discedo | Video; 001

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[The video clicks on at an odd angle, first catching a flash of feet (or rather legs disappearing in the floodwaters) as it tilts upward, past a leather clad torso and finally unsteadily framing a rather damp, rather irritated looking woman. On closer inspection, she almost looks--tired.]

I seem to have arrived at a rather unfortunate time. I don't suppose there's anyone willing to direct me somewhere dry.

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Unfortunately. [He says with a nod.]

Skin thieves, we have come to name them.

That sounds [pause] unpleasant.

Very. One of our own was killed by them recently. I hear he has already been revived at the hospital back in Discedo, aru.

Before you ask, I don't know how the scientists do it. They just can.

I would imagine it isn't a pleasant process.

[That's going to require some pondering on her part.]

I would not know. I haven't died here before and I don't plan on doing so anytime soon.

A difficult task, it would seem. From what I've been hearing.

[He nods.] As long as you have a weapon, make connections here, and can adapt, you should be fine. It's difficult living here, but it is not unbearable, aru.

My name is Wang Yao, by the way. [He bows his head.]

I believe I can handle two of those, at the very least.

[She smiles, returning the bow.] Doctor Helen Magnus.

[Returns the smile with his own, but smaller.]

Well, doctor, if it's shelter you are looking for, there are plenty of abandoned apartments in Discedo. With some cleaning up and rummaging around for furniture, you could make it look decent. Just be careful, some of them have unstable flooring.

Yes, I suppose I should learn to make myself comfortable here. It seems I could be staying for some time.

I've talked to some people who have been here for two years, aru.

I've lived through worse. I'm certain I'll manage, regardless of the length of my stay.

I can assure you that most of us here have also lived through worse.

Despite what my group and I are currently experiencing, please, feel welcome to ask me questions or for help.