Initiative.

[trustbound]

Rachel looks a bit conflicted about what should happen from here; Lisbeth is still on the floor, but she's told her what she should do, and so... Well, she's never really been good at saying no, though she does walk up and reach out to pet Lisbeth's hair gingerly for a moment before turning to everyone else. "We should leave." And with that, the courtroom changes, all at once; it was one thing, and then quite simply it isn't, and the podium circle has been replaced with a round spread of consoles wrapping around a center spire. The room is no longer concrete and steel, but rather stark white, all done up in glossy tile that looks like it'd crack if you hit it hard enough with something – that said, it's not recommended to try, given that it's just as indestructible as everything else in the building. Rachel approaches the consoles, reaching out to touch them, fingers tapping gently against several of the unmarked buttons; it's probably not precisely necessary for her to do so, given the state of things, but she seems to like doing it, so do it she shall. There are a pair of slots that look like keycards are required; she glances at them for a second before manipulating more buttons, causing a small panel to open up in front of her – it looks like an authorization mechanism of some sort, the kind that you press your hand against to get it to recognize you. "It's going to be a bit jarring when you wake up; sorry about that, but you've been asleep for a really long time. I'd suggest giving it a moment." She pauses, though, once that's out there, glancing back at everyone. "I'll be on the other side with you, but not like this. We can still talk, though, if you like." And with that she just turns and presses her hand against the panel without waiting for an answer; the next thing you're aware of is the flash.

Comments

[innocentloveholic]

Of course I would've!

[ no she would not have. if fighting for her soul was any indication she would not have. ]

I've got more charm in one pinky than most of these guys have in like, their whole body!

[greenmamabear]

Is the rest of your body ego?

[innocentloveholic]

No, it's cuteness. [ this is said in all seriousness. ] Which is way better than being made of all germ!

[ ...wait, actually, speaking of that. ]

Is Celia still around?

[greenmamabear]

Cuteness, uh-huh.

[She glances down at her hand again.]

I'm... not sure. She's quiet.

[innocentloveholic]

[ ...Oh. ]

I guess you'll find out when you die again, huh?

1/3 this is stupid

[greenmamabear]

Pssh. Hell if I know how it works. Something about perception?

[greenmamabear]

[hold on]

...Yeah. Since I thought I was dead, Celia and the bacteria came out no problem. But I wasn't. And if I'm still connected to the Hospital, maybe that means it still works like that?

So... if I just think its possible, does that mean it-

[greenmamabear]

DID SOMEONE CALL FOR A MAIDEN OF HEROISM?!

[innocentloveholic]

Celia~! [ Her favorite germ!! ] I totally did, hiiii! I just wanted to know if you were still around! It was a lot of fun watching you try to flirt with Siggy.

[greenmamabear]

[She feels around for her hat and pouts when she realizes its still in the simulation.]

You and your matchmaking are proving to be rather emotionally taxing, Lady Aligula.

[innocentloveholic]

[ ...She will make you a new hat, Celia, one of these days. ]

Yeah, yeah, but like, look, there's a bunch of matches made here, right? And it's definitely all thanks to my very first party! I mean, that's how we all go to know each other!

[ never mind that this probably only applies to maybe sayaka and alex.

maybe.

she's taking credit anyway!!! ]

[greenmamabear]

We shall have to see. I am not convinced there are any potential suitors fit to- what do you mean "of course they'd like you", you hush up worm woman!

[How dare Fern think positive reinforcement at her!]

[innocentloveholic]

They'd have to be in their right mind not to like you, Celia.

[ ......thanks??? ]

Besides, Siggy's not so awful, right? Sure, she had a crush on a robot, but that robot can't go places with her! You can.

[greenmamabear]

...Hm. Yes, well, I have my kingdom to worry about too.

[aka "but Fern tho" also]

[innocentloveholic]

Then Fern can just go with her too! It's not like you can walk around on your own anyway.

[ aligula don't just volunteer people for shit?? ]

[greenmamabear]

Well. I'd prefer to just go where Fern goes, all things considered. We'll see where that takes us.

[innocentloveholic]

What if it takes you to a world that's full of antibiotics and disinfectant and other stuff that gets rid of little things like you?

[ implying a hospital doesn't already have that stuff...... ]

[greenmamabear]

I'd fight them off, of course!