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The last thing you remember hearing is static. There were words in there, perhaps, quiet whispers like the rustling of leaves, like the crinkling of paper, like rust being scraped off a knife. The words aren't anything you'll remember, but they're there, and there are a lot of them washing over you, and it might be concerning if it weren't so warm where you're lying. You wake feeling disoriented, like you've been asleep for a long time. Of course, it's probably odd that you're waking up just now - perhaps you were in the middle of something important, perhaps you were waiting for something, or maybe you were just going about your day, but even before the whispering came you can clearly remember doing something back home. Can't you? Something else. Something that wasn't looking around the room you've found yourself in. It's not your room, either. Not the one you're used to. The room here is grey and white and tile; even if the bed is nice (and the bed is nice, it feels like it's been designed to cater just to you, maybe if you keep your eyes closed you can pretend it's a favor), the room itself is spartan and oppressing. The walls are cracked and the floors are in disrepair, but despite that there's not enough noise - it's silent, the quietness of it pressing in on you, and even if you can't see any cameras you get the distinct feeling that for good or ill, someone is watching over you as you get up. That might be enough to make you move, to make you not want to stay there. But even if you stick around for a while to look around in there, the walls hold firm despite their decrepit state and the pervasive silence isn't going away - if anyone's in the rooms near you, you can't hear them. If you want answers, you're going to have to leave. Be sure you grab the key sitting on your desk on the way out. Once you step out of the room into the hallway you'll most likely find yourself face-to-face with other confused people who feel as though they don't belong here either. Maybe you'll find something if you explore together; maybe it's safer in numbers. Wherever you end up going - and there are several places to go - you might want to check the large room toward the center of the communal area of the building. A subdivided foyer is here; at first glance, it even seems to offer you a look at the outside. Of course, once you've gotten over that particular disappointment, you might want to check out the walls, where you'll find some very interesting information about yourselves hanging on the walls. There's some other framed information that you'll most likely want to get a look at as well, seeing as how it could be the key to escaping this place. Although, speaking of keys... Despite your best efforts, you won't find any doors. The windows you find here and there are far more durable than they should be as well, and any attempts to break out won't work. It seems you're stuck here for the time being. Maybe your fellow captives have some thoughts on all of this. Welcome to Beacon General Hospital.

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[barehands]

[Something about what Rin says strikes her in a new way, and the stressed frown she's been wearing since she woke up in her unfamiliar room seems to deepen.]

I hadn't even thought of that... [An unsatisfied sigh escapes her lips.] How do you think they got these pictures?

[heritrix]

[Rin turns to look at the smaller girl beside her, then back to the profiles to locate her picture. She hadn't seen hers yet, but it looks to be the one just below her own. Rose, huh?]

They're probably stalkers. The kind that are way too into it with all the fancy gadgets, you know? That kind of creepy behavior doesn't seem out of place with the rules that I read. We already know they're sadistic.

[barehands]

[The rules have been fresh on her mind, too, but dwelling on them once more just troubles her. She looks to the floor, discontent.]

Maybe the rules are wrong. That makes more sense than them keeping us here indefinitely, right...? We'll definitely find a way out soon!

[heritrix]

I agree. Though while it's fine to believe there's a chance the rules are meaningless, take care not to operate on the assumption they're definitely false. If it turns out they are right, that could prove dangerous for you.

[...she's not sure why she's giving this girl advice. A lot of people here just looking at them and their profiles seem like they can handle themselves, though. Rose on the other hand looks meeker. Normal. Rin feels a little angry that such a person was drawn into this.]

[barehands]

Oh, um, I hope I didn't worry you! I'll be careful... [A glance to the profiles.] Rin, if that's correct. That's a really pretty name!

But in any case, um, I'll make sure not to assume anything.

[heritrix]

[And thus, after a brief pause, Rose gets the first smile Rin's had in this place as she turns to face the other girl properly.]

Thank you. You seem like someone who's thoughtful about their actions, so I'll trust that. Rose, is it? [That sounds English.] The profile is correct on that much. My name is Rin Tohsaka.

[barehands]

[She smiles in return; though she doesn't know Rin well yet, somehow she can tell it's something to be appreciated, given how down to earth she had been a moment ago.]

Yes, that's my name! It's nice to meet you. But, um, if it's okay for me to ask... Were you born in Japan?

[Born in rather than live in, if only because the idea that they were taken from different countries hasn't crossed her mind just yet, let alone different worlds.]

[heritrix]

[Rin raises an eyebrow.]

That's an interesting way of phrasing it, but yes, I was born— [She intends to say "born here", but actually. Could this not be Japan? A startling thought, but she recovers smoothly.] —in that country. How about you? Your name sounds European, or possibly American.

[barehands]

[The slight hesitation doesn't phase her, and she gives a nod to Rin's question.]

I've lived in New York City my entire life.

[heritrix]

Whoa, the king of all cities! [Rin whistles.] You must be accustomed to a lot of hustle and bustle. Is it fun living there?

[...A little bit of small talk before they have to address the conundrum this information gives rise to.]

[barehands]

[She nods, with a growing smile.]

I love it there. I wish it weren't so expensive, but we've been getting by.

[A tilt of her head, puzzled. If she's impressed by New York City but lives close enough to be plausibly kidnapped at the same time (an assumption Rose is still making), then...]

Are you from Buffalo? You should visit sometime when all this is over!

[heritrix]

[Isn't buffalo an animal... Ahh, wait, Rin thinks she gets it now and shakes her head.]

Sorry— You asked if I was born in Japan. I should have figured out what you were thinking from that sooner, but I think I've given you the wrong idea.

I've traveled abroad a few times, but I've always lived in Fuyuki. In fact, that's the last place I remember being.

[barehands]

[That gives her pause as well, and this time her brow furrows in confusion rather than dismay.]

But... Why would they take people from countries that are so far apart? And how did we get here at the same time?

[heritrix]

I wonder that as well...

[And to be honest, she has a theory. She hadn't wanted to mention it before because in her opinion, it's somewhat darker than the stalker scenario she suggested, but with this information it feels much more plausible.]

Besides the shocking situation we've been put in, since you've arrive here has anything felt off or out of place to you? Scars or injuries you don't remember receiving, or a different change of clothes from what you last recall wearing?

[barehands]

[After a short pause, she nods.]

I wasn't wearing this when I left to take my siblings to school... And, um, well—

[She points towards her profile, where 'monsters' is listed under dislikes.]

I don't understand why this would be listed. I mean, I guess monster movies are scary, but it's not like they're real.

[Regains are going to be a trip.]

[heritrix]

I don't know.

[Rin points to Asgore's profile, one of the higher ones on the list with a cheeky grin.]

That one's apparently "King of all Monsters".

[Who knows if it's accurate.]

[barehands]

[She glances at his profile (his portrait especially) and tilts her head, pursing her lips in thought.]

...I don't think he's real.

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[heritrix]

[Rin laughs, agreeing with her.]

It's probably a costume.

[Stranger creatures actually exist in her own world, but it's not like one would show up here out of the blue. Something like that would have to be some kind of phantasmal species, so there's no way, right?]

[heritrix]

[Well, that little humor aside, Rin turns serious again.]

This outfit is definitely mine, but it's not what I was wearing last. Even my shoes are different. Some important things of mine were missing, and I felt incredibly weak for some reason. If I'm a patient, I thought to myself it could have something to do with that.

But if that's the case, the person I was last with was close to death while at the time I was in perfect health. I have no idea why I would be here but he wouldn't.

[barehands]

Probably. It's really convincing, though! I wonder how much it cost.

[She listens carefully to everything Rin says, though, a thoughtful look on her face. Her expression changes to concern when she mentions her friend, though.]

That's horrible! Wherever they are, I hope your friend is okay...

[heritrix]

He's more of an acquaintance.

[She corrects Rose simply, but her attention shifts a way as she does. Shirou had better not be dead. Even if it'd make her life just a little easier, after everything she gave up to keep him alive, it would be too much of a waste.]

I'm sure he'll be fine, there was someone else there to look after him. And like it or not, it seems we have bigger problems to be worried about now.

[barehands]

I'm glad, then! I'll hope that whoever it was, they helped him real quick.

[But as for the other part of what Rin says... It earns a solemn nod.]

Yeah, this doesn't seem good at all. Do you think we could find a way out if we looked really hard?

[heritrix]

I've been searching, but I haven't found anything yet. But there has to be an exit somewhere. Even if it's barricaded, that would at least give us an idea of where to look.

[barehands]

Maybe if we looked together, we'd have better luck! What do you think?

[heritrix]

That sounds smart. [Another smile. Good thinking, Rose.] Would you like to go together, or should we split up and reconvene later to discuss what we found?