Plan 2 → [video]

[ex_knowledge575]

[ Have one demigoddess daughter of Athena, Vatheon.

She's a little shaken up after her first curse week because she's not one to open up to people too quickly, even at the best of times. Her strategic warrior mind says that is a nono. However, the tell-no-lies curse had quickly put an end to that.

And how. This last week she has given away her demigoddess heritage (another nono), her thoughts on the attractiveness of others (boyfriend equals a nono here too), her night-time activities with said boyfriend (BIG NONO) and what colour panties she is wearing (…does she even have to say it?).

As a result, this post will be short, sharp and to the point. In the name of science research. ]

Hey bubble. I notice that the items in Nostalgia Nook actually cost something when everything else round here is free. Even housing and such. Any idea why?

[ She won’t mention the experiments that the scientists are doing on the captives here in her initial post as they are monitoring the network, but she strongly suspects the two topics are linked. She’s keen to talk about them if she gets a more secure line of communication though. ]

Comments

[aim_exorable]

That certainly seems to be the case for it, doesn't it? Ask another human about their Earth, what it was like, the beings that inhabited it.

It could be an interesting conversation.

[ex_knowledge575]

I definitely will, thanks for the tip. This place is enough to make your brain explode.

[ Especially with how many adjustments to what she knows as 'logic' Annabeth's had to make since arriving here. ]

[aim_exorable]

Vatheon does force one's mind to become more open and accepting. However, I find it to be a good experience, so long as you also remember to keep yourself firmly grounded.

I suppose we've wandered somewhat from the original topic, however.

[ex_knowledge575]

Absolutely. It's definitely putting my father's science fiction novels to shame. I think I'm going to enjoy it too though, now you mention it. As long as me and my friends remain safe.

Doesn't bother me if it doesn't bother you!

[aim_exorable]

I see. Well, just be careful. The last curse was one of the more... kinder ones, even if it brought awkward and ill-timed truths out into the searing painful light. There is also the fact that your loved ones may be taken from this place at random.

[He's such an optimist]

[ex_knowledge575]

Oh, I will be. Despite this blonde shell I'm actually pretty tough. I've heard the curses get worse though. What's the worst one you've ever been through?

[aim_exorable]

The worst...

[He's quiet as he thinks through it.]

I suppose I would have to say one that happened quite some time ago- something that seemed to do with fairy tales. We were all given roles, and, over time, those roles started to erase our memories of who we truly were. It was also one of the few curses which could have ended with failure.

[ex_knowledge575]

[ Annabeth takes a moment to think that through. So much potential for things to go wrong. ]

Failure... as in, things not reverting to the way they were before the curse?

[aim_exorable]

That's correct.

The entirety of Vatheon changed to some sort of fantasy area. Our clothing and our very races could be changed according to the 'role' we had been given. My matesprit began to think he was a trickster fox of sorts, for example.

To make matters worse, some of the foreigners were paired together and became nobility. One, the 'princess', was placed into a difficult situation, and it was up to the 'prince' among some others to save her. All of these pairs had pieces of a riddle. If the riddle could be solved, and its demand met, only then would Vatheon revert back to its previous form and we would turn back, with our proper memories.

[ex_knowledge575]

That sounds terrible! I thought for sure that the scientists here wouldn't mess around with people that much. You know, even for the sake of their experiments, but I guess I was wrong...

[aim_exorable]

Quite. They do not view us as individuals, even if they are those that know better. Thus it does not matter in what ways we are tormented.

[ex_knowledge575]

I'm really beginning to see that. No wonder you were concerned when I was more lighthearted about our stay here.

Has anyone ever met these scientists, do you know?

[aim_exorable]

No, not quite. The Head Nurse is an individual with quite a bit of standing in their Organization, I would wager to guess, and quite dangerous. There is also a woman named Carol who is lower on the spectrum of things.

Any individual who claims they are someone of importance is one you must watch out for.

[ex_knowledge575]

Hmmm. [ She takes out a pad and pencil and jots down some notes. ]

Thanks. So we can trust that those who claim to be important are who they say they are?

[aim_exorable]

Hmm. They might not always be so upfront about it...

If you would like, we could meet in person to discuss this at length. [Also so he can escape the surveillance that they're under constantly.]

[ex_knowledge575]

I'd like that. [ Annabeth would rather not be under surveillance either. ]

Does any time in particular work for you?

[aim_exorable]

No, no, not in particular. Perhaps the island would do? The weather has been passable as of late, and it's always good for us to remember what actual weather is like.