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[theoceanbetween]

» WHO? Aqua and A2.
» WHEN? 5/28
» WHERE? Deck 5.
» WHAT? Dirtbot helps grandma learn how to use the Internet.
» WARNINGS? None.

[When Aqua wakes, it takes her some time to adjust. She doesn't remember anything, and the fog over her mind and the odd taste in her mouth dull her cognizance enough that she blearily traces the grooves of the metallic walls with her fingers and tries very hard to think about where she is and what exactly happened.

The device's message is ominous, but only vaguely without context. Is it possibly connected to the Unversed...?

The bottles on the wall don't interest her, meanwhile, and the lack of windows offer no immediate clue. The dreary halls outside of the room yield nothing either, except that she's back in space, and it takes her a deck or so to realize that those are doors lining the worn corridors, but she doesn't investigate them right away. It isn't until she hears...distant talking, which gives her a goal that sharpens her mind. That is, getting information from a native of this world. She's done it many times before, although she's a little warier after what happened in Deep Space (which is her closest experience with a space structure), and approaches quietly. Not that it makes a huge difference, because she can't tell where the strange woman's authority lies even with careful inspection at a distance, though she looks as rough as the rest of the station so far. And she's...muttering gruffly into her wrist, for some reason?

Well, no harm in trying to get her attention. Actually, from what Aqua can see, that device on the woman's wrist reminds Aqua of her own! Weird.]

Hey, are you talking to someone?

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[a2brutus]

[A2 doesn't expect to be approached, because she's busy talking to someone. Who she promptly hangs up on, whatever the conversation happens to be on at that point.]

Obviously. [And her voice sounds about as friendly as ever.] You not know how these things work yet? [She waves her wrist with the comm on it around.

They're kinda handy, in a weird, stalkery sort of way.]

LMAO that person was spared

[theoceanbetween]

[You know what, Aqua is extremely used to being thrust in the middle of random situations and people helpfully explaining things to her therein. In fact, not being detained is better than what she anticipated!

Still, she looks from herself to A2, frowning at A2's tone and yet somehow still managing to look curious.]

Am I supposed to?

were they tho

[a2brutus]

[A2 gives her a funny look, before she shakes her head.] No. I guess not. You should probably learn though. They're helpful.

maybe if Aqua interrupted sooner

[theoceanbetween]

[A2's initial question seemed kind of pointed, and honestly Aqua was hoping it was! It'd bring her closer to an answer on why she's here, if expectations of her already existed. Now she's just confused.

Aqua brings her knuckles to her chin, intrigued.]

In what way? Can they tell me where I am? Can you?

[Like, why use the device anyway when she has someone right here to tell her things!]

[a2brutus]

No. But they'll let you talk to people on other floors. No one knows why we're here, for the record. We just are.

[Sorry, Aqua! A2 remains unhelpful.]

But if anyone finds out anything they'll probably post it to the network here. Most people are just using it to make asses of themselves, though.

[LOOKIN AT YOU, PIERRE.]

[theoceanbetween]

[Aqua has to digest that for a beat, pressing her lips together. So if the devices don't explain anything, then nobody knows what this place is, including this unkempt woman? This world is highly unusual.

The rest of what A2 says Aqua just plain doesn't get, and she shakes her head. Gently, because her brain still feels lightweight.]

This is a little over my head. But I'd like to talk to more people, if I can.

[Aqua lifts her wrist. She could hunt down people on the other floors, but if this is faster...]

Could you show me how?

[a2brutus]

Uh. I guess?

[A2 squints at Aqua a little bit, before she holds up her wrist, leading her through each of the different functions systematically.]

You can reply in text format or audio or video if you want. Or you can just make your own post to ask whatever you want. Or share stupid shit, depending. [Seriously, look at these assholes.]

[theoceanbetween]

[Aqua meanwhile looks increasingly distressed? She's sure the strange lady is doing her best but Aqua's most intimate interaction with communication tech begins and ends with the crystal behind Master Eraqus's throne.

Like, she doesn't have the heart to tell A2 she doesn't know what text format even means. Let alone commiserating on the poor state of the network.

Instead, she'll move to stand next to A2, if she can.]

Do you mind guiding me for a second? Just in case.

[AKA please help her if she gets stuck, whippersnapper.]

[a2brutus]

Sure. You've gotta set a username before you can do anything though, so pick one.

[A2 will Helpfully Navigate to the screen for her!]

[theoceanbetween]

[A2 gets a brief smile for that. She's being continually helpful even with her gruff attitude.

Aqua watches carefully too, until the words "username" pop up, which she takes as her cue. She pecks the holographic keys slowly, spelling out Aqua and hitting the...finish button? She doesn't remember what it's called.

In response, there's a beat, and then the text reloads as red with a little error noise. Hm.]

Did I do something wrong?

[a2brutus]

No. It's just taken. [She shakes her head.] You'll have to choose something else.

[theoceanbetween]

Huh?

[Aqua is pretty taken aback. She's lucky she never encountered a world where other Terras and Vens existed, because, honestly.]

You mean someone here has the same name as me...?

[a2brutus]

Not necessarily. It just means that's someones username. I've seen a bunch of different ones already. [A2 gives a small shrug.] You could always be Aqua2.

[theoceanbetween]

[Aqua doesn't understand usernames, please. Have mercy.

She considers A2's suggestion, but wrinkles her nose.]

That might get confusing.

[And it's kind of demeaning? She was Aqua first. : ( Hmmm....]

Does it have to be my name?

[a2brutus]

No. Ryuji goes by Skull on it. It can be whatever you want. [Which is what A2 has said!! She's growing a little impatient... Sorry, Aqua. She's trying to keep it together, though!]

[theoceanbetween]

[Wow, she's doing her best! Besides, it'll be important to pick something good if one of her boys passes through.

Wait, her boys! Aqua nearly jumps right into typing Terra before deciding that might not be the best idea (actually it just feels weird and bad).

Ventus takes its place instead, and the name lights up green with an approving noise.]

It worked!

[Aqua is way too giddy over a username, but this is kind of new and exciting? She beams at sourbot.]

Okay, what next?

[Like, A2 explained that too already...but listen. LISTEN.]

[a2brutus]

No you can read what people have posted. Or post something yourself. Or message people directly. [Okay!!! Well, fine. This Human Being Delighted actually lightens her own mood a little bit.]

You can give it a try if you want.

i forgot to say: rest in fucking pieces hypothetical Vens and Vans

[theoceanbetween]

What's the best way to reach the most people?

[She's on a mission, so efficiency matters!

Honestly, this is so expedient it's half of why she's happy.]

Oh, and do I have to talk into it like you were earlier?

[She didn't forget that!]

[a2brutus]

Probably making an open post to everyone. And no, you don't. You can type a message if you'd rather.

[theoceanbetween]

[Aqua hums, seriously considering it. What if her boys are here? The name is a tell, but her voice much more so.

It might also be faster than typing.]

Let's try talking first.

["Let's" because A2 hasn't left yet and has thus volunteered for her position as co-captain. Aqua sits, also, since she's still feeling a bit bleh.]

[a2brutus]

Alright, fine. Here- [A2 brings up the menu to post stuff herself, going slowly so Aqua can remember the menus.]

Did you want it to show both of us or just broadcast our voices?

[theoceanbetween]

Show us? Oh, like on a screen.

[She remember this from Deep Space as well! The Grand Councilwoman showed her a frozen image of Jumba and 626 with similar.

Hell, that's way better than the audio post she had in mind! Why didn't A2 mention that? She did, Aqua, when she said video, but that was lost to the abyss.]

That's perfect, actually. It'll help a lot with what I want.

[Get to it, Siri.]

[a2brutus]

[She shakes her head with a sigh, before going through the menus. And then she absolutely shimmies away after. Don't catch this cryptid on camera!!!]

Go for it.

[theoceanbetween]

[Thankfully for A2, she won't have to participate unless she wants to. Aqua makes sure she stays close to A2 though as she makes a post, looking to A2 occasionally.

And asking bit questions, like which button to hit send, which button for volume, things like that. Doesn't mean A2 will be spared if there's a lull, but Aqua will tend to responses first!

Aqua appreciates the company though.]

[a2brutus]

[And, of course, A2 is right there beside Aqua when she posts! Not, physically, but in the same vicinity. She knows there's two certain YoRHa assholes around, and only one takes anything close to kindly to her.

In between Aqua's replies, A2 pipes up, hoping to not be caught on the device.]

Alucard is a vampire apparently. He needs to drink blood to survive, but according to him, he only takes from the willing. [Which is why A2 doesn't have an issue with it so much.]