WEEK SEVEN: MINGLE

[retellers]

WEEK SEVEN: MINGLE (21 remain) Rise and shine, gremlins. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and it's the start of a new week. To the participants, yesterday's events may seem distant now—albeit not as distant as their life before this. Whether or not they notice, they will have lost a memory upon waking up. As usual, the participants will find that their lodgings have changed, and should anyone check their PHS, Chiron, Ochako, Soo-won, and Dorothy's profiles have been removed. They may also find that they have difficulty recalling complete details of the past weeks. Furthermore, it looks as though the rules have updated. Not everything is the same as the previous pattern, though. The barrier to the north is back up, and once more, what lies beyond is an empty field. In contrast, however, participants may notice that they can finally access a place they haven't been able to before... Additionally, it looks like the Leaders aren't around. No matter where the participants look, they're nowhere to be found. Should anyone try calling for them in the Planetarium, there will be no response—not even a message telling the participant that they're busy. Finally, everything around the participants begins to... glitch? Buildings may suddenly blink out of existence and then back in, random items like chairs or cups may suddenly distort even while they're being used, and looking at any particular thing for too long may give someone a headache. It's worse than it was that one week, though: participants will find that it's happening to themselves as well. Body parts might suddenly glitch out of existence then back in, and there will be a shot of pain when it occurs. It'll happen randomly, but it also seems to occur more often if they're touching something or another person.

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[antaressnipe]

... Then we are not yet finished in our duties, it seems.

[Tapping a hand to his chin]

And perhaps. It will depend on the type of virus that it is. Before, I had not had enough memories to my name to question much, but now...

[arcsplainist]

Is the Realm... ill?

[ ye olde problems ]

[antaressnipe]

[Sadly, Chiron is back to Sage status and thus I can no longer turn him into a joke, I cry]

Currently, I am uncertain.

There are many types of viruses, including those that are electronic in nature... though their efforts to destroy are typically the same across the board.

[arcsplainist]

[ Electronic... oh. ]

Should it relate to technology at all, I fear I may be of little use. Though I have learned much in my time here, I am still... quite ignorant of the contraptions one could come upon.

[antaressnipe]

You are in good company -- I know of the theories, but nothing in execution.

[With a soft laugh; don't feel too bad, Alphi]

All of this is conjecture, though. Perhaps the virus was defeated already... but until it is verified by our Leaders, let us celebrate with the expectation that there is still more work waiting for us.

[arcsplainist]

... Indeed—'tis a joyous conclusion to a long and hard journey, though full well do I know we are not quite done yet. Until then, however, we must needs recover with some well earned rest.

[antaressnipe]

Yes... though on that note.

[Folding his arms behind him]

None of you are injured, are you?

[+_+ The village doctor is back.]

[arcsplainist]

[ Alphinaud chuckles. ]

As expected of you, Archer.

I cannot speak for all, but those I had worked alongside are not. A young woman from the memories we had progressed through was even able to heal the injuries Izumo had sustained a fortnight ago!

[antaressnipe]

[Oh! He looks honestly pleased to hear this.]

Very good. I will make my rounds later, but it is encouraging to hear that more of us have completely healed. I would not want us to leave the Realm in such dire conditions.

[arcsplainist]

[ he nods! ]

I too had worried of her condition... But it has all ended well, I believe.

I have said it afore and it still holds true now—should you be wanting for any assistance, I would gladly lend you my aid. Tonight, it seems, we will all be resting easily... finally, and for once.

[antaressnipe]

But of course, Alphinaud. I shall find you if I am in need.

[He seems to mean it, and places a hand on the other's shoulder in gratitude.]

Though praying that is not the case, I'd bid you rest with the others. As you've said, we could all probably use it.

[arcsplainist]

Hah, doubtless I will be sleeping well come this eve. But do heed your own words as well, Archer.