[ Action ♥ Residents of Room 02-05 ]
[ Homura woke with a start. Last she remembers, she was going to sleep and expecting to attend her new school tomorrow. Fresh from one timeline to the next. Her determination is worn plainly on her face, overtaking the confusion that comes with waking in a new environment. Adjusting all too quickly, she slips out of the bed and snatches up the letters. Reading the first one, rereading those simple words over and over, before finally lowering the paper. ]
This can't be.... [ Her heart drops like a rock. That can't be. It makes no sense!

... But it does, actually, doesn't it? After seeing Madoka's soul gem taint again, it makes sense. Homura covers her face, sobbing into her hands for only a few seconds before drawing in a deep breath. ] Madoka... Everyone... [ She has yet to notice her roommates as she tries to wipe her eyes and get a grip. ]

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[ A calm facial expression betrays Homura's feelings. True, she's gathered some courage to keep herself relatively calm, but her heart has been ripped to shreds by this possibility. Even so, there's still hope. She reminds herself, over and over, that it's not over yet. ]
I am Homura Akemi. I am a new arrival. I have read both of my letters and have an understanding of the situation.

 [ A pause. Debating. She never properly "started" her last timeline beyond being released from the hospital, so if the other girls are here then they might not recognize her. Calling out their names would be strange. ] I am from Mitaikihara in Japan. I'd like to know if anyone from home has also been 'saved'.

[ She brushes her hair behind her shoulder, a seemingly confident gesture that is actually just a nervous tick. ] How long have you all been here? And how many of you believe that letter?

Yaaay, we're back online! That was so scary. The power went off for an entire month. No food, little water, monsters everywhere, it was like Hell just stopped by. A little longer and I think lots of people would have cracked. Lots of people would lose hope. Lots of people would give into despair.

But can I just be honest here? Let me be honest. Speaking strictly as an educator, I think that to give in after just a month is pathetic. Just look at all the luxuries you take for granted. Your generation can't live or fight without them. None of this was anything close to what could only be described as "true horror". I worry what would happen during a recession.

For all the survivors, congratulations. For all the weak losers, congratulations.

By the way, don't think I haven't forgotten about the school trip. We're having that tomorrow.

[ Hey there, kids. Somebody's decided to take the time to test this network thing out, so here he is, coming to you live from the nineteenth floor.

He gestures at the camera. ]

So, dudes and dudettes- a question: What's the worst thing that's happened since you've been here?

[ He tilts his head at the screen, a wry look on his face. ]

Color me curious.

[Feferi is going to keep this quick. She looks tired, but she manages to smile.]

Hi, everyone. It's Feferi.

Number one - everyone who was in Jason's pod last month...I know none of us are okay. It's impossible to be okay after what that bastard put us through. But...are most of us some semblance of all right? Is there anyfin I can do to help?

Number two - I'm sorry if I worried anyone. I couldn't help being away. I was so scared that you would all think I had disappeared for good, and I was worried about you, too.

Number three...if anyone else from any version from Alternia has arrived...hello. And I'm sorry.