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[recollecters]

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! Watch on YouTube 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.

Comments

[caelestialis]

Are there people insisting that there's nothing wrong with this too?

I tried to stop one of my faculty mates from eating one of the apples but, for some reason, they thought nothing was wrong. [ but? no? ]

[accordance]

This is a mess, my dear Ainsley. Sentient fruit. Can you imagine the ethical implications? I dread having to prepare apple pie for the autumn, at this rate.

Yes, the others cannot tell the difference.

[caelestialis]

I'm just glad we're not alone in this, lovely. It's rather frustrating that people think I'm the strange one for staring at the suddenly dancing fruits.

Or not so suddenly, for the others at least.

I think I'll be taking more Vitamin C supplements and closing my eyes whenever I have to order certain fruit-based products from now on. And when cutting apples and oranges up for the kids at school.

[accordance]

It seems to me that they are not fully sentient, which may assuage some of our guilt, but the unsettling factor will possibly never diminish.

If we only look at the back, it may spare us some queasiness.

[caelestialis]

[ the back? huh. she never thought of that. ]

I didn't know there was nothing on their backs. Give me a sec to try that out.

[ a minute passes before she returns. judging by the use of her emojis, her spirits are now improved. ] You're right! Oh, I feel a little better now. They're vibrating but I'll take what I can get. :) Thank you for telling me that. ❤️️

[accordance]

As long as it helps.

I have asked around and the consensus seems to be that the faces are as if painted on. The vibration is another matter, though...

[caelestialis]

They seem to respond to different sounds too.

I just switched the radio over to play something else and now they're dancing to a waltz! Kind of. More like rolling from side to side. It's almost kind of funny.

[accordance]

As long as it brings you amusement, then it should not be all a bad thing.

Something that needs adjustment to, yes. But there can be good things to come of it, I would like to believe.

[caelestialis]

Long as we have each other, I'm sure we can get through anything.

I don't know what I would do if you weren't around to help me in moments like these.

[accordance]

I am sure you are able to reach the best conclusion even without my assistance. You need only sit down and think, perhaps with some tea.

[caelestialis]

I think I would rather much prefer a smoothie or a soda when in the thinking chair. More sugar, more energy. Just don't tell my students that.

And I think I'll still love to have your company then too. I promise I would share my drink with you!

[accordance]

Well, it is true that the brain uses the most calories out of any organ, so you can be justified in that.

I appreciate it, but perhaps on a day after some exercise. A walk, perhaps?

[caelestialis]

Is it? That's fascinating to hear! I learn something every day with you.

A walk sounds good to me. Wouldn't hurt to burn the calories, in both the brain and the stomach, while enjoying yourself with the company of others.

[accordance]

An argument could be made for the muscles taking the top spot if you were to exercise, but I believe we are too old for anything of that vigor.

Perhaps in the city this time. I think I may still need more rest before I am ready to venture again.

[caelestialis]

I don't think we're 'old' - I like the term 'august' for people like us. Well, people like you since I know I can be a dork sometimes.

That's understandable. Someplace like Tribunal Terrace or Hollingberry Field then? They're usually not too busy during this time of the year.

[accordance]

Ah, perhaps 'matured' as well, then.

When are you free?

[caelestialis]

That can work! Again, you've always had a wonderful way with words.

Weekends are usually the best time for me. Kara demands a lot of attention since she's still new to my place but I think she likes a neighbour of mine. She can stay with them while we're out together.

[accordance]

Thank you. Our language has words that reflect only one facet at a time. I prefer to find the most exact one, though it may take me more than just a few tries.

How do you feel about Sunday morning?

[caelestialis]

I'll always wait when it comes to hearing your words. They're lovely to behold whenever they come along.

Sunday morning is perfect. I'll try to make sure I'm not a shambling zombie when we meet up, promise!

[accordance]

If perchance you are not released from the shackles of sleep, I shall prepare some tea to allow you to ascend to the realm of day-to-day happenings.

[caelestialis]

Please!! I'm not a fan of tea but you know I'll always make an exception for you since the way you brew it always hit the right spots for me.

It'll certainly help make it less likely for me to trip all over you, haha.

[accordance]

For that, I am honoured.

Shall I see you then? Pick a time that would be convenient for you.