what am i even doing right now. [worst voicetest ever and also username why did i pick that.]

[amplifying]

Yeah, I'd say you're a bit late to the party too. But better late than never!


But before we jump into anything major, I would practice a bit if I were you. A little practice never hurts anyone.
...And no, I don't think there's anyone here to really get your butt kicked by. Not saying that they're all terrible, but why would they want to? This is all just fun and games. Try and relax a little! Take it easy.

Let's just see how this goes, alright? One step at a time.

Comments

[keller_p4d]

You should save some of that reassurance for yourself. The users never get the worst of it.

i'm sorry this is so bad aaahhh...

[amplifying]

I think I'll be alright. But thanks for the concern, anyway.

Now how do you know that? Don't tell me you can spy on users now, too.

Ffff, I was about to apologize in advance to you for Keller's bad mood.

[keller_p4d]

[Sorry, Beck. Less concern than bitterness at the world today. The thanks just get a flat look, but an eyebrow goes up at that question.]

Experience.

Noooono no don't be! you are perfect!

[amplifying]

Huh. I doubt your user is that bad. What's the worst they've done? Other than reprogramming you to do something you didn't want to do?


[ ooc- do you think Beck is okay in character-wise? ]

[expect_me]

There was a party? When?

[And cue sort of wishing for an actual voice instead of just type because that snort kind of doesn't have as much impact as it should.]

Practice sounds like a good idea if your mun-User is worried. Maybe it means you won't end up in a game.

[Anon is never complaining about being bored again.]

[fight4theusers]

Practice is always a good idea. As for games... at least there's no worry about dying in them now.

[amplifying]

It was a figure of speech, actually.

[ Poor Anon! ]

Yeah, she does seem a little worried. We just have to find a good field to practice on. She kinda...wants to throw me in a game, but she already has her hands full with a few things. Which I can't tell is a good thing or not.

[expect_me]

Oh well. I like parties.

[Longsuffering beta is longsuffering.]

Well, if you end up in a game be careful. They are always pretty interesting... to the point of it being a bad thing.

[amplifying]

[ He chuckles a little at that! ] You would know!

What do you mean? What are they like here?

[amplifying]

Me too.

....Yeah? Are you in a game now? How can it be like a bad thing?

[expect_me]

I am.. it doesn't suck as much as my last game did, at least not so far. There are monsters again, though. That wouldn't be so bad either, except there's power rationing which will make fighting interesting in a bad way.

I'd rather not get derezzed for a third time. By the way, try not to get derezzed. That really sucks.

[amplifying]

Monsters. [ Oooh, spooky! ] The power rationing doesn't sound so fun, though. Is someone we know there, or is that part of the game?

You've been derezzed three times? How is that even possible?

[expect_me]

There are a bunch of other programs. Not sure who you know to be able to say, though.

Twice, actually. The first time I guess is how I got sucked into these games in the first place.. and the second time the game-system re-rezzed me. Not so sure about this new place.

Either way, it's not on my list of things I'd totally love to do again.

[amplifying]

I'm not so sure either. It can't be any of my friends since they're all here.

Man, that sounds terrible. I hope the re-rezzing system isn't painful in any way. It's weird to think your mun User would allow that in any way. How did it happen?
If you don't mind me being a little nosy.

I don't doubt. That's something I wouldn't wish on anybody.

[expect_me]

[He shrugs.]

Saving friends. Both times, actually.

I'd do it over again. Derezzing just sucks.

[derezzing]

[ A nod, one thumb up. One step at a time. Yes, that is the way to do it. Practice, they say, makes perfect. Fun and games, however —

Nothing is at it appears, Program. ]

[amplifying]

Wow. That's really brave of you.
Your friends are lucky to have a guy like you around.

Especially after you go through it once! I hope it doesn't happen again. That's something nobody should have to go through.

[amplifying]

[ He'll give you a grin, and a smile back. He might not understand what you mean by the games here not being as it seems...but that's something we can learn over time with, right? ]

[derezzing]

[ Users say time heals all wounds — Here the Users pull the strings and control the very healing of the wounds. They seem cooperative now, docile even, but tick tock, tick tock.

The mask tilts slightly to the side, inclining towards the left. Over time. The thumb falls down to his side. You'll learn over time. ]

sklfadj. Thanks. ;;

[keller_p4d]

[Beck. Beck. You are pushing all the buttons now.]

Try "throwing me to a virus".

[Yes. If you comment on the irony, she will find a way to make you pay.]


[[ooc: seems good so far!]]

You're welcoooome. And thank you too!

[amplifying]

A virus? Now that doesn't sound too fun.

[ And it really, really didn't. But he's not going to go there. And yes ma'am, he spots a little bit of irony there. ]

Why did they do it?

[amplifying]

[ His smile will kind of fade a little...and Beck's expression can hint that he might be a little confused. But unspoken wisdom can always be the best, right?

Unless this guy was just giving him a thumbs up for the sake of getting a thumbs up. So for now, he'll give a little shrug...

If he does get sent to a game, he'll be sure to talk to you about it here soon ]

[expect_me]

[Anon grins and scruffles through his hair, embarrassed. It wasn't anything that special, was it?]

We'll see, I guess.

But seriously, good luck. Maybe we'll meet up in a game somewhere, if your mun-User decides to put you in one.

[amplifying]

Thanks. And good luck to you too!

[keller_p4d]

[She's not even dignifying that first line with a response. Well, unless glaring counts. And shush, no irony here, nope.]

As far as I can tell? Because they wanted to. Because it's how these games work.

[She shakes her head, reaches up to push a loose strand back. The snappish tone fades, though the frustration stays behind.]

You were better off in Argon.

[amplifying]

[ Well...he was being truthful...! ]

...Are you okay now?

[ Now that he'll agree with. It doesn't...sound too fun here. No way, no sir. ] Is there any way for us to go back?

[keller_p4d]

[Truth is overrated, little beta.]

There? No. Headed to quarantine soon, supposedly.

And it depends on your user. Or your game. But from what I've seen, they rarely let up.

[amplifying]

Well, I hope everything goes okay there.

That's...great. I hope your User lets up on you a bit soon. It sounds like you need a bit of a break.

[keller_p4d]

[A humorless snort.] Me too. [Read: not hopeful.]

On both counts. But I'd keep an eye on your own tasklist, in your place.

[amplifying]

....Yeah, I will. Thanks for the advice.

Like I said, I hope things get better. Maybe they will.