♔third decree {video}

[meritocracy]

[Natalia is in House 1, looking like she's placing what appears to be arrows into a quiver and dressed not as formally. To be honest she looks a bit distressed, her brows furrow. With a little 'mph' she stops what she's doing and stares into the screen, both frustrated and concerned all at once.]

I suppose this is a moot thing to ask but is there anyone who has not entirely lost their wits about them? Anyone at all? People from Auldrant--those of you I've seen--[she looks pretty disturbed] --or wherever you claim to be from, if I am still someone you recognize, please respond. So I can know how to keep you away from people if need be..

To those that are still..'normal', can we not discuss the situation? I demand to know what has been done to those I care for. I find it very..--disturbing. And concerning, obviously. Mostly..very disturbing.

[she puts the quiver on her back and huffs, grabbing the fancy-looking bow on the table of the kitchen area, all but stomping out with her device in her other hand.]

Honestly, Luceti! I've no idea what to do with you in times like this!

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[Video]

[cladinthedark]

[Golbez's concerned face appears almost immediately.]

Is this your first encounter with a memory altering experiment? My sympathies if it is, they are perhaps the most difficult to deal with. Perhaps especially so for the unaffected.

[Video]

[meritocracy]

Indeed it is. It seems as if it isn't the same for you, Golbez? I can't say I like this experience.

[Voice]

[wise_maiden]

Most of the villagers, and possibly even ourselves -- one can't be entirely certain in times like these -- are experiencing the effects of an experiment. While we don't know for certain what has happened just yet, the most we can do is wait for it to wear off normally and... deal with one another's differences.

It's not the first time memories have been altered, and it likely won't be the last, either.

[Voice]

[meritocracy]

..This place is cruel indeed. Unacceptable.

voice;

[trashed]

Did you people have your wits in the first place?

voice;

[meritocracy]

Oh, it's you.
I'd imagine so if I'm still with them. You're as sour as ever, perhaps you were too much for even them to deal with.

[silversnowfall]

I think it would be worse if I didn't recognize any of the people I lived with.

[meritocracy]

..I'm relieved to know that you at least know me, Nephry. You've been..a great comfort to me.

[video]

[heartlessed]

[Here's a somewhat familiar face that stares down at the journal. Or it would be, if it weren't for the creepy looking eyes.]

How do you know you're still "normal"? [He isn't angry or indignant, if his calm voice says anything.]

[video]

[meritocracy]

[The eyes are not familiar to her. That color is one she has in her own eyes, but never have they been in Luke's. She hides how that disturbs her, and instead asks tentatively,]

I suppose I can start by asking. Luke, do you know me?

[video]

[positivelycharged]

I still recognize you. Does that mean I'm normal?

[video]

[meritocracy]

Florian? Well, not to say that you are not normal usually just--I mean to say if you've been affected.

Can you tell me a little about yourself?

[video]

[relinquishing]

[Not that he's any happier with what's been going on this week. But it's good to see someone familiar who's at least acting normally.]

I recognize you just fine, Natalia. Although, figuring out who here is really "normal" or not is kind of a lost cause by now. Everyone seems to think they're just fine, even if they've completely changed.

[video]

[meritocracy]

So that counts you, Florian and Nephry as unaffected. I'm relieved. Asch and Luke are..very confusing at the moment. [she shakes her head]

What little can we do but weather it out, I suppose. I worry about what they'll do unattended..

[voice]

[seleniahymn]

Natalia, please remain calm. [She understands your distress perfectly fine, especially after her own encounter with the person she thought to be Asch several days ago, among other people.]

You know I recognize you.

[voice]

[meritocracy]

I know. Just..I wanted to be sure.
[she lowers her voice]
You..encountered 'Asch' did you not? Wasn't it..{CRAZY}.

[imatreenow]

[It's hard not to notice how strange some people have been acting...because of course Mithos is among those who are still normal. Japanese, blue-eyed, and blonde: nothing strange here. :|

But at the same time, he's been here for a while and...]

This is fairly normal for Luceti... [Are you new here? You must be new here...poor distressed girl.]

[meritocracy]

I'm aware, but still. I find the alterations of a person's character to be something that is unacceptable. I don't believe I will ever be used to or condone such behavior.

[doubleppk]

It's definitely disturbing, but I'm not sure anything can be done until after the fact.

[meritocracy]

Except support those of us who have lost their way. Still, it isn't enough for me, personally.

[ratpack]

I think I still have my wits.

But this is just an experiment, right? It'll all go away soon. Or so I read and have been told.

[meritocracy]

Just an experiment? Have you really adapted so easily?

video;

[divinacommedia]

Ihihi... I'm still completely normal~! My sister was the one that ended up being a bit messed here.

video;

[meritocracy]

..Your sister? What is her condition?

[voice]

[wildlittlegirl]

... I recognize you. [ She says it quietly. ]

[voice]

[meritocracy]

..Arietta the Wild. I was made aware of your arrival and now I see you at last. [she listens warily, makes no move of hostile remark or stance, simply observes.]

What is your aim in Luceti?

[Voice]

[subethical]

Unless you happen to insist otherwise, I find myself to be feeling rather normal.

As for the others... It would appear that we're in the midst of another memory altering experiment, although that's just one symptom, it seems.

[Voice]

[meritocracy]

I'd be disappointed if you had fallen under such a situation, Colonel.
A symptom? What others are there you've noticed?