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Before I arrived here, I had made the decision to stay in a place that would mean the end of my life. It had been my choice, and a choice I would make again. That was in 1986, but here, with the New Year, it's 2012. It sounds strange, but I don't remember any of it... I feel as if I should, but I don't. And I had a sister... she would be 42 now. I don't regret my decision, but does being here mean I was wrong? Did I leave her behind for nothing? I don't know what to make of this island what happens once midnight comes, but I know I want to return there. Someone told me that there are people here from different worlds. How true is that for you? How many of you were alive before you came here? What do you remember? Have you tried to see your families again? Even though I've heard that some have had no luck in finding them. As much as I would like to see how my sister has grown, I don't know if it would be right to. She's had a long life without me, maybe one with even a family of her own... I can only hope that she's okay right now and nothing has happened to her.

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Do the effects of the Dark Hour even go beyond this island? I never questioned it before.

Since it's only an island, a cover up could be possible. There would be rumours possibly, but any place with a mystery, no matter how well-guarded, gets them. That doesn't mean this is our world, but it makes me curious how long this has been going on for. Would you happen to know anything?

It definitely seems that way. They want us to keep in contact with each other and also have a place to live. That they've gone through this effort shows that they need us.

Was there anything unusual about the messages? Anything that stood out?

What did they do? These doppelgänger.

You're right. In the end, I know I won't be able to do anything about them. But where do we begin to solve this mystery? I can't figure out where to start.

Could I ask you more about these tests? I haven't been here long enough to hear anything about them.

What happened in the test you were here for?

[ ... ]

If you saw these apparitions first hand, might I ask for more detail about how it did these things?

[ Hmmm... ]

How real did they look?

[ Yellow eyes...? ]

Have you ever heard of any similar cases to that?

My own investigation suggests that despite close similarities to where I'm from, this is most likely a matter of my being transported across more than just time. Phone numbers that I recall from this time period don't lead to the proper people, nor can I uncover records of their existence. Furthermore, a production studio whose works I have a fondness for doesn't exist despite the fact that it should have been founded well before now. Finally, many of our fellow kidnappees earnestly believe the most outlandish things to be true despite otherwise coming across as entirely sane; while not conclusive on its own, when paired with the evidence it raises questions.

[ ... that's pretty convincing. ]

It's strange to believe, but if what you say is true, it would make sense that all our families and friends could really be missing like this. But if someone or something could do something like this, what is the reason for it? Can only people from other worlds see the events that happen at night?

Precisely -- it is we who are missing. It appears that we are indeed alone in being privy to the Dark Hour's existence, save of course whomever or whatever might be responsible for this mass kidnapping. The coffins that one can see during the Dark Hour are either the natives preserved or transformed; as we're unable to open them, we cannot easily determine which with certainty. Because of this fact, to attempt to discuss Personas, Shadows, and the Dark Hour with those native to this world is counterproductive in most cases. One of the few exceptions is the proprietor of Felix's Finds; while he doesn't understand the situation, neither does he believe that we aren't in need.

Felix's Finds? I haven't come across that place. What is it?

A store filled with antiquities, which notably from our perspective includes various old-fashioned weapons. For those of us who are uncomfortable with guns yet still wish to be able to defend ourselves or others during the Dark Hour, it's an important resource. Be aware, however, that I will not stand for abuse of his wares.

I want to find a way back, but I don't plan to cause any disturbance for it. I'm grateful for what you've told me and how thorough it is. Have you been here for a while?

I've been here for nearly a month and a half, and have found myself appalled at how haphazard and often incomplete the distribution of facts has been. I'm only fulfilling my duty as a fellow kidnappee.

If most of the information is being handled word of mouth, people are probably trying to make it easier for new arrivals to understand. A lot of this would be considered strange for a lot of people. It would be good though if there was a way to have information there ready for when people need it.

Simplification doesn't excuse the fact that I had to learn of Felix's Finds through my own investigation -- nor the fact that my investigation was prompted by the poor results of an assault by several ill-equipped children on a building infested with strong Shadows.

The basics of this place must be seen to be believed, but I do agree that a reference guide would be the ideal solution past that point.

It would be best so a situation like that won't be easily repeated. Do newcomers usually arrive at the hotel?

Newcomers can arrive anywhere on the island. However, it is common to be directed to the hotel in one's earliest conversations with fellow kidnappees.

Edited 2012-01-08 18:26 (UTC)

The hotel would be a good place to have any information compiled then if it's possible to do. If what people know about this place isn't getting shared out as much, we could be missing out on important details. Or anything useful.

I agree to an extent. However, the hotel's ownership is not only unknown, but is going to some trouble to avoid being found; ergo, I cannot completely trust their motives. It is clear that they wish for us to make ourselves at home here, but to what end? Without knowing this fact, we cannot be certain of whether or not a notice will remain untouched there.

I've tried contacting relatives. It doesn't work. Sorry.

It's fine. I'm sorry you've had no luck. Maybe it was wrong of me to bring up in public, but the change of year made me think and question what I know.

Time can be tricky like that. I'm afraid contact with our loved ones is impossible. From what I can tell and also based on several people's observations, we're in a separate world altogether.

In my case, I technically died in my home world upon coming here. My family is all but gone in my home world, having died before then. I would've said this could be considered as a kind of afterlife but seeing how many people say they were alive before coming here, I'm sure that's not the case. This place seems to pick up people whenever it deems it fit to.

It sounds like a popular theory that we're all in a different world, and not one I can say anything against. But I admit, because of my death I wondered how many others were the same. The thought of this being a kind of afterlife did cross my mind, but I don't want it to be the case for those who were alive.

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