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Trustfell Mods ([personal profile] trustharder) wrote in [community profile] trusthell2016-02-28 12:00 am

Welcome.

You last remember feeling safe.

You don't know what caused that response, now that you think about it; you can't remember what you were doing before the warm, comfortable feeling came over you, a sensation somewhere between relief and the light contentment that comes with the knowledge that you're safe enough to sleep and god, are you ready to. It feels like you may have been sleeping for a while before this, even; your limbs are heavy in the memory, and you recall how difficult it was to open your eyes.

Turning your head is likewise difficult, it feels kind of like it's full of sand. Weighted-down by sleep. It's so much easier to remain still, and so you do, and before you haze out again you can vaguely hear a voice.

It's no one you recognize, and it sounds strange and vaguely distorted as you start to drift off again.

"Everything'll be fine."

There isn't an answer that you can hear; the voice speaks once more.

"...you ready?"

You don't remember what you wanted to say to that. Always, maybe. Or Ready for what? Or perhaps What's happened to me?

But none of it matters, because consciousness slips away from you too quickly for you to respond.

---

You wake up some time later; the comfortable, safe feeling from earlier certainly isn't dampened any by the bed you wake up in. Whether you like it soft as a cloud or firm enough to support the most finicky of spines, the bed you're in is nice, and it's pretty much exactly what you've been looking for in a mattress.

Shame the rest of the room is probably going to be a bit jarring when you wake up properly.

The room you're in is completely unfamiliar, all concrete and steel and almost nothing that makes it yours - but there's a trunk near the bed and there's what looks like a smartphone sitting on the trunk, and you might want to grab that before you leave the room. Trying to text or call out won't do anything for the time being, unfortunately, but it's something. A lifeline, maybe.

If you're looking to see if anyone is here with you, maybe you can find someone as you wander through the main corridor; after all, there are a few places to explore here, even if the bulk of the place is pretty much a straight shot down the center. If you're looking to gather, the dining hall is probably the best place for it, as it's large enough to accommodate all of you.

Wherever you choose to go, however, there are a set of rules posted in every room; the far wall of the dining hall, across from the entrances, also has a bulletin board with twenty-seven pictures, along with some...interesting information, posted on it. The board is large enough for all of you to look at it, but you might not want to try to get at anything posted there; just like the rules, there's glass in front of it, and it's looking to be extremely shatterproof.

Sorry about that.

There's one more thing you'll notice on your wanderings through the corridor – there are no windows, and there are no doors that can possibly lead outside.

Looks like you're trapped. Might as well get to know those that are here with you.
neverafters: (Flyby; Even if we never)

[personal profile] neverafters 2016-02-28 07:15 am (UTC)(link)
The King does not know. The King woke up... and he was away from his kingdom. But it felt like a nice dream, or maybe it was the nice bed...? He is uncertain what it is.
amygdalae: (did you say that the Hulk is gray)

[personal profile] amygdalae 2016-02-28 07:16 am (UTC)(link)
A nice dream?

[What is this nice dream and why does Bruce have a weird feeling about this...]
neverafters: (No matter how far away I get)

[personal profile] neverafters 2016-02-28 07:27 am (UTC)(link)
Yes. The King remembered being told he would be safe, and that things will be okay. The King was very comforted... until he woke up...
amygdalae: I just choose not to say them (I have a lot of words)

[personal profile] amygdalae 2016-02-28 07:29 am (UTC)(link)
[...yeah, Bruce is pretty sure he had a weird dream like that too. It sort of stands out, because usually most of his own dreams are nightmares.

He had brushed it off initially, but now... he isn't too sure.]


--and you found yourself here.

[Hm. He will need to think about this later. For now...

He glances down at the bird-creature again.]
I--do you mind if I pick you up? Its a bit hard to constantly bend my neck down to speak.

[It's getting just a little bit sore.]
neverafters: (Been all the way around)

[personal profile] neverafters 2016-02-28 07:37 am (UTC)(link)
[ The King silently nodded, with Bruce's followup statement. Honestly The King probably would've probably freaked out even if this were a nicer place, but it felt all the worse when it was this windowless and oppressive in atmosphere. At least it seems like there are some nice people... ]

The King... does not mind? He thinks.

[ How does carrying etiquette go? Uh... one can't exactly see his wings from under that cape, but he does raise them(?) to indicate he's ready. ]
amygdalae: I wish things could go your way (is that what you think?)

[personal profile] amygdalae 2016-02-28 07:42 am (UTC)(link)
[...well that works, he supposes.

Bruce bends down and picks up the bird-creature - he's certainly a bit heavier than the average bird, but Bruce can manage it fairly well. Still, its not going to sit on his shoulder any time soon if that actually ever happens.]


Thank you. [He says, just so he can make the bird-creature feel better.

...and he really should find a way to address it since 'bird-creature' is pretty rude. What did it... he... call it himself again?]


King? Is that how I address you?
neverafters: (Been all the way around)

[personal profile] neverafters 2016-02-29 01:32 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, The King is The King.

[ Bruce is already doing so well being a calming presence for him, which is both beautiful and faintly ironic. ]

How should he refer to you?
amygdalae: you don't know what lies beyond. (there's still so much you haven't seen.)

[personal profile] amygdalae 2016-02-29 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
[...he'll just go with King then, since that apparently works.]

Bruce will be fine. [He manages a small smile.] Circumstances aside, its a pleasure to meet your acquaintance.

[Look, he can be polite to a damn bird if he wants to.]
neverafters: (the king had a flower)

[personal profile] neverafters 2016-03-01 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
... The King is very glad too.

[ His normal speaking voice seems to quiet down a bit with his next sentence, but it's not a whisper. ]

It has been a long time since he made a new friend.
amygdalae: you won't like the alternative (let's just do this the easy way)

[personal profile] amygdalae 2016-03-01 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
[...Bruce isn't sure if they should jump to the friendship point just yet, but hey, if that makes the bird happy.]

Ah--I'm honored. [He......... thinks...........?] It's good to see that you've managed to calm down, too.
neverafters: (the king was aloof)

[personal profile] neverafters 2016-03-01 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
... The King is okay. The King was not crying.

[ It's hard to tell if that's just denial or... an attempt at self-assurance. ]
amygdalae: (oh look there's wally.)

[personal profile] amygdalae 2016-03-01 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
...of course.

[Yeah Bruce is just going to roll with that. Whatever you say, King.]

Ah--are you hungry? There is a kitchen where you can eat, if you wish to do so.
neverafters: (the king was content)

[personal profile] neverafters 2016-03-01 11:23 am (UTC)(link)
The King thought. The King then decided, he should like to see it.

[ Nothing like some nice food to settle into a bizarre situation a bit easier! ]
amygdalae: that's a nice way to put it (my other self?)

[personal profile] amygdalae 2016-03-01 01:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[Yeah he's just going to take that as an extremely fancy 'yes'.]

Alright then, off we go.

[And so they set off...! Or rather, Bruce sets off since he's still carrying King, but its not like he particularly minds.]
neverafters: (We were always right there)

[personal profile] neverafters 2016-03-05 04:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ONWARD! TO ADVENTURE FOOD ]