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Date: December 1st
Location: The Observatory.
Characters: Everyone.
Summary: New Transports arrive and are shuffled into the Observatory after their initial briefings.
Warnings: None.

Your arrival here has been very unceremonious. One second you were somewhere else, and now, very suddenly, your feet hit the glowing white of the Transporter pad, and you're here. You aren't alone, either. There's a crowd of others around you, each seeming just as bewildered, angry, or confused as you might feel. At the head of the group is a woman in purple robes, solemn and taciturn. She hurries over a quick overview of your intended purpose here, and gives direct answers when asked for them, but to most things she simply shows you how to access the tablet you've just been given, or tells you that the DITR's greeters will explain everything. On the tablet, you can find the history of this place and a record of what your new cohorts have experienced. Someone stands on hand to give you a weapon, and though the armory is now greatly reduced, you should be able to find something to suit you.

You're shepherded down a walkway tunnel and into the Observatory, where you will find screens mounted on three sides of the wide room; they show multiple variations of satellite images, focused on... somewhere snowy. It's difficult to say more than that, but those that record heat readings seem to suggest there are people there, where ever "there" is. It's night outside the great wide windows, and the lunar landscape isn't much to look at right now. But, hey, at least all the lights are on, right? No more creepy red emergency lighting upon arrival — not that you'd know anything about that.

You're free to explore the base, visit and use any of the VR rooms, or discover your new room and roommates, but try not to step out of any airlocks if oxygen is a requirement for your system.

Welcome to the moon base, and to the remains of Exsilium.

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[duplicitoussight]

[He straightens up, the smirk from earlier becoming a genuine smile.]

Ah, I already knew that. But it's still nice to meet you again, Kougyoku.

[redsea]

[ "Again?" It takes a moment to process, but she gasps when she realizes it. ]

No way... Another one?

[duplicitoussight]

[That gets him to laugh.]

What's with that reaction? Having a surprise friend isn't that bad, is it?

[redsea]

[ She hides her face, embarrassed to have treated a friend so rudely! You know, stalking him then yelling at him, etc. ]

It is not... unpleasant. I'm sorry. I am—glad.

What, what did I call you back then?

[duplicitoussight]

[Nope not allowed because he's going to put a hand on hers to try to peer at her face again.

... should he still mess with her.]

You used to call me 'Master.'

--just kidding! You called me Kano. That still works.

1/2

[redsea]

[ Oh no, direct eye contact. This guy was her master? Just what did she do last time!? She looks all ready to bow. ]

Forgive me, Ma—

[redsea]

[ So it was another trick. She groans and pouts, but she doesn't stay angry for long. ]

Kano... I see. Do you know Kido?

[duplicitoussight]

[Oh god she actually believed him that sends another fit of giggles his way!]

Leader? Sure do! Have you run into her, already?

[redsea]

Yes. She said she was my friend. [ There's a pause, and she turns away, embarrassed because he laughed. ] Although I do not know how I became friends with you.

[duplicitoussight]

Well, well! It was because Kougyoku helped me when I was new. [He smiles, more genuine now.] So, it's only right that I help her in return as her friend.

[redsea]

Oh... [ So that's how it is. Even in a place like this, she managed to make a friend all by herself. Although she is already looking away, Kougyoku still makes an effort to look down and hide her face. ]

Then I appreciate it. [ Said in the smallest of voices. ]

[duplicitoussight]

[Ooh no. That's actually kind of cute. Kano won't pester her to look up this time.]

So, so, if you run into any problems or have any questions, feel free to ask, okay~?

[redsea]

[ She's nodding. ]

Okay. [ She turns her back toward him. ] I-I have to go to my room now [ no you don't ] so... I will be seeing you.

Goodbye.

[ And now she's walking away... She's so embarrassed. If she knew more about him earlier, she never would have been that huffy. She'll make it up to him sometime. ]