text;

[andeatit]

[Once his exploring was done, he needed to get down to business.]

Somehow, it seems we've all ended up in a very strange place. I would like to figure out how as well as a way out, but as one of us is dangerous, it's best if we all meet first. If you see this, please reply. Once we have enough people to make it safe to meet, we'll agree on a room. Until then, pleasre be careful not to venture out too far alone.

[It obviously wasn't safe for just two people to meet, so it would take at least three.]

Comments

[andeatit]

1997? No, it's considerably later than that. I realize this question might sound offensive, but were you injured during your kidnapping? Do you feel strange in other ways? Weakness? Dizziness?

[That's a nicer way of asking if she had hit her head.]

[momingstar]

I don't remember any of that. I just woke up like I assume the rest of you did. Why, what year do you remember it being?

[andeatit]

An entire decade later: 2007.

[momingstar]

That doesn't make any sense at all. I don't look any older, though I'm certainly not complaining! It's as odd as how they managed to get us in the first place.

[andeatit]

Stay where you are. It sounds like you're suffering side effects of whatever has happened. You need to be examined.

[momingstar]

If you say so. Though how you know it isn't you who's got the wrong year, you know...

[andeatit]

Because the technology fits in more closely with what I know.

[momingstar]

I suppose. But ten years, really... It's a bit much to take in, and I haven't seen any injuries.

[andeatit]

It would be. I'm sure a lot of this is confusing for you.

[momingstar]

It is. Aside from that I only just remember wireless connection like this being invented, even the furnishings are different. Not to mention that we've all been kidnapped, but I'm sure that's not common in the future.

[andeatit]

[The present. It's the present.]

It's still uncommon, especially for this setup. It's like some kind of game to them.

[momingstar]

The letter proved that enough. Honestly, who even counts as a freak to them, and why would they commit murder over it?

[andeatit]

I'm curious about that myself. Murder is just part of the game, but they're addressing someone specific in the letter.

[momingstar]

Maybe it's somebody working for them. I wouldn't put anything past it, though calling their own mole a freak is a bit much.

[andeatit]

Someone this planned wouldn't draw that much attention to their own mole.

[momingstar]

If it were to sow distrust... not that they'll need much help with that. I suppose all we've got to do is try and keep the faith up.

[andeatit]

I won't be working from faith, but I will do my best to make sure everyone makes it out alive.

[momingstar]

I suppose we're counting on you, then! Though I certainly won't slack. God helps those who help themselves, isn't that the saying?

[andeatit]

[Isn't that just people helping themselves?]

It's good that you're going to be proactive, but please remember to be careful.

[momingstar]

Of course! I'm not as bad as I look, you know!