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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!

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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.

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Squishmallow

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

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One Crocheted Accessory

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

♡

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Comments

[noirges]

[ oohh, the moment of hesitation prompts him to tilt his head in curiosity ]

Is it too early to ask you to share the meaning? If it's something best kept close to the chest, I understand that too.

[ just to give her the out, ]

But I do think the rest of it is a bit strange, to say the least. Maybe someone's trying to have fun with us? They might just be a bit awkward.

[sacredpath]

Everything is best kept close to the chest, when we're among strangers. [lightly, not offended; it's nothing too personal.] Suffice to say, it is a symbol I have seen before in a holy place. And so, I think I shall choose to take comfort in it.

Though given the basket of toys, I would not rule out fun myself.

[noirges]

Ah, I see. [ he smiles at that, content with the answer he gets. he at least tries to match: ] Mine reminds me of my family, so I think it's meant to be comforting too.

Which is why I get a little twisted around, between being comforted but also thrown off by the costumes and toys.

Maybe whoever brought us here has a sense of humor...

[sacredpath]

I can see why that would bring you comfort, yes.

[except not really.]

Let's hope not. A sense of humor can be a delightful quality, but probably slightly less so on a god.

[noirges]

[ shadowheart your family.........

but yves looks curious ]

Do you truly believe we're going to face a god? A lot of people here do, so I guess that's a popular thought...

[sacredpath]

"Face" is a strong term. If we are truly dead, then it is likely we will go to the realm of a god. Do you intend to fight back against your fate?

[noirges]

Mine? Probably not. I think I'll probably deserve whatever comes to me.

But I have a few friends here... so I think if they were judged too harshly, I don't think I'd take that lying down. Even if it's trying to reason with or disobey a god.

[ like... he's done it before! ]

[sacredpath]

[she blinks and looks at him for a few seconds like she's trying to judge how sincere that was, but then she'll smile.]

I can't tell if that's brave or if it's foolish. I hope they won't be judged harshly, then.

[noirges]

[ unfortunately it's so sincere which makes him brave AND foolish

but he smiles ]

I never know with gods, lately. I'd vouch for you too, if you wanted, but you seem like someone who has things under control? [ it's just an aura ]

So I guess I can just be on standby if you need anything, mademoiselle.

[sacredpath]

[stop being so otome challenge]

I do have them under control, or at least as much as one can say as much while still being here.

[which is maybe not very much at all, but. it's fine.]

I hope you don't go about offering to fight gods for every dewy-eyed maiden you meet.

[noirges]

[ no!

but he laughs a bit at that, amused ]

Beautiful as you are, I think it's worthwhile to help out anyone who's being treated unfairly. Whether by divine wrath or otherwise.

[sacredpath]

[still really weighing in her mind if this is cute or insane.]

How very gallant. Your name? I am Shadowheart.

[noirges]

[ can't it be both? though he laughs a bit at that, uncertain ]

"Gallant" makes me wonder if you have the wrong impression of me...

But I'm Yves. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Shadowheart. Though it's too bad that it's in death.

[sacredpath]

Do feel free to correct any misconceptions. I only found it rather amusing, that you offered to fight a god for me, but only after you finished doing so for your friends.

[so she was being slightly sarcastic about it, but...]

It is a pity to be dead, let alone dead in a place such as this.

[noirges]

[ okay having it said like that makes him laugh ]

We could be friends and have it all happen in one fell swoop instead?

Did you have other expectations for the afterlife?

[sacredpath]

[she has to laugh a little at that.]

I will consider the offer thoroughly, Yves. Once we have not only just met.

[but...]

I can't say I wanted to be here at all, but I wouldn't assume it would be this way. Many have spoken of oblivion - I admit, I thought of something similar.

[noirges]

Fair enough. Keep me posted.

[ and a friendly lil wink, but he at least understands stranger danger.

though when he's thinking about it... ]

I'm sorry you're here when you'd rather be somewhere else... but that's true. At least we have our consciousness? And company? I always thought death would be more of a... solo journey.