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What's up, users! We've mostly fixed the technical problems we were having earlier (unless Danny missed something again) but you might want to wear green. Also, I'm supposed to make a vague and mysterious informational post here but that sounded boring so I made a video presentation instead!



Cheers!

Jim Halloway
Research & Development
Retrspec Incorporated

As of this post all apples, oranges, lemons, and limes have been replaced in-universe as the silly dancing fruits shown above. This means that as with Chocobos all NPCs will insist this is how things have always been and history/movies/etc will back them up.

In honor of St. Patrick's Day characters will find a request from Retrospec to upload a picture of themselves to the network in which they are wearing something green. They will find themselves shocked lightly by their device if they try to use it without complying. Rude?

A non-triggered memory regain can be earned through participation in this post in honor of Lucy's birthday the holiday with proof of a single thread with at least five comments from your character. If you plan to redeem this, please submit it to our regains page with the explanation of "March freebie". This must be submitted before April to be valid! Regardless of whether or not a character earns the freebie, all characters will find a gold coin with the Retrospec logo on one side and a Chocobo on the other. On the outside edge of the coin they will find "Jim, put a meaningful quote here. - Janet" engraved in a beautiful font. The Chocobo will morph into a horse should your character obtain the memory regain from the event; it will stay a Chocobo if your character does not obtain the memory regain.

Please see our OOC information post HERE for some information and reminders - you can direct any questions about this post there!

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. Usernames are the character's full real AU names, not aliases or chosen nicknames or usernames, and seemed to have filled themselves in; nothing characters do can change or obscure their names currently.
standalonehuman: (TogusaTalk2)

[personal profile] standalonehuman 2017-03-24 12:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Hitori Togusa For the video? He's trying to confess his love, that has to be personal. That's more about the level of effort that you put in to impress someone.

Hitori Togusa I was speaking to the fact that my phone just shocked me until I did what it told me to. That speaks to a bunch of jerk hackers who want to manipulate us like puppets.
viktorymaker: (★ 04)

[personal profile] viktorymaker 2017-03-28 07:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Viktor Nikiforov Ah, that? They do seem to enjoy doing things like this
Viktor Nikiforov Like when they wouldn't let people out of their building
Viktor Nikiforov But what about the strands of beads and the chocobos and the fruit
Viktor Nikiforov ?
Viktor Nikiforov It's not just a hacker thing
Viktor Nikiforov Unless this world is a computer or we're robots ourselves

[ . . . This is getting strangely philosophical... ]
standalonehuman: (TogusaTalk)

File under posts that will be ironic when he gets more regains back.

[personal profile] standalonehuman 2017-03-29 12:07 am (UTC)(link)
Hitori Togusa Okay. Maybe I'm stuck in the hacker mentality because this all started with the phones.
Hitori Togusa There's definitely something else going on, you can't just hack reality. Or even just people's perceptions of reality.
Hitori Togusa But whatever the real game is, we are the ones being targeted, we remember horses and the fruit. And the app is a nice way to keep tabs on all of us.
Hitori Togusa Who needs surveillance when we're telling the app everything that we're doing somewhat willingly?
viktorymaker: (☁ 08)

fhjdsd

[personal profile] viktorymaker 2017-03-29 02:41 am (UTC)(link)
Viktor Nikiforov That's true, technology is a great way to spy on people
Viktor Nikiforov But I wonder about the reason
Viktor Nikiforov We may be the ones who remember things, but we got the app before things started changing
Viktor Nikiforov So are we being targeted for remembering, or being made to "remember?"
standalonehuman: (TogusaConcerned)

[personal profile] standalonehuman 2017-03-30 01:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Hitori Togusa "Remember." I like that you're being skeptical about whether or not the memories people are getting are true.
Hitori Togusa Is there something inherently special about us, or are we just the people Retrospec randomly chose to protect from the changes that everyone else is experiencing?
Hitori Togusa That much, I don't know.
viktorymaker: (回 05)

[personal profile] viktorymaker 2017-04-09 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
Viktor Nikiforov Keeping our eyes open and an open mind is probably our best bet if we want to figure this out
Viktor Nikiforov I mean
Viktor Nikiforov Dancing fruit

[ A pause. ]

Viktor Nikiforov Anyway, even if you did know more about this, the app may not be the best place to talk about it 😉
standalonehuman: (TogusaThoughtful)

[personal profile] standalonehuman 2017-04-09 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
Hitori Togusa My desk is always open, if you'd rather talk in person.
Hitori Togusa I think I have been close to calling you up soon, anyway.

[There are not many people in the city who are actually licensed private investigators, but Togusa isn't sure how much he wants to reveal, like Viktor said, over the app.]
viktorymaker: (回 03)

[personal profile] viktorymaker 2017-04-09 05:51 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh, so he actually knows who he is? That makes things easier. He definitely appreciates not having to play dumb about being aware of Togusa's job himself. ]

Viktor Nikiforov Sure, I'll drop by
Viktor Nikiforov Talking in person sounds like a plan
standalonehuman: (TogusaReading)

Okay to move to action here?

[personal profile] standalonehuman 2017-04-09 08:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Togusa forgets which of his colleagues had pointed him in their direction, one of the Detectives, but when they had been discussing options for how to progress any kind of investigation on Retrospec without alerting the Department, Togusa was highly in favor of getting outside help.

In a way, they're all in this together. He can't bring himself to tell people, even if they're civilians, that they're just supposed to do nothing about Retrospec.

So, he waits at his desk, with a few file folders, and, very curiously, a stack of recent tabloid magazines. He is flipping through one of those, but looking at it as intently as if he were looking through a case file.
viktorymaker: (❤ 01)

Perfectly okay!

[personal profile] viktorymaker 2017-04-09 11:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Viktor, who thankfully has not been featured in any tabloid magazines as of late, still manages to look more like a celebrity than an investigator. He probably gets more than a few confused looks as he asks to be led to Togusa's desk, walking in with his coffee in hand, wearing expensive clothes and charisma like a second skin.

"Hi," he says casually once he gets there, and then he takes off his sunglasses to look at Togusa directly. Viktor's looks may not be the standard, but his gaze is sharp enough to make up for it. He holds out his hand for a handshake. "Togusa, right? I am Viktor Nikiforov."
standalonehuman: (TogusaSmile)

[personal profile] standalonehuman 2017-04-10 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
It's almost a shame that it wasn't Izunia who called him here, then, Togusa muses as he looks over Viktor's sense of style. Fynn is definitely the officer who puts in the extra effort into his appearance. Togusa stands up and shakes Viktor's hand. "Officer Hitori Togusa, yes. Have a seat."

The magazines get dropped to the side. No sign of Viktor in them...or Togusa, or Gentiana, or Professor Izunia, either. Despite the fact that all of them were hounded by the press last month over the most trivial reasons.

"You came highly recommended by one of my superiors. We're in an odd situation, because without the support of the rest of the Department, we can't open a formal investigation. But those of us who are paying attention need a way to gather more information."
viktorymaker: (✪ 04)

[personal profile] viktorymaker 2017-04-10 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
One of his superiors recommended him? Wow, if word-of-mouth is on his side among detectives, he and Yuuri must be doing something right! And he'll also need to be extra careful.

Viktor plays it cool, and nods in understanding as he takes a seat and crosses his legs.

"Oh, we'll be happy to lend our help. That's what we're here for, Officer," he says with a smile. "But is there a reason why you can't have the support of the rest of the Department?"
Edited 2017-04-10 03:51 (UTC)
standalonehuman: (TogusaGesture)

[personal profile] standalonehuman 2017-04-10 04:21 am (UTC)(link)
Togusa counts off on his fingers. "Myself, Officers Lou, Izunia, Sakakura, Detectives Gabranth and Wolf. Currently, that's the entirety of the RPD staff that even seems to understand that Retrospec exists, much less that it's a problem. I can print out screenshots and try to shove them under my superiors' noses all day, and they won't budge."

"Gabranth and Wolf have more freedom to investigate what they choose, but the rest of us have to keep walking the beat, doing what we're supposed to. They're only two men, and all of us are only six. We need help." There's been a quiet frustration building when he thinks about this, but Togusa has made his decision.

"What direction that help starts in? That's up to you, but I can certainly give my advice." Togusa is now up to one entirely full file folder, and a second one with a few pieces of paper in it. The problem and the benefit of a man who works primarily in hard copy.
viktorymaker: (❥ 02)

[personal profile] viktorymaker 2017-04-10 07:25 am (UTC)(link)
When Retrospec activities are clearly linked to digital platforms, that's probably for the best.

"Sure. Your advice will be very welcome. I have my own ideas, of course, and a few questions I'd like to ask you before I go, but why don't we start with what you think is relevant?"
standalonehuman: (TogusaReport)

[personal profile] standalonehuman 2017-04-10 01:19 pm (UTC)(link)
"Right now, our main problem is that we can't link anything concretely to Retrospec. Not them as a corporate entity, or any personal liability. The few staff members' names who have been revealed over the platform have failed to yield anything concrete so far." Inside the folder are the police record searches for 'Janet Wizeman' and 'Jim Halloway.' "We've got people working on the employees."

"But that building is a problem. Things are clearly going in and out of it, the inside keeps getting remodeled," photos taken of the lobby at various times. The first few shots show an elevator, the second group has some glass tubes of colored stones where the elevator was standing. "It's also the return address for the packages that have been going around the city, which we can now confirm have included weaponry." A print-out of a picture of some very advanced-looking guns, thank you, Professor Dawes, for outing yourself on that one.

Togusa pauses and taps that last picture. "He's not my problem. That's on Wolf to rein in." Togusa is incredibly reluctant to butt into Detective Wolf and his circle of people. "But everything keeps going back to that building and the fact that we can't verify if anyone is actually there."
viktorymaker: (▼ 07)

[personal profile] viktorymaker 2017-04-11 11:30 am (UTC)(link)
Viktor nods slowly, surprise showing on his face when he sees the picture of the guns. He knows what he's seeing even though he's not an expert, and that's a far cry from the cat plush he'd gotten himself not long ago.

"Have you found any paper trails that may be related to Retrospec, if indirectly? Such as the name of the owner of the land where the Retrospec building was built, for example."
standalonehuman: (TogusaPonder)

[personal profile] standalonehuman 2017-04-11 01:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Togusa shakes his head. "No, because we haven't tried down that path yet. Trying to find something in public records about the building or the company was the most logical next step that I could see, since looking into the packages, themselves, is coming up empty."

"We also don't have the manpower or, again, no Departmental freedom to surveil the building. Even just watching the exterior to figure out when or where the employees come and leave, we don't have that."

Togusa shuts the folder again, but leaves it out to Viktor can look over anything again if he wants to. "So, I figured it was time to bring some other people in, and start figuring out what we can do off the clock, and what you wan to focus your energy on."
viktorymaker: (☁ 08)

[personal profile] viktorymaker 2017-04-14 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
Viktor doesn't take the folder again, content with Togusa's commentary.

"I've been looking into the patterns for the memories and skills we're supposedly remembering, but I haven't been able to make sense of it all yet," he admits with a sigh. "I work with a partner. We'll conduct a stakeout as soon as we can and see if we can find something." He closes his eyes before focusing on Togusa again. "I doubt it, though. From what I've seen, they're careful about the obvious, and it's the implications that they don't bother with."
standalonehuman: (TogusaTalk2)

[personal profile] standalonehuman 2017-04-14 04:30 am (UTC)(link)
"Sorry I can't help out with that first part. Whatever's been triggering people's memories, whatever Retrospec is up to? It seems to have passed me by." The 'so far' is left unspoken.

"I keep going back and forth on what I think we're going to get out of this. Either they've covered all their bases, and the mundane information isn't there. Or, in order to not cast suspicion on themselves from anyone who isn't a part of their game, all their paperwork and permits and things are in order." Togusa spreads his hands out in a shrug. "I've got to fall back on doing things as much by procedure as possible. At least then we can say that this information doesn't exist. Or that people aren't going in and out of that building."

"We can assist you two as much as possible, but, since it's not an official investigation, we'd have to help out on our off-hours, if that makes sense."
Edited (.) 2017-04-14 04:34 (UTC)
viktorymaker: (❥ 06)

[personal profile] viktorymaker 2017-04-14 05:04 am (UTC)(link)
"It makes sense. I'll let you know what we find, but let's avoid using the Retrospec app to discuss details unless we're trying to cause a reaction."

He wonders briefly how the Retrospec staff might react to indirect provocation, and discards it quickly. They don't seem like the type to fall for things like this. They don't need to.

Viktor smiles wryly. "I'd bet on their paperwork and permits being in order. But even a name can help, as long as it's a real name." That's when his smile softens. "As for your support, we're used to working on our own, so we won't be asking too much from you, that much I can promise. But exchanging information should be beneficial for everyone, so let's keep in touch. If you like, we can meet up regularly to be sure."
standalonehuman: (TogusaTalk2)

oh crap I thought this posted

[personal profile] standalonehuman 2017-04-17 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
"Of course," Togusa nods firmly. "Honestly, I rather prefer face-to-face interaction," he smirks.

"That's the hope. That we can get a real name and tie it to a real person. However frequently you'd like to exchange information, I'm sure we can work around your schedule. The others that have been dragged into this were Detectives Gabranth and Wolf, Officers Izunia, Lou, Sakakura, and Desk Sergeant Furugawa." He doesn't think he's forgetting anyone. "Feel free to speak to any of them about your findings."
viktorymaker: (♧ 02)

hahah it happens!

[personal profile] viktorymaker 2017-04-17 05:58 am (UTC)(link)
Viktor takes out his phone and quickly takes note of those names just in case. But he speaks while he does-- multitasking is his bread and butter.

"OK, I'll keep that in mind. We can preemptively meet up one month from now, and be in touch to arrange a meeting via text if anything important comes up before then. By the way, you can find me at Dance!!! Studio during the day. It shouldn't be relevant, but Retrospec sometimes makes our phones act up, and who knows what might happen next?"

He puts his phone back in his pocket. "Now, for our fees. I assume you've heard about that from your superior as well?"
standalonehuman: (TogusaUnsure)

[personal profile] standalonehuman 2017-04-17 04:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Annnd here we go to the part that Togusa had been avoiding, even though he knew this would come up. He shakes his head. "That I was less clear on, although we're prepared to accommodate whatever you need."

Read: it's a good thing that Togusa was saving up for that wedding that never materialized and he didn't go on a spending spree afterwards. Because he is doing this without Departmental approval so he can't hit the city up for money like they normally would for sub-contracting (or whatever you would call this?). Desperate times, desperate measures, indeed. But he keeps his expression as neutral as he can. No need to make Viktor feel guilty about it.
viktorymaker: (回 06)

aaand i'm back from my trip! sobs

[personal profile] viktorymaker 2017-04-27 05:00 am (UTC)(link)
Well, Togusa is in luck! Guilt isn't something that comes naturally to Viktor in the first place. So he easily accepts Togusa's neutral expression, sealing the deal (and the fate of Togusa's savings, maybe) with a charming smile.

"We'll make you a special discount. I'll have the particulars emailed to you. Or should I have that sent to someone else?"
standalonehuman: (TogusaThoughtful2)

It's all good!

[personal profile] standalonehuman 2017-04-27 04:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Togusa hesitates, glances at Viktor seriously. "If you'd- entrust that sort of thing to electronic communication, then sure, just send it to me. If not, I've got an inbox here for physical mail." Togusa, frankly, preferred to work in hard copy even before every computer and phone they picked up started automatically spying on them.

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