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📌 Welcome

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.

⚔️
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

[boxcar]

[ The church... ]

It's all I've known. Mostly.

[productionhell]

It's always a bit complicated with your home, isn't it? Especially if it's all you've ever known. Or, mostly, in your case.

[ she softens a bit ]

[boxcar]

I've never been interested in travel, that's all.

It has its ups and downs but yeah. It was home.

[productionhell]

That's what Hell is like for me. Except for the people.... they may be more of an acquired taste for most, but they're all precious souls to me.

[ okei charlie ]

[boxcar]

I understand.

[ The issue is more the 'I'm from Hell' part but he gets the sentiment perfectly. ]

Do you want to go back?

[productionhell]

Of course. I need to save my people more than anything.

[ she may in fact, sing a song about it ]

[boxcar]

Saving?

What are you saving them from?

[productionhell]

[ her expression darkens, for the first time in this conversation ]

Extermination. Heaven's exorcists.... they want to kill all of them. I can't let that happen.

[boxcar]

Kill everyone in Hell?

[productionhell]

Yes. That's what they want.

[ hugs herself tightly, looking smad ]

And I can't let that happen. I won't.

[boxcar]

[ That's fair but he's tilting his head a bit. ]

Is there a reason why...?

[productionhell]

[ clenches a fist.... then sighs, sadly ]

... Overpopulation in hell is a big problem. But they wouldn't consider the alternative I presented.... redeeming sinners so they can get into Heaven.

[boxcar]

Is that something that can happen?

After you've already gone to Hell?

[productionhell]

I--- Well, that was my plan. I proved to Heaven that sinners can change, that redemption is possible. But they still chose murder.

[ if i had a nickel for every time one of my girls opened up to your termina characters week 0 i'd have two nickels, etc ]

[boxcar]

Oh.

[ You know what, that's their fault. It's very 'did not know what I was expecting' energy. ]

Did you tell them they'd get executed otherwise?

[productionhell]

Oh, they know. Angels are the ones executing my people.

[ angry mad ]

[boxcar]

Well yeah but I meant... if the people in hell are still killing anyway even if they know not doing it is the only way they're not going to burn in the pits or die forever...

[productionhell]

Some people... er... well, take longer to change. And they want to have to change, and that part can be tricky.

But I believe in redemption. I believe every soul can be redeemed.

[ she starts to reach out for his hands to hold them briefly but then stops herself ]

[boxcar]

...No, I believe that too. Or I want to.

...

Did you want to hold hands?

[productionhell]

I'm so glad. Please believe it. Not everyone does, but it's... it's important.

[ nods!! ]

--- But don't feel pressured. If you don't want to.

[boxcar]

I do.

You can hold my hand if you want to. We're going through some difficult, strange things.

[ Here u go. One big ass hand. ]

[productionhell]

[ well-- it's not so much that she's upset, just very emotional about redemption and believing in people and such. and she likes to hold hands ]

[ she holds his meaty paw with both of hers, giving it a gentle squeeze ]

I'm so happy you believe, Marcoh. You do deserve redemption, and to go to Heaven.

[ he punched her in the face, ]

[boxcar]

[ He frowns at that. Doesn't pull back but he does look torn for a minute. ]

... I hope so. I'm not sure what this place is playing at, but I feel almost more restless for it.

[productionhell]

[ gives his hand another gentle squeeze when he looks torn, trying to be encouraging ]

That's understandable. Do you want to take a look around with me? Maybe we can find out what's going on.

[boxcar]

[ He doesn't really see anything but sure. He's more agreeing because he thinks it'll help Charlie. ]

Okay. We can do that.