RyuShura

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I thought it was very nice, as each of you have proven in your own posts, you can all write splendidly. So don't worry about it! :^D

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Don't worry about it! I know how busy school gets, so it's good we're in a calm stage right now. Hm. That reminds me, I have finals that I probably... should be studying for also. X^D

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Haha, it's fine. I got one covered for you. It's kind of a large one, but hopefully, it'll give a lot of stuff for you guys to work with.

EDIT: @Mag Lev I have read your status update and understand you are going through a lot right now, so just take as much time as you need. In light of this, I'll keep your character in a 'ghost state', where she is following along with the majority. If you do not have any motivation to continue with this RP when you return, I will understand, but she will be here just in case. Best of wishes! > u < b

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Daresso nodded to each person who came forth, his nervous face easing into the situation a little upon hearing their names. While they were still strangers, he felt more safe now having something personal to associate them. They were an interesting sort, some definitely more collected than others, but they had honest intentions for the most part. It would seem out of everyone, he might have suffered the least of this amnesiac affliction, retaining bits and pieces of the past. He was unsure of their origins based on clothing. It seemed a mixed bag. Seeing that one of them didn't even have a pair of sandals, it seemed they let just about anyone on Eden. Was the exodus from the dying world really that desperate? It was hard remembering what they were running from, other than the storms. He can't really judge anyone for their attire though, being that he wore a dusty old cap and brown pauper patch-stitched clothing. What really was his past? Or any of theirs? He supposed it didn't matter now.

Daresso stepped to the side, putting a hand on a dormant cradle and another, peering at the still faces behind the glass. Noting what Gwendolyn and Geno said, "Where do you suppose she is? There are others here who are still sleeping. Is this on purpose? But what..." the little boy squinted at the looming shadows all around. There was no telling how large the place they were in was, but by the lights of activated cradles distant and close, there must have been hundreds, maybe even thousands of them. "Sheesh, it is so dark. I can barely see a few feet ahead of myself..."

"Ignis."

He thrust out a hand upon stating the spell, but when nothing happened, he looked shocked. It was supposed to conjure a small flame. This was such a simple arcana from what he could remember, taught wide-spread in schools to little children. His eyes narrowed when he further realized something. It only struck him now. What used to be a warmth, where his soul burned bright deep inside his being, had turned hollow and cold.

"What is going on...? Where is my aether...?"

But before he, or anyone can infer further, a voice called out.
"Poor child, all of my beloved children... what dilapidated states you are in..."

Daresso turned wide-eyed towards this voice, one which they all should be familiar with. The feminine tone echoed across the room with an unnatural strength, as if it was being projected all around. A design of faint lights then began to rapidly pave between the rows of cradles in a path towards one end of the gigantic room. They stopped underneath an archway and illuminated a single figure standing beneath, whom was unusually taller than any normal human. At least a whole head or two worth, maybe even three, judging by the cradles lined on either side of them. As large as these machines were, they wouldn't be able to accommodate such a giant frame.

This woman seemed a model of elegance, albeit archaic, her lanky form adorned in a dark frilled dress and covered in a cloak-like shawl. A pair of unblinking teal eyes stared out at the party from underneath a ribboned touring hat, the faint glow reflecting off long and thick lashes. The lights below gave her pale skin and auburn colored hair a slight glow that only accented her against the gloomy background. If not for the listless expression on her otherwise sweet face, everything about her physical appearance seemed perfect, as though crafted meticulously, and there was a definite truth in that. She, as all of the Perennial Staff, were Forge-Born after all. Some might recognize who this was by glance, and others might only know from the words spoken earlier, still fresh in memory.

With a quick and curt bow, the Caretaker began to speak again.

"You all seem uneasy and confused. It must be because of the darkness, as is your nature towards the unknown. It is not my intention to leave such important places without light, but we needed to retain our core's power as long as possible... Some of you have expressed doubt about my functionality. I have not malfunctioned, I assure you. All decisions I make is for the betterment of you all, my ever fragile children, as is my life-task, one which I have kept diligent all this time..." moving a hand over one of the cradles, her eyes glimmering as she looked at the body housed within, "To preserve your precious lives for longer, I had to take some measure of sacrifice on the functioning of the cradles. Your tattered memories are a result of that. I hope you will understand..."

This particular pause seeming more uncomfortable than the others. A stark moment of silence passed before she acted again, turning on her heels and extending a hand to a now opened passage to a dimly lit hallway, a polished smile on her dark lips, "Nonetheless, welcome back to the waking world, my newly destined. I am sure you have many questions, but let us speak on our way to the Oracle. We wouldn't want to disturb the others..."

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I didn't disappear if anyone is wondering, I'm just giving people a chance to post. One more day and I'll make a post. Hopefully they'll update me on their status.

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Daresso watched from his pod, craning his neck over the sides to look at the others who crowded from around the dark space. He didn't feel safe, but it seemed he was not the only one confused by the strange amnesia. This was not how it was supposed to happen, from what he remembered, what little left of his blackened memories. It seemed Eden was still intact, for the most part. But where was anyone to greet them? It all seemed so absent, as if they were the only livings ones around. Why did a few remain sleeping? Were they dead? No, they were all kept frozen in stasis, so that wasn't possible. But why did they lose their memories? The cradles weren't supposed to do that, were they? At least, such a thing wouldn't make any sense. Though, none of this really fit into reason anyway. It felt like he just slept a night, but so much has happened. He didn't even know the day of the week, so he couldn't even imagine how many years transpired.

He wished he could remember more, but it was only these glimpses that provided any sense of clarity. Swallowing his fear, Daresso began pushing himself up from the comfort of his seat. He wasn't going to find answers just sitting around waiting for stuff to happen. Enough of that has already gone on.

The boy climbed out of his cradle with a cough as his wool shoes stamped softly into the dusty ground. He stood with an unease in his stance, his hands held firmly at his sides. There were so many strange, new faces.

"Do any of you have an idea what's going on...? I was called by the Caretaker too..." looking down, "But it seems I've forgotten a few things over the sleep..." he muttered in a quiet voice, looking around at the other already opened pods, "I may not know much, but I am certain there is something wrong here. M-my name is Daresso, by the way."

He stuck out his hand for anyone to grab it, putting up his best smile, how betraying to his true feelings it may be.

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Don't worry about it. I'm working on my next post right now.

EDIT: Phew. Alright, I'm done. Hopefully that'll help kick things along. Everyone should feel free to shoot questions and act out what you feel is natural given the current situation. Most importantly, reflect on what you know and want to from your character. Remember, this is roleplay is meant to grow characters as we go, so improvising is highly encouraged.

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@Light

Normally, the most outgoing character takes the lead in these awkward social situations, as far as conventional story-telling goes. I usually have a character to fill that role just for these occasions, but I decided to let you guys go wild with first impressions. From what I can tell, the one who fits the bill as the 'outgoing' type is @ravenDivinity's character. Lucky enough, they are one of the peeps who agreed to collab! I'm sure your great minds can figure something out.

If anything, my next post will move things along. XD

@AspenIvan Aha, there you are! Well, it's a shame really that it had to come down to this. But I suppose a solid farewell is better than nothing. Best of luck in the future! :^)

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I'll make a post moving things on sometime tomorrow, unless guys are hard at work on that collab, and I will also be removing one or two sheets from the roster. I've been using this time to see which people are giving effort and those who do not care. Really though, all those who have posted in the IC should not worry, or that haven't been on in a while, since I can only assume they are busy. It's only those who are online but ignore the RP that I have a problem with.

It really doesn't take that much to write a small update.

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I actually used to do that with a bunch of old buddies. XD If you guys want to collab on posts, I more than welcome it.