R1 DEADLAND

[lockdownmods]

[it’s strange, for the people who were already dead, the shift in scenery is sudden and complete. For those who have just arrived? It’s like you’re back where you left?

How strange.

But if you ever need her, you can always reach out to the guardian of this place.]

LOCATIONS
Note: locations lag a week behind the living counterparts

Comments

[starswink]

[Oh, Yoosung recognizes her, all right. That doesn't mean he's not confused though. What's she doing here, and looking like that? He thought she was a robot now... but maybe uploading your consciousness doesn't mean you don't still die and have a "ghost?" He's not sure what to think. So for now he'll just stare and then call out.]

Vivi... Vivienne! Is it really you? [if it's a trap he sure did just walk right up to it though]

[newhire]

[She hadn't realized she wasn't alone. She turns her head-- and almost immediately drops her eyes.]

...oh. Yoosung...

Yes. It's just me.

[starswink]

But... why? I thought you were still incognito...

Hey, don't tell me someone-! [You know what he thinks "someone" did. But he doesn't even want to say it if it isn't true!! Who would hurt the nicest girl!!]

[newhire]

I... Connor and I got into an argument. He... thought I was putting the students at risk. So, he tried to destroy the things in my lab. When I tried to stop him he... he had a taser. I shut him off to stop him so he wouldn't be punished but...

I really messed up.

[starswink]

[Yoosung is loyal to a fault, so he's inclined to take Vivi's side on this first of all.]

What! How could he do that! You always did your best for us...

[...Even so, this sounds pretty bad. Especially how she said she messed up. With what he heard about what happened to Henry and Viral, that sets off some loud alarm bells.]

I-I don't know anything about robots. Is shutting Connor off dangerous?

[No, maybe he should just get to the point.]

What did you mess up?

[newhire]

I thought... I thought I was. But... he disagreed. He thought... my work was a danger to everyone I was trying to protect. I... I wasn't willing to accept that. I put everything into them. I... I can't believe that they would ever hurt anyone.

But that... maybe that just proves that he was right...

[starswink]

... Was there really no peaceful way to resolve that? Instead of just trying to destroy your stuff! But he doesn't have a reason to trust you like we did, I guess. I'm sure he acted all by himself! Now the others are down one ally.

[Yoosung groans. That's not good. Vivienne had a lot more internal knowledge than Han... now he's all they have left.]

This is stupid... but at least we're all still here.

[Speaking of knowledge though, he looks up at Vivi then.]

Do you know what this place is?

[newhire]

...it's my fault. I... I felt so awful...

I went to the Wall and... I barely remember what happened. But I can figure... I was affected... and it caused me to throw myself away. I guess... maybe the part of me that it latched onto...

No. I was weak. If... If I can find a way, I'll go back. I'll... I'll try to make it right. But... it's hard. Hard not to just... assume the worst...

I owe you all that much though...

[starswink]

[Right. This isn't the best time to ask questions, now Yoosung feels really bad... did the virus really make her "throw herself away?" That sounds terrible, and she's trying so hard to push herself right now. She's full of regrets, just like he was.]

Hey, hey, it's okay. For now, I think you should rest. We're all trying to do that here. And, for what it's worth I don't think you were weak. Even strong people are affected by the virus, after all.

But um, Vivi... can I give you a hug? [It hurts to see her sad like this. He hopes he can comfort her...]

[newhire]

...yeah. Maybe... maybe just for a little bit it's okay...

[Oh. A hug.]

If... yes... of course. That's fine.

[She's still not good at saying what she means but she'd like to think there's an improvement.]

[starswink]

All right...

[He steps forward. Well, Vivi is on a bench and he's standing, so after a moment's pause, he reaches out and pulls her toward his chest. Hopefully that's not awkward, he's trying.]

It's gonna be all right. For now let's believe that.