001: Here; Voice

[as_driven_snow]

Wh-where is this place? This certainly doesn't look a thing like home...

And how am I alive? Wasn't it just a moment ago that I was... Anafiel? Phedre? Are you here?

Is this some sort of elaborate game? Is this some sort of afterlife... ?

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[bloodluna]

Someone new, I see. This is an afterlife of sorts, though whether you consider it a heaven or a hell is up to you.

[as_driven_snow]

I'll keep that in mind. I take it you've been here a while?

Speaking of you, what's your name?

[bloodluna]

A little while, though there are those who have been here longer. My name is Saix, who would you be?

[as_driven_snow]

Saix. What a lovely name. My name is Alcuin. It's very nice to meet you.

Are you unhappy here?

[madeinoblivion]

Hey, you're new, huh?

This is...well, most people just call it The Mansion. It's a weird place. The halls go one forever and sometimes events happen.

[as_driven_snow]

I am indeed. Have you been here long?

The Mansion. That seems fitting. I think I'd like to go exploring then. I imagine I'll meet others around here.
What do people call you?

[madeinoblivion]

Since just before spring. There was a big festival, that's the first event I really remember.

I'm...I'm called Arland now. Namine gave it to me. The name means Pledge.

[as_driven_snow]

A big festival! That sounds lovely! What was it celebrating?

Arland. What a musical name. It rolls off the tongue.
And who is Namine?

[missichihara]

Why yes, it is a game. Have you ever played chess?

[as_driven_snow]

I'm versed in games of strategy, if that's what you mean. Are we expected to play such things?

No, she's not trying to make sense.

[missichihara]

Strategy has no place here.

Ahahahaha she has him quite confused

[as_driven_snow]

I apologize if I'm slow, but I'm afraid I don't quite understand what you're saying.

May I ask what your name is?

[nothintheverse]

It's not a game, no. We're in Wonderland.

[as_driven_snow]

Oh... that lady above said it was a game akin to chess.
So... Wonderland. What kind of place is this? It doesn't seem anything like any place I've seen or heard of before.

And, if I may ask, who are you?

[nothintheverse]

It's not really like chess, an' it's not like anywhere I've been either. We can't leave, if you haven't been told that already.

Oh! I'm Kaylee Frye! It's nice ta meet you.

[as_driven_snow]

No, I hadn't been told. How strange. Have you tried to leave before?

Nice to meet you too! My name is Alcuin. Have you been here long?