Welcome to the Program

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Good Morning, Champions. In the interest of maintaining healthy sleep patterns, a day/night cycle is in effect. Your presence is expected in the cafeteria in exactly one hour.

[The voice comes through not a large speaker, but through the device that's attached to each Champion's arm. Further investigation of the features of the device will reveal a list of profiles, a mini-map, and a list of rules. The hallways are shiny white and silver, with running lights along the floor and lights on the ceiling, and at the junction of the hallways is a sign with a knife and fork icon and an arrow pointing down the hall.

Welcome to the Excellence Program, Champions. Time to get to know your teammates.]

Comments

[immaculacies]

It isn't anything so trivial as that.

[She considers drawing attention to her profile, but... The things written there still feel strange to think about. She had known that she would meet her prince soon, but even in the days leading up to that—she had felt nothing. No anticipation, no excitement, only resignation. To think she and that girl could be the same person—

Just thinking about it now leaves a queasy feeling in her gut. Nerves?]

But... Maybe it's easier for you to think of it like that.

[hellahighwater]

Okay, well... I won't pry. Fucking adults who do are always hella annoying.

[ She's trying. She's really trying. ]

[immaculacies]

[Manaka answers with a short nod.]

That's probably better, anyway.

[hellahighwater]

Yeah.

[ what....does she... ]

Well, I...guess I'll be...leaving you be then.

[immaculacies]

Mm.

[And she just...nods again. HAVE FUN, CHLOE.]

[hellahighwater]

[ A SMALL...WAVE... ...This kid's definitely in shock, she's decided as she leaves. What the hell. ]