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]

...You have an astounding eye for priorities, Maternal. That was careless of me.

[elepe]

[...you know, it'd probably sound backhanded to anyone who isn't Lusamine, but really. This is at least a little bit acceptable.]

It truly was, and I'm glad you acknowledge that much. Would you mind terribly if those of us who wish to could block out the offending information?

[wordsmithery]

[At least you're cooperative to a point, Lusamine.]

I would greatly prefer you not damage anything, but a measure of tape or some such material is acceptable.

[elepe]

Of course. I do not believe we have the means to do much else.

[If there were tools around here, perhaps, then she would be a little more serious about it. Unruly adults and children nonwithstanding.]

I understand that Rule Seven seems to be our sole option for escape. But I must ask, could Rule Eight--at your discretion, of course--allow us an alternate method, should we not act on it?

[wordsmithery]

Your hypothetical is not a possibility I planned for.

[elepe]

Oh? Is there a reason for that?

[plentyfriendly]

My guess is he has no intention of doing such a thing.

[acherontiastyx]

Hey, speaking of those, where's yours?

[wordsmithery]

Excuse me?

[elepe]

...He does bring up a good point. You put up our ages for all to see--perhaps, would you be willing to put up your own?

[acherontiastyx]

That's what I mean. If you're gonna embarrass the people who care about that sort of stuff, then turnabout's just fair play and all that.

[wordsmithery]

None of you have very much to gain from that.

[acherontiastyx]

There's always a sense of satisfaction.

[elepe]

I see plenty of reason. It would be a way for you to take responsibility for your careless mistake.

[wordsmithery]

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

[elepe]

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