sure of it, because she is.] At this point we're well-equipped to get everyone out of this mess. It's just a matter of figuring out what else we can do, after that.
[since. this is a monday thread. they have no idea of the absolute horrors that are going to be facing them come wednesday... they really think they just have to make it to the weekend so froggystyle can cash in their points...]
As long as there aren't any unexpected surprises [lol lmao] we should have some wiggle room to look at other options. So... I guess what I'm saying is, if there's trouble where you and Alex are coming from... I hope the other options that end up on the table might turn out to be solutions. But, we'll have to wait and see what those options end up being.
You'll always have my support, though. Here, and even after we leave here.