[Voice] Back to Normal, or Something

[unseenspy]

[Hey Luceti, guess who's being cynical again.]

Just when we thought the Malnosso were doing something right in sending some people home, they had to trip up and make a phenomenal mess. And now they're bringing in new people again. It feels like we're right back where we started. Will this nonsense ever come to an end?

For those who are new here, you have Raine Sage's guide, and the Welcome Center to help you get acquainted with our situation. There are countless other villagers here who will help you as well. But whatever you do, try not to get too comfortable. This place isn't all sunshine and roses.

[As if the events of this month weren't any indication…]

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[voice]

[rygdea.livejournal.com]

So that's it? You really think we're trapped here forever? Geez, I thought kids were more rebellious than this!

[voice]

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

I should hope not!

Do you have any better ideas? I'm all ears.

[He'd like to see you try, newbie.]

[voice]

[rygdea.livejournal.com]

Is that a challenge?

[Oh lord, here we go...]

First off, just because the damn drones can't talk doesn't mean they're useless. You can cut 'em up for information and look for some sort of tracking device that would lead you back to their base.

[voice]

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

[Hmm. Nice plan, but...]

Even if we knew where their base was, we wouldn't be able to get there from inside the barrier.

[voice]

[rygdea.livejournal.com]

Wait, what? There's a barrier here?

[voice]

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

[Siiiigh]

Did anyone tell you anything?

Yes, there's a barrier surrounding the village and its surrounding area that keeps us trapped inside like rats in a cage. If escape were that simple, none of us would still be here.

[voice]

[rygdea.livejournal.com]

No need to get sassy, I'm just tryin' to help.

Anyway, if there's a barrier here...then there has to be a power source nearby.

[voice]

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

Nearby? If there is a power source, they wouldn't keep it nearby. That wouldn't be very strategic, would it?

[voice]

[rygdea.livejournal.com]

You got a point there, but there still would be somethin' around leadin' towards it.

[voice]

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

Even if there were, the source itself would be outside the barrier where we can't reach it.

[voice]

[rygdea.livejournal.com]

[His silence marks that the little snot has a point.]

[voice]

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

[And Jay's smirking now, because he knows just what that silence means.]

So? Any more bright ideas? [for him to trash?]

[voice]

[rygdea.livejournal.com]

You think you know everythin', don't ya?

[voice]

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

Not exactly. I just know more than you do.

[voice]

[rygdea.livejournal.com]

Cheeky. Got a name, kid?

[voice]

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

...Jay.

[voice]

[rygdea.livejournal.com]

Alright then, Jay. Give me a week to survey the place, and I'll be back with soundproof escape plan.

[voice]

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

[Suppressing a giggle.]

All right then...

How about you? Do you have a name?

[voice]

[rygdea.livejournal.com]

It's Rygdea.

[voice]

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

Very well, Rygdea. I'll be waiting to hear from you in one week.

But I don't want to hear any excuses when you fail.

[voice]

[rygdea.livejournal.com]

Don't worry, you'll be thankin' me later.

[voice]

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

[He'll just sigh again. As much as he'd like to put his faith in Rygdea, he just can't. Especially since Rygdea reminds him too much of Moses with his southern drawl.]