Welcome.

[trustfellows]

Rise and shine. There are a few things that matter right now - the fact that you're waking up in an unfamiliar but decently comfortable bed, the fact that you don't recognize the room you're in, the fact that you seem to have some sort of headache... Nothing severe, mind. Just the sort of odd, heavy fuzziness that comes with having slept far too long. You don't really remember where you were immediately before this, not upon waking. Something will come to you eventually if you think long enough, however - a couple of seconds of consideration will bring to mind a place, a memory, a recollection of where you were and what you were doing. It probably wasn't anything that would result in you being here, though. Welcome to Graceside Preparatory Academy. You may want to pick up the key to your room before you leave the room, but don't worry too much - your door won't lock automatically, so you won't be locked out if you've forgotten to pick it up. It seems you're not alone, either; the hallway outside your room is most likely full of other confused people by now, and should you turn around to look at the door of the room you just left, you'll find a nameplate with your name printed on it. There's a single word underneath it with no explanation. This is your title, but don't worry about that right now. Depending on when you left your room there may be a clock chiming in the foyer up ahead. It seems like it's seven, though it's difficult to tell if it's seven in the morning or seven at night. There aren't any windows, after all. Should you venture into the room with the clock, you'll find that the only exit is closed - there's absolutely no way to break down that steel bulkhead. It looks like you're not getting out of here anytime soon. The foyer also holds some very interesting information. There's a bulletin board with thirty-five pictures on it. Beside each picture is some very specific and very familiar information. Feel free to examine it. The bulletin board is large enough for plenty of you to gather around and gawk. Don't try to get at it though, that glass in front of it is very thick. If you try to break it, you'll find out the hard way that it's shatterproof. Sorry about that. Perhaps even more of a concern than the glass is the list beside the profiles. It looks like a set of rules. You might want to examine those, though they're not providing much of an explanation for why you're here or how you got here. So relax and get to know your fellow Participants. You might be stuck here for awhile.

Comments

[destage]

Ah, but...that's...

[...okay, on one hand, it's a girl she's talking to. If her managers were watching this, they'd be at least marginally more okay with her referring to Estelle by first name than a guy or something. But...it strikes Sayaka as so impolite...

...ANYWAY, uh, they happen upon a door at the right moment so she'll. Decide how to deal with this later and drop the subject!! Just let her open this door and...huh.]

This...looks like some kind of supply closet. [That's because it is, captain obvious.] Maybe there's some sort of keys hidden in here--shall we take a look inside?

[firstaid]

It does appear to look that way. [Change of topic is a success as they've both dropped the name issue!]

I wonder what this all is. [She picks up a can of WD-40 and presses the tab, which startles her when compressed air comes out.] ...oh!

[destage]

[Well, that gets Sayaka to jump! She's never seen WD-40 herself, so that's a little...odd.]

...That looks sort of like the stuff they used to clean out the keys of a computer. But I'm not even close to sure of what that's used for...

[Sayaka's going to go and look in a box, digging out some stuff--some candles, and some matches?]

Oh! Well, if the power ever goes out, it looks like we'll have something to give us light!

[firstaid]

Computer?

[Well, she's seen something like a 'computer' before, but definitely not like what's being spoken of right now.]

In any case, yes it does appear we have that. I would hate for the blastia here to quick working.

[Though speaking of blastia, she noticed right away hers was missing.]

Hey, are you missing some items that were on your person?

[destage]

Oh, a computer is something you can use to access the internet--it's a very wonderful device that allows you to find information in seconds! But, um...may I ask what a Blastia is?

[...though now that Estelle mentions it...]

I'm missing my barettes, actually. Along with most of my belongings I came to school with, but I woke up without them this morning. I use 'em to keep my bangs out of my face.

[They are a little unruly, and some of her hair is a bit messy where they aren't, but Sayaka shakes her head a bit.]

I hope we can find them...

[firstaid]

A Blastia is a stone that uses Aer. With it we're capable of using magic but it's also useful for technology like lighting, stoves, heat, and other such things we use in daily life.

[She figures they're being used here because of all the technology here.

Still, hmmm...]

Your barettes? Why would they take those? I understand taking my Blastia as well as my sword and shield, but that seems silly.

[destage]

Oh, I see...

[...

So Estelle is a chuuni, then, got it. That explains literally everything, but Sayaka keeps her expression bright. No use trying to dissuade, especially in a place like this. A warrior princess chuuni isn't something she's ever seen before, but.]

That is kind of silly, though. They could've at least tried to take something more important! I had a whole makeup kit back at the other dorms that I had, for starters, along with my idol costumes...

[firstaid]

[Okay but she really is a warrior princess, but whatevs, whatevs.]

Idol costumes? So you dress up?

[Yeah, Estelle's judging in her own way, but Estelle loves dressing up so it's all good!]

[destage]

Yes! [OH BOY SHE GETS TO TALK ABOUT HER JOB--] We're performers, after all, so we absolutely have to look our best for any show! You have to be willing to give it your all, and a wonderful costume is the perfect start to that!

[firstaid]

Oh, so you're an actor then? [Estelle giggles a bit.] That sounds like so much fun!

[destage]

Close--a singer! [Sayaka beams.] It really is fun...being able to perform in front of crowds of people, all chanting for you and being able to do your best for them, it's wonderful!

[firstaid]

That does sound wonderful! I imagine your singing helps perk people up.

[Well with how she acts, she must be a cheerful singer!]

[destage]

I would hope so! I've been at it for about five years now--if I wasn't at least a little skilled, I'm sure they would've let me go!

[Granted, they'd probably let her go in a couple years but that's beside the point.]

[firstaid]

Well, you must be rather skilled then. I hope I can hear you sing one day!

[When they're not freaking out about where they are...]

[destage]

Maybe if there's a nice little stage around here, I could perform for you. I'll get back to you if I find one, okay?

[Winning smile, and a bit of a wink.]

[firstaid]

That sounds wonderful. I can't wait if we do find one!