[Jade taps at his chin a little as he thinks over the information to impart.]
That depends. It's hard to trust people who keep us under such strict surveillance, wouldn't you agree? Not to mention the ways in which our lives are constantly endangered regardless of that, and the fact that they haven't quite presented conclusive proof of their claims. There is not even proof of the existence of the so-called Flamines.
Given all of that, I believe that a little doubt is understandable. Don't you?
[ Wow, that was quite the information bomb for Sorey. He wasn't even aware of the strict surveillance, or that endangering their lives was common ... And it is possible that all their claims could be fake. He was so overwhelmed by the technology he isn't used to, and the things behind told to him, he hadn't had much time to think on it. He's assuming this man's been here a while, to know so much about the place. Sorey didn't learn any of that at that powerpoint thing.
He feels a little bad for believing what they'd said so easily now. ]
Yeah, I think I get it a little better now. I didn't even know any of that. [ Mmmnn. ] But why bring us here just to lie to us? [ A pause. ] And ... that means that our homes might not have been destroyed, right?
[ Sorey is good at being hopeful, and he'll take this hope that everyone where he's from isn't dead right now. He's glad he ran into this person. ]
[Something's wrong if he's glad to have run into Jade... but the colonel-doctor goes on seriously.]
It's a possibility. [He stresses that point.] The only solid facts we know are that CERES is in control here, CERES has access to detailed information from all of our worlds, and that they have their own secrets.
Perhaps our worlds have not been destroyed; or perhaps they truly are being restored by CERES. But there's not enough proof to support either claim. But it should be noted that the current CEO has openly admitted to being driven by personal profit rather than altruistic reasons. Whatever this situation is, it's something that they're profiting from.
[ Well, Sorey is no stranger to corrupt higher-ups. But that doesn't mean he particularly wants to deal with them any more than he has. There's a certain difficulty and seriousness that comes with dealing with them. But he will, if he has to.
He'll keep all of that in mind, though. He knows now he shouldn't trust them entirely, but maybe he shouldn't distrust them completely yet either. He needs to find out more. ]
I guess this is a lot more complicated than I thought ... [ Which he won't let be an issue — he can get through this. ] I can't really think of why they'd profit from keeping us here, though ...
[ There are a couple reasons he could brainstorm, but — he needs to see more of this world and its situation for himself. ]
It's certainly an unusual business venture. [He gives a shrug.]
Given that there's a large volume of us living in this colony, earning and spending money, perhaps it connects to that. But I suppose that further study will be needed to truly understand this alien economy. [And whether or not it happens to be the truth.]
[ Sorey isn't much for understanding the more complicated points of economies — he's only been in human society for a short period of his life, though he at least understands the basics of buying things and such. But at least he knows he can agree on the last part. ]
Yeah. It sounds like everyone here is gonna need some time to figure out what's going on ... [ Mmnn. ] But if you ever need someone's help for something in the future, you can ask me. I wanna help everyone as much as I can.
[ He wants to be useful!! And he imagines this situation will require teamwork on their part. ]
Oh? [He arcs an eyebrow, with a smirk.] And how am I to ask you when you haven't provided a name? A list of basic skills beyond a vague desire to help would also be helpful.
[Teamwork is a very important thing. ...And hassling potential teammates is apparently very important to Jade.]
[ ... Oops. Well Sorey is genuinely sorry about forgetting to introduce himself!! And being vague ... ]
Aah, sorry about that! My name's Sorey. [ And how does he explain his skills ... If the Seraphim are here, too, then he can do a lot more than just basic fighting, but he shouldn't go around saying he can fuse with Seraphim and become abnormally powerful. Sooo ... ] And I can fight, if you need that. I use a sword.
[ He'd show him, but it's kind of missing right now. ]
[ —Ah. Would Sorey fall under that category? Oops.
Looking slightly embarrassed. ]
I can use a sword, but I guess I wasn't taught it formally or anything ... Does that mean me, then?
[ He just sort of practiced with Mikleo throughout his childhood ... At least he has a lot of experience with it, though! And ... another very special ability that's far more powerful than just using a sword, but — ]
[ Being able to train someone and wanting to are different, after all. While he has plenty of experience with his sword, he can never know too much! Sorey is the type to love learning, of course, and new moves falls under that! ]
Then I will! Aah, I wonder what kind of things the people here can teach me ...
[ He's a little excited at the idea of it, honestly. Learning is something he loves to do ... (And honing his skills with a sword might be a good idea here, seeing as he can't be sure whether the Seraphim are here ...) ]
[ Sorey doesn't think it's weird ... though he guesses he has been reacted to weirdly in the past for being excited at odd times. He can't help it, okay.
He's not sure how to respond, though, so he'll just go ahead and focus on Jade's last statement! ]
Hmm, then we'll just have to look for one, right? There can't not be an exit!
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Sorey, Can't Be Perfect
[Jade taps at his chin a little as he thinks over the information to impart.]
That depends. It's hard to trust people who keep us under such strict surveillance, wouldn't you agree? Not to mention the ways in which our lives are constantly endangered regardless of that, and the fact that they haven't quite presented conclusive proof of their claims. There is not even proof of the existence of the so-called Flamines.
Given all of that, I believe that a little doubt is understandable. Don't you?
the pun is real
He feels a little bad for believing what they'd said so easily now. ]
Yeah, I think I get it a little better now. I didn't even know any of that. [ Mmmnn. ] But why bring us here just to lie to us? [ A pause. ] And ... that means that our homes might not have been destroyed, right?
[ Sorey is good at being hopeful, and he'll take this hope that everyone where he's from isn't dead right now. He's glad he ran into this person. ]
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It's a possibility. [He stresses that point.] The only solid facts we know are that CERES is in control here, CERES has access to detailed information from all of our worlds, and that they have their own secrets.
Perhaps our worlds have not been destroyed; or perhaps they truly are being restored by CERES. But there's not enough proof to support either claim. But it should be noted that the current CEO has openly admitted to being driven by personal profit rather than altruistic reasons. Whatever this situation is, it's something that they're profiting from.
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He'll keep all of that in mind, though. He knows now he shouldn't trust them entirely, but maybe he shouldn't distrust them completely yet either. He needs to find out more. ]
I guess this is a lot more complicated than I thought ... [ Which he won't let be an issue — he can get through this. ] I can't really think of why they'd profit from keeping us here, though ...
[ There are a couple reasons he could brainstorm, but — he needs to see more of this world and its situation for himself. ]
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Given that there's a large volume of us living in this colony, earning and spending money, perhaps it connects to that. But I suppose that further study will be needed to truly understand this alien economy. [And whether or not it happens to be the truth.]
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Yeah. It sounds like everyone here is gonna need some time to figure out what's going on ... [ Mmnn. ] But if you ever need someone's help for something in the future, you can ask me. I wanna help everyone as much as I can.
[ He wants to be useful!! And he imagines this situation will require teamwork on their part. ]
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[Teamwork is a very important thing. ...And hassling potential teammates is apparently very important to Jade.]
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Aah, sorry about that! My name's Sorey. [ And how does he explain his skills ... If the Seraphim are here, too, then he can do a lot more than just basic fighting, but he shouldn't go around saying he can fuse with Seraphim and become abnormally powerful. Sooo ... ] And I can fight, if you need that. I use a sword.
[ He'd show him, but it's kind of missing right now. ]
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I see. That information is a bit more useful. I'm sure that you'll find no shortage of fellow sword wielders to get along with in the city.
Well met, Sorey. My name is Jade Curtiss. [He adjusts the name badge on his lab coat.]
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Are there a lot of others here who can fight?
[ In general, really. ]
And it's nice to meet you, Jade.
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Looking slightly embarrassed. ]
I can use a sword, but I guess I wasn't taught it formally or anything ... Does that mean me, then?
[ He just sort of practiced with Mikleo throughout his childhood ... At least he has a lot of experience with it, though! And ... another very special ability that's far more powerful than just using a sword, but — ]
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Luckily, I'm sure that you'll find no shortage of more experienced swordsman around who can properly train you.
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[ Being able to train someone and wanting to are different, after all. While he has plenty of experience with his sword, he can never know too much! Sorey is the type to love learning, of course, and new moves falls under that! ]
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But I suppose that it is fairly likely...
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Then I will! Aah, I wonder what kind of things the people here can teach me ...
[ He's a little excited at the idea of it, honestly. Learning is something he loves to do ... (And honing his skills with a sword might be a good idea here, seeing as he can't be sure whether the Seraphim are here ...) ]
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You'll only find out by asking around for yourself.
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[ He is excited right now ...
But sorry, Jade. He's not as easy as the rest of your friends are to troll. ]
Then I'll try asking around when I get out of here! [ A pause. ] However I do that ...
[ Not entirely sure where "here" is, other than some alien hospital. ]
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Yes. I don't think that many would be excited so easily so soon after waking up in an alien hospital and conversing with a stranger.
[He shrugs.]
Finding a way out must seem like quite the puzzle. [Maybe he's tired of being helpful.]
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But, ah. ] Is that ... weird? This is just how I am ...
[ Sorey is just Sorey. An excitable child who can make the best of things. ]
Aah, it kind of is ... There's gotta be a door somewhere I can leave through, right?
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Perhaps there is, but perhaps there isn't. Exits can be quite unorthodox within ViViD.
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He's not sure how to respond, though, so he'll just go ahead and focus on Jade's last statement! ]
Hmm, then we'll just have to look for one, right? There can't not be an exit!