[ Sending a message over the network for the first time after three months of captivity feels awkward, even for a social butterfly like she's supposed to be. But even worse is the fact that she's got to do this after such a weird experience. Then again, this is the best way to catch up on everyone she knows in the Tower.

She can't even fake a smile in this situation. Cue a blue haired girl appearing on the feed, blue eyes nervously looking at the camera. ]

Hello... My name is Sayaka Maizono for those who don't know me. There are some of you who know me certainly, so if you see this, can you please get back to me and tell me if you're alright?

[ A pause, then a sigh. ] I don't really remember much about what I've done while being in that state. What about you guys? It was so weird, and... depressing, too. Does that mean we're going to stay in the Tower for that long of a time? It's scary to think about it.

[ That's not a good impression she's making. Not like it really matters... but then, she adds. ] What do you think these noises from down below are about? It's drilling pretty hard in the lower floors, especially the cafeteria.

Good morning, everyone. This is Kidou Yuuto.

[Almost anyone would recognize that familiar introduction, and the boy who was sitting with his arms crossed, staring sternly into the feed. Yes, boy, that means good ol' Kidou is back to his regular self, like everyone else who was affected during the most recent experiment. And surprisingly or maybe not surprisingly, he doesn't seem as down in the dumps about what happened. In fact... it's almost as if he was pumped, his whole aura was on fire!]

I'd like to skip the formalities this time, and get right to the point of this post. [Meaning he's not going to ask how everyone is or who all had experienced what he had or what have you like he normally would after an event.]

In light of what had happened recently, I've realized a few things.

I've realized just how precious my life is.. and how precious the bonds I've gained are. Though everything is really fuzzy... while I was in that state of mind, of being there for so long, I remember feeling... empty. I didn't have a lot of friends left, and I don't think I had treasured them enough while I had the chance....

Well that's going to change.. I won't take any of my friendships for granted anymore than I already have, and I want to take this chance to say...

[And he stands up and backs away from the screen, bowing deeply.]

Thank you, everyone. I'm very grateful for all of the people I've had the chance to meet, and I'll never forget any of you, even if we have to part ways one day.

[He returns to his seat and clears his throat a little, before his eyebrows lower a bit, indicating that he's getting really serious.]

And another thing...

Everyone... don't you find it a little strange, that they would do something like raise our age and experience in the Tower for an experiment? I've noticed some people thinking that it means that we'll be in this place that long but... I don't think that's the reason for it at all.

I think they know we won't last here as long as they'd like, and they were testing to see how we would react being in there that long, because they won't get to see it by waiting. Otherwise, there's not really much of a reason to something like that. And even though the experiments they put us through are cruel and heartless... they have a reason for each one, right?

I think about that, and I can't help thinking that we're going to have a chance to leave. It gives me a newfound hope for what lies ahead, I feel like I can endure anything they throw at us, because it'll be worth it in the end. [He smiles.]

We can make it!

[He hopes this post will be able to cheer at least a few people up, and give them hope too. He's not very good at boosting morale like his Captain was, but if he can be even a little bit like him, he's sure his good intentions will get across somehow!]

[ When the feed turns on, there is one annoyed teenage male voice sighing in disbelief. He knew that things were going to be difficult, but this was worse than he could ever imagine.

He was alone, and he was panicking. But at the very least, he didn't turn on the video feed. Because that would reveal the fact that he was freaking out.

At least he's sounding a lot more calm than he feels, though... ]

Hey, Tower.

I know that a lot of weird things happen here. And I'm used to that. And I know that someone told me that a girl by the name of Suzumiya Haruhi was here before. So if anyone knew her — well, we need to talk. Possibly even in private.

Oh, and if anyone here could teach me how to fight, that would be highly appreciated.

[Lancer is slowly getting better at this network thing, though he still doesn't know how to do anything fancy with it and doesn't really like it.  He would much rather be talking to people face to face, but he knows in this case, that is just not a feasible option.  Not if he wants to find what he's looking for in an acceptable amount of time.

The face that greats the network this afternoon is somewhat pale and uncertain, though very focused on his task.]

Forgive my intrusion, but I was wondering if I could ask for some assistance from the residents here.  After last week's experiment, I would like to try and find a few things to gift to others.  I arrived shortly before the experiment started and so, I'm afraid I don't really know where to start looking for these things.

Specifically what I'm looking for are things related to tea and serving it, but I'm open to other suggestions if you have them.  I don't have a whole lot since I'm new, but I am a skilled fighter among other things and very willing to offer my services in trade for any assistance I receive.

I thank you all in advance for your help.  It is greatly appreciated.


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(OOC:  This post is open to anyone who would actually like to help Lancer with his task, but also to people whose characters would like to troll, hurt, or otherwise take advantage of this poor sap who apparently still hasn't learned his lesson about being so trusting.)

[Hazy though the reception may be, a pair of dark, deep brown eyes pierce the veil of the deliberately bad reception.]


Attention, denizens of the tower Animus. I am Doctor VIctor von Doom.

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