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Think for a moment. What's the last thing you remember, exactly? Were you with your loved ones? Were you fighting for your life? Whatever the case may be, the story ends like this: you died. Regardless of how important circumstances were, you have been eliminated from your own world. That's all there is.

Perhaps it will surprise you to wake up surrounded by the sky in every direction. What's above is reflected below in the shallow water that ripples beneath you without getting you wet. Strangely, what lies beneath this water is a mystery to you, and it feels more like walking on a glass surface, completely solid and clear underfoot.

Despite the fact you've perished, nothing hurts. Any injuries you arrived with have been neatly bandaged, and anything life-threatening has been mended enough that it no longer is. The warm sunshine probably feels good on your skin right now, doesn't it? The temperature is perfect, and you feel oddly comfortable considering the circumstances.

You aren't the only one rousing, however. Strangers around you also blink into consciousness, glowing halos flickering to life and floating over their heads. It might be hard to see the shape of your own halo looking up, but your reflection on the ground should help with that. Reaching up to touch it will prove futile. It's intangible, though your hand feels a little warm passing through it.

Your first instinct might be to leave. Can't blame you. You're in a strange place surrounded by strange people and no sense of direction. You might even try to use one of your powers from your home world to escape, but try as you might they don't appear to work. Worry not though; it looks like this place has bestowed some gifts upon you. Within your vicinity you have have one item from home. You have a gift box with your name on it. And, of course, you have the brand new sexy angel costume that you're already wearing! 😇

So what are you waiting for? Up and at 'em! The island has plenty of space to explore, though as you approach the edge it fades slowly into a thick fog. Pressing onward into the fog will disorient you and soon you'll find yourself completely turned around right back where you started. Probably best to stick to this area.

But hey, there's plenty to look at still! Instead of empty space, scattered around the island you'll see glassy, transparent protrusions from the ground. Most of them... well, you can't quite make out the shape. Could be buildings. Could be trees. Could be objects on the ground. Flowers, maybe? Their form doesn't seem to want to settle, and the light catching on their edges isn't really as illuminating as you'd like.

There is one exception to this. One shape seems to be more stable than the rest, less transparent and instead just... hazy. It's like you're looking at it through glasses with the wrong prescription. Even though it's blurry, you can tell that it's a cafe, and its door is wide open. Thoughtful, right? Whoever or whatever brought you here, at least they don't want you to starve!

Though no one is manning the counter, you can order your desired meal off of the slightly-clearer touch screen menu that offers up any kind of fast food you could want. There are also two restrooms in the back, with the keys hanging up on the wall beside them. That aside, there doesn't appear to be anything else open and you're left to your own devices.

We understand this is a lot to process, so take your time adjusting. And remember: everything is fine.

🎁 Gift Basket

As mentioned, each of you wake up with your item from home and a gift box with your name on it. There's a printed note attached to the fancy ribbon tying it off. It reads: Enjoy a welcome gift from us! For any questions, please refer to the informational pamphlet inside. ... but naturally, no such pamphlet seems to exist.

Each box contains the following:

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Cell Phone

A smartphone. Text and call to your heart's content. Just kidding! There's no service yet.
At least the camera and notes app work.

🖊️
Pen

One encouraging pen of your choice. Blue ink!

🥚
Egg

A large egg the color of your halo. About ostrich egg sized. Warm.

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Toy Lightsaber

A collapsible toy lightsaber! Lights up the same color as your halo.

🧸
Squishmallow

A small squishmallow! Any animal or item that would suit your personality.

🧶
One Crocheted Accessory

A cute scarf/mittens/hat/etc, handmade in a color that suits you.

♡

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Comments

[chrysanths]

[ It looks like he's about to say something, but then he stops himself, closing his mouth. It's fine. Nothing happened. ]

I don't think the afterlife is like anything anyone would ever expect it to be.

[ all religions are wrong etc ]

[productionhell]

Are you sure? I wouldn't want to take your gift away from you or anything.

[ it's so cute why doesn't he want it... ]

[darkholder]

I'd say that gives a fairly good idea of where we are. Some kind of afterlife?

[florescences]

Pizza is an easy favorite for most. I like it, too. I wonder if we can find any napkins for the grease....

[ if this cafe even has any napkins after it's been destroyed by all the food ordered. ]

[smokeandglasses]

Well, I guess I'll have to take care of this egg and see what happens.

[Really, it's the only option here.]

You said yours was green?

[kumeyuri]

... Well, I feel like most tech has some kind of power button or switch. It's not like this thing runs on sorcery, right? ... Maybe.

[sacredpath]

Yes, but there must be a way past the fog. Even if we haven't found it yet.

[boxcar]

Worse, isn't it? It'd mean he probably died too.

He was a good person though. I don't think we would've gone to the same place but this... whatever this is, doesn't feel normal.

[fending]

[ ... ]

Ya know, even if we have got all day, I don't think any of us really want to spend the whole thing waitin' around for you to finish this.

[outdistanced]

And you think waltzing straight into it is the answer? Like it won't just get worse when you're in the thick of it?

[ stares at him ]

You've "dealt" with them before? Are you insane? You're just going to get yourself killed.

[rippled]

That is true! You should have a sandwich as well.

[ they sound more confident saying the word now, which is definitely what this thing is actually for real called. ]

[gutterbound]

No shit.

[That's very nice for you, being a very pretty boy. Meanwhile a perfectly average man on accelerating ramp to 40 probably paints a less comely picture with his gams out.]

You wouldn't remember what got us all in this pickle, kid? I mean, there's a pretty strong implication. Pretty grim one too, but speaking frankly, if this is some heavenly reward for lives well, I regret every minute I spent in a church pew.

[kumeyuri]

...

Is it not a phone?

[boxcar]

Uh-huh.

You're a long-time resident?

[historicals]

[ yeah! sometimes [redacted]

anyway. ah. the chantry is a religious organization. he understands this immediately. ]

...I've never heard of the Veil or the Fade - but, there's quite a similar doctrine in the Light of Sanctuary. I'd thought perhaps we were among the Heavens, awaiting judgement from the Radiant, though, quite honestly, I wasn't sure what I was expecting!

[ a hand comes to his chin, thoughtful. ] A theology, but one I've not heard of before... where do you hail from, sir? If you don't mind my asking.

[apoisoncary]

[ do you really want to talk about the snake? ]

It's just something of a hobby of mine. [ we'll go with that! ]

There doesn't seem to be much to do here.

[smokeandglasses]

Old instincts remain, perhaps. Even if we don't have to eat, maybe they want us to feel comfortable if we're not yet able to adjust to that kind of life.

[productionhell]

[ cleaning up the chicken nuggets, maybe ]

Oh-- no need to be so formal, Zhongli. Just Charlie is fine.

What have you looked at so far?

[sacredpath]

I don't need a reminder or suspicious circumstances to know to be wary of strangers.

[she clutches the light saber, like she's considering, but...]

I don't see any need for violence at the moment.

[kumeyuri]

[GIVES A START BECAUSE HE WASN'T EXPECTING THREE EYES]

[dijun]

[ he hums a thoughtful sound, before going to join them properly to survey sauces. ]

Fish and chips, I believe it was. Not Fontaine's most famous dish, considering the delicacies they tout, but regardless a known and popular street food. [ he will have order!! of ketchup. ]

[chrysanths]

I was thinking that they buried me with my sword, so that's why I have it.

[ The more he tries to logic it out in his head, the more he feels like he's getting a headache. ]

It can't really explain the gift box and... whatever the pamphlet was supposed to be.

[boxcar]

[ Aren't you also from the East (TM)? ]

Is the afterlife the same?

[cupidsammo]

[ There's a long moment of hesitation, along with a serious internal debate. Eventually, though: ]

... I'm a cupid.

[noirges]

... I don't know if we all have the same 'maker'.

[ softly, in idle reflection. but there are a lot of people and furries here he doesn't recognize. it's an interesting thing. ]

Or if we do, maybe that's a nicer, gentler thought than I expected...

[ . . . ]

Are you worried, Taiir?