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.

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[trustbound]

[And after a moment, the screen reacts - hello, Rin.]

SOMETHING LIKE THAT. JUST WITH A BIT MORE READING.

[heritrix]

[Lucky she was standing by it! Rin turns to face the screen properly when she sees the words being typed out.]

Ah, so you're in there! [And... she was in there. Uh. That was said brightly at first, and that tone stays, but this is very nervous laughter done by someone in an attempt to bite hysteria in the bud.] Haaaa, you were right, that really was upsetting to me. Just give me a second, because I owe you a proper apology.

[trustbound]

IT'S OKAY! TAKE YOUR TIME.

[heritrix]

[Welp, after moving to brace herself against the nearest well, Rin screams internally for a good bit before facing the screen again. She still hasn't quite gotten over the hurdle of what the hell is this, and she's sure she'll wake up two weeks from now just to stare at the ceiling, feeling the existential horror, but! She's processed it well enough for now.]

Thanks, I needed that. [But okay, back by the screen... what even are all these buttons. She'll just make sure not to touch them.] Does the inside of that place still look the same as we left it, for you?

[trustbound]

FOR NOW, YES! WHY?

[heritrix]

When I thought everything was real, I had a ribbon on me. Even though more of them came out of the vending machine, it was just like my sister's, you see. So I thought I would hold onto it and someday give it back to her.

[Rin folds her hands behind her back.] I'm relieved I don't have to worry about that, but it feels like I should have done something more cathartic. Since you said Sakura was your friend, I'd like you to have it.

[trustbound]

OH.

[...]

THANK YOU. I APPRECIATE IT.

[heritrix]

Sorry it'll only be for a little while, I know, since you'll be leaving with your family soon.

[Or... as soon as Alena can make a body for Rachel, since who knows how long that'll take. Speaking of that.]

Have you been able to talk to your mother again, yet?