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Posting from this network, you'd probably assume I got my job back. Hey users. For those of you who're new, my name is Zee. Sorry to say it, but you've been pulled into the Retrospec project now. Not sure what that is? Get someone else to explain it to you, there're plenty of people who've been around for way longer than deserved.

So…you'd probably assume I got my job back, and I kind of did. I kind of did, but there's a funny little thing about Retrospec and memories. Let me tell you a brief story.

Once upon a time, there were the four founders who came to this planet, founded the city of Recollé and started the Retrospec project. Yeah. Another planet. They're technically aliens, I might technically be an alien, some of YOU might be aliens, it's hard to say. So anyway you have the four founders: Spinnato, Cavendish, Mahoney and Vanderweele. These four created an ideal project to protect life on other planets, offer inhabitants a safe haven to recover from tragic events of their world that were being destroyed (as planets are wont to do) and "regrow" the place you once called home. The problem is that the four of them weren't entirely in agreement on what sort of people should be "worthy" of being saved, or who should be able to become part of the Retrospec project to preserve their souls and recreate what was lost. Souls are a tricky thing. I should know, given I think mine was floating around in the endless abyss for a few months while my body regenerated.

There was such a controversy amongst the founders that one of them, Vanderweele, ended up wiping out an entire family line. There are relatives left from the Spinnato family. Cavendish and Mahoney decided to spearhead the project themselves and sentenced Vanderweele to life in solitary confinement. Once that happened, they began changing how the project was one. They hired some of their own family members. They changed and became the "new" Retrospec.

Vanderweele's not dead though. And as a master of illusion, you can guess where this story is going. I'm not going to do this vague and hiding bullshit that the company's fond of: Vanderweele is out there and meddling with the affairs of this city to overthrow and regain control of the project. All of these weird storms that are happening, the things that mess with your soul? That's Vanderweele's work.

So why am I telling you this?

…Vanderweele got to Retrospec. A lot of you asked if Retrospec knew I was alive again and at the time I didn't know if they did or not, so when I got back to this layer (thank you, by the way. All of you.), I went to headquarters. Everyone inside doesn't even seem to remember that they were working on the project. I don't know WHAT he did, but their memories…everything's scrambled. The entire tech department resigned and I'm not sure if Maurice thinks he's working in a normal mailroom or what. They're almost on the same layer that you guys are before you wake up. Or that's how it seems anyway.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it looks like it's just you and me.

We need to start moving and putting a stop to this to fix everything. I'm not saying you have to. If you want to sit this one out, fine, but I have a feeling most of you want to do something about this. Bring people back to themselves. That kind of thing. You're all pretty stubborn from what I've noticed and that's the good thing.

There are some things I need to check. I'm learning how everything works here and I'm trying to understand all of their notes, not to mention I need to retrieve a few things and wait for a field agent but you'll hear from me soon. I have an idea, but these things take time.

Stick together. Talk to each other. Keep focused.

Oh. I guess also I should mention I moved offices? I'll be staying at headquarters for a while but my remote office is easier to access. Head to the public library, you should be set to get past the scanners on the back of the building and the door will appear for you. I'll be reachable by text, too.

Good luck. Be in touch soon.

Zee Carlisle
Hiring Manager
Retr

spec Incorporated

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For once a useful person who informs us of stuff. Brownie points for you Zee! I'm sorry I ever thought you came back via a horcrux!

In other news, JAPAN LOST ASIA CUP! I'M HERE WITH TATSUO AT [insert name here] IZAKAYA! COME MOURN THE LOSS WITH US!

[As the night progresses, Derek's texts will be influenced by sake a lot more.]

Edited 2019-02-02 02:24 (UTC)

Is the food going to be free?

[ asking the real questions. ]

A good question. $5 deposit and I'll take the rest of the bill.

BUT NO ALCOHOL FOR YOU! I KNOW YOU'RE NOT 21!

[He's not thaaaat drunk yet Malik.]

All right, it's a deal.

[ Not as good of a deal as the free meal that he had been hoping for, but it's still a lot cheaper than what he would be paying at full price. ]

WE AWAIT YOUR ARRIVAL! IZAKAYA IS MORE FUN WITH MORE PEOPLE!

I'll be sure to spread the word, then.

See you there.

SPREAD THE WORD!

[Derek will get a photo of Togusa raising a water bottle in salute.]

Hitori Togusa My sympathies. But, antibiotics, I can't drink. You'll have to take my share.

YO Togu-san! You aren't still in the hospital are you? Just come EAT! AREN'T YOU SAD FOR YOUR COUNTRY?!?!?!?

WORDS DO NOT DESCRIBE MY SORROW

Then describe it BY THE AMOUNT OF SAKE BOTTLES!

WE'RE OFF TO A GOOD START

I thin you're sadness is more than just 5 bottles of sake.

I DON'T KNOW IF MY HEART CAN TAKE ANOTHER BLOW LIKE THIS DEREK

IF MY HEART CAN MAKE IT THROUGH FIFA, YOU CAN MAKE IT THROUGH ASIA CUP! HAVE MORE SAKE!

BUT NEXT YEAR IS THE OLYMPICS AND JAPAN IS HOSTING!

They will have home field advantage! You gotta believe in them!

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How gracious of you to help Tatsuo bear his heavy heart. Even if I'm not quite sure you're reacting to all this news...appropriately.

MARIKO WHY AREN'T YOU HERE??!?!?!?!? AREN'T YOU SUPPOSE TO BE TATSUO'S SUPPORT????? COME HERE AND HELP HIM DRINK HIS PAIN AWAY!

No way. I'm not one for sports outside of swimming and Tatsuo knows that he's gotta ride this one out solo.

He's in your capable hands though, so I trust you'll get him home in one piece?

You would abandon your boyfriend in this time of need!?

I can't make any promises. Perhaps well go out and get matching tattoos...

[They're not gonna get tattoos, but anything to see if Mariko gets riled up.]

He knows where to go if he wants MY comfort, Derek.

Good luck finding a place that'll ink you after drinking.

It could happen. What should Tatsuo get?

Something pretty.

What's your favorite flower?

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