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[recollecters]

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 Retrspec Incorporated Characters' display names are the same as whatever has been previously chosen and are permanently locked in! 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, though you're free to hit up his individual inbox later. 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

[fiddlestick]

Yeah, these posts tend to be pretty full of "yikes".

I'm a little concerned about that too. I hope it means making people remember some things about the app again, but that might be too optimistic.

[dereban]

Good to know that this is standard practice, at least.

I mean, I honestly can't say that I would be optimistic about the situation given everything but if they're going to forcibly being their memories back? They would have to make sure that they wouldn't, I don't know, get taken away again? Because who's to say that can't happen all over again?

[fiddlestick]

Yeah, that's true. Though we aren't even sure HOW memories get lost in the first place, so without knowing that who knows if we can come up with a solution to keep memories around for good.

But I don't know, if I forgot the app, I'd like someone to help me remember again. I don't wanna go back to never noticing anything.

[dereban]

Yeah. Basically what could happen is people could repeatedly and regain their memories and that's not great to deal with, I'd bet. I mean, people's opinions differ, right? If you're able to make the choice to remember, that's fine. But ripping the ability to choose from those who just simply can't is wrong, to me.

[fiddlestick]

So...what would you do? Not try to help them regain their memories? That seems like you're not giving them a choice that way either.

[dereban]

Both ways aren't good if you're just looking at it like that. But don't you think we should, at least give those who lost their memories a chance to decide?

Sure, I'm fresh faced, and this might sound like an idiot who is ignorant speaking.

But communicating with the others is key, even if they might not believe. At the very least, it's better than forcing things either way.

[fiddlestick]

[....]

That would be ideal, but...

Unfortunately, it's not that simple. People who aren't on the app...not only don't they notice the strange things happening, but if you try to explain...they either don't believe it, or quickly forget what you told them if they do.

[dereban]

I knew I should have asked for the FAQ in my post... Excuse my language, but what a pain in the ass. Sounds like in the end it all winds up to forcing their decision one way or another, and I hate that it would have to come to that at all.

[fiddlestick]

Aha, it's okay. There's a lot to learn at once, I know.

Yeah, I hate it too. But not like we can change it, we just have to make the best choice we have with what we got.

[dereban]

I don't mind learning, I just hate not being fully informed.

And I suppose I really shouldn't care that much, given that I don't know any 'dropped users' myself but I can't help but feel concerned.

[fiddlestick]

Haha, just because you're new doesn't mean you can't care. I can understand why you're worried.

Anyway, I don't have it with me, but someone wrote a guide for new people. I also have this post that gives a lot information on those founding families that Zee talked about.

[dereban]

[ SCREAMING INTERNALLY THAT SHE SHOULDN'T CARE, SHE REALLY SHOULDN'T ] I mean, I guess? I just don't really have anyone off app that I care about, since I'm also relatively new to the city, too, so I don't really know too many people. Thanks, though; I'll take a look at it.

[fiddlestick]

Oh, well welcome to the city! Where were you before?

No problem!

[dereban]

Thanks. I didn't get the warmest of welcomes unless you count everything being on fire, unfortunately.

And I'm from New York. The state, not the city.

[fiddlestick]

Ehe, yeah that's probably TOO warm a welcome. I had a monster attack me the first day I moved to town, so maybe this town just isn't good at warm welcomes.

Oh really? I have a friend in town that's from New York state!

[dereban]

Definitely. Although having monsters attack you must suck.

What are they like?

[fiddlestick]

Ha...yeah. No denying that.

Oh, they're really nice! They're enrolled in RU but they do odd jobs for a living, and really likes cats. His name is Rean? Maybe you know him?

[dereban]

Oh. Yeah, I know him. Very well, actually.

[fiddlestick]

[Someone who knows him? Wait, Rean doesn't have many friends from home but--]




Oh. You're his sister, aren't you?

[dereban]

Yep.

Hi.

[fiddlestick]

Oh, wow.

[WELP]

I mean- wow! Sorry, I'm just a little surprised. He told me you were in town.

It's nice to meet you! I'm Elliot.

[dereban]

Raina.

Did Rean say anything about me besides the fact that I exist?

[fiddlestick]

[Wow you can hear the tone through the text]

Aha, he did. And nothing bad either!

But if this is like how it gets with my sisters, I think it'd be better if I stayed out of whatever's going on between you two.

[NOT TODAY SATAN]

[dereban]

That's good. And don't worry, I'd rather not bring any family issues to the table with his friends; that would be rude of me. [ unless she really has to ]

[fiddlestick]

Haha, okay.

Well, I do with you two out in working everything out! He is glad you're here, I can say that much.