SPRINGLE - WEEK 0

[dormheads]

common room.

In the common room, the walls have been painted with photo-like pictures of forests and lakes, and spread across the ceiling is a depiction of the night sky. One wall is lined with bookcases, the books ranging from fiction to non-fiction as well used course textbooks. More bookcases have been used to section off one corner for a study area, with a desk and chair provided.

Elsewhere, there are a few couches and chairs, most seated around a coffee table and with throw blankets tossed over them if you need the extra warmth. On the table is a bowl of healthy and semi-healthy snacks, regularly stocked. (Nearby is a garbage can.)

This week, there is a welcome basket near the bowl.

specialty room.

Past an entrance in the common room, a mini coffeehouse has been set up, with express machines for those who just want their coffee now and slightly more advanced equipment for aficionados. It offers a variety of strength levels and flavors to accommodate tastes all across the spectrum, along with a teapot and packets of caffeinated and non-caffeinated tea for those who prefer a different drink. There's a sink if you want to use your own mug, but otherwise, disposable cups are provided for you to use.

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Comments

[goalsides]

[being sakyou is suffering, and taichi lets the whistle fall out of his mouth before it drops and bounces against his chest a little since he's wearing the lanyard.]

Totally different world?

[modissty]

[Being Sakyou IS suffering... The idea of totally different worlds existing is still kind of discomforting for him, though it doesn't show very strongly on his face.]

It's seeming more and more like that's the case, though saying as much feels like something out of a storybook.

[goalsides]

Yeah, it's pretty weird the first time. But after a while you get used to it. Uh, different worlds, not necessarily this one.

[modissty]

[THIS IS THE FIRST TIME HE'S MET SOMEONE WHO'S ACTIVELY JUST MENTIONED WORLDHOPPING...]

--You do this sort of thing, then? Visit other... worlds, is it?

[goalsides]

One other world, yeah. It isn't always easy to get there, but we've been a couple of times. My friends live there.

[modissty]

[Living in a whole literal separate world from your friends... That's the saddest story ever told.]

It must be difficult for you, if you can't reach them easily.

[goalsides]

[he doesn't immediately respond because he's looking at the whistle thoughtfully.]

We used to be able to see them a lot more. But then it was a few years before we could. We just got them back and they were in our world with us before I got here.

[so he's kinda pissed. it's fine.]

[modissty]

[naruhodo..........

He actually does seem to get it to some degree, since he just nods once, looking understanding.]

All the more reason for us to find out what's happened to us as quickly as we possibly can.

[goalsides]

Yeah, for sure. [he would very much like to find out what's happening.] But you've probably got some stuff to get back to, too, don't you?

[modissty]

I do, yes. But I'd say that's the same for all of us, most likely... That tends to be the case when you're kidnapped in the middle of your day.

[MISTER BEAR RUINED ALL THEIR PLANS.]

[goalsides]

[yeah in before somebody's actually from a canonpoint where they're dead.]

Mm. Yeah...I wonder if we were all brought here during or after similar situations. What's the connection for all of us?

[modissty]

[looks at manwol... though at least she has a snazzy hotel to run.]

I haven't found any similarities yet. I was just looking at a notice board for my town before I woke up here... Were you doing anything similar?

[goalsides]

[stop this.]

No, it wasn't anything like that. We were just...[ah...] Things were better.

Maybe you read a really important notice that helped the principal or whoever pick you?

[modissty]

["Things were better" sounds depressos, given their current state of being abductees and all...

AS FOR THE NOTICE BOARD HAHA it's fine we don't talk about it. He purses his lips, glancing off to the side for a moment.]

I don't think the notice I was reading was important enough to warrant something like this, but I can't say I understand the thought process of anyone who would do this in the first place.

[goalsides]

[it's fine, they can both dance around the topic.]

Me either. Unless there's something they really need from us, but even then...it's probably just vague enough we won't know.

[modissty]

[They're going to get along just fine,bless.]

Perhaps with a little more time it'll clear up? Though - with no offense meant to any of you, of course - I would rather not have that time pass at all. Not here, in any case...

[goalsides]

Even if time passes here, we don't have a guarantee that time's passing there. That's just one of the things I want to find out before this gets too far.

[modissty]

[HELLO. WHY IS WORLD HOPPING SO CONFUSING. His expression is both vaguely baffled and also Still Tired.]

...What does that mean, exactly? Is time not passing in this very moment?

[goalsides]

I don't know yet. That's what I'm gonna find out whenever I get to talk to somebody, but for us time in that other world was moving way faster than time in ours.

[modissty]

...It would be convenient in some ways, I suppose. But what an unnecessary extra layer of complexity to add to the situation.

[Thank god Taichi is actually asking Chad real questions so they can get real answers.]

[goalsides]

[spring dorm is doing great.]

If you think about it, being here in the first place is an unnecessary extra layer of complexity.

[modissty]

[ARE THEY. He's got a book now at least, that's sweet.]

Well. I can't argue with that in the least. [BINCH, HE HATES IT HERE. With a sigh:] I suppose it's prudent to spread out and keep looking to see what we can find, in any case. I'll keep an eye open for your missing item in case it happens to be stored elsewhere... --Ah, sorry. I don't think I introduced myself? [A little nod!] My name is Sagihara Sakyou.

[goalsides]

[hope he can read.]

Yeah, I'm gonna head out again soon and start looking around myself. If I find anything interesting I'll let you know.

[but right. yeah. introductions. taichi blinks for a moment before there's a nod back.]

Yagami Taichi. [sakyou is straight up the only person to introduce himself in a way that prompts taichi not to default to western order, it's fine.] Good to meet you.

[modissty]

[handshake emoji listing their names in non-western order.]

You as well, circumstances aside. [He's like, glad that the people he's woken up with are all seemingly?? Chill??? Individuals???? At the very least, their suite didn't erupt into the cacophony that the one next to theirs did.]

Let's hope that we both have fruitful searches.

[They will not!]

[goalsides]

For sure. Good luck with wherever you search.

[he's very glad for chill people also? even if they will find nothing of use. it's fine. we can also probably call this good and i'll harass u later.]