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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.

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[motiv8]

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

[jurai]

[Oh...right. That's a thing that's happening...]

Not if I lock my door




You need any help hauling your stuff back?

[motiv8]

Good thing I have a credit card!

No, I'll be okay. I've been slowly moving some stuff back anyway, it's just a matter of hauling the duffel bag back at this point. And if I can do that at 3am on very little sleep, I think I can do it just fine well-rested. Thanks, though.

[jurai]

I thought the living room looked a little emptier than normal...

You've been trying to escape right under my nose

[motiv8]

Not "trying to escape." Trying to get out of your hair, but it's not like I've minded being here at all.

Besides, "escape" implies I wasn't going to, you know, say goodbye and thank you properly. Have some faith in me.

[jurai]

C'mon, you were no problem at all. You didn't even chew on my couch!

Heh, seriously though. Take your time, it's not like I'm a landlord kicking you out this Sunday or anything

[motiv8]

Way to set the bar in hell on me.

Yeah, yeah... I know you aren't, though. If anything, I think it's that I've been freeloading off of you for 3 weeks that's weighing on ME.

[jurai]

[What is he going to do with you.]

Freeloading

That's not what


Okay, Mr. Freeloader, here's my personal invitation: my door's always open if you want to stop by and hang out for a few days or a few weeks

I, Crow Armbrust, will allow you to pay me back in the form of chipping off my immeasurable debt

1/2

[motiv8]

[...]

2/2

[motiv8]

You really are way too soft on me, you know that...?

Still, thanks. It means a lot, actually.

[jurai]

Heh

You got me there. But someone's gotta...you sure aren't gonna be to yourself

[motiv8]

[There's a long period of time for which Rean just has no idea how to respond. Eventually, though, after a good half hour or so:]

Yeah. I guess you got me there, too.

[And just gonna. Leave it at that. It seems like the safest option.]

[jurai]

[Honestly, Crow's surprised he got an answer at all. With Rean's silence, he'd figured he'd put the knife a little too deep. He was gonna give Rean time to cool off before he apologized, but...

The answer comes before he can text back. Red eyes flash a little worriedly, as he opens it.

...


And he'll just type something quick back]

WELL. I sure made things awkward didn't I


So better topic: What does Rean want for his last meal at Casa de Crow?

[motiv8]

[Rean wants to tell him it's fine, that he's the one who was thinking about it too hard, but...

Mm, no. Better topic, before they talk themselves in circles in public.]

Don't worry about it

But hm... tough choice. I think I'll take whatever the chef considers the house special, how's that sound?

[jurai]

[There we go, that's a good response. A wave of relief washes over Crow, not really sure why that had him so nervous but...

He'll process that later. Or never.]

The house special, huh?

I'll have to pick up a few ingredients, and a lobster from that fish market so can you feed Pachinko for me? It won't take me too long but he's a needy boy

[motiv8]

[Process it the way Rean does, by filing it directly into the shredder.]

Woah, lobster? Jeez, at least let me pay you back for some of that.

Consider it done with Patchy though.

[jurai]

Relax relax, I get a discount at that place, remember? My work there's paid for it and all

[Perks of being by the ocean, too, it's cheaper.]

It's a special occasion anyway, so you get the Armbrust Lobster Rolls

[motiv8]

Even so...

Well, if that's the case, then let me thank you properly, will you? Let me know how much the ingredients cost, and I'll cover it. For my own peace of mind, at least, if not yours.

[jurai]

Okay, okay

But it'll probably come out to about 7 dollars max so

Seriously, it's not a big deal, but I won't stop you if you really wanna fund it

[motiv8]

[jurai]

Who taught you to use memes

[motiv8]

I'm twenty years old and have been on the internet basically since I learned how to read. I'll let you take a wild guess.

[jurai]

Neopets


I should've expected as much

[motiv8]

...

Yes. Exactly. That's the only answer there could have been.

[jurai]

Confession:

I've never played Neopets


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