[Video/Action] [OPEN]

[exbride]

[The Vine opens up to reveal the inside of Utena's dormitory, the Tower Room in particular. It's spacious and lacking in decoration and furniture, except for a strangely shaped bed that Anthy is sitting on, her legs together and her hands in her lap as she faces the screen with a serene smile. She'd like to address the residents of the Gardens for the first time, formally.]

Hello. [For the most part she's been keeping to herself. A hideous spattering of nightmares and the strange incidents of the past month have kept her from revealing herself too soon. Among other reasons. It hasn't been a pleasant arrival for her, but she doesn't appear disturbed or distressed in the least.] Ah, how to begin? I'm quite new, you see, so you may not recognize me.

Then again. [Her voice switches key, imperceptibly. Lower, a bit darker.] This room here is a place I do recognize. [Anthy brightens up her tone and her smile before she speaks again.] I was wondering...

If anybody knew the person who used to live here?

[OOC: first post ahhhh she's trying to find out more about Utena obviously but please feel free to bug this antisocial loser so she can maybe make some friends god.]

Comments

[exbride]

Oh, that's too bad.

[She really does sound a little disappointed. Anthy crosses her legs and turns her frame to show her profile, like there's something off to the side, unable to be seen within the parameters of the screen, that's caught her attention.]

That's an interesting rule, though. Not being able to die.

[notvitiligo]

I guess?

It's more like the death isn't permanent. I'm not sure if that's related to how this place works, or just them not wanting to let us out.

Lately, I'm more inclined to think the former.

[exbride]

Ah, what I mean is -- death that isn't permanent, that doesn't sound like death at all. [Chin resting in her palm now.]

That's also too bad. For the ones who really want to leave.

[notvitiligo]

Maybe in a way... probably still hurts a lot.

Yeah, tell me about it. I've been here... almost two years now. Man.

[exbride]

Two years? Really? [She blinks back over to Jessica.]

No wonder you know as much as you do.

[notvitiligo]

Well, I've also been trying to figure the place out. Which is sort of a losing battle, but I guess everyone needs a hobby.

[exbride]

Yes, it's best to keep yourself occupied. I like to garden, so this is not too bad a fit for me.

[notvitiligo]

Yeah, especially here. It kind of sucks not having school to go to.

[exbride]

What was your life like before you were brought here? [All innocent and curious.]

[notvitiligo]

[Shrug] Pretty usual, I guess. High school, quiz bowl, science olympiad, that kind of stuff. I'm supposed to be in college by now, but that's obviously not happening.

What about you?