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shiftybladesofcray) wrote in e22021-08-16 07:38 pm
SENDER: @ nefelibata | RECIPIENT: @ All
To Whom it May Concern;
Let's assume anyone capable of receiving this message is, like myself, a captive on board this train. While nothing can be determined unequivocally, I've come to some conclusions that bear weight enough to consider.
Thus far, we are only permitted to advance upon the completion of objectives as set by an unknown puppeteer. This "clownductor" assumes an affable but absent persona, and so their true nature cannot be ascertained. The motives are paraphrased below:
1. Read the Instructions
2. Message another Passenger
3. Request Friendship with Another Passenger*
4. Assist a Dog
5. Retrieve Part of Your Person
6. Collect Seeds in Exchange for Personal Information
While each appears innocuous on first blush, they aspire to two functions: fostering connections and gaining intelligence. There could be strength in numbers if we come together as one, true, and sharing secrets can bolster such bonds, but let's not be fooled.
There's a strong possibility we are being set up for darker purpose. If on a future car, the motive becomes:
7. Murder a Fellow Passenger
Will it not be all the more devastating after we've bonded? Without hope, there cannot be despair. Despair can breed subjugation, a loss of self and morality, a weakness of character that's easily exploited by those in power. It can breed violence.
I've seen such games put into action myself. Anyone may turn on their fellow man if the correct pressure is applied. If there are sensible people among you, these notions may have struck you as they have me. I'm sending this now as a warning.
Do not play into their hands. They control our passage through the train. They may be watching us. We cannot assume they have our best interests at heart.
Conversely, even if you are able to stay your course? Never assume your neighbor can do the same. We are each uniquely strong and uniquely weak. A miscalculation may cost you your life.
I cannot say whether this is a dream, a simulation, or an alternate reality, though the latter requires tremendous suspension of disbelief. Regardless, we cannot assume that our actions on the train are without consequence. Act with caution, but most urgently, act with hope.
I appreciate your time in perusing this missive. I understand some find reading difficult. If you're so encumbered by your illiteracy, ask another passenger to read it for you. I will not be providing summation.
Thank you.
- Fukawa Toko
****ADDENDUM: Should anyone be approached by or glimpse a half white, half black bear, DO NOT ENGAGE. Contact me immediately and I shall deal with it.
@ handsome
[ (to someone else, that is. about a future objective potentially pitting them against each other...)
he does not clarify any of this, if only because he hit 'send' when he meant to do a paragraph break. (this keyboard makes no sense to him... who the hell decided to put the alphabet in this arbitrary arrangement?) ]
Re: @ handsome
gthANK YOYU YOU'RE HTEQ ONLY PER PER PERSON HERE WITGH ANY BRAINS
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I'm a little surprised more people haven't thought of it. Are we all just supposed to follow instructions to a T? That can't be a good idea in the long run. There's no knowing what kind of people are on this train.
[ Trust Issues, The Thread. ]
next day for sanity
well now we know there's a large subsect of cretins.
Some people are admitting to thinking the same now, which is good. We can't all be off frolicking around without a thought in our head.
poor thing... (he was 100% part of the problem)
And while I don't disagree with what you're saying, I think it's going to be tough to trust each other. We're all complete strangers. Who knows if we're going to have the same objective all the time.
[ for instance, what if someone lied about their directive? ]
Not trying to accuse anyone, of course.
[ and at the end of the day... he's probably not going to try and fight it either, if someone does backstab him. but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be said at all. ]
into the burn book you go
But if the enemy aims to drive a wedge between us, hope is all that binds us together. Maybe we cannot trust everyone, especially with numbers as large as these. But we must trust in someone. Otherwise hope won't stand a chance.
[Is that good? Is that more like what Naegi would say? Maybe he's not inventive enough to think about "crawling inside a man's skin" but Toko's given that a lot of thought and...well...it may be a metaphor, but there's something stirring about it, isn't there? Especially if you consider the buttery smoothness of Master's skin...
Oh where was she]
Of course not. I wasn't either. I just hope these people can stop being stupid for five minutes and consider the stakes before it's too late.
byeeeeee
[ because he has a feeling they've still got a ways to go...
also toko please control urself ]
Well, it's hard to think straight when you've been abducted from your home, and made to do a bunch of strange things. So it's nice to think someone cared enough to send out a message like this.
All that to say, thanks for writing it.
come back here and face me like a mAN
Also what.
is that
sincere????? Appreciation??? acknowledgment of her existence???????????
It must be fake. No no, he (handsome?) has been very agreeable during this exchange, but you never know who is behind the username. HOLD ON. What if Beatrix has a boyfriend and she's sent him to deceive her? It would explain his willingness to humour her. Also, he did respond with familiarity to her new mortal enemy, boarprince. Even demanded more animal pictures. That just PROVES IT!
But then, she's already made ample fool of herself on this post. Enough so to make her blush, even a day later. Calling him out right now would be playing into their hands.
What if the player becomes the playee? She can dupe him into believing she's fallen for this cruel prank. Foster good relations. Then, the moment they meet in the flesh, she will enact sweet vengeance. Crush his spirit as he has hers!
Oho, you've been hoisted by your own petard, handsome. You're probably only slightly above average, aren't you!]
You're very welcome. 😊 [Emojis bely a lack of self-awareness, this should do nicely.] Always happy to lend a helping hand.
[BUT NOT TO YOU!!!!!!!!]
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but he'd meant every word he'd written.......... ]
...Is that a smiley face? That's so cute.
[ how did she do that... aha! ]
😊
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Also playing like he doesn't know how to use emojis, as if. He must think she's the stupidest girl alive to try pulling a hackneyed stunt like this!]
There! Now you've got it! 😉
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[ that's 100% a lie in fact he is already abusing it. ]
Sorry. Got a little distracted there. Also meant to say that I still owe you one. And I'll do my best to return the favor, if you're ever in trouble.
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Return the favor?
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UUUUH UUUUH—]
Oh hello Sylvain, I didn't recognize your name at first.
[JUST LET HER DIE]
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[ did rng pick it? did sylvain? omo will never tell... ]
Kidding, kidding. It's good to hear from you, Toko.
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Likewise. This last car has some weird monsters around so don't get tied up in anything stupid.
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[ yes way ]
You watch out for yourself, too.