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[pigface]

[ Penelope's a smart girl, so despite the fact that she avoided talking to people as much as she could on her way to the room she'd been assigned, she'd managed to get information about this place. But having information doesn't necessarily make being kidnapped any easier to swallow. ]

Hello? Is this-- [ She taps the bracelet, as if it might give her some sort of feedback. ] Is this thing on? Can anyone hear me? [ Having information doesn't exactly mean she knows how to use something like this, either. She's been out of the house for months now, sure, but she's only just adjusted to being able to use phones. Having a bracelet that works similarly? Not exactly something she'd ever expected she'd need to learn. ]

If this does actually reach out to everyone else that has been brought here, I'd like to ask you all a question: how long ago were you brought here? How long have you been held captive? I understand that we don't exactly have a choice for when we get to go home, but it would be nice to have an estimate of how long it might be until I get sent back.

[ There's another brief pause before she adds, ] Thank you for your time.

Comments

voice;

[whitechocolate]

You're on the network so everyone should be able to hear you.

I was here for a few months before I got sent home. I guess the gods wanted me back for some reason because I'm here again. Haven't been back for very long.

I take it you're new?

voice;

[pigface]

I wasn't sure. I've never used anything like this before.

[ She hadn't heard anything about that. ] Does that happen a lot? People being sent home and brought back?

I am, yes.

voice;

[whitechocolate]

Me neither.

I'm not an expert at this place but I think it does.

Welcome to Asgard. I'm Sam.

Audio

[samantha_grey]

About six months. I wouldn't call myself a captive anymore, but... that's a long story. You new here?

Audio

[pigface]

I am. Why wouldn't you call yourself one? Is there... Do you have a short story?

Audio

[samantha_grey]

I guess you could say the short version is I got invested in actually fighting the war.

[Video]

[5thchild]

Over half year. And I was sent back once to my world.

audio.

[pigface]

Really? You're the second person to say that.

Iaudio.

[5thchild]

It's not uncommon. However, some people return with no memory of this place.

video;

[bluespacebabe]

A little over a month, I think? I haven't exactly been keeping very good track...

audio.

[pigface]

Are you not interested in knowing how long you're here for?

audio.

[bluespacebabe]

It's more like I've been so preoccupied I didn't think to really give it too much though. I, uh, can try to find out, if you'd like?

[voice]

[ex_outofcontrol435]

Three months, somewhere in there. There's already been a false alarm about everyone going home, though, at least that's what I heard. Not to mention that Ragnarok is apparently a cycle, so it could all happen over again once we're done.

[He snorts.]

Welcome to the land of bullshit.

[voice]

[pigface]

I suppose you're not one of the people that's somewhat content to be here, then. [ Stating the obvious, 101. ]

[voice]

[ex_outofcontrol435]

You could say that. [Tersely.] I've got my own shit to be dealing with back home, where I can actually be myself.

[horlogerie]

I haven't been counting...but it has been a long time

[pigface]

Why haven't you been counting?

[bestestfurrend]

Hi! Yes, yes, we can hear you!

Hmmm, I'm not sure exactly how long it's been. Purrhaps a bit over a perigee or two? Oops, wait, a month or two I mean!

[pigface]

That doesn't seem too long. [ Ask her if she still feels that way in a couple months, though. ] What is a perigee?

[Video]

[foodshortage]

I have been here for six months, discounting approximately two weeks I was back home.

audio.

[pigface]

Did you remember this place when you went home? Or your time here when you got back? I was told the gods sometimes remove peoples memories when they return.

voice;

[hairgels]

Hey, I'd love to help you out but I just got here myself. If it makes things any better, everybody should be able to hear you. What's your name?

voice;

[pigface]

I appreciate you wanting to try and yes, it definitely seems like everyone can hear me. [ Or most everyone since she doubts she's getting responses from all of the travelers. ] Penelope. What's yours?

[neverymind]

[Nevy leans forward and gives a small sigh at the screen.] I've been here for a couple weeks. I've met people who seem to have been here for an awful long time, however...

[pigface]

[ There's a somewhat long stretch of silence on Penelope's end as she stares at the screen, completely transfixed by the way this woman looks. And she thought her nose would draw attention... ]

I've talked to a few that seem to have been here a long time, yes. It isn't very comforting, either.