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[ At 9PM on the 1st, all phones or Retrospec-enabled devices will show flickering screens, until a static-filled image appears. It seems to be a security camera shot, in black and white from a high angle, of a simple computer room. Inside is Joanne Wiseman who many of the users may recognize - she looks young, blonde curls loose around her shoulders, and she also looks tired still.

A young man who looks only slightly older than her comes in. He's dark-haired with a sweater and glasses, but a white labcoat that matches hers as well. Maurice comes over to stand nearby, watching the screen Joanne is looking at.

Neither of them seem to realize they're being recorded. Joanne looks up, and speaks first. ]

Did R and D know anything?

[ Maurice shakes his head, says: ] No. They can't track them down either - it's almost as if...

[ Joanne: ] They have to be somewhere.

[ Maurice: ] Jim's trying to figure it out. You know we don't have anyone better at...ah, "creative" solutions?

[ Joanne: ] No, I know, just...what if their souls are just, just -

[ Maurice: ] I don't think they're gone. I mean - well, they're gone, but I don't think they're gone? You remember August, the one before last. They're, uh, pretty tough?

[ Joanne: ] We're usually able to at least try to help them when we can, though!

[ Maurice: ] Jo - look, we're doing everything we can. We'll find them.

[ Joanne: ] Before they do?

[ Maurice: ] Right. I mean...we have to, don't we?

[ They both look worried. Before they do was said with a certain inflection - and hey, Retrospec. It looks like the employees have lost track of you for the month. How do you feel about that one? ]

As of this post, character usernames are back to being their own names - or rather, characters will be prompted to put in their name as a boot screen loads. Now's your chance to change your preferred name, Retrospecters - but it appears whatever you put in will be locked in as your choice. Hope you didn't put in something ridiculous!

Please feel free to use this post as a network mingle. Every toplevel can be considered a new post, and threadjacking is permitted. No NPC response will be given.

As a friendly reminder, you may also claim one of this month's freebie by submitting a thread from this mod post. This thread must be 10 comments from you and submitted before AC closes.

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[Guess who's here and ready to fear (the news)]

Hey maestro Clue a guy in for those not up to date on the lastest cryptic lingo. How can they "lose" us? PS don't worry about the whole infected thing It's fine

[Big Deck Energy huh...? Well, at least the nickname Crow uses clues him in]

Crow! Uh...nice display name?

And I'm not actually sure. I know they lost people once shortly before I came on the app, but they went somewhere else? We're right in the city, far as I can tell.

[Guess who had fallen asleep on his fiance during the whole phasing bit]

Thanks, that's really kind of you.
Still, I owe you for helping me.

Heh, thanks. I could've gone with the usual but...where's the sense of adventure? That's what gets me, though. If they're talking about losing us...well. We're right here. Maybe it's surveillance? Can't have us on video? And seriously, though, don't get hung up over it. I was fighting for my life too, so it's not like it didn't benefit me.

[As much as he wants to take credit, Elliot's too wide eyed, even across text]

Hey, I put an emoji on! [THAT'S SOMETHING RIGHT???]

That could be it...they've been having issues for a few months now. Maybe whatever help them watch us broke.

[Look, wide eye is his natural state he can't help it]

I guess...though I still really appreciate it. What if I brought food next time? Would that be okay?

We're all very proud of you Elliot. How would we know it's you without that little violin? [He's teasing, but it really is such an 'Elliot' way of personalizing.]

That's what I'm thinking. Whatever it is, they can't see us anymore...That's gonna be an awkward conversation with the big guys up top, I bet. You had me at food.

Well, at least it'd remind everyone I'm a musician! [And not just a cook or healbot!!]

Yeah...glad I'm won't be in that meeting room.

Haha, thought I would. What would you like?

How does one look at Elliot Craig and not think musician? You practically scream 'band teacher'. [In the best way possible.]

Mmm. What does the chef recommend?

Haha, thanks.[Only Elliot would take that as a compliment] Well, at lot of people just assume I only cook or do magic. Get a lot of weird assumptions with the magic too...

[So many random questions you'd think he was wizard-google]

Well, I make a pretty good omelette! Or egg drop soup. But really, as long as I don't have to work a grill, it should taste fine.

How you know your life's flipped upside down: People start coming to you for magic instead of music.

[At least Crow's been adjusting to the weird well enough.]

Egg Drop Soup sounds AMAZING this time of year... You really can't work a grill, though? It's like, caveman cooking 101

Haha, pretty much. You learn a few magic spells and suddenly everyone thinks you're Merlin.

[he's glad Crow's adjusting though. He knows all of this is a lot to take in. He spent the first month basically internally screaming all the time. Now it's just most of the time]

I'll bring you a bowl then!

Yeah, I know it is. I just can't figure it out.

You're a godsend, Elliot!

[FREE SOUP!]

Once it gets warmer, ol' Crow'll take you out and teach you. Even teach you some trade secrets.

Aha, at least taste it before you say something that dramatic...

[Sure it will be restaurant quality, BUT WHAT IS SELF ESTEEM??? sounds scary]

Really? I'd actually really appreciate that! It bothers me that I can't get it right.

Elliot, we're college students. Anything not out of a styrofoam cup is a godsend.

[Granted Crow's at least a decent enough cook to avoid Cup Ramen life, but food always tastes better from someone else.

It's the rule.]

Trust me, I'll have you being a pro in no time. Because let met tell you: You can grill literally ANYTHING.

That's...true. Please tell me you're not living out of styrofoam cups.

Haha, is that so? What's the most creative thing you've grilled?

Not to worry, I was taught how to cook the basics. The days of Cup Ramen are long behind this old soul. Hmm. I'd say watermelon.

Thank goodness. Aren't you only 22 though?

Watermelon? Whoa, I didn't know that could be grilled! Is it good?

Age is but a number, Elliot.

[Isn't that what's usually said for the opposite? For old people acting young?]

Oh, well then that settles it. I'll show you how to grill up some fruit real good. Pineapple's good too, but watermelon's just got that refreshing bite to it.

Don't they say that when you want to sound younger? Then again, I guess you do have an "old soul".

[Being reincarnated or whatever. IT WORKS]

Hehe, okay! I love fruit, so I'm a little excited now! I'm trusting you Instructor- [uh wait he doesn't know his last name and there is no way he is calling him Instructor Big Deck Energy]

Uh, does Instructor Crow work?

Details. Details

[WHY ARE YOU NOT CALLING HIM INSTRUCTOR BIG DECK ENERGY. WHY CALL HIM ANYTHING ELSE?]

Heh, Instructor Crow works. Instructor Armbrust seems too formal for a guy like me. I like to keep it loose.

Haha, okay. Yeah, less formal suits you--

[WAIT A SECOND.

ARMBRUST? AS IN CROW ARMBRUST?

AS IN--- ]

[ "WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT???"

He says out loud. At his screen. Jaw dropping. There's a lack of response on his end as he processes all this.]

[Holy crap holy crap. He has to think of what to say or Crow might think something's up!! Just holy crap, could this be a member of Class VII?? That he DIDN'T NOTICE???

No no no, play it cool Elliot!! First impressions are everything!! First time encountering someone from his past, he can't screw this up]

HOLY CRAP YOU'RE THE CROW ARMBRUST FROM CLASS VII?!?!

[Nailed it]

[Crow was about to text just to make sure Elliot didn't drop off the face of the Earth just then. After all, even if it was technically a complete thought, something about it didn't seem like Elliot was finished.

But hey, maybe that was all there was to the conversation.

Just as he's about to confirm that yes, he is that loose, Elliot's typing once more. Fingers hover over the buttons as he waits.

And then...

That.]

...I'm the only Crow Armbrust I know of? Not exactly a common name. [What's a Class VII.]

Yeah! That's just it! It's really, really unique.

[Holy crap holy crap]

There's been a Crow Armbrust in my memories! He has really different hair, so I thought you being called Crow was just a funny coincidence. But you sharing both names? That's way too coincidental. You know??

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