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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

[jurai]

I think they call that 'retail'

[haha joke]

Don't think I ever thanked you for what you did back then, though so...

A long overdue thanks

Definitely would NOT have made it home if you weren't there

[motiv8]

You didn't, but you didn't have to.

I'd do it again in a heartbeat if I had to, but god willing, I won't.

[jurai]

Let a guy have his moment of gratitude!

But guess that's to be expected from our fate to be partners-in-crime, huh?



Don't worry, I won't let that happen again

[motiv8]

Fine, fine. If you insist, you're welcome.

I trust you, what I don't trust is powers outside either of our control... but if we do get a say in this, like Zee's implying, then maybe it won't be outside of our control for too much longer.

[jurai]

Good

Heh, look at you, taking control of your own destiny. You're starting to look pretty admirable and leader-like, if I say so myself

Now if only you could work an oven

1/2

[motiv8]

You think so? I don't think I'm really saying anything special, here

2/2

[motiv8]

HEY. It's not like you were watching the time either!

[jurai]

[Why are you so fun to tease, Rean.]

But aren't you my lovely assistant?

[motiv8]

I believe we established a couple of months ago that I refuse to work under you and then you fired me and replaced me with my rice cooker.

[jurai]

The rice cooker doesn't talk smack like SOMEONE I could mention

But I'd be willing to take you back


The pros: My gorgeous face
The cons:

[motiv8]

The cons: getting blamed for something getting burnt even though it's not like you set an alarm or kept an eye on it either

[jurai]

I set an alarm...

I'm like 90% sure I did it just didn't go off

Like my bed alarm sometimes

[motiv8]

If you did, it definitely didn't go off, because I didn't hear one either

Maybe you ought to consider picking up a new alarm app if yours misses going off so often?

[jurai]

It's either that or I've learned to tune it out aggressively from skipping class

W H O O P S

[motiv8]

It's not too late to get you another Christmas present, is it?

I'm thinking one of these ought to do...

[jurai]

SORRY REAN BUT YOU KNOW THE SAYING

CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR

and your window is C L O S E D

[motiv8]

No rules about random gifts just out of the goodness of your heart, though, are there?

[jurai]

This thing has 'bed shaker' in the description

That's not a gift, Rean


That's a torture device

[motiv8]

But it'll get you out of bed in the morning, won't it?

[jurai]

Don't you even THINK about ordering that!

THINK OF MY CHILDREN

[motiv8]

I am!

If you don't get up and go to class and graduate, how will you be able to feed your children?

[jurai]

Oh don't act like your own sadistic desires aren't a factor in this

I can sense that shit eating grin you've got

[motiv8]

I never said I wasn't ALSO thinking of myself.

[jurai]

You're a cruel, cruel man...

Buuuuut of course, this is taking into account that I would agree to set that up on my bed

Which, you know, is questionable


Joke's on you

[motiv8]

Who said you have to agree? I'm still here for a couple of days, at least. ✨