[Lain heads over to the computer lab shortly after speaking to Tieria, picking up a muffin from the dining hall along the way and finishing it before she even arrives in the education sector.

She's worried about Sentience...no, perhaps worried is not the right word. Concerned. Anxious. It may, after all, just be the AI's new set of operational procedures...or there might be something else requiring it's 'attention' or computing power.

In any case, she does have her allies in electronic technology. And it may just take a geek thinktank session to spur her to involvement in this Real World outside of her network browsing. She...cares about Sentience, possibly more than she allows herself to love any other person here under the dome.

She's hunched in front a terminal by the time they arrive, already skimming what she can of the inmate-friendly databanks. ]

(When the video clicks on, you're greeted with a grinning, rather smug looking Master. Lucky you. Also, he's apparently in a computer lab trying to be nosy about the current workings of the compound. But, before all of that--)

Marina! Good afternoon. I hope you're not ruing the loss of your esteemed captor so soon. This could be a chance for change. Sentience's way of letting us know that we can't continue with our lives relying on it to provide us with our every what-for. There's no need to sit on any ever-proverbial laurels.

As for the little robot helpers-- tsk. (He presses his lips together in a mock disapproving expression.) I'm almost ashamed of you all, forcing such creatures to do what you, as supposedly capable humans and non-humans, should be doing for yourselves -- it's no wonder they're rebelling from all but the most simple of requests. After all, I hear so much about the ingenuity of humans in particular. I hope I'm not going to be disappointed by whatever path is taken.

(A slight pause; the annoying cheerfulness doesn't waver.) They're so much less inquisitive this way, aren't they? I like it. (He gives an obnoxious little wave before turning the video function off and returning to doing something that is, in his eyes, vaguely constructive. If anyone else happens to be in the computer lab, he's not going to pay them much mind unless they make a point of bothering him.)

((ooc: what slowatus OKAY, SO. The Master would totally try and take advantage of a situation in which Sentience went AWOL, so... I'd like to catch a mod at some point just to know what sort of things he'd be able to get away with/it was preferred he didn't/general timing, but in the meantime, if anyone wants to idk plot or something, just drop me a line ♥))

[The video image reveals a young girl, maybe fourteen years old, with pale blue hair, even paler skin, and striking (but unsettling) red eyes. She sits very still, dressed in her plug suit, with her hands folded in her lap like a polite young child. Her face does not move, no flicker of emotion appearing there, as she ponders her situation.]

( Long intro is long. )

[Finally, deciding to test her theory that the thing atop her head is some form of communication device, she speaks.]

Sentience.

The ability to feel or perceive subjectively.

Who is Sentience?

[There is the sound of someone clearing their throat, before a somewhat young and genderless voice can be heard over the communicator.]

If the person, entity, group, or otherwise responsible for my capture would present themselves, I'd like to discuss the nature of this imprisonment. While I understand how some of the listed transgressions could be considered crimes, this seems more like a kidnapping. There are certain procedures to be followed in an arrest, and I seem to have been unconscious through them.

[A pause. Then, with less certainty,] Some of these charges are also... questionable. I would ask for your reasoning, if you please.

[Another pause.]

This seems to be recording, but who am I speaking to, if anyone?

[Xion's foray to the clothes store was successful! She's put together an almost school uniform-esque outfit together: red plaid skort, black tank top, gray off-the-shoulder top, and combat boots. After calling Axel to update him on her location, she heads over to the park with Mars and starts teaching him to play fetch.]

[It had taken Cain only a few minutes to figure out how to use the communicator. It wasn't unlike a commbead, and, in fact, it was a little simpler to use. Despite the ball and chain around his ankle, the the place appeared to be a human city rather than a penal colony. He sounds hesitant, speaking purely to identify himself, given that whomever jailed him clearly knows an uncomfortable lot more about him already.] This is Commissar Ciaphas Cain, attached to the 597th Valhallan Regiment of the Imperial Guard.

[Wryly, careful not to betray any of the mild panic he actually feels.] I'm afraid I don't know where the Eloquois Ocean is. Mind enlightening me as to what planet we're on? Or what this "timeline" bit is about? ...Frankly, any further information than what's in this nice little welcoming message would be appreciated. Is this a prison, or a resort?

...um... How does the video work, again?

...no, that's the map...

[video finally turns on...to a close-up of Pearl's hand. she's holding a crayon, and if you look carefully, you can see assorted art supplies (more crayons, markers, colored pencils, even some paints - and paper, of course!) scattered off to the side.]

[the video shakily pans up...too far, so only Pearl's hair and the artificial sky are visible. a couple butterflies flutter by.]

[finally, it's held (still shakily) on level with Pearl's face.]

Um...hello, everyone! For those of you I haven't met, my name is Pearl Fey. You may know my cousin, Mystic Maya... Um...

As some of you may already know, I found a lost cat, and I'm trying to find its owner.

Today, I'm making posters, which I'm going to put up when I'm done. I just finished one, in fact. [unsteady pan to this poster, off-center.]

And if any of you would like to come and help, that would be greatly appreciated! I'm in the place with all the butterflies, since I thought working outside might be nice.

So um...thank you for your time, everyone!

[please come help Pearl with her spelling!]

[...and her mission. but mostly her spelling.]

[Sentience was on her bad list today. Yu-chan wasn't anywhere near his room, and she had made an omelet and everything! Sure, Jennifer shouldn't rely on Sentience to wake her up every morning, but was it so hard to be consistent? Mou...]

[Jennifer's on her way back to the kitchen because what else is she going to do with an omelet? With some difficulty, Jennifer shrugs off her bad mood. She had a call to make. There was no need to let Yu-chan ruin all her plans!]

[Private] Oh Josak~ I do hope I'm not waking you up or anything, but you did promise to meet me today to help with that little project... [teasing] If you're still available that is. I hear you've been in high demand lately!

[OOC: Backdated to mid-morning and with a Jennifer to waylay in the kitchen or on her way back to them. Also, now officially off slowatus so if you get an old tag from me, feel free to hand wave/drop it.]

[Pretty odd for him to do a video, hmm? It doesn't matter much to him. From what it looks like, Joshua is up in a tree. More than likely he is at the park. There's a bit of a mischievous glint in his eye before he lowers the feed slightly.]

It's been such a long time. I've been so busy I feel like I've neglected all of you.

[His tone is very sing-song, a giggle lacing his sentence.]

So, Marina, what is the one thing you hold closest to your heart. What is important to you?

[It's one of those questions.]

Would you be willing to risk that one tiny little part of yourself?

[This day wasn't a good one. Despite Adrianna was talking to some people just to distract herself, she was feeling like crap...

No, she wasn't sick or something, though she was locked in her room, lying in her bed and watching to his left hand, where an engagement ring was visible. You can notice her eyes are a bit teary, but tries to remain stoic.

Forgetting about the communicator completely, she started to sing a song she remembered. But in the end, she couldn't take it anymore and some tears are falling through her cheeks, so she covers her face with the pillow.]



[ooc: Season 2 dejavú? Maybe! ^^;;; So well... uhm... awkward situation y/y?]

[Private to Murata]

Oh Your Highness~ I think it's time for our "date." [light says the word and his tone is amused]

Where would you like to meet? I'll bring a little picnic for us.~