[action/video] First Remembrance

[notsogrimreaper]

[Action]

[Those who live in room 4-12 (if there are any) or people simply passing by will be surprised to find a new arrival here, dressed in that bodysuit, and purple collar latched snugly around his neck. Not that Ryoji seems to notice, he's still peacefully dreaming away...

For now.

As soon as he wakes up, all hell will break loose, once Ryoji realizes he's alive, his world has been ended, and he's stuck here, unable to escape and keep the residents safe.

...Wake him?]

[Video]

[A few hours later, Ryoji makes a post to the network. The video feed reveals his face, still pale from all the distress, that collar, and his shoulders, which are stiffened. He works his lip for a long while before speaking, not really knowing what to say.]

I... ended everything. The Fall happened, and I was right, no one could stop it. N-Not even Minato-kun.

[He sighs shakily, lowers his head. There's a few moments of silence, but observant listeners will hear sobbing and a whispered mantra: "I'm so sorry, so sorry..."

Then he looks up, smiling weakly, all signs of sadness desperately hidden.]

So... would anyone like to h-help me out? I'm lost...

Comments

[notsogrimreaper]

No, I-I guess not. Everything should be okay... my friends stopped it before, they should be able to do it again, right?

[harepiece]

[He leans back further, staring up thoughtfully at the ceiling.]

Well, if you know they can do something, it wouldn't be surprising if they did it again. [kind of vague, but he doesn't know how far into the topic Ryoji wants to dive, so he leaves it like that.]

[notsogrimreaper]

... I believe in them. They are truly amazing people.

[Ryoji's okay with being careful about it. He doesn't want to annoy Oz again.]

[harepiece]

Then I don't think you have much to worry about!

[Despite not knowing the situation or Ryoji's friends, he looks very sure of this fact. Maybe he's projecting a little, but... Well, his intentions are good.

That said, he bounces back up and off of the bed, landing neatly on his feet.] Sorry for giving you such a bad wake up call, though.

[notsogrimreaper]

Heh, I always worry anyways. I care about them.

[Ryoji smiles up at Oz, thankful for the discussion and the reassurance. He's a nice person, but Ryoji will have to tell him soon, as much as he'd like some kindness once in a while.]

It's alright. I'm sorry for panicking.

[harepiece]

They would be glad to hear it, I'm sure! And about that, don't worry. Most people have a pretty rough time of it waking up here.

[he's sure that at some point in the history of the tower and its occupants, someone out there has probably reacted even more poorly! either way, none of it seems to have him ruffled.

he turns to leave with a wave but stops himself before fully exiting the room.] —Oh, that reminds me! Don't forget to eat the oatmeal in the cafeteria downstairs before you eat anything else. It's really awful, but it's important.

fff already headcanoned he didn't eat it but OH WELL

[notsogrimreaper]

T-Thank you.

[Ryoji smiles and waves but pauses, confused.]

Oatmeal?

[What in the world would be important about oatmeal? He had only tried it once before, and he hadn't liked it as much as other things.]

OH HAHA oops we can retcon if you want, i don't mind!

[harepiece]

Any time! [complete with a big bright thumbs up!! which is then followed by a point.]

Oatmeal. Anyway, I'll see you later! Don't spend too long exploring after it gets dark. [and with those words of wisdom, he turns to flounce away]

JUST PRETEND THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN. Or Ryoji didn't listen. Whoops!

[notsogrimreaper]

[Oatmeal...

Ryoji wonders about it for a bit, then shrugs and goes to unpack his things. And then he'll find his note and become depressed all over again, but thanks anyways, Oz.]