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To: Chief Ledwika Alers
From: Gaius|

catana
Date: 11/11
Message:

To Chief Ledwika Alers:

In regards to our numbers rising in regards to those of us who are not native to this city, I have come with a proposal. Many of us are capable of using artes, magic if you will, which could pose a danger to all of us. There is also the fact that there still appears to be apprehension between the two factions, which is understandable given the circumstances.

My proposal would be to find a way to create a system that would promote peace, but also create a law over those of us who are not of this world or dimension. While not disclosed to the masses here, I know the policies of running a country as I am king. Though before anything were to go through, I would like to request an audience with you to find a way to obtain peace and work in harmony. This would be in benefit for both the factions here.

Leadership is absolutely necessary for us and I would take the reigns on this. However, I also believe that your cooperation is necessary.

Gaius - King of Reize Maxia

To: Chief Ledwika Alers
From: Roy Greenhilt |

greatcleavage
Date: 11/15
Message:

Chief Ledwika Alers,

My understanding is that you've communicated previously with one alleged king by the name of Gaius with regards to a proposal for establishing a separate government and system of order for arrivals from other worlds. I'd like to understand your side of this, because this whole proposal is alarming on several levels.

Sincerely,
Roy Greenhilt

To: Pearce Fellen
From: Jacqli |

former_endboss
Date: 1/24
Message:

I have prepared a manuscript detailing a number of theoretical advances in biology and physics which are known to my world, but which I can find little if any mention of in local books. While this document may be of some use to you, I must be of the opinion that nothing in it should be treated as gospel. Basic laws may differ between our worlds, and without confirmation, I can at best offer a possible explanatory framework. There is also less practical engineering information than I would like to be able to share-too much of what I know is either missing intermediate tooling needed to create it, or my own knowledge is too incomplete to provide much of use.

I would also like to discuss something else with you, under strict conditions of confidentiality.
OOC Questions: Jacqli might bring up the subject of EXEC_METAFALICA, a spell from her homeland that requires a human sacrifice to create new land, similar to island expansions writ large. She is fairly certain the locals don't need it, but she wants to judge their reaction to the topic before she discloses what she knows about it.

To: Lindsy Cartwright
From: Shun Aonuma |

x_ed
Date: 02/1
Message:

Dear Miss Cartwright,

I hope this letter finds you well. In regards to the crystal reactions from the night of Daimonia's appearance, I have found six otherworlders in total including myself who experienced the same reaction. Nearly all agreed that feelings of joy or grief were what they felt most often over all other emotions, although one was uncertain and confessed he had not paid much attention but would do so in the future.

Each reported that their crystal grew warm and glowed pink, which is what alerted them to the reaction in the first place.

I did not ask about specifics regarding which emotion they felt aligned them with Daimonia, but most seemed to indicate they had grieved deeply. However, two also mentioned they were able to find many joys to balance it out.

I do not know if asking them for more detail on their experiences would help, considering how personal it would likely be. If you think those details are necessary, I would be willing to ask if anyone would volunteer the information for research purposes, but I do not know how reliable it would be unless everyone participated.

I will write again if I find any others or get any other information.

Sincerely,
Shun Aonuma

To: Rebbekah
From: Kor Meteor |

spirialink
Date: 2/21
Message:

Hi there! We've never really spoken before, but my name's Kor Meteor! I was told you're the one in charge of watching over that big crystal in the sky. Is that right? I was hoping if I could talk to you about it.

To: Lindsy Cartwright
From: Shun Aonuma |

x_ed
Date: 4/8
Message: Miss Lindsy Cartwright,

I am sorry for the wait between letters. Although I have attempted to research the Arehtei further, there has not been much luck with the volunteers who agreed to try keeping journals and focusing on certain emotions. This may be due to having only a few willing to test it; I may look into putting up a job posting in the near future.

However, I have observed a few things about the Arehtei during their visits, and I wondered if you would have any thoughts on them.

Firstly, each of the Arehtei we have seen so far seem to have dark markings on their bodies, almost like some sort of corruption. Considering how different their appearances are otherwise, it seems strange for them to each bear the same mark. I believe this may tie into the fact that each time they appear in this state, they seem to cause feelings of negativity in Otherworlders associated with them. For Daimonia, it was a sense of grief, and others have reported feeling rage when Sosyne appeared, as well as hatred with Elios. In Sosyne's case, it was also reported that the Otherworlder's crystal glowed dark purple; I suspect it was meant to be Sosyne's color, but the negativity caused it to appear darkened.

Another Otherworlder has mentioned that he heard the voice of Peromei asking for more hope, and that she sounded as though she were in pain. These reports are leading me to believe that the Arehtei may be full of negative emotions, and require strong positive emotions to create balance - which is more easily obtained from us Otherworlders due to our crystals.

But so far, it's only a hypothesis. If you have any thoughts or ideas of how we can learn more, I would be interested in reading them.

Sincerely,

Shun Aonuma

To: Rebbekah Forsyth
From: Roy Greenhilt |

greatcleavage
Date: 4/26
Message:

I'm starting to become concerned that my crystal is somehow damaged, defective, or otherwise not functioning properly -- between it failing to exhibit any particular characteristics that others do and the fact that this island reacts extremely strongly to me, I can't shake the feeling. Could I ask for a more thorough analysis than usual this month? Saber has offered to come with, since her crystal appears to be completely functional, for comparison purposes, if that would help.

Sincerely,
Roy Greenhilt

To: Sergei
From: Sanae Kochiya |

miraculo
Date: 6/03
Message:

Dear Mr. Sergei Taciyon,

[ Oh boy oh boy, she's contacting a person of authority...! How nerve-wracking already. She hopes she's doing this right. ] You may not know me, but I'm writing to you first to apologize for what I have recently done. I have contacted the Arehtei known as Peromei two weeks ago. I have invited her here to take my completed amulet. [ She was helped in contacting Peromei with someone else, but the idea was her own so she thinks she should get all the blame in this. ] I wasn't sure what to do at first, and I thought that nothing bad would happen because all I wanted to do was to share my hope with her. Then someone brought up how Peromei could also cause a lot of damage, and I realized that I made a mistake in contacting her since she might hurt those here.

I believe that she is on her way, but I do not know how far away she may be. She seemed to be completely preoccupied with someone else's despair on this island before I offered her hope, and she is currently in a state of despair herself, so maybe we still have time to prepare. I believe the best way to prepare for her arrival is to gather more hope and send it to her.

I am very sorry for calling her.

Sincerely,

Sanae Kochiya

To: Sergei Taciyon
From: Lu Meng |

young_oldman
Date: 6/8
Message:

Sergeant Taciyon,

Greetings. My name is Lu Meng, a member of the Auxiliary Enforcer reserves. With regards to the potential arrival of Peromei, the Priestess Kochiya mentioned two matters that have attracted the Arehtei's attention. Of the issue on her full crystal and the provision of hope, a course of action is already being carried out. But it is on the second issue that I have concerns on, as the identity to this despairing individual remains a mystery to us all.

If a crystal of one filled with hope is a creamy white, as such is the case for the Priestess, then it stands to reason that one filled with despair would have a crystal that is coloured a murkier shade of white, perhaps even grey. And so I humbly propose that the emotion collection records be opened to inspection by the proper authorities, to locate the person who carries with him or her such a crystal.

OOC Questions: Nope!

To: Sergei
From: Naomi |

healinguilt
Date: 6/12, after Lu Meng tells her about Junko and plot
Message:

To Commander Sergei Taciyon,

Lu Meng has informed me of the one who is responsible for delivering a great amount of despair to Peromei. He has requested my assistance in preventing her from providing more despair. I believe I have a solution to this, but I believe it will need to be under your review.

[ Well, she might do it anyway because desperate times comes for desperate measures, etc. etc. ]

Progressive Apathy Syndrome is caused by apathy parasites, Exterobus apathes, which from a remote location may consume a human's emotions. Consequently, the individual may neither experience emotions nor have emotion drops formed within their amulet. I believe that extracting the toxin E. apathes secretes and utilizing it to induce apathy into Junko Enoshima will function as a means to inhibit her emotions. Inhibition of her emotions will cut off the primary source of Peromei's despair. With enough time, I may be able to attenuate the toxin to specifically despair, sparing Junko's other emotions in the process. If nothing else, this may be only a temporary measure until after Peromei arrives.

Sincerely,

Naomi Kimishima

OOC Questions: we can handwave if you want

To: Rebbekah Forsyth
From: Alvin |

opportunitycosts
Date: 6/11
Message:

Hey, Rebbekah!

Got a little puzzle you might be interested in about our crystals. A few of us have completed ours, but the new ones aren't gathering any emotion drops. Wondering if you might have some answers. Even if not, I figure you might be interested in seeing them.

—Alvin

OOC Questions: Handwaaaave.

To: Rebbekah Forsyth
From: Victor S Court |

curada
Date: 10/25
Message:

Dear Ms. Forsyth

This moment I have set myself to contact you regarding studying the large crystal that floats over this city. The gentleman Gordon Freeman informed me you are the one whom to address concerning matters. Pray forgive this unbiddem introduction. I am Victor S Court. My home, the Duchy of Eternia, houses a similar structure we call the Earth Crystal. I was charged with studying the means to unlock its use for humanity. Like yourself, I became quite the expert over the years. It could very well be I could be of help to you and the city should I be permitted to conduct independant research.

I am not forgetful that I cannot proceed without any sort of consent. I must write you a line or two and see if you would accept my support upon such an endeavour at this time. Upon my soul I cannot think of nothing more honorable than that.

Please reply at your earliest convenience.

Yours sincerely

Dr Victor S Court

OOC Questions: Victor's intending to do honest research, but his real intention is to uncover a means to bring Victoria into Verens. He's deluded, as evidenced from his canon point, and exhibits signs of instability. So if his work on the crystal comes out, more so when, or his role becomes known, I believe Edea wouldn't feel comfortable having Victor around the crystal. So she might say/do something depending on her player. Of course, anything drastic won't happen without approval and discussion. But if there's small scale stuff he can get away with for his 'true research' that can fly under the radar for a while, that'd be grand!

Also if there's anything you'd want to handwaive, please let me know. If Rebbekah would approach Edea or someone from Victor's world for a reference, feel free. It might be a good way to get the "hold up this isn't a good idea" thing out there. whatever works.

To: Rebbekah Forsyth
From: Red |

gottacatch
Date: 01/03
Message:

To Rebbekah Forsyth

Hi, my name is Red. I remembered a while back you put up a task board job looking for help with the crystal when it stated making those symbols around it. A group recently found a device in some ruins in the mountains, and they've been calling it some kind of crystal reader. I asked one of the members about letting you take a look at it and she said it was fine. (Her name is Milla by the way)

The only problem is that it's in a language we can't read, but if none of us can figure it out then maybe one of the arehtei will know.

What do you think? Do you want to see it? I can bring it over whenever you want!

Sincerely, Red

Edited 2016-03-03 21:06 (UTC)

So this isn't an attempt at IC contact, exactly, but I figured this would be the best/most relevant place for this? Astor is going to be doing his spy thing and spending a few days each discreetly tailing Ledwika and Sergei and probably also Rebbekah some time later once it starts sinking in how important emotions really are around here. So basically I'd just like to know how easy/difficult a time he'll have with it and if he'll find out anything particularly interesting in doing so. o7

To: Rebbekah Forsyth
From: Obi-Wan Kenobi |

hadthehighground
Date: 6/15
Message:

Greeting Miss Forsyth,

My name is Obi-Wan Kenobi, and I'm very interested in learning about the crystal. I'm told you're the person to inquire about this.

I've already asked the Arehtei regarding it, with little success. Sosyne in particular has referred to it as a machine. If it's all right with you, I would like to inspect the crystal itself with one of my companions. We have a bit of experience with technology, you see.

Also, any information you could share would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time.

To: Rebbekah Forsyth
From: Red |

gottacatch
Date: 01/10
Message: To Rebbekah Forsyth,

It's Red, the guy who gave you the device related to the crystals found in the mountains ages ago. I found with a group crystals that glow just like the crystal did when the teleporter appeared. Let me know if you want them and I can bring them in.

Red

To: Rebbekah Forsyth
From: Red |

gottacatch
Date: 05/10
Message:

Hi Rebekkah!

I'm helping to put together a trip to the surface of the world at the end of the month to see how well focusing our emotions into the land will work. I know it's not likely to keep, and I know it's been tried before when Elios took people down below long ago to see what they can do, but I thought now would be a good time to see how it goes to find out if there's anything different!

[ Does this kid ever stop, no he does not. ]

Do you know if there's any research departments who would be interested in what happens to put on file? I'm hoping we'll have people aligned to every Arehtei present. Maybe some people from Empatheias should be present too? I've got a few friends helping me out, but I thought asking you would be a good idea.

Red

OOC Questions: We can totally handwave any passing of names or w/e, up to you.

To: Rebbekah Forsyth
From: Obi-Wan Kenobi |

hadthehighground
Date: 10/22
Message:

Greetings Miss Forsyth,

I have something that might be of interest to you. On a recent excursion to the surface, my companions and I discovered what looked to be a power plant within an old city.

I've brought back some samples, and I'm hoping you might be able to tell me a little bit about them. If it's all right, I'd like to meet with you at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,
Obi-Wan Kenobi

To: Rebekkah Forsyth
From: Red |

gottacatch
Date: 27/11
Message:

Hey Rebekkah, it's Red! How are you? Is your research going okay?

I wanted to ask you about our crystals. I suspect you or someone you know has done research on our crystals compared to the crystals of people born in this world, but have you ever been given a completed crystal to keep for studying?

Thras thinks there's something special about us, and recently I went to different areas that used to be the domains of the Arehtei to test the land and how hard or easy it was to get anything to grow with our emotions. I found out that while Daimonia and Thras both have cities of people aligned to them, nothing actually grows around them. Except when we took that trip to Elios's old lands, we found small plants growing there.

Life grew with emotions near Daimonia's city, but not Thras's. I think it might have something to do with us, but I'm not a hundred percent sure.

That's why I wanted to know if you've ever had one of our crystals to study. If you haven't and you think you could get something out of having one, I can give you my spare. You can break it or whatever you need to do. Daimonia's said before they contain our "essence"?

Red

To: Feofan
From: Sigrun Eide |

captainobnoxious
Date: 12/03
Message:

[look she does not do the letter thing and it is obvious just look at that handwriting it's all caps and so straight...... at least it's readable]

LITTLE LAMB

HOPE YOU'RE DOING WELL! I'M DOING GREAT, MOSTLY. BANNED FROM DOING ANYTHING SERIOUS BECAUSE I GOT HURT TAMING AN ELK. BUT IT'S OKAY BECAUSE IT WAS FUN AND NOW I HAVE AN ELK.

[the elk is drawn below this!!! it is... not that good of a drawing, but it is certainly an elk.]

MAYBE YOU CAN COME AROUND SOMETIME AND I CAN GIVE YOU A RIDE. GOING TO ASK YOUR SISTER THE SAME THING. ACTUALLY I DON'T KNOW IF THIS WILL REACH YOU OR NOT BUT I'M REALLY HOPING IT WILL BECAUSE I WANT YOU TO VISIT AND SEE MY ELK UP CLOSE, YOU'RE LIKE A MOUSE COMPARED TO IT. EXCEPT YOU'RE A LAMB, NOT A MOUSE, I HAVE A FRIEND I CALL A MOUSE WHO CAME WITH ME TO HELP WITH THE ELK.

ANYWAY, I HOPE YOU'RE DOING WELL AND YOU'RE NOT TOO BUSY AND STUFF LIKE THAT, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SOME FUN TIME FOR YOURSELF BECAUSE EVEN IF YOU'RE IMPORTANT YOU'RE A KID AND KIDS DESERVE FUN TIME!

YOUR FRIEND
CAPTAIN SIGRUN EIDE

To: Sophia Katsaros
From: Sigrun Eide |

captainobnoxious
Date: 12/03
Message:

CURLS

ARE YOU FREE TO HANG OUT BECAUSE I HAVE SOMETHING TO ASK YOU AND IT'S REALLY IMPORTANT. ALSO I WANT YOU TO MEET MY NEW ELK. WELL, YOU CAN'T REALLY, BECAUSE HE'S BEING TAKEN CARE OF BY MY FRIEND UNTIL I'M UNBANNED FROM DOING SERIOUS STUFF (HIS ORDERS NOT MINE, I OWE HIM PEACE AND QUIET) BUT HIS NAME'S THORIM AND HE'S GREAT. VERY TALL. TALLER THAN ME. AND HE TALKS SOMETIMES.

IF YOU'RE TOO BUSY THEN THAT'S OKAY, IT JUST KIND OF FEELS WEIRD TO WRITE PEOPLE THINGS WHEN THEY'RE IN THE SAME CITY AS YOU.

YOUR FRIEND
CAPTAIN SIGRUN EIDE

To: Sophia Katsaros
From: Sigrun Eide |

captainobnoxious
Date: 12/21
Message:

[There's no real letter or message, but there's a box with two things inside: a hairpiece and a note!]

CURLS

WE USUALLY GIVE GIFTS DURING THE PEAK OF THE COLD SEASON, BUT THIS WORLD'S SEASONS KIND OF SUCK. AND YOUR MONTH NAMES ARE CONFUSING. WHEN'S DECEMBER? AND JULY? ANYWAY, I SAW THIS AND THOUGHT OF YOU, SO I FIGURED I'D PICK IT UP AND SEND IT YOUR WAY! HOPE YOU LIKE IT, DON'T WORRY ABOUT GIVING ANYTHING BACK!

YOUR FRIEND
CAPTAIN SIGRUN EIDE

To: Rebekkah Forsyth
From: Red |

gottacatch
Date: 01/01
Message:

[ KNOW WHAT, REBEKKAH? This is a humming call coming through, around lunch time. Or hopefully around Rebekkah's lunchtime, if she even knows what those are in her busy life. Maybe he should've just gone for a letter as usual... but!!! ]

Rebekkah? It's Red! Uh, sorry if you were busy-- I wanted to arrange a time to meet you again! I've got some stuff to give you, and some big news! [ He can't help the sliver of excitement there, as much as he's pushing down on letting his emotions leak through. ] Do you have a time I can visit? A day?

[ ...if he sounds rushed, it's bcause he is rushing. ]

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