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Sep. 26th, 2020

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HANDLE: un: lansizhui

FORM: video

WHEN: A few days after everything returns to normal.

WHERE: his room

NOTES: none so far


[The video opens and Sizhui is situated in his room. He checks the video feed again and again to make sure it's all right. He has the stuffed radish that had been won with Hanguang Jun in frame. He gives a soft smile to the camera]

Hello. I was just wondering if everyone has...returned back to normal. Their adult selves. And ah...I would like to make my apologies for causing any undue confusion in my younger state.

Aug. 28th, 2020

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HANDLE: 002

FORM: Audio

WHEN: A day after the queen's post

WHERE: Jet's Room

NOTES: Nothing for now


[What the queen said was bothering him, her vague threat of punishment, who that punishment was directed at...so it was time to get a ball rolling he'd been sitting on for a couple weeks.]

Got a question for you all. Not for nothing, but this place's "Cyborg Care Options" are limited. Massages do nothing if you don't have muscles, you know?

So, anyone here got any tech experience? Hell, I'll take a pair of steady hands, if you got 'em. Let me know.

[Vague enough it shouldn't draw unwanted attention, but direct enough to start finding the help he'd need. If he was going to out himself like this, might as well be for a good reason.]

Aug. 25th, 2020

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CONGRATULATIONS, OYSTERS

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HANDLE: Queen Victoria Hart

FORM: Video

WHEN: At the end of the Queen's Games

WHERE: Wonderland Palace

NOTES: Winners can reply to the first comment on this post to claim their prize! Queen Victoria will not be responding to any IC comments herself.

[The camera blurs softly into focus, directed at a woman with red hair and a sky blue dress. The room is minimalist, walls and floor similar shades of white, and features no furniture save the understated red throne on which the woman sits. With her hands folded delicately in her lap and her legs crossed daintily at the ankle, the woman smiles warmly into the camera.]

Good dayvening, my sweet Oysters! I'm here with the results of all of our competitions. You all did so very well, my dears, you're true sportsoysters!

First of all, I want to congratulate all of you on your accomplishments! Whether you won or lost, we could tell you gave it your all, and we could not be more proud of all of you. Your favourite desserts and delicacies will be served in the Pig and Pepper today, as a treat for all your hard work. With that said, let us announce the winners!

In archery, our winner was Lan Xichen! In chess, Crowley took top spot. Our dear Wu Xie bested croquet. Oh — oh, what a bother, we have two Wei Wuxians and Lan Wangji's who've won! How shall I tell you both apart... I know! The taller Wei Wuxian came first in diving, the smaller in artistic swimming. As for the Lans Wangji, our first guest made the most beautiful ice sculpture, and the comparatively newer arrival had quite simply the loveliest gymnastics routine. Rounding us out in flamingo flying and ice skating are the lovely Mikumo Guynemer and Jet Link respectively. Congratulations to all the winners!

You'll be receiving a little something from us in your rooms shortly.

And that's not the end of things just yet! We have two more Oysters to recognize today.

Sessyoin Kiara, best overall competitor, and Meng Yao, best spectator, both did themselves proud in our games. No one had quite the spirit in the stands that Meng Yao had, and Sessyoin Kiara truly gave it her all when competing. These two have won a short audience with one of our representatives, in appreciation of their efforts on behalf of the Hotel.

With that, we conclude these games. Thank you ever so, our lovely Oysters, for elevating these games beyond our imaginings. We only regret the presence of one bird of prey amongst you poor defenseless Oysters, thoughtlessly ruining good things for others.

[Her smile has faded into an expression of regret, as though this was not the note she wished to end on. She rallies herself once more. Her smile returns, hopeful in nature.]

We hope the lessons we teach in the coming days are the last we have to impart for some time.

Have a wonderful dayvening, Oysters!

Aug. 23rd, 2020

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wanna hear a tale?

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HANDLE: un: tianzhen

FORM: video

WHEN: 8/23 midnight

WHERE: Wu Xie's room

NOTES: general warnings for canon gross stuff, swearing, will add more tags when needed


[ This room looks like someone decided to have a jumble sale on top of a pool table. For those from ye olden times a lot of the items looked like pieces from their daily lives, though battered and old, some even bearing signs of damage and repair. Wu Xie is sitting front of the pool table, toying with a lighter. He smiles, flicks the lighter closed and leans in close, his voice all soft and soothing like he's talking to a close, personal friend. ]

Do you want to hear a ghost story?

Aug. 18th, 2020

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text; open

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HANDLE: zewu-jun

FORM: text

WHEN: 8/16, in the middle of all the resistance calls

WHERE: Xichen's room

NOTES: none so far!

[ It had taken him a while to compose this post. Not entirely because he is as unfamiliar with this technology as he implies, but because he had wanted to choose his words carefully. He is aware that everything he writes is likely being read by those in power, and he wants to give nothing away about the calls from the resistance while also making sure those who received one can understand what he's talking about.

They need to coordinate on this, or he fears that those who try to use the access codes they've been given after some have already tried them will be in even more danger. And - they need a way to communicate that isn't observed, although admittedly, he doesn't have much to offer there.

He'd had Meng Yao look over this before he posted it, because while Lan Xichen may acknowledge his own experience in diplomacy - Meng Yao excels in this manner of thing. It's only once he's received his opinion that he posts this. ]


Please excuse any errors I make in writing this - where I am from, we have no devices such as this. Writing friends and acquaintances to share our thoughts or exchange information was far less immediate.

It is a privilege to be able to make new friends, and to have these devices to enable them to contact you whenever they choose. There are many times back home that I might have wished for such a thing, to receive a second opinion before making an important decision or allow for easy coordination of a group activity. We, unfortunately, had to come up with an alternative for such things, but we always made it work.

With the games and competitions now underway, I find myself wondering how many of us here have similar hobbies or traditions. Music is one of mine, particularly the qin language of the guqin. I've always found that music can convey many things, if one is paying attention.

Is anyone interested in learning? I must confess, I miss teaching.

Aug. 16th, 2020

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HANDLE: un: hanguang-jun

FORM: Video

WHEN: August 16 to 19 (three days)

WHERE: His room

NOTES: Post is locked to all oysters, so anyone can answer. Alternatively, you can answer privately to his inbox!

Trigger warnings: After wwx's first death, he went missing during those three days. lwj sunk in deep depression and doesn't sleep or eat during those three days because what are Emotions?


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Aug. 14th, 2020

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HANDLE: Leanne

FORM: Audio/Open to anything

WHEN: Aug 16th

WHERE: Her room

NOTES: Leanne is speaking Ancient Laguz. She can understand English but can't speak it without the Empathy device



[It hit hard and fast. The overwhelming sadness. Her device chirps to wake her up and she wasn't in the mood. She never left her room except to part take in the swimming competition. Not even to eat or drink since the 12th. She really hasn't made a peep until today as something snaps and the devices come to life as she goes to sing. Sometime after the song has finished.]

Sorry... I didn't realize that it was on. Please ignore it.... Please....

Aug. 2nd, 2020

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HANDLE: venus
FORM: Audio
WHEN: August 2nd
WHERE: Mikumo's room
NOTES: She's speaking in English but can switch to Japanese or Chinese as necessary.


[Despite the vague handle, the voice on the post is immediately recognisable as Mikumo to anyone who's met her. As ever, she sounds calm and straightforward to an almost dissonant level, besides a faint, almost amused undertone.]

A few questions I've been meaning to ask, but hadn't found the time.

Firstly, how many of the people here have left Earth before, or aren't from it? It seems there's a large number of you from there.

And secondly, these teas they pass us from time to time - the emotional ones. [Specifying she doesn't mean the superpower ones, because they raise many more questions.] Has anyone figured out what exact emotions they may cause? I've had one for some time that I find myself hesitant to drink in case it's something I don't have much experience with.

[The joy one had been bad enough, she'd hate to get an actual negative emotion.] That's it for the moment. Humour me, if you would.

Jun. 27th, 2020

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HANDLE: s.wilson

FORM: audio

WHEN: shortly after the Queen's address at the end of the event

WHERE: the bar

NOTES: this is going out in English!


[ Sam doesn't for a second believe these aren't monitored, and he's been avoiding talking on them too much for pretty much that reason.

But that last little speech that the Queen had given after the air conditioning'd come back on, laying blame for it going out in the first place on them and throwing out that bit about playing games - yeah, he thinks he knows who she might be talking about.

This is the best way he's got at the moment, to see if anyone else had encountered him - and to give them all a head's up, if they haven't.]


I'm sure the Queen's got lots of companions, so hey, I could be way off base here, but I'm pretty sure I've met one of them. Tall guy in a dark suit, has a ceramic rabbit head, likes to lurk in random hallways, he's just a ton of fun.

Anyone else seen him?

Jun. 7th, 2020

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Handle: Sessyoin Kiara
Form: Audio
When: 6/6
Where: Her room
Notes: She'll be sending this out in English.

I'm not sure if everyone's noticed yet, but our numbers seem to have thinned out. At least two people I've met seem to have checked out. At least, that's more or less what I got from our hosts, they said they were chosen to return home.

[She definitely sounds skeptical of that, but she can't prove it's wrong. It just seems odd. Why bring a bunch of people here and then send some of them home so soon after? It's all so very strange.]

Whether that's true or not, I feel like given these departures and what happened recently that should anyone want someone to talk with or just need someone to listen, I'm always available. I haven't been a professional counselor in some time, but I think it would be unbecoming of me to not offer.

[Kiara's voice is a little upbeat by the end of that offer. Sure, it's been a while, but she's happy to help if she can! Though she's not entirely sure how much help she can really be or wants to be. Still, better than nothing, right?]

May. 8th, 2020

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Arrival

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HANDLE: Anonymous
FORM: Audio 
WHEN: 5/8; shortly after their kidnapping 
WHERE: Hotel Lobby 
NOTES: Open to 'Action' post if anyone wants to run into him in the lobby. Language: Japanese

[ A calm, even-toned voice overshadows the familiar sounds of the lobby where he's taken shelter in a corner of the room seated next to the piano, aptly shoe-less like everyone else. ]

Does anyone know where I can find some shoes? 
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welcome, oysters!

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HANDLE: Queen Victoria Hart

FORM: Video

WHEN: Game start

WHERE: Wonderland Palace

NOTES: Let the game begin!


the camera blurs softly into focus, directed at a woman with red hair and a teal dress. The room is minimalist, walls and floor similar shades of white, and features no furniture save the understated red throne on which the woman sits. With her hands folded delicately in her lap and her legs crossed daintily at the ankle, the woman smiles softly into the camera, and begins to speak.

Hello, my dear little Oysters! We're so pleased you could join us. I am Victoria Hart, the humble Queen of Wonderland, and I wanted to personally welcome you to the Happy Hearts hotel, and thank you for your gifts. We will not squander them, dears, just as we will not allow your stay with us to be anything less than perfect — though perhaps it has already had a few hiccups?

she laughs, softly, and dips forward in something almost like a bow.

My most sincere apologies, darlings, that is not how your first day here was meant to be spent. Hopefully you have all been returned to your rightful states; if not, the staff will be more than happy to help you. Within reason, of course! I'm sure you all understand that the safety of all of our guests must be our top priority, so a few alterations to ensure no danger enters these happy halls is only to be expected.

her eyes light up, and her smile turns slightly mischievous. she leans forward in her seat like she's sharing a secret with her audience.

I did want to let you know, before I go — there will be a surprise for you all next week! I wonder if you can guess what it might be? If you keep your eyes peeled and your ears sharp, perhaps you'll find a few clues.

the queen laughs behind one hand, having amused herself somehow, before she leans back in her seat, folds her hands back in her lap, and softens her smile once again.

While you wait for the surprise to be ready, our sweet friend the Dormouse has been hard at work creating an app for your Empathy! He calls it Teatime, and you can find it on each of your devices now. Hopefully it helps you find a new friend!

Thank you again for your presence, my Oysters. Should you need anything at all, don't hesitate to call on our lovely hotel staff, and rest assured I will be keeping an eye on all of you, to ensure your experience remains a positive one.

her smile gets even softer, even more heartfelt — if that's even possible.

Welcome, darlings. This is the beginning of something wonderful.