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

[matchbreaker]

[ UM?

UM???? ]

Where do you even got that voice of yours coming from?! If you've given us phones, at least use those!

[byday]

Noted.

[acherontiastyx]

...Okay, yeah. I think victory would taste a little sweeter if I was completely decked out in my full regalia.

[wordsmithery]

This is an opportunity for self-education as well as a course on initiative, trust, and responsibility. I should think everyone eligible to learn about that.

Rule Seven was put in place in case someone among you should decide the exercise needs to come to an end. It's very simple.

[alchemicals]

So I just have one question for you, I can try to figure out the rest on my own.

[Surely, this is going to be - ]

What the hell did you do to my hair.

[rele...vant never mind then]

[elepe]

You put up our ages for all to see. [...She states that like it's obvious.] For one as well spoken as yourself...I would figure that you would know how rude that is, especially to the women here.

[avoidcomplications]

...You really are that stupid, aren't you?

[officerhops]

[Well.]

Either you aren't telling me the truth, or the other "Apprentices" I asked aren't. But I think it's pretty obvious which of the two is a more reliable source.

Whether or not the information is factual, the fact that some of it is raises concerns. And I don't think you will tell me how you obtained this information, will you?

[tsugomori]

... Hmm.

[ Well, he figured he would've received an answer like that. He had to try, though! ]

So, was there another party who came up with your title? Or did you simply give it to yourself?

[wordsmithery]

...Nothing? Why, is there something wrong with it?

[wordsmithery]

It's a very simple PA system, Indomitable.

[wordsmithery]

One can learn several things at once, Spiritual.

[wordsmithery]

You can each choose to be an apprentice of whatever field you like. This is a university with enough resources to learn a wide range of skills or subjects.

[acherontiastyx]

And what, follow your dumb little rules?

Nah, I think I'll pass, because they suck.

[alchemicals]

I'd say so??

[The inflection here pretty much being "HAVE YOU SEEN IT."]

[wordsmithery]

Is it relevant to you where my title came from?

[ravagers]

[ ... Missing the point, but if it keeps him going... ]

Erm, right! But try not to go tryin' to break rules, even if you've got it back.

[ ... she might be thinking about hiding his bling if she finds it. ]

[wordsmithery]

You don't give them enough credit, Supportive. Anyone can learn consequences like this, it's not a difficult matter at all.

[firstaid]

I have no qualms with exercises in trust and all that, however, I feel that the rules on violence and death are unnecessary. Certainly, you don't believe someone would try to end this exercise, do you? I understand you are testing us, however, this is too far!

[wordsmithery]

I have no reason to be. But I do believe that were I to appear in person, the encounter would end in me having to exercise the consequences of Rule Five. Possibly even several times.

[acherontiastyx]

Exactly what I'm thinking! I can't really do it unless he gets down here, though.

So I guess I'll just have to figure out how to take the fight to him.

[feistytrader]

You know, if you're trying to get us to do something for you, making us all kill each other is a really bad way of going about it.

[...Kidnapping is also a bad way of going about it, but that's why you kidnap people, right? You want something.]

[deofoled]

[ ... ]

Not interested, send me and Christo back.

[matchbreaker]

Yeah, I can tell it's passive aggressive, alright.

[ She literally doesn't know what a PA system is. Clearly this is the correct assumption. ]

[wordsmithery]

It shouldn't be a difficult thing. Your experiences alone may yet be an excellent teacher.