//SCENARIOS.EXE
PHASE I [ xx xx ]
Your first day will go normally enough, even if some things at work or school will behave a little oddly. Nothing too major, but enough to give you a sense of unease through the day.
The real fun begins when the evening is in full swing, because things will feel even worse than before. Objects will disappear and reappear in the wrong places, your HoloGM at home or the workplace will decide to suddenly flicker into strange shapes and frightening objects before turning to normal, and who threw that lamp??
If you were planning on spending an evening of peace, well. We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but... on the positive side, there's a fun stream of spooky shows to watch?! Just ignore the possibility of someone joining you... or not. Ignoring a guest isn't nice, you know. Will you run into the arms of a lover or friend, or run and hide? The choice is yours.
PHASE II [ xxxx ] You're going to really not like what comes next, deep into the hours past 3 a.m. Hope you're not a cranky sleeper, because you may want to be up for this. Your Cerevice will blink a strange message that will merely read "W A R N I N G" and flicker to normal before you feel that your privacy has been completely compromised.
Or at least haunted.
Because the next thing you know? Ghosts. Lots of them. And they're not going to wait before giving you chase and letting your senses take the hit. Of course, you might just get lucky and not be visited by any of the ghosts at all- but then again, things will just continue to make you jumpy and spook you out throughout the time the others suffer. Hope you weren't counting on a lot of sleep. And as for those of you who will eventually become victims of your unfriendly visitors, well... hope your friends are around to help. Your CereVice certainly will.
PHASE III [ xxxx ]
What a rotten week. If you haven't been visited by your ghosts of eternal damage, you're going to have a nasty week at work with things going wrong and everything just points at you. If you have been hit by a ghost, you're going to be suffering the after-effects throughout. The good news is, your CereVices will do their best to compensate for what you did lose. You can voice activate them or touch activate them, or have them give you textual directions. Your healer friends however, can come in very handy and attempt to fix you up- and may even succeed! Though some effects may be stronger than the rest. Even ViViD will have some intriguing new stages that may put your recent condition into focus and have you work through them to gain a better boost.
Just don't be surprised if it isn't entirely effective, but hey, remember when we said having friends is a good thing? Hope you've been making some, because they might just be the only chance you have against suffering this alone.
PHASE IV [ xxxx ]
As the week draws to a close, the effects of the hauntings will start to wear off, and surprise and joy, things will seem normal again. People won't be experiencing any irritations and jumpy situations at home anymore, and all will be well.
Then night will fall and they'll come again.
For those of you who were lucky enough to escape, the only trouble you'll have is the screams of horror and the frightening situations your friends are in (did we mention you had to make friends?)- you may have to get out of bed to help, hunt around- and probably put your life on the line.
Because those that did get affected, will be dragged into a place of horror and fright, of shivers and quivers- Vidia's Secret: Premium Lingerie to suit all tastes. A beast of horrifying proportions awaits there, ready to tear your friends from limb to limb, so we do hope the captives are prepared to fight, or die trying.
PURGATORY [ whyo'clock ]
You died while fighting against the final boss. Sucks, but it happens. That's why you're here, after all. There isn't much, but make yourselves at home. The surroundings will look pleasant enough, little recovery huts with some cute digital medics of all types waiting in there to help you out. After about 12 hours in Ceres time, the characters will step out of ViViD and be given gift bags with "You Tried" stars on them, each containing a sexy set of lingerie (and animal onesies for anyone below 16) and pampering materials like bath bombs, chocolates, candles and shampoos to take the trauma off the last few days. For those that survived, they'll be getting the same, as well as "Well Done!" stars on their bags (and an extra massage coupon)- and all parties will recieve a little note contained within reading: "We're sorry, have some gifts. You can blame one of your own for being too curious, though. Remember to read the instructions next time, and don't go on witch hunts!"
For those exploring Purgatory, just relax and enjoy the view. Also, your characters might have woken up wearing the lingerie or onesies during their "recovery treatment"... we're sorry they're the only clothes they'll get until they leave. :(
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Hmm, he remembers seeing a bench or whatever somewhere, back when he could still see and was always popping up here to train...but his sense of direction is so messed up right now. Edgeworth isn't sure how he could signal to Sousei that HEY UH WHERE CAN I SIT AND HAVE A PROPER BREAK, STILL CAN'T SEE...]
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This way. There is a doorway, and we will be taking the first right, immediately after. I will be walking right in front of you.
[So hopefully you can follow his footsteps, because that's all the direction you're getting so far.]
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...hot tea would be AMAZING.
He doesn't say anything - again, because Sousei wouldn't hear it anyway - and instead follows his footsteps when they begin, trying to keep a proper pace so he doesn't slam into Sousei's back or veer off course.]
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But yes, keep on doing your best, Edgeworth, because Sousei isn't giving any more clues. At least the doors stay open... and thankfully, it isn't far. His original instructions were rather precise to the layout of the building, and when he has reached where he intended to go--]
Stop. We will stay here. Find yourself a seat.
[at the table...which is more western than he would like, but he'll accept and deal with it.]
I will be back in a moment.
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There's really not much else he can do except nod, and wait, and contemplate how small and dark his world is right now.]
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It's hard to have a conversation this way, but...it is what it is.]
There.
You did decently with the basics, though you grew overconfident towards the end. [never let it be said he isn't bluntly honest...]
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This time, instead of simply nodding, he digs for his CereVice, which was in his vest pocket all this time, and speaks his message. The message is translated into text, which Sousei can read. Likewise, Sousei can read the expression of acquiescence on Edgeworth's face; he does know he became too confident.]
I must admit that I did. I apologize.
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But at least they can have a proper conversation this way.]
There is no need for apologies. Simply focus on amending the problem in the future.
[He's got pretty solid priorities, honestly, and "if there's a problem, fix it" is his general state of mind. Edgeworth is clearly aware of himself, so that's a positive.
A pause, which Sousei fills with sipping his tea. Should he offer to keep on helping...? It's strange for him; he never really took on students before Soramaru burst in demanding that he did--but it wasn't terrible, teaching people how to properly handle the sword.]
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I will. If your schedule allows for it, I'd like to try again tomorrow. There's no telling what will happen while I'm blind.
[After setting his CereVice down and letting Sousei read the message, Edgeworth slowly reached out for where he thought his cup of tea was in his mental map...missing it so that his fingers brushed against the side. Frowning in slight annoyance, he picks it up and takes a sip.]
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He misses the Yamainu--it strikes him at the strangest of times, but usually he would be practicing and honing his skills with his squad, not with the strange acquaintances he has made here. Still... they are not here, and that is the reality of the thing.
There's no point in dwelling.]
Very well then. That is fine with me. [For now, he'll keep teaching Edgeworth. After all...what could it hurt?
He certainly isn't going to comment on that slip-up. This week is hard on all of them.]
Do you presume this will be temporary?
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Yes, if this is anything like the other incidents that have occurred.
[Then he proceeds to pick up his cup carefully again, after a little bit of groping in the dark.]
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The other incidents didn't involve bodily harm though.]
... If they are capable of fixing such things at will, I am concerned for what else they are capable of.