phantom operatives catchall

[rebelles]

Who • Phantom Operatives + Visitors
What • Guild mingling
When • Oct/Nov
Where • Guild Home

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question to all re: the guild's mission

[rebelles]

There's something I'd like to discuss with everyone. When we began the guild, we wanted to help players and make the game a better place.

[ It's not just a game anymore. The stakes are much higher, the risks real. Players can't agree on the best way forward. ]

I know things have changed, but I want to preserve the spirit of our guild. We should still lend a hand to those in need and look for a way for everyone to go home. What do you think?

[murrmoire]

Of course we should. I know a lot of people have lost sight of what's important, but we have to do what we can to get everyone out of here.

[ He's seen the arguing. He's seen the finger pointing and disagreements. They're everywhere, right now. ]

I'm not giving up on the mission.

[rebelles]

I'm glad to hear it. I think our mission is more important now than ever.

[ His determination fills her with determination! ]

[murrmoire]

It is. We'll keep hope alive, even if some people have already lost it.

[ Whether by choice or not. Stares at Mithrun and Misteaks.... ]

[rebelles]

That's the spirit. We have to keep going, especially for those who are lost.

[insinning]

[Ah. Sinclair smiles, a glimmer of sunshine beneath his cloudy expression. That's right. That's what this guild was for. He smiles at them both]

I agree with Memoir. Ultimately, our goal is still to help people get out, safely.

[rebelles]

[ She returns his smile and nods. ]

Let's put our minds together. There must be a way out.

[ Time to start their own conspiracy theory pinboard in the hideout. ]

[insinning]

...Swallow was the first person to ever experience the log out error. But I don't think she was aware of what happened until it was too late. The question is - who actually locked us into this game?

[now to skip to the discussion thread to complete the conspiracy board. Which now has this image attached with Cubia written under it.

...and also a slightly more accurate image (like this, but a lot more sketchy and disjointed) don't ask who drew what Sinclair will protect Michel's crimes]

[rebelles]

Both Cubia and CC Corp have reason to want us here. The company's silence makes me think that they're using us for their research.

[ Is that Cubia, the face of their woes?? ]

Vogel, how did you know what he looks like?

[insinning]

Hien tried to show me...but then he started to get a headache and his drawing disappeared. I tried to recreate it by describing it to--someone. But this was as close as we got.

[So, there we have it. Phantom operatives is now aware]

[rebelles]

Cubia must be hiding. When he spoke to me, I could only ever hear his voice.

[ That child has concerning levels of power if he's able to hack Admin Hien, but leaving the subject of Cubia alone for now because there's no easy solution, she writes on a post-it note ΔHidden Forbidden Battlefield. ]

We haven't discussed the special areas. I'm not sure what secrets they hold or if it'll help us, but maybe it's worth investigating?

[insinning]

I think there are places we can't access anymore. I wasn't able to get through the tunnel from my last hidden area exploration. I was cut off even earlier. But it's worth a try.

[rebelles]

Then we should cross those off. The ones we can still explore, we'll visit again.

[ She hums in thought. What else... ]

I wonder if any of the NPCs know about Cubia or the hidden areas.

[insinning]

I asked about a flick reaper that used twin blades before. I don't think NPCs will know about Cubia. But they might have information on hidden areas.

[rebelles]

We can try asking. I visited the library recently to search for useful books, but I didn't find any references to the areas.

[regressive]

I wouldn't have it any other way.

[ People might be arguing, but ultimately that's how people are. ]

We just have to be more careful.

[rebelles]

Thank you, Punisher.

[ It means a lot coming from him. Everyone, really. Oh, you guys. She's touched. T_T ]

I wouldn't be able to do it without all of you.

[regressive]

You brought us together, so give yourself some credit.

[ He's not too big on teaming up with other people, but the cause convinced him to stop being a stubborn solo player all the time. ]

People need someone like you more than ever.

[rebelles]

It was Arsène's doing more than anything. If he were here now, he would have wanted us to keep going. So I want to do my best to lead everyone forward.

[ She's grateful for his words, though. It makes her feel like she can do this. ]

[regressive]

All things considered... I'm glad he's not here with us.

[ This might sound harsh, but one less person not trapped in this god forsaken game is a good thing. ]

You have it in you to lead, Noir.

[rebelles]

I'm relieved he was spared.

[ She agrees. Now to get the rest of them out of here...Haru smiles, feeling encouraged by his words. ]

We'll have quite the story to tell him when we return home.

[ Because they will return home! ]

[regressive]

We will. I hope he won't say something like I wish I were there or something like that.

[ You know, like a jokester he is. ]

Do you know him offline?

[rebelles]

I can imagine him saying that.

[ She's chuckling. It would be just like him. ]

Mmm, I think I know where to find him.

[regressive]

I'd look in a circus, to be honest.

[ He says that with a line face no less (for the unintentional effect). ]

He might be looking for you, then.

[rebelles]

[ Punisher is the funniest guy around. ]

We could have a guild reunion outside of the game.

[ All of us. ]

What will you do once we return home, Punisher?