text; Buchou

[suicideprototype]

It seems I've ended up in a rather interesting place somehow.

Well, since we'll be spending the foreseeable future together, how about we try to get to know each other a little? My name is Ritsu Shikishima, and due to various circumstances, I have no world to return to (if it's okay, I'd rather not talk about it). And so, I can't say I'm really in a rush to get out of here or anything.

What about the rest of you? What were your homes like? Or, if that's too depressing a topic for some of you and you'd rather not dwell on the past, how about some questions to break the ice?
If you were to describe yourself with an idiom, which would you pick?
What do you like to do in your free time?
What's your favorite location here?

You can answer any or none of the above, or tell me something else about yourself you'd rather talk about instead. I don't mind.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting along with everyone here.

Comments

[bakudan_bambino]

It is.

Would I lose memories?

[suicideprototype]

No, you wouldn't. If anything, if your brainwashing has suppressed any of your memories, they would come flooding back. For people who've purposefully sought out hypnotists to bury painful memories, it isn't necessarily a good thing.

And also... the process is rather violent.

[bakudan_bambino]

I don’t know if my memories have been suppressed so much as altered.

Violent how?

[suicideprototype]

I've dealt with altered memories the most, so that won't be a problem.

As for how... It's a little hard to explain, but the basic gist is that I'd have to shoot you. Not with a bullet, of course, but it'll still hurt.

[bakudan_bambino]

not a bullet? How so? When you say it hurts, would I need to be restrained or drugged?

Obviously I’ve been through quite a bit, but I’m not going to volunteer myself for something invasive and painful without knowing what could happen.

[suicideprototype]

To be honest, I've only ever used this power before on people who were brainwashed into being hostile towards me. Since they were, of course, uncooperative, it was always resolved with a fight: I'd hit them with shots until they regained themselves.

For someone who isn't hostile, it shouldn't require anything special. Just the courage to stand in front of something vaguely gun-shaped, I suppose? I can fire it at a wall beforehand just to prove to you it doesn't fire real bullets. What it fires instead is more like... energy blasts comprised of my emotion, I suppose? So it can't cause tangible physical damage - it's more like an attempt to reach out to your psyche.

[bakudan_bambino]

I think I’ll journal everything I can recall before an after, and maybe this can help anyone that ends up like me in the future.

I’m fine standing in front of a real gun. I think I’ll be fine. Any lingering effects you’re aware of for people you’ve shot?

[suicideprototype]

That sounds wise.

As for lingering effects, there's nothing longterm. You might feel physically and mentally exhausted in the immediate aftermath, but it won't last long.

Though, I should warn you that they call my power the "Catharsis Effect" because it inspires a cathartic release in emotions. One of the people I tried it on immediately broke down into tears from getting his memories back. If, by chance, that happens to you... well, I won't judge you; you wouldn't be the first, and it's really nothing to be embarrassed about.

[bakudan_bambino]

I think I’d be willing to accept your help, Shikishima-san.

My name is Gokudera Hayato.

[suicideprototype]

Then, I'm looking forward to meeting you in person, Gokudera-san.

[bakudan_bambino]

would you require any payment?

[suicideprototype]

What are you saying? Since I have this power, it's only natural that I should use it to assist those who need it, right? Knowing that I helped you... that's all the payment I need.

[bakudan_bambino]

If all goes well, I’ll owe you something.

[suicideprototype]

Please don't worry about it, Gokudera-san. I'm sure there'll be plenty of chances to repay me in the future, if you must insist.

[bakudan_bambino]

I do. I always repay a debt.

[suicideprototype]

Is that so? That's very admirable of you, Gokudera-san.

But for now, let's focus on getting your memories in order. I haven't even done anything yet.

[bakudan_bambino]

wouldn’t say it if I didn’t mean it

Fine just let me know whenever you’re ready. You’re new here, after all, right?

[suicideprototype]

I am.

I don't mind doing it now, but I might need a bit of help finding my way around.

[bakudan_bambino]

Already?!

Get some rest or something first!

[suicideprototype]

Hm? I feel fine, though?

But I don't want to needlessly make you worry about me, so... How about we set up a date for a week from now? That'll give me time to get acquainted with my surroundings, too.

[bakudan_bambino]

sure. Text me when you want to meet up and where