@clarke.griffin

[strove]

Thank you to Yalena for getting us sorted. [Sort of sorted. Sort of.] Now that we've arrived in New Tokyo and we're stuck inside for a little while, I think we should talk about some new changes that we're facing. I can't be the only one.

But first: a good number of us are here unwillingly, but we have to wait until we're fully prepped before we can go anywhere. Heading outside in these temperatures while unprepared could cost you your life. We all hate being trapped somewhere. I think that's pretty well-established. We also hate having to do anything or be anywhere when we didn't ask for that to happen. At least it doesn't seem like we were drugged, though it wouldn't hurt for Katelin and I to take some blood samples to confirm that. We'll have to store them until we get back.

As for the changes in your lives: have you noticed any? For instance, apparently I'm a lab tech at Giles Bell. I tried to set myself up for a new internship there that I could get easily, but I got ... elevated. Or hired beyond that? I'm not sure what the right terminology is here. Has anyone else noticed this? Or had it happen to them? I got permissions to take leaves from both of my jobs. And no, I'm really not prepared to work as a lab tech. I don't even know the first thing about setting up gels.

As a bit of a personal request ... does anyone think we can make pancakes in the small kitchen here? I have a craving for them. I've not really had cakes of the "pancake" variety before, but I want them now. And if you think we can, can you make them?

[This last bit is Loki's fault.]

Comments

[daemonized]

Not part of the political machine, perhaps, but one would assume your prevalence within the community would’ve been blessed by a small boost of notoriety — after all, your uncle is a very important man.

[Lol]

A lot of responsibility and aiding us poor displaced are not inherently connected to each other. Or do you think a change of heart was also a consequence of our dreaming adventures?

[kleptocratic]

I've a strong suspicion no nuts are involved.

[revlon]

A step ahead as always, Mr Fitz, thank you.

I'd be interested to see what constitutes as suspicious activity to them. They're likely looking at acquaintances, places frequented, key topics of discussion on social media, records of purchases, taste in literature, that sort of thing. Although I can't help but wonder if they aren't a step above planting evidence, either, if only to try and ferret out someone else.

[ And to Jon's point: if that's the case, would they be able to turn that back on them, if necessary? ]

[revlon]

You aren't alone in that. It's quite a drastic change — more so than any promotion at work.

[ Except for Ardyn's. Because that's absurd. ]

There are no records of any other megacity being attacked. And no records of such an extreme weather event, not for at least a century, according to news outlets.

[revlon]

I suppose we'll find out when we're allowed to explore the city. I did wonder if they're local to New Amsterdam due to our presence there, but Gaby mentioned that this chapter of Morningstar specifically asked for our help. The displaced. Which means rumour of our exploits must be getting around somehow and with them, possibly, the shrines.

[covertness]

thank you, prompto

[998]

Perhaps if we can see the flags, we could...change them? I don't mean to get innocent people in trouble, but if we could make it so the trail leads back to them, without putting any of our people in danger, they'll be too busy trying to sort themselves out to go after us.

[jon has no idea what algorithms are or how databases work, he's mostly picturing digital versions of analog things, and the pins they drop over places to tell people where they are.]

[revlon]

There's an idea. Or try to get ahead and tweak a few things for our own people to throw them off the scent altogether.

I doubt it will be as easy as it sounds. [ Breaking in and modifying, erasing, or stealing data was much more literal in her day. Filing cabinets and folders, that sort of thing. She's still learning the basics of hacking. ] We might not be able to get that far. But taking a peek under the hood may be enough of a starting off point. I'll wait on Ms Johnson and Mr Jaqobis' input; they're the experts in this scenario.

[isherarmor]

It was an infection of emotion?

I am glad it was useful to you.

I've nothing to recommend myself an outdoorsman (woman?), but I do well in the cold and I am used to heavier snowfall than some, if that's of any help.

[mercurio]

[gods, he hates it]

please don't call yourself my uncle when formally introducing yourself to people? it's weird
i'm pretty popular on social media now though but i don't think it had anything to do with what you did

i'm starting to think it wasn't
hey, are you even going to make an effort at keeping that job?

[mercurio]

[everything ardyn is absurd, to be fair.]

do you think we changed that somehow?

[mercurio]

are you gonna be anywhere in particular? or do we wait until we arrive at new tokyo?

[mercurio]

it's just super funny though
neon nuts

[mercurio]

hah?! now it's my fault?!!

how long are these shifts supposed to be! don't just choose these things by yourself!

[verflair]

[ Well… that’s good at least. ]

At least I shall have someone who will go shopping with me, in that case.

[cheffeur]

While I appreciate it, making pancakes isn't exactly a two person job.

[cheffeur]

[--oh wait, no, is thIS A FRIENDSHIP????]

Though, if you'd like to input your own ideas as to the recipe, I'd welcome the company.

[kleptocratic]

Mysteries inside of mysteries.

I knew I should have ordered that flavor. It's been gnawing at me ever since.

[revlon]

I don't think we know enough to do much more than theorise. Something else could have happened while we were all asleep.

But it's good to hear from you, Prompto.

@leo.fitz

[retravel]

Not to mention Gaby and El seem to have no memory of the monster attack hitting New Tokyo and New Johannesburg, either. When Carter and I liaised with them, they indicated that they believed this trip had always been motivated by the blizzard, with everyone in attendance.

[ even though he and peggy had no intention of coming together, when one of them ought to stay with new amsterdam's morningstar chapter. ]

[mercurio]

this place just keeps getting weirder and weirder

same! as in, good to hear from you too miss peggy
did you have nice dreams?

[mercurio]

then

are we the only ones who remember the monster attack reports?

[mercurio]

what's stopping you?

[mercurio]

[urgh]

screw the pancakes
iggy where are you

[warfares]

They were quite the media phenomemon when they started.

[ which might explain the new tokyo branch's novelty. there's also the chance that the artist isn't so much a singular figure ㅡ which is reasonable to assume at this point, given the number of shrines that popped up seemingly overnight ㅡ as it is an organization, not unlike morningstar. perhaps one that has even spread its branches into other cities. ]