Induction.

[wordsmithery]

Today seems to have been an exercise in providing more questions than answers. After all, aside from the rules on the walls, it's not as though there's much here that's going to help you understand what's going on, or why you're here in the first place. Some of you are angry; some are more confused than anything. Some are dealing in the best way that they know how. But perhaps one question remains at the back of mind, regardless of what you choose to make of the situation, and rightly so: Who is responsible for this? It's a question that doesn't seem to have a ready answer; after a while, though, you will receive something. It's not a solution, and it's not a way out, but it's contact – the sound of the public address system crackling to life somewhere above your heads, an indication that someone, somewhere, is aware that you're here and has something to say. 'I trust that all of you had a good night's sleep. Now that you have hopefully familiarized yourselves with your fellow Apprentices, allow me to make a formal introduction myself.' The voice is male, that much is obvious; it isn't recognizable to anyone present, however. 'Welcome and congratulations, new Apprentices of Chronos University. You have been chosen for a valuable exercise of higher learning within these walls. Both the rules and a list of your fellow Apprentices have been provided for you in several locations, and I advise that you study both very carefully. Knowing them well can only serve to help you.' 'As for my own introduction, I am the equivalent of a headmaster to this educational institution. For our time together, you may refer to me as the Wordsmith. I do hope that you all endeavor to make the most of your time spent here, however you may choose.' [OOC: You can be heard just fine through the PA system, so feel free to ask/say anything your little heart desires!]

Comments

[wordsmithery]

All of you have the keys to your rooms, I should hope? I have no reason to 'kick you out', as you say.

[wordsmithery]

If the majority of your fellow Apprentices are so set upon this as you are, I could potentially make such arrangements.

[oyashiromama]

[Well, that makes her prickle.]

Is that so? [...Change in direction.] How did you obtain the information on the wall on all of us? Aside from some of it being incorrect, some no one should know.

[wordsmithery]

For the final time, all of the information listed is accurate. If so many of you doubt it, perhaps the fault is with yourselves rather than what you see before you.

As for how I obtained it, I have resources.

[quadruples]

I don't think I believe you.

[ He looks at the ring on his right hand for a moment. He has been wondering where it came from... ]

What's with the ring? Do you have the hots for me and want me as your husband?

[wordsmithery]

I do not. Whatever you are wearing belongs to you, and has nothing to do with me.

[modernmedicine]

I can't speak for everyone, but I believe the best in people.

[wordsmithery]

That is a wonderful quality to have.

But I must wonder if some of your fellow Apprentices even have that inherent good to begin with.

[wordsmithery]

Perhaps you and Distinguished should discuss the matter at some point and see if faith alone can prove worthwhile.

[byday]

I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.

[wordsmithery]

I didn't kill them, if that's what you're really asking.

[matchbreaker]

Yeah, but someone could steal a key, or forget to lock it...

Anyway, what're the phones for?

[wordsmithery]

Do you disagree with yours? I find them a suitable form of identification.

[wordsmithery]

You don't honestly believe I'm going to contact you like this every day, do you? The phones and mail room serve as a way to speak with me directly.

[spiritform]

[ So this is the 'Wordsmith'? Whoever or whatever it is doesn't matter-- ]

I don't have time for your "lessons". I have a mission I must complete at any cost, I cannot allow any more delays.

[wordsmithery]

That's unfortunate. I'm afraid the only way to leave has already been outlined to you.

WORDSMITH AGE POLL

[elepe]

[Well, with that put on the table, Lusamine clicks her heels against the floor to try and get people's attention.]

Excuse me, fellow apprentices--if I could have a moment of your time, Mr. Wordsmith is allowing us a chance to find out something about him. He is potentially willing to arrange putting his age up for disply, if we are able to reach a majority who wish it.

I believe this may allow us a chance to see something of our...overseer, [She is trying really hard not to say kidnapper, dammit.] and perhaps understand our situation the slightest bit.

Would anyone else be in favor of such an arrangement?

[matchbreaker]

So they're only to call you?

[feistytrader]

[They better be alive you sorry son of a-]

Are they safe?

[wordsmithery]

Correct.

[elepe]

Very well. I shall see if that is the case.

[spiritform]

These people are not my enemies. But those rules of yours also say that with your permission we may engage you. Naturally that is what I intend to do.

[ ....at least she's open about it..... ]

[matchbreaker]

[ W o w ]

Okay, so what's your number?

[iaspis]

[and she thought she was literal]

I will be broken if I don't return immediately!

[wordsmithery]

Just pick up the phone and it will connect. There's no need for that.