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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.
amygdalae: save it for... what? (well that is a nice sentiment)

[personal profile] amygdalae 2016-02-28 05:55 am (UTC)(link)
But you can't choose who to send the text to.

[Which means... what? That there's only one person to send it to? Or is there some strange algorithm behind what it sends? Too many questions, not enough answers - or rather, no answers at all.]

There's not much in terms of other functions, either. [He's checked.]
capyper: (pic#10049894)

[personal profile] capyper 2016-02-28 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
At first I thought we were gettin' free stuff to make up for all the inconvenience... but I guess it's not actually useful free stuff, huh?

[ This phone has no resell value, either. Tragic. ]
amygdalae: I just choose not to say them (I have a lot of words)

[personal profile] amygdalae 2016-02-28 06:08 am (UTC)(link)
It clearly has a function... I suppose we just don't know what said function is yet.

[Bruce has thought to trying to call and text, but he's still not sure how well that could work out. Best to err on the side of caution for now.]
capyper: (pic#10049928)

[personal profile] capyper 2016-02-28 06:17 am (UTC)(link)
I guess there's just one thing to do, then.

[ He pulls out his own smartphone from the folds of his sleeves somewhere (a few candies fall out as well) — ]

Send a message. What do you think I should try, "SOS"?
amygdalae: you're speaking as if I even have one (you're asking me to make a choice?)

[personal profile] amygdalae 2016-02-28 06:25 am (UTC)(link)
[...he won't make a mention about the sweets.]

Ah--I suppose? If you want to, I mean.

[He's not going to stop him (he is interested himself), but he can't help but still worry a little.]

Just be careful.
capyper: (pic#10049862)

[personal profile] capyper 2016-02-28 06:53 am (UTC)(link)
[ He really should take that advice and be careful. Instead, he writes out this message: ]
Heyyy can anybody read this? (^u^ )/
This keyboard sucks lol where are the emoji?? ( u__u,)9

Anyway


SOS?
[ One can tell this is a guy who likes to use Twitter. ]

... No response yet. That's just rude. [ Come on, Mysterious Text Recipient. ]
Edited 2016-02-28 06:54 (UTC)
amygdalae: this just got a whole lot more awkward (welp)

[personal profile] amygdalae 2016-02-28 07:03 am (UTC)(link)
[...well, if there's no response to that, Bruce doesn't know what will.]

Perhaps the other party doesn't have their phone nearby.

[That's... always a possibility.

Also, what is an emoji.]
capyper: (pic#10049889)

[personal profile] capyper 2016-02-28 07:20 pm (UTC)(link)
This is the era of fast technology! He who does not answer his phone on time could be losing out on a big opportunity.

[ ... Or maybe that's just him, seeing as he's basically a freelancer. ]

That seems kinda weird to me, though... maybe Mr. or Ms. Kidnapper wants to see us panic?
amygdalae: you, sir, are an asshole (yes I do not agree with this)

[personal profile] amygdalae 2016-02-29 12:48 am (UTC)(link)
Considering they already have us here, I highly doubt there's going to be much for them to miss.

[They're already trapped here after all, like it or not.]

But if they wanted us to panic there are probably better ways to do so from the start.

[Not just... have them wake up and wander around like this.]
capyper: (pic#10049926)

[personal profile] capyper 2016-02-29 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, I guess you're right about that. I dunno, it just seems strange... this almost feels more like we're waking up in some video game, and we're just waiting around for the tutorial level to start or something.
amygdalae: do not say that again in front of me. (not the smartest decision.)

[personal profile] amygdalae 2016-02-29 03:19 am (UTC)(link)
[A video game, huh...]

It's certainly not a very pleasant game if that's the case.

[What with this atmosphere, and the rules... pretty much everything, really.]
capyper: (pic#10049862)

[personal profile] capyper 2016-02-29 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, seriously. Have you read the rules yet? I hope those are just some sick joke.

[ Because if they aren't, then he is prepared to be a part of the worst video game ever. ]
amygdalae: I really don't want to go with the hard way (you sir are not making this easy)

[personal profile] amygdalae 2016-02-29 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
I have.

[And it certainly wasn't... very nice.]

It's... well. It brings more questions than answers, if anything.
capyper: (pic#10049878)

[personal profile] capyper 2016-02-29 04:34 am (UTC)(link)
Well, I'd settle for just one. Why does our kidnapper expect us to play by their rules, anyway?
amygdalae: there's a pain that goes on and on (sideways and under bridges.)

[personal profile] amygdalae 2016-02-29 04:50 am (UTC)(link)
He or she must have something that thinks will motivate us into following his or her rules.

[S/he wouldn't be this confident to just let them roam around like this otherwise.]
capyper: (pic#10052787)

[personal profile] capyper 2016-03-01 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
I guess so, yeah. I'd kinda rather they just threaten us up-front, though!
amygdalae: what do you mean we can't have blueberries (could you say that again)

[personal profile] amygdalae 2016-03-01 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
Perhaps they prefer a more indirect approach.