fourth scripture. [anonymous text]

[immortalia]

Greetings. This is Sertoria Cani for those who do not know me.

I have a question regarding these swaps--well, two questions.

First, is anyone else coughing? Last I checked, there were no kinds of viruses, bacterias, or fungi around and things were relatively clean around here.

And then, has anyone tried any supernatural or magical means to return to their bodies? Has anyone had success regarding these matters or is it still very much up there?

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[notthatlucky]

This is Sakura Oogami.

I have been coughing since this morning. I assumed that this body was simply in poor health. Do you suspect a more sinister reason?

[whathehellisagigawatt]

Yes, as I have observed that the body I am in is in perfect health. I would have to do more research, but for the sake of being obvious, we are not meant to be in these bodies.

[notthatlucky]

That is certainly true.

What have you discovered so far?

[whathehellisagigawatt]

So far, I have noticed memories that do not belong to me suddenly flashing in my mind - inconsequential, everyday sort of things - however today, I had more important ones in my mind when I woke up.

The coughing is new, but I will be in the library researching what there is available based on human physiology if that might give us a hint.

[notthatlucky]

I have experienced this as well.

Surely it cannot be a natural occurrence or disease. What do you expect to find?

[whathehellisagigawatt]

Something, anything -- I refuse to let this problem go to the wayside and let people suffer at the hands of this madman.

[notthatlucky]

If I can assist in any way, I will gladly do so.

[whathehellisagigawatt]

All right, I will keep you in mind, Sakura. Thank you for your assistance.

[effigiaexmachina]

Sertoria I don't know where the heck I am--I mean me, not me right here, I'm human and I don't get what the heck's going on!

[You forgot your name, Labrys.]

[whathehellisagigawatt]

...You mean your own body? Also, may I have clarification as to who you are?

[effigiaexmachina]

It's Labrys, sorry. And yeah, I mean me as in the me I usually am. Am I supposed to assume whoever's usually in this body is running around in mine?

[whathehellisagigawatt]

It is all right, Labrys. And, yeah. Though, if they are not used to being an android, they might need help getting back up to their feet.

[effigiaexmachina]

Oh...



I think my axe was still on my back. I hope she's okay.

[whathehellisagigawatt]

...Do you need help?

[effigiaexmachina]

No, I just mean--

I keep an axe folded up and fixed to my shoulders, in my usual body. Now that I think about it, it might be heavy.

[Picture a turtle, Sertoria.]

[whathehellisagigawatt]

... Let us go help the poor soul in your body get used to being an android.

[effigiaexmachina]

Good plan. I hope she's not stuck anywhere.

[whathehellisagigawatt]

Same.

I am currently an old man with white hair, a dog and a rifle. I am on the third floor.

[effigiaexmachina]

I'm a girl with brown hair in a school uniform. Gimme a little bit, I can't quite balance yet.

[whathehellisagigawatt]

...Girl with brown hair and a school uniform...

By any chance, are you in Hakuno's body?

[effigiaexmachina]

How would I know? I don't think I know anyone by that name, and the uniform doesn't look familiar.

[whathehellisagigawatt]

She is one of my roommates, thus the reason I asked.

I will go ahead and meet you there, then.

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[mayatama]

I haven't tried... but I can attempt to use one of my channeling techniques to help.

[ Not that it's going to work, of course. ]

[ anonymous text ]

[whathehellisagigawatt]

Channeling techniques? Elaborate.

[ video ]

[mayatama]

Well, I'm a spirit medium! And I deal with out-of-body experiences. There's a technique I know that usually drives the spirit out. Though I'm not sure if it will get everyone back in their own bodies...

[ Since she has no clue what happens to spirits that are still... technically speaking... alive. ]

[ anonymous text ]

[whathehellisagigawatt]

So I see... Where should I meet you, then?

[ video ]

[mayatama]

Hmm...

[ Well, there aren't may places that she knows, so - ]

How about the cafeteria!

[ anonymous text ]

[whathehellisagigawatt]

Sounds good to me. I will be there soon.

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[mayatama]

Alright!

[ And she'll be getting a bunch of food on the table where she sits while she waits for Sertoria. Sorry, but she needs to feed her four stomachs. ]