meritocracy | ♔third decree {video}

[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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[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.

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

I doubt anyone would. The one bright spot is that, like any experiment, this will only last one or two weeks.

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.

..I suppose. However I think it's cruel treatment indeed. I can't condone this behavior.

..This place is cruel indeed. Unacceptable.

Did you people have your wits in the first place?

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.

It will be trying once things are sorted out, and everyone comes to terms with what has happened.

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

[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.]

Unfortunately, they do not particularly care whether their actions are approved of or not. They view themselves as above us, rendering our opinions moot.

No better than a tyrannical rule. As someone in such a position at home, it sickens me.

..Indeed. In any case we must be prepared to support those who have lost their way when it is over.

Miss..Raine wasn't it? We spoke over medicine once, I believe.

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

[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?

Worse. They do not consider us their subjects, but their laboratory specimens. And they have little to no ethical restraints on what they are willing to put us through.

I assure you if I had half as much power as I did at home, that none of you would be in this situation to begin with.

It's unforgivable!

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

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?

Sadly, that is only an "if". You are... forgive me, but you are as helpless to change our situation as any of the rest of us.

No matter how repulsive, how counter to any given code of morals it is, this is how we find ourselves. And until we gather the knowledge and ability to counteract it, we must endure.

You have no need to ask for my forgiveness. The only ones who should be wary of me are the Malnosso and what I will do to them once I find a means to. [she scowls, sitting on the steps of the porch.]

I cannot simply 'endure' when people are suffering. There must be more that I can do.

Okay...um, I used to live in Daath, with Anise's parents, and Anise named me Florian, only that hasn't happened yet anymore. And I like playing tag.

Then what will you do?

[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.

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