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[Jade's finally awake, but he doesn't feel like he is. As the sleep paralysis wears off slowly, Jade becomes aware he's not in his own room. Nothing felt right, not to mention that he never slept in his uniform, even if it wasn't the complete thing. When he could move, Jade pushed himself up in the bed, wincing as his joints made complaints at the sudden movement. Seeing the notes, he picked up the first and glanced it over briefly, a frown crossing his face. Immediately concerned, Jade tried to get out of bed, only to have the lingering effects of the sleep paralysis turn him into a jumbled mess of blankets on the floor.

When he's finally back up, muttering to himself about the damn situation, he seems to search for something and finds the collar around his neck. After a few good minutes of attempting to remove it or find some sort of catch, Jade gives up and he's heading to the door. When he opens it, he leans on the doorframe and rubs his eyes before he surveys the area.

This was entirely abnormal and Jade did not like it one bit. There seemed to be people around, so he wasn't the only one who'd apparently been kidnapped. The Tower? Auldrant was destroyed..? No, there had to be some other explanation. He wasn't stopped, so he assumed the environment wasn't as hostile as he'd initially thought.

Jade finally spotted a Terminal in his searching. Being at least somewhat decent at technology, he approached it and began to fiddle with it, figuring out just what to do with it and how in a few minutes. He didn't have control of the system, so 'Corpse Hunt' was certainly not a command he could use. Too bad this wasn't the Tartarus.

When he did figure out the video function, Jade appeared over the network with a stern expression, the dishevelment from before smoothed out.]

This Commander Jade Curtiss requesting to be properly informed on the situation immediately.

[Even if this was going to result in setting off an alarm, he'd get some reaction from the place that would explain the situation a bit better. At the very least, he'd get some answers.]

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[Tear had no idea what the computer terminals were, so it was a happy coincidence that she was leaving her room to find Luke, and happened upon Jade at the computer.]

Colonel?

[Hearing the voice surprised Jade a bit more than he'd like to admit, so when he turned around, he was more or less ready to defend himself. See it was only Tear, he sighed in some relief and straightened up.]

Tear. You're here as well?

[Oh hey, new roomie is awake- ooh, that had to hurt. He's silent for a brief moment, tilting his head to the side in curiosity.]

*bark bark!*

[Seriously it is not a Good Idea. Or so saith the dog not many people can understand. :( So instead he's just going to follow you around and try to help you any way he possibly can.]

Yes.

[She just continued to stare at him, because his glasses seemed to be missing.]

Colonel, Luke and Asch have also been transported here, but they both suffer from differing amounts of memory loss. Luke doesn't remember anything after our fight against Major Legretta at Deo Pass.

Luke informed me that he has been here for months. There are a group of administrators in charge of the tower that seem to be using the prisoners in some kind of experiment. There are many prisoners, and none have found a way to escape.

They also force you to eat oatmeal as your first meal.

[All rattled off like a good soldier.]

[Jade looked in the direction of the barking from his spot on the floor. He looked perplexed for a moment, and wasn't sure what to think. He ignored the dog for a moment in favor of completing his attempt to get to the door and the terminal thereafter, dog apparently in tow.

After broadcasting the message, Jade held a hand down towards the dog to let him sniff and possibly pet it.]

An experiment?

[And memory loss? It sounded like there were at least four of them here for now. Jade lapsed into thought, the stern expression lingering.]

Well, this seems a rather dismal situation. Is there anyone else here from Auldrant aside from Luke, Asch, you and I?

[Might as well get his bearings as best he can as well as set up a network of allies if he was able. Having companions here right off the bat was comforting in a way.

[Yeah, most people were like that when they saw a dog wearing some sort of armor and two collars. One of which has wings on it. It's weird, but not as weird as the place someone just woke up in.

he poked Jade's hand with his nose afterward,sniffing it. Okay, memorized just in case. Hiii. New friend???]

[Jade's confused at the dog's appearance, of course, but it's more the environment that Jade is unnerved by. When the dog does nose his hand, he reaches up to pet it on the head lightly.]

The administrators gave Luke a cheagle, but otherwise, no. There isn't anyone else from home here.

That's odd.

[Jade sighed and put a hand to his head to rub at his temple a little bit in exasperation.]

So I'm guessing we're expected to accept the circumstances.

I'm not sure. I was surprised by the amount of freedom granted inside the tower, but I still don't know much, aside from what Luke has told me. I tried exploring yesterday, on my own, and there are many dangerous places.

[And places that seemed haunted, which is why she eventually gave up on exploring by herself...]

Dangerous? In that case, I'd like to take a walk around if you'd accompany me.

[After getting the rest of his uniform on if it's around. He should probably check that storage chest.]

Alright.

[He should! Because she'll just wait for him to lead, or to... get the rest of his stuff.]

[Jade headed back into the room, tugging the door to almost close it. He was in there a few minuted before he returned to the hallway, looking as he usually did.]

Much better. Do you know anything about the collars?

[His is blue and matches his uniform, but it's not a fashion statement. Obviously that's what Jade is upset about. Obviously.]

No. Just that something bad happens if you try to remove them.

[Jade gets treated to the sound of someone stumbling over themselves (and taking half the Tower with them) before Luke suddenly popped up on the screen, a pink cheagle sticking out of his coat.]

Jade!? They brought you here too?!

[All this time with no one from Auldrant here… and then everyone shows up at once. Damn the admins were assholes.]

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That's rather vague.

[Jade started down the hall, his eyes moving constantly to take in anything new.]

Are the other residents allies?

[Jade stared back at the screen. Tear had mentioned memory loos, but it looked like Luke had receded physically as well. He moved to adjust his glasses, though they weren't there.]

Who are "they"?

[Another soldier, that much was obvious. The proverbial gears were already turning in Liquid's head, working out 'how can i turn this to my advantage?' Having another with combat experience would be valuable, but the question was if he was even remotely reliable. Commanders weren't always worth much--he knew that from experience.]

[Crossing his arms, the SEAL-uniformed soldier replied in a voice that was just as stern with a clear British accent.]

It's quite the long and absurd story. What organization are you with, soldier?

[Oh, he couldn't wait for this one. ~~when even your narration is sarcastic, you know shit's about to get good.~~]

The admins… they're the ones that 'save' people. At least that's what they call it.

Not this one.

[Jade wasn't wholly prepared to give out his personal information to just anyone. And Jade was almost tempted to think the man wasn't a friendly. He'd be careful, but if he had the potential to be an ally, Jade would take advantage of it.]

I feel kidnapped, not saved.

[She followed along.]

The ones I have met are. Several have offered to help me get acquainted with the workings of the tower.

...However, many appear to be ill. There is a virus going around.

Yeah, well… if Auldrant weren't actually gone, I'd feel the same way.

Is it a permanent thing or just a small epidemic?

[If people would offer him the same thing, he'd be obliged to figure everything out. He didn't like the lack of control of his situation.]

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