1st Encounter - Touch Down

[yourealrightnow]

[His writing isn't the atypical sloppy male chickenscratch, but it lacks any real grace. It's hesitant, but there's a subtle strength to every letter.]

I was told this is how people communicate. I suppose this is 'hi.'

This…place, this tree, it feels impossible. I almost feel like, I don't know, like I'm involved in some big practical joke.

[Ink blot

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[prez_leg_cramp]

Hey there Roswell!

Nah, you're not the only who feels that way, really. Some people just adjust better than others, I think. I agree with Handmaiden, just follow your instincts. Oh, and keep a close eye on these journals! We've gotten a few... odd entries. Can't really say much more than that, though.

Oh! I'm Laguna! If you want some help or a tour or something like that, I can totally help when I'm done in the Scavenger Yard.

[yourealrightnow]

Odd entries? Odd how?

[Again, he finds himself hitting a mental wall as he struggles over putting the pen to the paper. Twice he's been told to trust his instincts, and twice he'll deny them. He needs company...if only for right now.]

You know, a tour might not be a bad idea, Laguna. My house, or apartment, or closet or whatever it is isn't exactly cozy.

[prez_leg_cramp]

[Well geez, don't'cha know to listen to the 'Sphereians by now?]

Well, that's just the temporary housing. The real houses are a bit better. So I suggest finding a job first. :)

I can meet you at the marketplace if you like. Do you know how to get there?

[yourealrightnow]

Right, temporary housing. I remember being told that. I guess forcing people to live in a shoe box is one way to make them want to chip in to the economy. Thanks for the advice. I think I will take a look at the employment postings, if I can remember where those were.

I know where the elevator is, and that's about it. Mind giving me a direction or two?

[nixe_eva]

Roswell, huh?

[yourealrightnow]

That's me.

Who's this?

[nixe_eva]

Did you run into any little green men when you were born?

Right. You can call me [there's a pause] Tabs. Or Hybrid, I guess. If you're daring.

[yourealrightnow]

What? No. Just the flesh-colored kind?

I guess it's nice to meet you, [a pause as he debates whether or not he likes daring]Tabs. Do you always ask new people weird questions?

[reckless_rebel]

Pop Quiz Newbie:

Las Vegas, Malibu, Pizza, Wookies--Any of these mean anything to you?

[yourealrightnow]

Not really n [Ink drips amidst a thirty second or so pause.]

Las Vegas, Nevada. The United States.

Malibu. I think it's a beach? Or a [another pause] a city with a beach, right?

Pizza's food.

Wookie's are hairy. From movies. [His writing gets quicker, sloppier, more excited.] Hey I remember movies! I remember all of th

[The writing comes to a rather sudden halt.]

How the hell? Who are you?

[reckless_rebel]

You pass the quiz, Roswell! A++, flying colors, maybe even flying monkeys, who knows.

Name's Dash. And most people around these parts wouldn't even get a blink out of any of those, they think it's all moonspeak. Nice to have someone else from back home around, lemme tell you.

As to how? Your name. Caught my eye. If something feels familiar, chances are it is.

[yourealrightnow]

Dash, I'm both incredibly confused and incredibly happy. I know where I'm from! Well. Alright, not specifically. But hell, I know the planet and the country! That's a hell of a lot more than I knew ten minutes ago.

Thank you, really. We should, I don't know, we should get together or something. Soon. If we're from the same place, maybe you can help me [Yet again, his writing stops suddenly.]

But you said the others wouldn't understand all of those words. What does that even mean? How are my memories stronger than theirs?

[misterbluesky]

Welcome to the sphere, Roswell. I'm Truth- let me know if you need anything, okay?

This place takes some adjusting to get used to, but I'm sure you'll get the hang of it.

[yourealrightnow]

Thanks for the friendly greeting, Truth. I'll take you up on that offer if I ever need to.

Yeah, yeah it does. I think I'm starting to adjust to the fact that this place is upside down crazy. Is that getting the hang of it?