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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

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I haven't in YEARS but according to a quick search, yes. Somehow

It looks exactly like I remember it and that's mildly horrifying.

SOME THINGS NEVER DIE So goals tonight: Lobster rolls, movies, and we're checkin' out Neopets Seems pretty fitting for a last night together don'tcha think?

For better or for worse, is the question.

Sounds like a plan, though.

It's kind of weird, though, talking about it like everything's over after tonight. It's not like we can't just hang out whenever we want, classes and Retrospec nonsense aside.

Hm You're right. There's some sort of finality to this... So what should we do about that? Make plans so it's technically NOT over, or somethin'?

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I like the sound of that even better.

You busy this weekend? We have more LOST to watch.

Ohhh now you're talkin' Might as well grab some grub for us to have then too since I'm out, too Let's see...Mac n cheese sounds pretty good right about now

Sold!

Eventually, I ought to make dinner for you, too. Despite the Unfortunate Oven Incident I actually can cook if I put my mind to it, so. Give me a bit to actually formulate a plan, but. At some point

Gasp Rean wants to cook for ME? Bestill my beating heart... But hey, I'm game! If you want to stay over the night you can always just make it on Sunday

[Why is Rean even moving out again?]

[Because Rean's parents are paying for his dorm room and it's not like he can pull out of that contract until May or so.

After that, though...]

Oh, come on, it's not THAT big of a deal!

But okay, sure. Plan on it.

[Those gosh darn boarding fees.

Well, you let a guy know, Rean. Eyes.jpg.]

How dare you I am having a meal prepped for me and it is As you say "Not a big deal"? I'll smack you

You've been taking care of me for three weeks! One meal hardly measures up to all that.

[Oh my god they're seriously bickering about who's spoiling the other more. In public.]

[They are and it's absolutely disgusting.]

Yeah but I haven't had anyone cook JUST for me in years! Let me live

[Technically Elliot made food for House Mochi whenever he's dropped by, so it doesn't really count.]

[They're married, Janet.]

Fine, fine...! God, I swear you go out of your way to embarrass me with stuff like this.

What kind of friend would I be if I didn't? Not like you don't embarrass me with your sappy little friendship speeches!

...I give sappy friendship speeches?

[when you're so protag you're not even aware of how cheesy you are]

You Oh my god

[Crow's chuckling behind the feed right now. Rean, you're precious.]

You weren't even aware of it?

No? I'm still not sure what you're talking about, so...

Heh, there's no way I can properly recite what you told Elliot at the school that one day, but I felt like I was hearing a speech from a protag from a video game You were that authentic

You really think? I was just being honest...

You were, no doubt about that It's weird, you kinda had this refreshing vibe when you spoke. No wonder Elliot overcame that fear as well as he did Ok, guess it's not THAT weird

Heh... well, I guess there are worse things to be than a protagonist, huh?

Thanks, though I really don't think I had that much to do with it. Elliot's strong.

Exactly, take it with a bit of pride Elliot's strong for sure, but having a solid foundation to stand on makes all the difference. Don't forget that 'You can't raise others up if you don't have a strong stance' That's what Gramps used to say

["Used to."

Rean catches it, but elects not to make any mention of it.]

Yeah... I guess that's true enough.

I'm just glad I can provide that for either of you, then.

[Nooo it was supposed to go over your head

You know, like every flirt he throws your way.]

I'm countin' on ya, then

[Sorry, Crow. He's only selectively stupid.]

I'll do my best to live up to your expectations.