Jay

( [Written – Private tl;dr] )

[He turns off the filter and starts a voice broadcast, which begins with a weary, exasperated sigh.]

Well, it could have been worse, I suppose…

I find it interesting that the experiments that have happened since I've been here have been less…severe than the ones that occurred in the past. I'm curious as to whether it could mean that the Malnosso are making some sort of progress in their research. But then again, after what happened last November, it would seem that they still have a long way to go.

Either that, or they need a new chairman.

And it certainly doesn't help that the Third Party is making things generally difficult for all of us. I suppose it's pointless to worry about them within the barrier, but we do need to be prepared for when the Malnosso call us to battle again.

...

…Sephiroth's room is empty. Could this mean that he's been sent home?

[It was hard not to notice when he lived only a few doors down.]

I'm sure everyone has heard the recent Malnosso announcement. Many of us know that the Third Party is capable of cooperation. Therefore, we should learn some cooperation ourselves if we're going to stand a chance.

And so I'd like to gather some information on battle prowess. Knowing everyone's basic battle capabilities will enable us to cooperate more effectively on the battlefield. So I'd like the volunteers to fill out this short form.

Please include those who will exclusively provide rear support, such as healing and other tasks. They are just as important as those fighting on the front lines.

<b>Name:</b> <b>Primary Weapons:</b> <b>Any special powers? (Just a yes or no will do for now.)</b> <b>Any other relevant skills?</b><textarea>

[Written]

Now there's a woman wandering around sucking people's energy? As if Kefka and Yuber can't cause enough chaos around here. I would ask, "Can't we all just get along," but I already know the answer to that.

[Action]

[Jay can be found in the plaza, just observing the people around him. He's not staring at anyone in particular. He's just glancing as they walk by, carrying on their day-to-day business. Anyone who looks closer might see that he's looking a bit pale. Indeed, he is feeling something spreading through his bloodstream, although he has yet to notice any other symptoms. Surely it's just the consequences of staying outside during the blizzard…right?]

So that thing that attacked me in the amusement park is known as "The Hunter." Apparently the description alone wasn't enough to ring a bell. I found it hard to believe that I was the only one who encountered it. But it seems there were others who were attacked, and even injured that night. I suppose I should consider myself lucky to escape from it unscathed, although I don't like to rely on such a thing. After all, it was my strategy that enabled me to detain it just long enough to gain some running distance. However, since it stopped pursuing me after I left the parameter, perhaps I truly was "lucky." It certainly wasn't an easy feat for me.

I'm also concerned about the voice I recently heard over the journals. Someone was dying by someone else's hand...could that be another Malnosso experiment?

I snuck out of the Halloween ball early, only to be attacked by...something. It was too dark too see it, but my senses felt it was something muscular and humanoid. It was very strong, and very quick, and stabbing his forehead with my dagger didn't even kill it. It pursued me relentlessly, primarily trying to rip off my wings. It took everything I had to escape from it, but fortunately, I was able to outsmart it by getting it stuck in a few areas of the park, buying me time to flee. As frightening as it was, it is good to know that I can still hold my own here.

What was that thing?

When I woke up, the amusement park was gone without a trace. On the floor next to my bed was a doll. An Oresoren doll...

[[OOC: I was going to write the action scene in the log, but then decided not to bother...]]

All right...now that I've somewhat settled into this situation, I need to analyze what I've learned so far.

I woke up in this place wearing white shirts. Strangely enough, I now have wings on my back. The wings still ache, but I'm told that the pain will pass after some time. Perhaps I should sleep until then.

Upon arriving in the village, I was given a guide that explains about the situation, and about this world in general. This place is called Luceti, and we were all brought here by the "Malnosso." At this point, no one seems to know who or what the Malnosso are. Considering that the Malnosso apparently brought us here to conduct experiments on us, I doubt they are human. But on the other hand, I have noticed that not all of the subjects in Luceti are human either.

The village seems to be a perfect paradise. There is no concept of money, so everything is provided for us free of charge. Despite having my normal clothes taken, I was surprised to see my exact clothes in the clothing shop. I also found my daggers in the weapon shop. I'm curious as to why they would allow us to have weapons here. However, no matter how luxurious, a cage is still a cage. So I can't say this makes me happy.

I have spoken with a few people since I've been here. I was surprised to see Senel, Shirley, and Stella here...Stella especially. I remember she had died in the Legacy, so she might have been brought here from a point before her death. It also makes me concerned for Senel...was he brought here from before Stella's death as well? I was also told that Walter is here, but I haven't seen him yet.

I also spoke with a few people I hadn't met before. Well, not very many have introduced themselves, however. I did meet a man named Alexei. He's been helpful, but I'm still wary about trusting strangers. He appears to be a noble of some kind, and one can never be too careful around nobles. Some of them abuse their authority, and even those with the best intentions can let the nobility go to their heads. So I'm especially wary around nobles or military people.

I also met a woman named Martel at the Welcome Center. It was dark and stormy that night, but she treated me with kindness. The Welcome Center was built to assist the newcomers, or "New Feathers" as they're called here. Once I get settled in, I may volunteer here, to provide information. I'd still like to collect more information on the Malnosso, and more importantly, search for a way home. It seems impossible right now, but I won't give up. Something is bound to happen sooner or later that may yield some clues. So in the meantime, I suppose I'll just have to live here and be prepared to defend against whatever "experiments" the Malnosso try to conduct on me...