[ Haru's gaze lingers briefly on Sinclair, worried, but she takes his suggestion and addresses the group. ]
There's a lot that's still uncertain, but what we know is that monsters with shields have started appearing, and they can't be hurt except by those of us with the Data Drain ability. I don't know whether anyone here can use it... [ She looks around curiously, but it's not a question. She'll let people share what they feel comfortable. ] Without it, we must avoid engaging these monsters.
[ And the hot button topic— how does she broach this. ]
It seems Zelkova and someone calling himself Lily have been entrusting players with the power.
Mm. He seems to be telling people different things. He seems to have told Barrett--Misteaks, that he be the will lead everyone out of here. [Which made no sense to Sinclair considering] But then others, he seems to be coaxing them to stay. I feel like the few things we can be certain of without a doubt are:
Cubia is Zelkova's brother, and he was abandoned by the founder of CCCorp. CCCorp wants to digitise our minds. It would fit in with what Emma Wielant was supposedly interested in, since she's an environmentalist and interested in anthroposophy. He cursed Hien, Makoto and Mithrun, warped Nanashi's memories and took other things from people, whether they're aware of it or not. Hien hasn't been able to contact CCCorp for a long time. No one can access Dismal Waning Descent without Cubia's permission.
Was there anything else I missed at the meeting? There are other things I found out from other people later.
...I don't think he wants to understand. When I told him I hated the word "salvation" he got angry with me.
[A beat, and then]
I haven't confirmed this yet, but I think he has Makoto under something through that wave mark under his eyepatch. You wouldn't put that on yourself in a hidden space, so someone must have it there. [He frowns, twiddling with his thumbs]
And...when Hani swapped their heart - their happiness - with his, they said...they enjoyed my pain and their own. They wanted us to break.
And he's...he's just a kid, isn't he? I understand why people are sympathetic, but it's dangerous to let someone like this have so much control over what we're doing.
[ He doesn't know who Makoto is, but Hani...oh, Hani. ]
... they're hurting. But they're happy to feel that way at the moment.
[Sinclair looks down at his hands, his brow creasing.]
I understand he's a child... but innocence doesn't mean he's harmless. Hien is still suffering every day...Lily. No. Cubia has the power to hurt us and he assumes that is our path to happiness too. Whatever we do, we need to be careful. At least, we need to avoid speaking to him on our own.
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Where does he begin?]
...we should discuss what happened at the meeting. Summarise what we know to be true and what is speculation.
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There's a lot that's still uncertain, but what we know is that monsters with shields have started appearing, and they can't be hurt except by those of us with the Data Drain ability. I don't know whether anyone here can use it... [ She looks around curiously, but it's not a question. She'll let people share what they feel comfortable. ] Without it, we must avoid engaging these monsters.
[ And the hot button topic— how does she broach this. ]
It seems Zelkova and someone calling himself Lily have been entrusting players with the power.
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[Sinclair is quiet for a moment before he speaks]
...I...heard Lily's real name from Hani. It's "Cubia." Has anyone heard it before?
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[ It's very scary, how much these two have divided their group... ]
Did you speak to Lily personally?
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[Sinclair is relieved to admit this:]
He didn't seem to like me at all, so I think he left me alone. But if he did anything to me, I think people would have noticed by now.
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[ Thread results pending if I have to retcon that's a problem for tomorrow me. ]
He also told me it's possible for us to reshape this world.
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[ He shakes his head. ]
But he's keeping us from making our own choices by keeping us in here. CCCorp is, too. I wouldn't trade my life outside of the game for anything.
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Cubia is Zelkova's brother, and he was abandoned by the founder of CCCorp.
CCCorp wants to digitise our minds. It would fit in with what Emma Wielant was supposedly interested in, since she's an environmentalist and interested in anthroposophy.
He cursed Hien, Makoto and Mithrun, warped Nanashi's memories and took other things from people, whether they're aware of it or not.
Hien hasn't been able to contact CCCorp for a long time.
No one can access Dismal Waning Descent without Cubia's permission.
Was there anything else I missed at the meeting? There are other things I found out from other people later.
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[ Kinda fucked up, dude!! ]
As Phantom Operatives, doesn't he represent a lot of things we're going against?
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[ Haru has a lot of sympathy for Cubia, but also, kid has problems. ]
If only we could help him understand. He has the power to shape the world. What if that power is key to getting everyone out?
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[A beat, and then]
I haven't confirmed this yet, but I think he has Makoto under something through that wave mark under his eyepatch. You wouldn't put that on yourself in a hidden space, so someone must have it there. [He frowns, twiddling with his thumbs]
And...when Hani swapped their heart - their happiness - with his, they said...they enjoyed my pain and their own. They wanted us to break.
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[ He doesn't know who Makoto is, but Hani...oh, Hani. ]
Hani... Why would they do such a thing?
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[ Oh, Hani indeed. ]
The more desperate Lily feels, the more he might misuse his powers. We may have a better chance of stopping him if we approach him gently.
[ Like Noé says, he's a child. ]
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[Sinclair looks down at his hands, his brow creasing.]
I understand he's a child... but innocence doesn't mean he's harmless. Hien is still suffering every day...Lily. No. Cubia has the power to hurt us and he assumes that is our path to happiness too. Whatever we do, we need to be careful. At least, we need to avoid speaking to him on our own.