-Everything in Area 2 seems to be in order-
-At least you think so-
-An announcement comes over the intercom-
Now that you have all settled in, I'd like to personally welcome you to Nova Sanctum. Once an installation for war, now an instrument of peace and order. I am Adom fel Kaltos, the head of Proteus Housing.
-A holoscreen on the wall flickers to life, showing a businessman in his mid thirties-
For decades, my family company has provided emergency housing for the lost and destitute. Though Aegis III has refused surface processing, I will stand by you and ensure that your stay will be comfortable and short. Have a good day, and don't hesitate to call for assistance from any of my staff.
-He disappears-
I'm Melinda.
edited 16th Jan '14 9:30:51 PM by SR3NORMANDY
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?-Karkat spies a pair of security guards talking, a pair of kids making a fort from their matressses and the same group of refugees playing cards-
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?-The two guards don't notice-
You're meant to always wear it.
I can't stand it, though. This isn't just some scratchy sweater my aunt made me, it's in my head.
On your ear. Besides, you gotta admit it's useful. Just yesterday, Megan took a punch and every guard here knew about it.
I know. It makes sense to wear it when I'm awake. That kind of awareness heightening is unreal. But sleeping with it is just... wrong... the white noise.
You worry too much, Graham.
You don't worry enough, Hoshiko.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?-Takes mental notes on this-
("SPEAKING OF STUFF IN PEOPLE'S HEADS...")
-Decides to text Kazuma while his phone is out-
BY THE WAY, ANNA HAS SOMETHING THAT SOUNDS LIKE TECHNOLOGY-TELEPATHY. SHE DOES SHIT WITH HER MIND AND MANIPULATES ELECTRONICS OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. YOU SHOULD PROBABLY TALK TO HER ABOUT THAT.
mario is red, i am green, i try my best, but everyone's meanSo how'd it go with Miss Hornbag?
Pfft. About as useful as ever. Misplaces her stuff and is too proud to admit it. Wait... her name isn't actually Miss Hornbag is i—?
No, it's a joke. I should be more careful telling those to you. Might upset your "super serious paranoia" schtick.
I'm not paranoid.
-She chuckles-
I'm not.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?No, I'm afraid not. But whoever did should be ashamed of themselves, playing tricks on an old lady like me. And the guards are just complicit in it all.
Take it out.
Huh? No.
Come on, you've been wearing it weeks. Doesn't your ear get sore?
Okay, this isn't joking around any more is it? You're really scared of it, aren't you?
If I was scared, I wouldn't be wearing it. Take it out. Enjoy the feeling of having your thoughts to yourself.
Graham...
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?Come on...
No.
Why not?
Because that creepy grey kid is wigging me out.
Huh?
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?

-Scowls at her-
You're just relishing in this, aren't you?
mario is red, i am green, i try my best, but everyone's mean