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[fisherwoman]

...You mean how we fell asleep out of nowhere?

[alteracion]

It's the only explanation. Did you see the lights, too?

[fisherwoman]

[She nods.]

And that strange video. I wonder who prepared it.

[alteracion]

Isn't it obvious?

[fisherwoman]

You mean the Avatars? Well, maybe...

[She tilts her head.]

Some people have said they wonder if there's someone above them, too.

[alteracion]

Someone controlling them, too? Maybe. I guess they did say they weren't from here originally.

[fisherwoman]

Well, whether it's them deciding to be unhelpful or someone telling them to be unhelpful, it doesn't matter too much in practice right now.

[alteracion]

Right. Either reason, they're unhelpful, and we've still got a dead body somewhere no one can find.

[fisherwoman]

That's strange, too, isn't it? Unless whoever killed him is very good at hiding things, it had to be taken away... But what's the point of that?

[alteracion]

[

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Do you think they're doing something to it?

[fisherwoman]

[Hm!

Her expression says that she didn't consider that at all, and she wrinkles her nose.]

Like what...?

[alteracion]

Is there an option that isn't horrible if I say it out loud?

[fisherwoman]

True...

[yikes]

Well, maybe we'll find out tomorrow.

[alteracion]

Why do we even need to wait? Ugh.

[fisherwoman]

Maybe it's something they need to prepare for...? But that doesn't bode well, honestly.

[alteracion]

Considering how well they prepared for their intro FAQ, no, it doesn't.

[fisherwoman]

[She sighs.]

Are you used to having people this useless in charge? It's aggravating!

[alteracion]

No. Usually I'm in charge.

[ this change of pace is the most annoying thing ]

[fisherwoman]

Ah, I like a girl who can say that so confidently!

[But after a moment:]

In charge of what?

[alteracion]

Everything. As the leader of the Apex, it's my job to take care of everyone.

[ this explains nothing ]

[fisherwoman]

The Apex?

[alteracion]

[ it's time for grace to ruin any credibility she has ever had: ]

Cool name, right? I came up with it myself. [ kill me. but after that, she'll expand: ] I'm from a special train, and I've been gathering human passengers on it so we could work together to survive.

[fisherwoman]

[she immediately has several questions]

...Was it hard to survive there? Ah, and if that's the case, was it harder to leave than to stay?

[alteracion]

It was harder at first? I'm really good at it now, obviously. Once you learn how to navigate it, it's just a matter of being prepared. [ like it's a normal thing to be prepared at all times, whatever. but for the latter she... shrugs ] I didn't want to leave the train. And I'm going right back once this is over, of course.

[fisherwoman]

[That first part doesn't seem that weird to her, but she tilts her head at the second one.]

Was there something there that you needed or wanted? You make it sound like you didn't always live there.