Act 1: And Thus Darkness Descends [ written ]

[madpuppeteer]

[ After exploring some of the wonders and splendors of Luceti, the scientist known as the “Puppeteer” decides to write a bit about about them. He's eager to jot down his notes but just as eager to share them with others. Hence his reason for using this enchanted journal for all to behold. ]

My, my...

Have I finally arrived to the paradise were angels sleep? While I doubt there is truly be a “Heaven”, I must confess that this realm comes alarmingly close to one, at least in reference to the natives here. It's quite difficult for one such as I not to notice the “wings” upon the people's backs. Especially since these wings look quite out of place in standard humanoid anatomy. Nevertheless, I see plenty of patrons sporting such appendages despite how useless such tiny wings might be.

I could understand if these wings proved to have some form of practicality, but it seems that they do not. This, however, begs the question regarding if these wings are just for aesthetics. Judging by sheering pain I felt when I plucked out a single feather, I've come to the conclusion that these abnormal appendages are very much so real and vital. Although, as of why that is has yet to reveal itself. I'm certain that in due time that I'll unlock the mysterious revolving this glorious paradise and all it's splendors.

Until then, I shall patiently observe from the sidelines and learn what I can from the actions of others. This is perhaps my best approach to this rather fascinating matter.

[ His pen stops suddenly, but only for a mere moment before he begins writing again. ]


…


With this entry concluded, are there anyone willing to volunteer themselves for the sake of science? I'm just asking for one or two volunteers for a hypothesis I desire to test. It won't be painful, not at first.


[ There's something quite ominous about his request... ]

Comments

[Written]

[moezama]

[However ominous the request may seem, something about the handwriting seem familiar to Kazuma]

They aren't just for aesthetics. If they are removed, you'll die. [...he knows he's seen this handwriting once before] And the place you are currently in is called Luceti. A group of scientist known as the Malnosso watch over this place.

[ voice ]

[touchofrogue]

[Creeptastic.]

Ya know, some people might wanna establish a practice before they go lookin' for volunteers. Establish a reputation. Set out a shingle. Attempt ta convince the general populace that they don't wear a cape an' go by the name of Dr. Doom...

[Voice]

[not_meatbuns]

[That voice alone is setting her nerves on the edge, but everything he's just said is making Litchi bristle. She's terrified and furious and he may have her in something of a metaphorical chokehold back in Kagutsuchi, but she refuses to let him hurt anyone here. Not like Carl. Never like that.]

No. I don't care if anyone volunteers for your experiments, but I will not let you hurt anyone here.

[Voice]

[mountain_sage]

I believe you will find that this world is anything but a paradise. The beauty does hide its dark secrets.

[Voice]

[rageface]

[Volunteer for science? That brings up a few bad memories to Ragna, enough to actually make him chip in on this. Normally, he'd avoid it.]

Not going to lie, just reading your handwriting pisses me off. And I'm pretty damn sure that only a dumbass would volunteer for your... whatever the hell you're calling it.

[Voice]

[roboredom]

HUMANS ARE AWFUL AT EXECUTING SCIENCE! [He's already assuming this person is human by their handwriting, mostly because he thinks it's flawed. Robo-Ky is a dick like that.] YOU'RE JUST WASTING YOUR TIME!

[He also meant anyone who volunteered, too.]

[magentarific]

I came from an afterlife, but I don't know that I would call it "heaven" either.

[written]

[frost_jewel]

I am afraid your request for "volunteers" is well out of line, sir. We go through enough already at the hands of our captors.

written; cries ok finally made a decent response

[catbro]

[Yeah the tone seems familiar, but he can't put his finger on it. Best to tread with caution. So he picks up a pen, though he hates writing, and obscures the camera so it won't show who he is.]

At first? That does not sound very safe.

written;

[silpheed]

[Wow this way of talking does seem bizarrely familiar... IN A BAD WAY TBH clearly the way to investigate is to respond.]

You do enjoy seeing your own handwriting, it seems. [Welp she can't say she loves the sound of his own voice like this CLOSE ENOUGH.] However, you cannot honestly expect others to respond so well to that request after such a statement.

[Voice]

[doubleppk]

What kind of dumbass masochist would even say yes to that?