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[blattella]

Okay. Hopefully me putting IMPORTANT at the top helps denote this as actually something I personally think is important. Got the idea from username dynamight, so credit goes to them!

But serious talk: this is an experiment. Or it's an Abnormality, maybe? An enclosure either way. Either this city itself wants us here because it's lonely and it wants people around, because what's the point of a city without people in it right?? Or the scientists outside want us in so they can shake us up in this little jar and write down their results. Not sure what end goal there, we'll find out soon enough.

If anyone has any proof or any other theories, please feel free to discuss. I'm open to ideas. And I know figuring out what this place feels pointless, but if we can aim towards figuring out the what, then we'll be able to figure out the how soon enough, right?

And has anyone gotten any useful information in general? I've been nosing around, but all I get is redacted snippets with no actual details to work with. Which cycles back around to my two theories above, I guess; either we really are the first ones to get sucked into this Abnormality and it's just been made out of several lonely people wanting a better life and world, or it's artificially made in which case there's not going to be any public figures or history to learn about.

Anyway.

I just think that we should all check in and talk about anything we've learned. Don't feel like you have to talk to me only, either. Talk amongst yourselves. Information should be freely shared so we can get out faster.

Also if you saw me at the party, hi, I'm the guy with the bug arm, that's me, if you didn't know. Yes it's disgusting. Yes, I hate it too. No, the food or water or air in this place isn't the reason I have the bug arm. I've had it for twenty years or so now.

Okay that's it.

[feel free to mingle online, he's just desperate to feel like he's achieving something here!]

Comments

[gradenine]

not everyone here came from our city, okay
of course they're gonna assume that you're going off on some nonsense about abnormalities right now
i don't know much about distortions myself but your theory holds some water
not sure if they can take the form of locations though

but listen
i know you're not a fixer but the key to survival is keeping a calm mind
freaking out about things like this is what's going to get you killed back home
being in the dark is frustrating but losing your mind ain't gonna help us either

[blattella]

Alright, alright. Guess I'll have to think of a way to word it that's not completely insane to outsiders. Last thing I want is to finally say who I am, just for people to think I've lost my marbles.

Hey, buddy.

Can I ask you something since we're on the subject of getting killed? Big favour.

[gradenine]

that's the spirit

and yeah sure
hit me

[blattella]

Something ever happens to me here, can you keep an eye on Sinclair and Don? Just make sure they have support. That's all.


Thanks.

[gradenine]

[ oh... gregor really cares for those two, huh.

can't relate. ]

im not the type to make promises, greg
especially with that kind of responsibility
im too used to seeing people come and go my life, y'know?

that said
i'll see what i can do

[blattella]

Not like you'll be needed much. Like you said before, they're both old enough and have seen enough to handle themselves. Not like I do much in the first place! Hahahahahahaha

But really, thanks. It's a relief. Not that I'm planning on letting anything in this hole get me, but now I can fight a little harder if it does, you know?? And I mightn't be a proper Fixer, but I can show you how G Corp threw down back in the day.

[gradenine]

greg im pretty sure those kids are grateful to have you here
so cut yourself some slack
it's rough but hey
if you survived g corp then you could survive this

but uhh
if you don't mind me asking
why did g corp experiment on you in the first place?

[blattella]

That's the spirit! Hahaha. The lot of us are going to make it through this mess, whatever it turns out being. I just really hope we can all figure something out soon.



You mean 'why did I get picked at all'? You'd have to ask someone who's not here that question, not me. Why'd anyone in the war do anything?

[gradenine]

[ ...

his eyes widen. ]

you mean the smoke war?

[blattella]

Yeah? You know of another war? I was from Old G Corp. You know the posters with some smug upstart holding a flag, claw outstretched? All me.

Edited, but me.

[gradenine]

oh wow
so you're that big of a deal back there

[ he'd say more but not here in public where anyone can read what he has to say. not now. ]

if that's the case
i get freaking out about this
especially if this involves another war again
but i don't really recall any rumors of one coming up anytime soon

[blattella]

Formerly.

Doubt there'll be another war so soon. This is just run of the mill Wing nonsense, and we both know it. I got my reasons for being the way I am, is all.

[control and free will, the same old shit sending him into a spiral, you know how it is.]

[gradenine]

you got that right
that's that and this is this

for real though
you sure you don't want company?
i could get you a beer or two if that helps you calm down

[ roland why are you enabling his alcoholism ]

[blattella]

I'm probably not good company at the moment. My arm's really itchy? Which is weird. And if something happens, I don't want you to be around for it.

It's fine though! It's not freaking out at the moment, and it's pretty fast, so you don't need to worry about me.

And I shouldn't drink. Might lose control.

[gradenine]

[ his bug arm... yeah, he's not keen on finding out on seeing gregor bug out just yet. ]

all right
you take care of yourself first and foremost then

[blattella]

You got it.

And hey, if you think of anything useful, come back and stick it under this post. Just in case. Thanks, man. I'll bring you some smokes once I'm sure my arm's just molting! Hahahaha.

(It has never actually molted) (do you think that's a thing) (I don't know) (anyway bye)

[gradenine]

[ ...

get well soon, king... ]