[Hello have a very annoyed-looking Nate, who has been a complete and total creeper and has been watching the network for days now without saying anything.]

So.

The big cheese finally shows his face, and you people all just decide to start rolling over for them?

[There's a slight twitch at the corner of his mouth as he swallows back a scowl. He shakes his head.]

Unbelievable.

This is a cult-- or, hell, something worse-- and you're all settling in like it's a dream vacation. Worse than that, you're encouraging all of these new people coming in to do the same. What we should be doing is looking for answers. Finding away out of here. Not 'Yes, Sir'ing our kidnappers like the good soldiers they all want us to be.

I'm not doubting that something strange is going on here. I've seen some crazy shit in my life, too. But this? This is a scam. And you're all falling for it.

[Equius has been staring at his bracelet for a long time, trying to think of just what to write. Finally, he shakes his head, and just goes for it, sending out two messages, one to the network in general, and one to another troll.

( Public Post )

( Private to Gamzee Makara )

[And with those messages sent, he'll unsling the bow he's taken to carrying around, and start on some archery practice with that tree over there. OH GOSH HOW HE LOVES TO SHOOT ARROWS.]

▸▸ VIDEO

【 someone looks thoughtful -- or bored, depending on how you look at it since lucille's resting his chin on a hand, staring at some far off place. 】

So I have one question that is once more completely unrelated to this world, the gods and everything else in between.

【 a pause. a very long, thoughtful and pregnant pause. and then -- 】

How do you deal with -- 【 clingy? true. possessive? pretty much. batshit? ding ding ding we have a winner! 】 -- a demanding ex-lover?

【 another pause. 】

Well, not exactly an ex-lover but something similar only not really. Or a companion! A demanding companion or partner. 【 aha aha aha. 】 At least one of you should have experience with it, right?

[ The video feed is set on to a female in gothic lolita clothing in a kitchen, an apron over her dress as she whips cream in a bowl. There's a pan of mini, cooling, and empty pie shells in front of her. She sets the bowl down and goes for some fruit from the fridge, coming back over to the counter as she finally starts talking into the feed.]

So, will these powers of ours actually do something besides be used for everyday household tasks... [ she trails off as she presses a hand to the mixing bowl and it instantly frosts within seconds ] ...as well as competitions amongst the houses? Hm~ At least it helps me finish my cold bakery treats faster!

It would be awesome if these powers evolve enough for us to do more with them. [ Then her eyes start sparkling as she clasps her hands in delight. ] Like I could make replica of my swords!

Anyway~ Anyone in the Odin House, feel free to come enjoy some fresh fruit tarts! I think I am overdue for a trip for some tea... [ She takes up her bracelet and cuts off the feed. ]

[there's a moment as a pair of large blue eyes stare into the video... before backing away and smiling brightly!]

Hello!

Ehehe... [the sunny smile looks a little shy for a moment] Rena is probably talking to a lot of people right now, because everyone is connected with these bracelets? It really sounds like something out of an exciting manga, it does! Not to mention, everyone is working together to bring color back to this world, it's amazing.

[she scratches the side of her head sheepishly] It's a very interesting dream, I've never had one like it before, I haven't! And it makes Rena wonder, is everyone else here dreaming too? Does it seem... that we'll wake up when we're finished fixing this world?

[the obvious other option she's considering is that none of them are real, but dream people or not, it seems awfully rude to point out that idea. So she makes a 'hauuu' noise]

Rena is going to do her best!