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[anti_altruisms]

As it appears to be customary for new arrivals, there are a few questions I'd like answered.

Is there a reason for there being so many mirrors outside of obvious aesthetic value?

Are the vendors trustworthy?

Has any headway been made in understanding the magic that brought us here and how it works? Or for that matter, the way this world works?

Does the world end at the trees and the ocean, or are we simply forbidden to venture beyond those points?

Does the term 'Holy Grail War' mean anything to any of you?

[ And of course, last but not least- ]

Is there a drink you would recommend to a new arrival?

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[jivitadana]

[That's a lot of questions. Minato went the video route even if he doesn't talk much since it's easier than texting it at this rate. Feel free to switch back to Text if need be?]

Which one of those do you want answered first?

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[anti_altruisms]

[ Might as well get as many answers as possible before something legitimately bad happens, right? ]

I have no preference.

[ Some things might be more important than others, but he does want to know as much as possible about each topic. ]

Answer as you see fit.

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[jivitadana]

[Text and laundry list it is then.]

1) Our Mirrors reside in a mirror image of Wonderland there.
2) Trade a memory for something you want.

[He could see if that was "trustworthy" or not.]

3) Other than eating memories, no.
4) Don't go too far out. You'll end up dead.
5) No, but the Library should have more information.
6) The Dining Room and tearooms can give you whatever drink you want.

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[anti_altruisms]

[ Trading memories for anything is pretty much off the table for him so nope. ]

These 'Mirrors' - what are they like?

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[jivitadana]

They resemble us physically, but their personalities are different.

[Sometimes very different.]

They can watch and hear us through the mirrors.

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[thesamurai]

1. There's another version of Wonderland on the other side of the mirrors.
2. No.
3. Also no.
4. You can try to swim out as far as you can, you'll just wind up in some random spot in Wonderland. Don't recommend it in the forest, though. Not sure what's in it.
5. Not to me, but there are a lot of people here.
6. You can ask for any drink you want out of the closet. Go for the most expensive thing you can think of.

This might help: Wonderland.welcome

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[anti_altruisms]

[ Archer reads over the guide at least three times before he responds to this. The answers are concise and helpful, but he's left with a sense of disquiet as well.

Consuming memories... He doesn't have much to spare in that regard as it is. ]

Appreciated.

Have you been here long yourself?

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[thesamurai]

Those are the answers I'd wished I had. Always figure I should pay it forward somehow.

In about a month, I'll have been here two years.

[ She can't believe it's been that long, that she's spent so much time subject to Wonderland's whims and still can't get a good grip on the place. ]

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[anti_altruisms]

Forewarned is forearmed.

As easily as this world apparently brings us here, I take it we can also be sent back?

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[thesamurai]

You got it. I've been back once each year.

[ So, she expects it to happen again. ]

Always around the same time, too.

[ It's a hell of a thing, but Wonderland's not exactly known for sane choice making. ]

If you're gone a couple weeks or less, you'll come back and remember everything. Any longer than that, you'll be a blank slate.

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[postictal]

i'd say arsenic, but wonderland just brings you back when you die.

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[anti_altruisms]

How generous.

Is there a catch or does it simply happen?

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[postictal]

five's the limit.
after that something happens. no one seems to know what.

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[anti_altruisms]

[ Well, that's ominous. ]

So there is a limit to Wonderland's good graces.

Are the 'events' I've heard about the general cause of death here?

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[postictal]

more or less.
that or big parties.

i'm not sure why the latter's up there but apparently the last time there was a big one a lot of people died.

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[forwearemany]

Data indicates that the mirrors act as windows through which the residents of an alternate version of this location observe and communicate with us.

Data is limited. We have not purchased anything. Given the required payment, we are ...reluctant to try.

Our memories are ...devoured to create "events", periods of time in which Wonderland is altered to resemble aspects of various worlds.

All data suggests that attempts to venture beyond those points result in death.

Negative.

As we are unable to drink, our ability to provide recommendations is limited. There is a bar on the fifth floor. Perhaps the bartender will be able to assist.

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[anti_altruisms]

[ Now, this is a curious response. Despite himself, he can't help but ask- ]

Why is it that you can't drink?

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[forwearemany]

(They turn the video on so that he can see them.)

We are synthetic.

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[anti_altruisms]

[ Artificial intelligence. He had considered the possibility, but it's quite different to see it. ]

"We"?

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[forwearemany]

There are 1,183 programs within this platform.

[beatupgrass]

I guess everyone covered the "resoundin' yeses and a couple no's" already.

And if I could get antimatter out of the d'ast closets, I'd suggest a Timothy, but I can't, so you're shit outta luck on gettin' the best blackout Wonderland can give you.

[anti_altruisms]

A little of both, I'd say.

I'm sorry to hear that. I haven't had a "blackout" in quite some time.

[beatupgrass]

Me either. The sauce around here is weak. It's been almost three years for me and it ain't gotten better since.

[anti_altruisms]

Unfortunate.

What was your world like compared to this one, if you don't mind my asking?

[beatupgrass]

More like worlds. I don't exactly settle anywhere- just me, my gang, and the whole galaxy.

You can see where I might be kinda testy about this one-planet existence.