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[recollecters]

Welcome back, users. Looks like we were able to bring you back online and tracked again...here's hoping the layers are settled now, but the readings are off the chart. We're doing our best to stabilize the city for December while we track some of the magical sources we're picking up. It may take us some time though, so please bear with us! We may be working through the holidays, too, if this keeps up. But it's okay. You opened the doors and new routes for us to check. Stay positive, users. December is a special time of the year. What's your favorite holiday tradition? You'd be surprised how thoughts shape things here. Please take care. Joanne Wiseman Technician 2nd class Retrspec Incorporated Characters' display names are the same as whatever they chose last month and are permanently locked in! Newbies may pick a new name for their first use on Retrospec, but whatever they pick will also become permanent. 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.

Comments

[thesettingsun]

Thank you for the kimono. I know you don't actually choose when these things get sent out, but it's well-timed. Maybe we'll get a random temple showing up in the city and I can visit for New Year's.

My favorite holiday tradition's still good old KFC.

un: lucille

[interlucere]

is that kind of like the people who get Chinese takeout on Christmas?

[standalonehuman]

Hitori Togusa We opened the doors? Retrospec didn't have access to those places before? Interesting. I was running on a theory that those places were a higher layer of the four regions. Guess not.
Hitori Togusa Uh, well, happy upcoming holidays. What does everybody want for your holiday of choice?

[spirithacker]

new games!
ive been hyped 4 the new pogglemon 4 ages

[strawberrypunch]

My grandma used to make these amazing strawberry pies for us

Does anyone else have favorites?

un: lucille

[interlucere]

linzer cookies! they're really cute and really tasty!!

I've never heard of strawberry pie. I guess you can really make a pie out of anything huh

[spirithacker]

itll be easier to have holiday cheer & stuff if you dont let our families forget who we r
just saying

un; May "Satsuki "Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson" Hojo" Sfondi

[me_matey]

sounds like u need some cheer up hugs, lil one

[burndownforwhat]

Always glad to throw down with talking animals and have a ghost almost take over what little of my life I still have under control. So no, please, take all the time you need!

Speaking of traditions: if anything keeps me from seeing my mom marry her girlfriend next year, I'm going to get real mad.

[breakingvoice]

i still can't believe that's happening
i'm GLAD it is but i can't believe it

un: lucille

[interlucere]

do you think Retrospec employees get holiday pay? I hope they're able to take some time out to see their families. sounds like they're working a lot of ot right now

anyway!! what does everyone want for Christmas? maybe we can do a big Retrospec gift exchange! let's make some holiday wishes come true!! :D

Al

[flametheif40]

Maybe play some White Elephant!

I always wanted to do that!

[drydrown]

Oh, that's wonderful! ♡ Absolutely spectacular that now we're back to knowing who's going to meddle with our lives next.

I don't really follow any proper traditions, though I'm still appreciating yours regarding not informing us exactly how you screwed up so badly. But you know what, "maybe it's just magic" is better than the usual.

Happy holidays, honey, don't work too hard. ♡

[...Cumore hates the holidays so much and damn if he's not dragging you all into hell with him.]

[blondferret]

Those harts tell me your pissed.

You have to wonder what they consider a "magical source" though. In Draco's world, most magical sources are people...

un: BIG DECK ENERGY

[jurai]

The best holiday tradition is watching Die Hard, the one true Christmas movie

Oh

Looks like my name's stuck for good


All hail Big Deck Energy Crow Armbrust

un: lucille

[interlucere]

Die Hard? that movie with a skyscraper and a bald guy in it?

un: malik

[godcards]

Holidays? I don't care about those. The only tradition I have is my birthday...But as usual I'm expecting everything to be screwed up by then. I suppose that's almost a tradition too! Thanks for nothing, Retrospec.

un: lucille

[interlucere]

when is your birthday? :o

[ She's back. ]

[scythegun]

I suppose I probably should care more about the content of this post, but I only have one thing on my mind:

Are we getting those mistletoe bats again this year?

[thesettingsun]

Please don't let us have mistletoe bats again, I will actually die.

[yakan]

so i am a bit not following since i was mostly not really present last month what did i miss exactly???

also as long as theres good food and not annoying people all holidays are equally good
but what places do you think has the best christmas food???

[thesettingsun]

Did you notice that your close friends and family off the app forgot who you were last month?

[cardcaptured]

[Posting as Li Xiaolang!]

These magical sources... it doesn't have anything to do with the staff we all saw last month, was it?

There was a similar staff some of us saw in Respatrum, back in February, a replica of something that was said to have split apart the regions and end reality itself. We destroyed it, and the person responsible for building it is now imprisoned, but... there had to have been a reason we saw it. It couldn't have been a coincidence.

[Although this isn't very positive, and considering all the strange stuff that's gone down in the past few months, he can't exactly take Retrospec's words with a grain of salt anymore.]

Um... I guess for holiday traditions, though, the Christmas dinners are always good. Baking the special cookies and treats aren't that bad either, and the decorating can be nice, too.

[Please don't ruin their Christmas by taking their sense of taste again Retrospec, he can't spend another holiday not being able to enjoy food!!!]

[spirithacker]

yikes
we just stopped an old guy from buying out an island

UN: Mysterious Heroine Q

[nachetanya]

Well, I do normally like to go home to visit my parents, but it feels like I've not been given the option to do that for months and months now! It's actually a little irritating! The highway north now just goes up into Magatus!

Maybe I'll skype everyone this year ♥

Buuuuuut in town . . . Hmm! Hmm, hmm! Red is my color, maybe I'll try out a Santa costume, just force the mood brighter!

un: Elliot Craig 🎻

[fiddlestick]

Yeah...Skyping might be the best idea. At least we should probably be able to do that THIS year...

A santa costume would look nice on you!

[thisloveisjustice]

[posted as Tatsuo Kihara]

Hi Joanne. Nice to hear from you again.

Question for everyone. Did you happen to hear anything from some of the ghosts last month? Because I sure did.

The one I talked to said Retrospec began working on someone from the first batch of Alphas BEFORE the app was launched in February of last year. Their case was deemed a success after a few years of monitoring, which then lead to the app we now use being released. And apparently, their case was so successful, Retrospec eventually brought them into the company, both to monitor further growth and "to use as a catalyst to try and reach a further level." I guess this means past the five levels we know of?

I thought at first the ghost meant Zee, but if I remember correctly, Zee was a Beta. So... I know there's still a few people who were in the original February batch. Thoughts on this?


Also, a reminder that Weapons Practice is every Sunday at 6PM at the Utsuki Dojo. I know it's holiday season, but if you want to train, I'll be there.

[godcards]

[ un: malik ]

It better not be Jim... That's really all I have to say.

un: Elliot Craig 🎻

[fiddlestick]

I think I like all the Christmas lights around town? They're really pretty, and it makes for a nice atmosphere when you're street performing at night.

Anyway, with everyone having the holidays in mind, I wanna announce that I'll be selling my food at the farmer's market again! I have the ability to enchant food so it can heal or temporarily boost your abilities like speed or strength. It's great for training, it tastes great, and they even sparkle so it'd be a pretty looking gift!

Here's my menu if you want to know what I offer. I'll be at the farmer's market Saturday and Sunday mornings, so please stop by!

Thanks!

un: lucille

[interlucere]

hey Elli do you need any help at your stall?I can put some flyers around campus too if you have any!

[keystaff]

New routes? Does this mean there are new areas for us to explore again? I think the main thing that...confused me last month was seeing my parents. My mother. Though I think with her it was more like a memory than a spirit or ghost. Or something like that. I'm not really sure. But I was using a new card. Record? I think it was.

But ah, I suppose this time of year, my holiday favourite thing is probably choosing everyone's presents! And seeing people enjoy them after when they open them. The smell of the gingerbread! I hope you don't have to work through the holidays themselves and you get some time with your families too, Joanne-san.

[spirithacker]

sry we didnt see your real ghost mom

un: Rean Schwarzer

[motiv8]

I think the best part is watching people open their gifts. Or the feeling right before they do, when you're excited to see how they'll react.

Although... it just occurred to me I'm probably going to miss making cookies with my mother and sister this year. That's a little sad. I'm sure I can ask them to send me some, but it's not really the same.

un: lucille

[interlucere]

right? I'm much happier seeing someone else enjoy something I got them instead of getting something myself

coincidentally is there anything you want Santa Claus to bring you for Christmas? a little elf wants to know :)

UN: #420BLAZEIT69696969

[beastenderblood]

i sure absolutely wanted this shit back in my life, boy howdy its just a real treat seeing this on my phone again what a huzzah day.

but uh idk we usually just dug into our leftover cookies and then catch whatevers at theaters.

kinda feels weird going back to that after family forgetfulness and shit tho.

[thesettingsun]

But last time you couldn't shitpost with your username! That's totally different.

un: lina g

[breakingvoice]

hello everyone! i'm sure everyone is very excited for Christmas, but don't forget that Hanukkah is happening starting sundown tomorrow! and to help celebrate, i'll be making sufganiyot during the holiday for anyone who asks, or latkes if you want something more savory.

let me know if you're interested here and i'll be sure to make you some!

un; May "Satsuki "Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson" Hojo" Sfondi

[me_matey]

dude i am always 100% down for hebrew food

un: dave medium dick energy strider

[parodeity]

im just ignoring like all of this to point out that in only two more days i will be free from the shackledom of teenagerhood
finally an Adult
lets all have a moment of silent fear for that reality
sure i pay bills and shit but now my chronological age concurs with my activities
granted like what the fuck does 20 do really beyond make you not a teen
you still cant legally drink
not that any of us illegally drink right
yeah
that sounds legit

anyway i formally request a dinosaur thnx for listening

[thesettingsun]

I've got a dinosaur picture book, you want that?

[dejerate]

Layers again, huh? That's what it was? With the ghosts and all? I'd hope this nonsense is stabilized, one of those assholes was trying to be me! Though, new routes? New places? Is this fun, nice routes or....?

But I love the decorations! The lights! The food, especially! Making lists to get people's presents. I've starting thinking on some ideas but I really have to get shopping soon now it's actually December.

un; kyouko HIJIRI

[echoing_sutras]

don't forget the fried chicken

un: yiu li-na

[invocate]

My brother would treat me to dinner at a nice restaurant on Christmas. That was our special tradition. Though I also really love giving gifts to my friends!

I can't believe my first semester at Recolle U is almost over! Although, finals might just end me. But I am going to push through them, because I have more important things that I need to do.

First, my dance class is having its recital on Friday, December 7 at 5pm in the Performing Arts building's auditorium. It's open to the public and free.

Second, my cute adorable toddlers at Dancinerate have a performance of their own on Wednesday, December 12 at 7pm. Please come watch them! They have worked so hard!

un: THE DARK LORD MEOW

[maskreant]

wow, that's a lot to look forward to. i'm sure it'll go well since you and your toddlers have been working hard.

what kind of dance?

un: rinkas

[psykick]

Um. Who is this Joanne woman and what does any of what she said mean? Because I can tell it's English, but it just... doesn't make sense.

And I thought this app was just some sort of malware. You can actually talk to people on it?

Re: un: Al

[flametheif40]

Hello! You must be new!

Few things

1)Yes that was English, it's magic and science stuff that no one really understands but them(Retrospec)...maybe.

2)Joanne is basically one of the people that supposedly understands said magic and science stuff

3)Welcome! We are basically unwillingly experiments!

Ummm, anything else I can help with?

UN: MAramaki

[megatechbody]

I don't really have any Christmas traditions. I mean, I did to the KFC thing for a little while when I was a kid, but nothing after I grew up.

I've always wanted to make cookies but I'm not much for cooking.

[matchbreaker]

Golly, none at all? At least make it a drinks with friends affair!

un: H²

[zerotohiro]

...so which is it, science or magic? Which one are they actually using for this whole project?
But I guess it's nice to know those dumb doors did something.
And obviously the best tradition's winter break. Does that mean if I think about it really hard we'll get even more time off? One hopes.
...here's a question for anyone reading this. Is it normal to have memories return to you and have things missing from them?

[drydrown]

Missing in what way...?