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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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Thank you, Al. And, yes! She was a Wood Sprite, in fact. Sakuya.
How many of us have Japanese-related memories, I wonder?

Sakuya...can't say that rings a bell.

So, were you friends with her? I only have the one memory of that princess and it was sitting in a field of flowers with her talking.

The rest of my memories are more Arrabic-like

Old friends! Very old friends, from what I remember! So much so that I had the liberty of taking a mild nap while she spoke.

You were friends with a princess?

Isn't that super rude? or is it okay with people who are super close?

The memory was her...bascially demanding I become her friend once we found out both our mothers were prostitutes, thus we were both low born royals that weren't liked that much in the palace. I was apparently her 1st friend since her people ignored her and left her all alone like a stray.

I don’t know! She knew me enough to keep speaking, but then again I was terribly tired.

And you accepted?

Oh, maybe it was a regular thing outside of your control so she doesn't take it personally?

Ya, I couldn't say no to a lonely girl like that. I felt a connection with her since we were sort of the same.

I was about to say! I hope you didn’t become her friend simply because she was lonely.

Well, that's not such a bad thing, is it?

I would imagine she had more qualities you would attract yourself to.

Well, I can't really pin it down, I just have the one memory of her and I felt connected to her.

I also think it's pretty neat how she is a warrior, I would like to see her in action, maybe she has a Djinn like me.

Oh, do you have any ideas about who you are in your memories yet?

I regret to inform you I do not know what a Djinn is 😅

I was, and am, a mother. A mother with many, many children.

Ops! Sorry, Djinns are genies.

Mine is blue, and unfortunately not Robin Williams, nor does he talk which I find sad, but the guy never says anything. Just provides me with magic, at the possible cost of my life if I'm not careful.

That doesn't surprise me one bit, you're really loving, I bet you're a great mom in both your lives. :)

I thought Will Smith was the new genie? He's caused such a scandal. [ . . . ] Do be careful with your life, please.

And thank you, Al. That warms my heart with great joy to read.

He is, but of course Robin Williams was the best genie. I haven't seen the new Alladin yet.

Because with these memories something tells me I would probably remember something and not be able to enjoy the movie.

Don't worry mom, I will :)

Don't plan on dying soon, don't have a plan for living, but I don't plan to die.

[Considering that it took him a while to even call his adopted mom "mom", that is saying something. Although Al is mostly using it cause he thinks she likes it, he can't shake how accepting she was of him. He smiles to himself "I must have really changed"]

That is because the plan of living is to live.

💛

Good enough for me. <3

Just as soon as I figure out how to live instead of just survive.

[Past him would have freaked out, but, since she is giving love and affection, might as well give some back.]