001 [Dictated]

[talks_too_much]

I find it kind of ironic that, only a couple days before I arrived here in Paradisa, I broke off my engagement. And now, here I am and it's nearly Valentine's Day. I feel a bit like that information I was given about the castle doing things because it's funny, isn't entirely off-track. Obviously, I can't completely believe in a sentient castle but it is a strange sort of coincidence.

[A short pause as she thinks over her words carefully.]

Now, the important part.

I've met a few of you already and I appreciate everything you all told me. I'm still skeptical about a lot of things but I least I know what's going on for the most part. For those of you I haven't met, my name is Samantha Carter. I'm curious about how many scientists are here and if you've learned anything of importance.

[Yes. Work. Already.]

Comments

[arealwoman]

Have you heard the stories?

[talks_too_much]

I've heard some stories. Like the castle taking everyone to Paris for Christmas?

[Don't mind the skepticism! She can't quite get rid of it yet.]

[arealwoman]

[ Skepticism? Christina's lapping it up. Finally, someone else who doesn't like what they've been told. And she's just as skeptical back ]

Or fairies spreading kissing glitter.

[talks_too_much]

Fairies? And kissing glitter?

[She hasn't heard that one yet! Oh god...]

[arealwoman]

So I've heard. I'm just glad I wasn't there for it, but who knows where it'll go after that.

[talks_too_much]

I'm glad I wasn't here either, honestly.

[arealwoman]

Just don't count this weekend off. Apparently it has a nice time around holidays.

[talks_too_much]

Oh, fantastic... The irony of it all is growing more and more scathing.

[arealwoman]

I'm just hoping whatever happens will be quick, at least it'll be over.

[talks_too_much]

You won't be alone in that hope.

[arealwoman]

I think everyone who has been here for other years will join us. [ Or at least the ones that still cared ]