arcanarum | Video | 006; Filtering out Ryuunoske

[Thankfully, this public service announcement isn't as fraught and panicky as the last one. There's no preface needed, just a moment for Waver to remember to put a filter on the message so that Ryuunoske cannot access it, and he addresses the screen.]

I'm issuing this as a bit of information for those new and reminder for those old that I am still attempting to collect and create a history of this place. There's been significant work done, so if anyone is interested in accessing it - or in reviewing mine and my assistant's notes for accuracy - it is open.

In addition, and more pertinently, I would like to add another facet to this archive: recording everyone's personal histories. Given the plans in mind for all of us, I figure that having written biographies to combat memory loss is a boon, and I can ensure limited access to those files. This can be achieved by either you speaking to me of past experiences and me writing them down, or walking over a draft to my current residence.

Finally, and this I realize is a loaded subject: in relation to creating a history of this place. We were recently shown the deaths of the previous inhabitants. I should like to know how yours died, in as much detail as possible, if you feel comfortable giving the information.

My door is metaphorically open whenever needed at house number nine in the navy district, from 11 until sunset. No need to contact me in advance.

[and with that, he's out]

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That's perfectly fine. Just knock and my butler will get the door. Navy, number 11.

[ Butler? But okay, she will not ask and instead get going. There's a knock on the door, maybe fifteen minutes later. ]

[Don't mind the large silver ball that answers the door - this is what he meant by butler. It wobbles cheerfully at Madoka and extends a tentacly arm into the hallway, as if to say come in.]

[ Cuuuuuuute. ]

Thank you!

[ She smiles at the ball-thing-lifeform and steps inside hesitantly, kind of wondering what sort of creature it actually is. ]

[And oh, the mercury blob's day has been made. It happily closes the door and proceeds to roll towards the living room, where Waver is - seated on the floor beside the coffee table, sorting through papers. He looks up, acting as if this is a totally normal place to conduct business.]

Please, take a seat. I'll be removing myself from the floor shortly.

[ Madoka tilts her head in surprise a bit at first, but then just accepts it. ]

Take your time.

[ Not like she'd have anything relevant to do at home, she can truly wait. The girl sits down, looking at the blob until Waver is ready for conversation. ]

[He takes a few moments to shuffle stacks, and waves the blob off as he stands and dust himself off]

I dislike keeping people waiting, honestly. Anyway!

It's fine though.

So, I'm not sure which structure you have for this. Is there anything you'd particularly like to be informed about first?

Well, my personal preference in what information I'd like to know concerns those death dreams everyone got earlier this month, but I also understand those aren't really comfortable to talk about.

[ Madoka looks down a small moment, but nods. ]

I don't think there is too much to tell. Cinderella was in her princess dress at that time. Maybe that was bad, because the glass slippers made running impossible. She lost them both and fell. As she wanted to get back up, she was surrounded.

She did try to dodge and resist, but she never became too desperate. I think she kind of... accepted it. They stabbed her chest from behind.

[ Madoka's voice becomes more and more quiet the longer she talks and now she shivers. ]

As soon as they had done that, they didn't seem to care anymore and left. She... bled to death on the pavement. It was on a street close to the park.

[ Madoka wipes over her eyes and takes a deep breath ]

I'm afraid I don't remember much more.

[Well, he wasn't expecting the information to just come spilling out. It's barely enough time for him to grab for a piece of paper and pen to scribble down Madoka's words, exactly as she says them.]

That's more than enough, don't force yourself if it's uncomfortable.

[ At least now she's over and done with it, so. ]

I suppose I wasn't the most attentive watcher back then, considering the situation. But if it's any helpful then that's good.

Well, in theory it's help. If I get death records and I can't make a coherent narrative of what they mean, then I've just wasted a lot of time and potentially prompted people into nasty memories.

It's a good try and I hope it's useful in the end. At the very least it's better than doing nothing at all.

I think everyone has refused to do nothing though, which is reassuring.

It is. The Rulers make it horrible hard to do research without getting punished, but in one way or another most of us seem to be gathering whatever they can, waiting for a good oppurtunity to try another plan.

Ah, have other people tried doing research? What became of them?

Well, there has been an attempt to break into the castle a long while ago. He didn't get too far and he was punished. I'm not sure if there was more to it, but at one point he was publicly displayed in a tower while wearing woman's clothing.

Which I suppose is pretty mild opposed to what the break out attempt resulted in.

Public humiliation isn't really much a deterrent, frankly. I assume this person is no longer around?

Mm, that I heard about through various records. Unfortunate, it seemed like a good enough plan in theory.

Actually he is one of the few people who are still around from back then. His name is Domon Kasshu, he runs the dojo.

Really? That's good to know, actually, I may need to speak with him on that matter.

I'm sure he remembers it much more vividly than I do. Though it probably won't please him to remember it, heh.

[ Anyway, in the name of ~~science~~ research he should tlak about it anyway. ]

Well, all in the name of the greater good. I'm not above being resistant in playing twenty questions.

[Because SCIENCE!!!111 is always the right answer]

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