[Video | 001: Arrival]

[artofpersuasion]

Mom?

Dad?

[Closing her eyes, she forces herself to focus as she takes a calming breath.]

Think, Ella.

[The harder she tries to recall how she got here, the less she seems to remember. Why can't she remember? Her memory isn't something she usually has to worry about. Sighing, she slowly climbs to her feet, cautiously following the lights.

Sitting not far from the exit, she looks out over the destroyed city. She wonders what happened in this place, whether anyone had survived. More than anything, she wishes her parents were here to see it with her.

Finally turning her attention to the device, she studies it a moment before figuring out its basic functions. After a moment's hesitation, she activates the video feed, drawing her knees up to her chest.]

I'm not supposed to be here.

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[Video]

[relicrebellion]

None of us is supposed to be here, although I do not think our abductors had anything hostile in mind.

You are still at the ship? Stay there, and I will come lead you down to the city. The path can be dangerous.

[facilitating]

Join the club. [But she sounds a little sympathetic, despite the remark.

In all seriousness, though, this girl is probably incredibly disoriented and at least a little scared. So in a significantly more genuine voice:]

You said your name was Ella? I'm Chloe.

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[abetterway]

[Jocelyn's smile is weary but kind.]

No. But you are not alone.