[Voice Post] Looking Ahead...

[unseenspy]

This cold weather gives this place a gloomy atmosphere. A lot of people have been here for a year, even two years. And it's just the beginning for me. I can't say I'm looking forward to being somebody's lab rat for two years. I certainly don't intend to be stuck here that long.

But right now, there's nothing I can do except bide my time.

That amusement park appearing and disappearing overnight...that thing that attacked me...I wonder what else I have to look forward to?

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[Voice]

[esper-flight.livejournal.com]

It's unsettling, to think about being here for a couple of years. I hope that won't be the case, but it's really not up to us, is it?

What attacked you?

[Voice]

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

What do you mean it's not up to us? If these Malnosso are so intent on keeping us caged up here, it's up to us to find a way to escape. I'll be looking for information on this every chance I get. But unfortunately, I am at a loss right now.

I don't know what it was that attacked me. It was during that ball in the amusement park. It was too dark to really see it, but it was very strong and fast, and killing it seemed to be impossible. It tried to rip off my wings. I was hoping someone might know something, but apparently, that's not the case.

[Voice]

[esper-flight.livejournal.com]

No, I haven't heard of anything like that, but I will keep a look out for anything of that description. I wondered if they had other means to keep us in attendance aside from the droids, so maybe that was it....

I'm sorry, I phrased what I meant badly. Of course I want to escape and help others escape, but I haven't come up with anything either. I hope we do find a way how that isn't reliant on the Malnosso's 'mercy'.

[Voice]

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

Indeed, I wouldn't want to rely on the Malnosso's mercy either. Fortunately, I happen to be an information dealer by profession. But right now, the only source I have would be the other Luceti residents.

So, pardon the late introduction. My name is Jay. How about you? How long have you been here? Do you know anything about this "John" person? Is he connected with the Malnosso?

[Voice/Filtered]

[esper-flight.livejournal.com]

I'm Terra, and I have been here a little over two months. If you don't mind stopping by the barracks, I can share what I know in person.

[Voice/Filtered]

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

That's a good idea. I'll meet you there.

[Action]

[Jay closes his journal and carries it over to the barracks to meet Terra.]

Terra? I'm here.

[Action]

[esper-flight.livejournal.com]

[Terra's inspecting the weapons idly, but she perks up when hearing another voice and turns. She nods.]

Hello. There is information you ought to see...but we've been asked not to share it over the usual channels, since the Malnosso can presumably find it there no matter how secure we think it is. That's why I asked you here, instead. We need to keep this information safe, so please don't spread it over the network.

[Action]

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

Understood. I'm an information dealer, so gathering information is my job, and I know how to handle it. I'll be sure to guard whatever information I find.

[Action]

[esper-flight.livejournal.com]

[She nods and opens her journal, eventually stopping at a certain page (http://community.livejournal.com/lucetilocked/2356.html), then shows it to him.]

This is a locked transmission under a secure system and filtered to all residents. It's fairly up to date, as far as I know.

[Action]

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

[Jay takes a few moments to study the information, pondering it very carefully.]

I see... Well, this certainly changes everything...my whole outlook on the situation. So the Malnosso didn't exactly bring us to this world...they just chose which of us to stick inside this barrier, which apparently protects us from the Third Party out there?

[Action]

[esper-flight.livejournal.com]

That's right. I wasn't here for the invasion, but a couple of my friends were involved. The information there reflects what they have told me.

[Voice]

[fallenambitions]

So there was something lurking outside...

Are you going to be all right, Jay?

[Voice]

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

I suppose so...I managed to escape from that thing unharmed. But...what the hell was that?

I've...never felt so scared before...

[Voice]

[fallenambitions]

I suppose it's the Malnosso's little surprise at the end of the "vacation".

...

Unfortunately, I doubt what you saw was the worst this place can bring. [Oh, Alexei, you fail at helping people feel better] There is safety in numbers. I would try not to wander on your own at odd times or in unknown locations.

[Voice]

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

Possibly. It could also be why the droids were intent on preventing people from leaving the ball.

I suppose it was careless of me to wander around alone out there. I should have known better...

[chaotic-dirge.livejournal.com]

Biding our time is all we can do, for now.

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

Indeed. I'll wait until these Malnosso people show themselves via the journals again, and see if I can find some answers.

[chaotic-dirge.livejournal.com]

It's possible to gain insight when they appear... but they are cautious in what they reveal.

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

I see. Well, what they don't reveal, I'll just have to take. As an information dealer, that's what I do. I seek information from wherever I can get it. So I'll make sure to put my skills to good use here.

[chaotic-dirge.livejournal.com]

That was your former occupation before you arrived here?

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

Yes. I gather information about the events happening in my homeland for a living, and I fulfill the requests of clients for a fee. I also often work as a strategist.

[chaotic-dirge.livejournal.com]

A useful occupation...

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

Indeed. I am rather proud of it. I like to think I'm good at what I do, but I know I really have my work cut out for me in this world.

[chaotic-dirge.livejournal.com]

Given our present company... that's true.

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

Present company?

[Not sure who Vincent is referring to here...]