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[jetskates]

[ The moment the device starts up, it's pretty obvious the user isn't aware that it's recording. The feed is swinging back and forth in such a way that suggests that the person's just... walking, and they're not saying anything to address the communicator. Instead, the only sound that's heard for a while is the sound of mechanical footsteps... before Rock sighs and stops, leaning against a wall and taking a seat on the ground. ]

Well, that's five for five. [ He says, still not addressing the camera, although at least now it was angled in such a way that he could actually be seen. Messy brown hair, green eyes... and blue armor. Because kids wear armor. ] I guess I shouldn't have doubted those little guys...

[ But of course, it was in his nature to find answers. He'd been there when everyone first showed up, in that big group of people that woke up. And when the Moogles began explaining everything, the first thing Rock could think to do was to ask more and more questions, find out more about this place. But once he found out that he was, in fact, having a dream... he started keeping to himself. If only because he didn't want to make friends in his dream only to wake up trapped by himself in Elysium again.

The way things were looking though, it looked like he was going to be stuck here for a while. And he wasn't sure if he felt good or bad about that. ]

... Well, I'm not trapped in a moon here, at least. [ He said, as a bit of a joke. And then reached a hand up off-screen to seemingly pet something. His petting was met with a purr, presumably from a Meow Wow. And Rock couldn't help but smile at it after that. ] That's a plus, right?

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[defrostedpride]

[Even clears his throat loudly.]

Was there something you wanted, or is this some kind of performance art?

[jetskates]

Huh?

[ Wait, was this thing on? ]

Uh-- s-sorry, I didn't-- I didn't know this was on...

[defrostedpride]

Clearly. [How do you even do that.]

Was there something you needed?

[jetskates]

Um-- no, I was just... [ Exploring? Looking for an exit? Fighting weird multi-colored animals that kept trying to eat him? ]

... I was just walking around.

[defrostedpride]

Feel free to continue doing so with less commentary.

Unless you start bleeding out or similar, I suppose.

[jetskates]

[ You're mean. ]

It was just an accident. I already said I was sorry...

[colorbymemory]

I guess so?

[Namine's not quite sure what he's talking about.

[jetskates]

[ That's okay, Rock wasn't even aware that the communicator was on in the first place. ]

S-Sorry, apparently this thing came on without me realizing it...

[colorbymemory]

That's okay. It looks like everyone is still getting used to them.

I'm Namine.

[jetskates]

I'm Rock. Rock Volnutt.

[colorbymemory]

Nice to meet you. Did you just get here?

[jetskates]

Sort of. I've.. been here for about a week now, actually. I've just been keeping to myself.

[colorbymemory]

[That she can understand.]

Are you finding your way around okay?

[jetskates]

For the most part. I've already checked out all five districts.

[colorbymemory]

Okay. Well, if you need any help you can use the communicator, or ask the moogles.

[jetskates]

Alright. Thanks!

[colorbymemory]

You're welcome.

[shadearchivist]

[Ienzo doesn't know what he's talking about, but common courtesy demands a response.]

I'm sure you're aware now, but your communicator was activated somehow.

[jetskates]

Yeah, I figured that out now...

[ If that came off as sarcasm, Rock didn't mean it like that. He's honestly more embarrassed than anything else... ]

S-Sorry.

[shadearchivist]

It's quite alright. You know, we're all in the same unfortunate situation of being stuck here, so there's no need to feel alone with regards to your troubles. My name is Ienzo; you are?

[It really isn't as if this person is the ONLY one feeling displaced and isolated, but clearly he didn't intend to grumble to everyone, so Ienzo supposes he wasn't being unforgivably rude.]

[jetskates]

[ No, he really didn't intend to broadcast anything. Although at the mention of him not being the only one feeling displaced, he couldn't help but feel bad. ]

Um, Rock. My name's Rock Volnutt..

[shadearchivist]

It is good to meet you.

[jetskates]

You too.

... Have you... been here long?

[shadearchivist]

I've been here a week; I found myself here on the same day as the other initial arrivals. Was there something you needed?

[jetskates]

Um, I don't... imagine you've found an exit, have you?

[ Since, he's pretty much explored all the districts at this point. ]

[shadearchivist]

Unfortunately not. Everyone seems to be agreed that anyone who finds a way out will tell the others.

[jetskates]

I guess it's not just me who hasn't found anything then..

[shadearchivist]

I will be sure to inform you if I learn anything about an exit.

[jetskates]

I'd... really appreciate that, actually. Thank you.

[raisethemoon]

[. . .]

Thou hast...been trapped in the moon?

[jetskates]

Sort of.

It was actually an artificial planet, but... it circled around Terra like a moon, so...

[raisethemoon]

But how did this come to be?

[jetskates]

... That's actually kind of complicated...

[ He doesn't want to talk about it. If only because it really is incredibly complicated. So he tries to lighten the mood. ]

But, at least I'm not trapped there now.

[raisethemoon]

...true.

Our apologies. We just...have had similar experiences in the past.

[jetskates]

... Really?

[ And now Rock is the curious one. ]

[raisethemoon]

...yes.

[And now Luna is the one who doesn't want to talk about it.] But we were freed from our imprisonment nearly a year ago.

[jetskates]

... I'm technically still trapped there.

[ Since this is all supposed to be a town in a dream and all. ]

[raisethemoon]

Oh, dear. We apologize.

[She shuffles her hooves awkwardly for a few seconds.] ...perhaps thou mayst find a means of escape here? Surely somepony knows a way. We do not suppose thou canst harness the power of the stars?

[jetskates]

[ Okay, he's aware that she talks in a pretty strange way, but did he just hear her say something about ponies? What? Nevermind, not important. ]

I don't... really have that kind of power. All I can really do is wait for rescue, to be honest. [ He chuckles a bit. ] At least I'm not alone in my dreams though.

[raisethemoon]

Yes, that is a comfort...though we do hope that thou may be rescued soon.

[jetskates]

I don't doubt it'll happen.

[ Because he's just too full of hope. ]