Sat down without bending her legs. Frankly, just...unusual. But has a strong presence. Can see perspectives others miss. Just hope she doesn't burn out too quickly.
Lawyer. Doesn't seem picky about his methods. Part of me wants to avoid him, since, well, lawyer, but the other part of me respects the hustle. Fairly sure he thinks what I've told him of Fodlan is strange. Eh, he's welcome to his opinion.
Can't remember anything beyond his own name. Had a shackle around his neck, picked that for him. We're clear though. He taught me a bit about these electric currents, and that may prove invaluable to bettering life in Abyss. Too trusting, so I should will keep an eye out for him. Can't help but be curious about him. Guess honest earnestness is too cute. And maybe I'm just too curious for my own good. I find myself wanting to reassure him.
Certainly has a lot to say about himself. Excitable, like a little kid. Can communicate with animals. When it comes down to it, will fight back if he has to. I'll watch out for him. I should've been watching more closely. Gods, his tenacity though. I admire it.
I owe 'em a cooked hermit crab, if I can get it. Cooked some crab rice, so we're clear. Happy to hunt and eat rats. While that's more a desperation move for me, I can't exactly tell him not to do it. Wants to do right by the dead. I can respect that. Starting to feel hurt as the people he likes begin to die. So he's not used to feeling...companionship, I think. I'll look out for him. He's a weird kid, and apparently a sword, but that doesn't mean his feelings don't matter. Dammit. I'm sorry, Snake.
Not gonna lie, I feel bad for him. No concept of just how far people are willing to go when pushed. While I don't understand what he is, or how half of what he says about where he's from works, he's still intriguing. Should probably Will keep an eye out for him. He's too much like a big, overexcited dog not to like. You slimy bastard, you even had me fooled.
Opted for the packaged snacks instead of the spread in the dining hall. Could appreciate actual homemade sweets. Weird coloring? Probably the most offended person here, in regards to losing his abilities. Overall, he's alright. So far.
Roommate. Not an idiot, definitely a flirt. At least our room won't be boring. Our host thinks we're fucking. Wouldn't object to it if it happened, but for now I'm just going to dance around the topic with HuBERT and find out if Niles wants to screw around with him like that too. Actually fucking? Not sure. We might be too alike to make something work. Still...if we can be friends, I would like us to have each other's backs, or else I'm not going to be getting much sleep. Hope he doesn't mind that I keep getting his (and his liege's) swords out of that machine. Ugh, come on, I'm not setting out to make him mad at me. He gives sound advice.
Preoccupied with a "mission" she's supposed to get. A nice kid. Has mentioned aloud at meetings that she's not in the right body? I don't get it, but I am impressed with her determination. I should look out for her.
Can talk (?) to machines (?). Look out for her, but don't make it obvious, because I get the sense she can definitely take care of herself. Owns a...giant bee creature? And is much stronger than she looks. It's fun to talk to her, and we've baked together. Mm...can I really not resist a woman who can kick my ass? I do like the idea of feeling out an open relationship, though.
Seems about fed up with this as everyone else. Also seems to be one of the more normal people here, aside from clever. If I'm not piping up with the obvious, she likely will - which is good, this group needs that.
Dammit, I can't resist a woman enjoying herself. She's adorable, too. Look out for this one. I wish I'd pressed her more closely. How did we not hear what was happening in the other room...?
Mad as all hell. Can't blame her. Going by a different name, and thinks damn highly of herself for a kid. Not sure if I want to feel insulted at her assuming I don't know what magic is, or impressed that she's got that kind of ego already. Still, it's fun to tease her a little. Dammit. I liked her. If I had actually been paying attention, maybe...ugh. No use dwelling on what I can't change. Sorry, kid.
Looking for his sword. Maybe it's somewhere? Is it a good idea to let him have it in this situation? I found it and returned it to him anyway - thought our captors broke it, but it was already broken. For that, he says he's in my debt. We'll see what the repayment is in time. He in turn gave me back my notebook. I told him we're even, but he doesn't seem to accept that.
Kind of nervous, keeps to himself. Still went out of his way to help me, and I kind of feel like I might owe him something for that, which I don't like. Not even sure how to repay him? Maybe I can do his laundry. Keep an eye out for this one. Way too self-sacrificing. Needs to value his life more, and remember his limitations. The well-meaning like him are all too easily hurt. And I'm right, again - losing Ivar seems to have hit him hard. Helping take care of the birds and such...maybe that'll help. Give him something to do, something easier to protect for now.
Sweet. Chatty, helpful, has a cute face. A little like Lord Lonato's adopted kid in that regard. Keep an eye out for this one. Really soft hearted. I should teach him a few makeup tricks, he seems like he'd appreciate them.
I don't know if he's bored or just unimpressed. Still, kind of amusing in his own way. I can't comprehend what he was, but I've seen people with his way of thinking before. I wish he could've gotten help, instead of what happened.
Haven't talked much yet, but seems...respectable? Sure, let's go with that. Yeah, definitely an upstanding citizen, or as close as we'd get to one in here. Still, seems pretty grounded, and I respect that. Knows his way around a body, probably better than he wishes he did. Apparently I got some evidence from a case of his from that machine. He offered to teach me how to use a pistol...I appreciate it, but also, gods, I really don't want to touch them. Was it worth it, though?
Our anonymous mastermind(s?) summon him whenever and wherever they please, he's made of light and thought. Stupid, but informative. Thinks me and Niles are fucking. Might string him along for a while on that one, it could be funny. Has a nemesis? The guy doesn't look too intimidating from that portrait. His morals are skewed. I'll see what I can figure out from here. Intentionally obtuse about information. Might be attempting to try to understand why we get all upset in the face of death, even if he doesn't think his part in this play is an evil one.
Woke up feeling like hell. Must've been in a fight. Do not remember fight. All items except my clothes are gone. One solace: without me, Aelfric can't go through with his plan no matter who he's got locked up. Also counts if I screw things up and bite it. So for now...I'll be cautious and play safe with my cards, because I don't feel like dying in any capacity, but I still get what I want in the end. Seem to have gone through the Rite of Rising with my life intact. Not sure how. Those house leaders, and their professor...it must have something to do with them. I can't believe the Wolves were so eager to get them on board with protecting Abyss, and things must have tumbled into place from there. Heh, what scheme did I pull to make that work?
The Mastermind(s?) "Topside" Reached out to ask me to monitor HuBERT in exchange for providing technology and resources to Abyss. I don't trust them to follow through. In fact, I fully expect to be used in other ways some how, and I'm sure I won't like them. But I want information on whoever's responsible for all of this. They'll get sloppy and let something slip. Even if they're a villain at heart. Everyone and every thing has cracks in their facade. So far, they've contacted me through the Student ID. Their responses are near instantaneous, so either they can anticipate what I'm going to say, or...something else. I don't know. Concerned that HuBERT will start to show favoritism and sully the "objectivity" of the "experiment". Not sure how he'll do that unless he has a complete change of heart, but there's still time. Anything can happen. I am wondering something, though. HuBERT can see us in every place but the bathrooms. It's got to be the same for his bosses. They can watch us, and they can watch him, and determine if he's "getting too close" to people. Why the hell do they need me reporting to them? Ugh, this has got to be a setup. I need to keep things ready at a moment's notice. Whatever I learn, the others need to know it if I'm gone. If they want to get out of here. Shit. What if I'm not the only one "working" for the masterminds? What if it's just HuBERT fucking with us and trying to sow distrust? Can't back out of this now...but I need to flip the script. Screw it. Screw them. I'm not doing this anymore. I'm done. Nobody jerks me around.
The Mastermind
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"Topside"
Reached out to ask me to monitor HuBERT in exchange for providing technology and resources to Abyss. I don't trust them to follow through. In fact, I fully expect to be used in other ways some how, and I'm sure I won't like them. But I want information on whoever's responsible for all of this. They'll get sloppy and let something slip. Even if they're a villain at heart. Everyone and every thing has cracks in their facade. So far, they've contacted me through the Student ID. Their responses are near instantaneous, so either they can anticipate what I'm going to say, or...something else. I don't know. Concerned that HuBERT will start to show favoritism and sully the "objectivity" of the "experiment". Not sure how he'll do that unless he has a complete change of heart, but there's still time. Anything can happen. I am wondering something, though. HuBERT can see us in every place but the bathrooms. It's got to be the same for his bosses. They can watch us, and they can watch him, and determine if he's "getting too close" to people. Why the hell do they need me reporting to them? Ugh, this has got to be a setup. I need to keep things ready at a moment's notice. Whatever I learn, the others need to know it if I'm gone. If they want to get out of here. Shit. What if I'm not the only one "working" for the masterminds? What if it's just HuBERT fucking with us and trying to sow distrust?
Can't back out of this now...but I need to flip the script.Screw it. Screw them. I'm not doing this anymore. I'm done. Nobody jerks me around.