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[The first thing the lovely residents of Somarium might notice is flailing. But not just any flailing, legitimate “I’m an idiot” flailing. It’s a simple enough device. This guy has a phone back home. It’s not this phone, but he’s not inept to the technology.

Anyways it goes on like this for a minute, video blurring at times.]What is this thing?

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[unholydecree]

I hear it called Somarium, and other names unkind and perhaps more fitting.

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Somarium...?

[Give him a moment to digest that. His smile falters just a little, and a hand goes to rub at his chin.]

Don't think I've ever heard of that.

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[unholydecree]

[Cesare hides his small smirk quickly, a more humble nod to follow.]

Indeed, neither had I. Everyone I've thus met was so mistreated as we, woken into a living dream in this place and so trapped until fate or God or what wills it sets us free.

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[fiveminutefail]

[Mhmm. Yeah, this guy's already too smart for him. He got one word out of that.]

Trapped?! But I can't stay here, I've got things to do. Obligations!

[He whines a long, irritating and very childish whine. Very unbecoming for his age.]

I was supposed to go visit my daughter, too!

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[helpsnoobs]

It's not your phone from home, actually. It's a new one that this place gave you. Pretty great, huh?

Anyway! You're in a place called Somarium now.

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This place gave me a free phone? [That's kind of cool, still...] But I want my phone!

[He sulks a little; his lips form a slight frown.]

How did I get here? I've never even seen this place before.

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[helpsnoobs]

I'm sorry. Maybe it's still around somewhere?

[He rubs the back of his head.]

This is Somarium! It's a dream world.

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Guess I'll have to go look for it.

[He tilts his head, expression now turning thoughtful.]

So I'm dreaming right now?

[He leans in closely to look the boy over, then darts his eyes around the area. He's smiling a huge, impressed with himself smile. He's also laughing.]

Wow, I'm really creative...

[scientize]

[Yeeep, Naomi's seen this type before. Many a time.]

Have you been filled in yet on your current situation?

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[Most find his type infuriating.]

Uh, kind of? None of it makes sense though.

[scientize]

What can I clear up for you?

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All of it would be nice.

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[sealanddesuyo]

You're in Somarium, Mister! And that phone is a Dreamberry!

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[He rubs sheepishly at the back of his head.]

Is that what this thing's called? Sounds kinda neat.

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[sealanddesuyo]

[He nods enthusiastically.]

It is! It let's you talk to people and let's you see their dreams and let's them see yours!

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[And then suddenly, it's just not very neat anymore.]

My dreams? [A pause.] Does this place even know what privacy is?!

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[restoringbliss]

Ah well first off your trapped in a dream land called Somarium, second you can't leave, third a lot of people here aren't from your world, and last but not least, that thing that is recording you is called a Dreamberry, yes it is a lot like a phone!

[ And she pauses for air. Explaining is not easy! ]

It holds the numbers of everyone here.

[ And she ends it all with a heart warming smile. ]

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[That's a lot to take in all at once, especially for someone like him. Give him a moment.]

But I didn't sign up for any of this. [In his contract, anyway.] You said this thing comes pre-programmed?

[That's... convenient. He starts fiddling with the device, looking for names and quietly mumbling:]

I wonder if Bunny's on here...