animus_network | ☿ // 001; [text; dated to 3/17]

Now that I've collected what I'd evaluate as the basics of this place and how it's run, I'm curious enough to ask for a discussion of general opinions rather than concrete facts.

Particularly, regarding the supposedly confirmed ideas revolving around the state of our worlds. While the evidence supporting our homeworlds' destruction is considerable, I'd still like to hear what people think. It initially crossed my mind that it could be a very well-constructed lie, and while that has become a very distant possibility I'm hesitant to discard it altogether. And if it is in fact true, what happens then? Do you think there is a way to restore the places from which we've originated, or are we fighting for a Pyrrhic victory at best?

And that's not yet touching upon the more clearly confirmed matter of our souls and the replica forms we're using in place of our original bodies. I'd imagine this has caused existential crises aplenty, but let's put that aside for the moment. If the administrators possess the technology or magic to create such close copies, how is it they can't simply take out original bodies along with our souls in the first place And if there is a way to restore our worlds, would you logically assume that includes our original selves?

You're free to answer if you like, or ignore me altogether. It's your own choice. I can't really picture this as a simple matter to talk about without inciting a sense of dread and misery, so I'll hardly be offended if everyone shrugs this off and pretends they never saw it.

--Lord El-Melloi II

[Waver, honey. I'm sure signing your name like that is simply habit by now, but you might give your younger self a stroke.]

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[Thankfully, Tohko did not have a stroke, since she didn't know that much about El-Melloi and his participation in the Holy Grail War. She knew that Waver had been kicked around at school, but she didn't get any specific names.]

Since Dax said that he was working on a way to restore the universes, I would think that there probably is a method to it. One we don't know right now..but a method nonetheless.

As for why they couldn't pull out our original bodies..maybe Zo's psychic abilities only work on souls and not physical things. That's just speculation though.

Which itself raises the question of whether or not it's something only something on the level of the administrators are capable of. If so, I'd bet we're pretty much screwed unless we can get at least one on our side.

I can't speak to the specific nature of psychic powers, but I suppose that's a possibility. But then I'm curious as to how they replicate whatever's found in any individual's trunk. Assuming of course that those are replicated as well.

..I don't think it is, considering the circumstances, but hopefully I'm right. If only the Administrators can restore universes, we wouldn't be able to do anything unless one of them saw that restoring the universes was good.

I'm not sure if they are replicated or not..but if they are, then maybe they make photographs using our memories as a base and build other things using the materials here. I can created a toy purple squirrel here using the workshop. Maybe they can create more.

Which means that if that is the case, we'll have a hell of a time convincing one of them.

Assume someone's killed carrying an object of theirs; our physical bodies are supposedly replaced, right? So doesn't it stand to reason that object would be replaced as well? At any rate, that's trivial in comparison to the larger picture. I wouldn't be surprised if they can just create whatever they damn well please.

It's a good thing that many of us are stubborn when it comes to debates then.

[A small attempt at humor on her part to lighten the mood.]

Our physical bodies are replaced..but not the objects. Maybe they don't consider those important unless they have something to do with keeping us alive.

Good quality to have, if you ask me.

...So if someone was killed carrying something of sentimental value to them, you don't think it would be replaced?

I rather like it myself.

And I don't think it would be, unless the person was lucky and the Administrators were feeling generous that day.

Good to know. I'll have to keep that in mind.

Alright then! I'm glad I could help you out.

[So guess who's having a stroke? It's Waver - younger Waver, that is. If he could get past 'Lord El-Melloi', he would probably have noticed it's the second...and the level of intelligence greatly exceeding that of Kayneth's.

But no, just seeing that title brings up too many awful memories. For several long minutes he finds himself simply staring at the screen, wide-eyed, clenching the fabric of his pants to keep his hands from shaking. He has to remind himself to breathe. He had to warn Lancer too. If Kayneth is in the tower, both of them are going to be in trouble.]

By the way, Tohko, I crafted a few spare daggers in case you wanted them. They aren't anything special and could probably use sharpening, though.

[Lancer was originally going to answer this post and have a halfway civilized discussion...but then he read the signature at the end.]

el melloi?
hey do you know a diarmuid

[Just asking for some confirmation before he blows up at the wrong guy.]

[This isn't going to go well.]

Diarmuid?

[...or is it? Lucky Waver's got common sense. Enough to assume the title was one mentioned by Diarmuid as being attached to Kayneth, and as a result he knew enough to try and explain a few things.]

I do, but I have a feeling I might not be the Lord El-Melloi you're thinking of.

[He runs to Lancer's room as fast as he can, managing to trip on the stairs and fall pretty hard in his haste. But finding no one there, grabs a pen and paper to write while he continues on to the mailroom. After leaving his note, he searches for the nearest computer terminal.

And sits there, collecting himself. Thank God it's not a video or audio message.]

really now
the one i know was
well let's call him diarmuid's boss

In his world, maybe. Was his name Kayneth?

yeah
how'd you know?

[Okay, maybe he doesn't quite need to put on his murderpants yet.]

Oh, really?! Thank you so much! I really do appreciate it! I don't mind if they have to be sharpened..that shouldn't be too hard to do. Where would you like to meet up so that I can look at them? This really is nice. I do have a weapon, but I'm much better with daggers. Thank you!

I've already talked to Diarmuid about it. Things didn't really go the same in my world, but the short version is that I'm his successor. And I like to think I'm a hell of a lot less self-centered and stupid.

Wherever's easiest for you. It doesn't make much of a difference to me.

oh
is diarmuid okay with you then

[He was there first. He had the upperhand - right? If he was going to talk to Kayneth, he should be able to speak with some authority.

Remember everything Rider taught you, he wouldn't sit here trembling just because of some stupid wanker!]

What do you want?

Yes.

Let me guess. You must be the roommate he told me about.

I suppose the library then, if you don't mind. That's where I spend most of my time anyway.

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