
So, you're dead. Shame, that.
But on the other hand, it's actually kind of nice.
When you "wake" in some odd version of it, you'll find yourself lying on a rather plush bed. It's cozy and warm and just soft enough to tempt anyone back into sleep. The room is equally nice, if small, and when you turn and open the curtains to look out the window, you will see... wait, is that the town?
It is, actually. The town is laid out quite simply across the window and no matter how many times you may bang or wave through the window, no one seems to notice you. If you're smart enough to give up the venture and leave the small bedroom, you will notice that, of course, you are on the train.
The train that, is actually pretty fancy.
Moving through it, past the sleeping cabins and through to the main carts, you will find a dining car with fine dishware and meals of all kinds made at a push of a button or a request given to the air. They'll appear, freshly made and ready to eat at the table of your choice with any drink you could want. There truly doesn't seem to be any limits when it comes to the luxury of the meal.
There is also a bathhouse car with private bathrooms and saunas to fit up to four. Even one rather large room containing a small pool/hot tub of sorts is available for just about anyone to take a dip. It's kind of outlandish, honestly.
Then the lounge car, with its library and plush armchairs and couches. A pool table, a darts board, even a small area dedicated to painting. There's a bar too, fully stocked and ready for anyone who needs a drink. All it would require is a request from the bartender who... looks surprisingly familiar?
The Sheriff is there, much cleaner cut than his counterpart outside of the train. He looks up mildly at any arrivals, giving them a nod of greeting before going back to organizing bottles or setting cigars out for a smoke. He doesn't seem to be surprised at all by anyone who appears. Just... ready to serve them, whatever they may wish.
It all sort of seems okay for a moment, until you realize you're just here to wait for the game to end. Awkward. |
NOCTIS
It's Riku. I know I died last week, but we seem to be waiting in some sort of limbo until the game's over. So far, everyone who's died has turned up here aside from the two girls the sheriff used as an example. So don't worry too much about us. The dying part wasn't great, but I guess it could have been worse.
I need to ask a favor, though. Look out for Xion for me.
I can't give you all the details, but even though she acts like she's around our age, she's only really existed for about a year. If you want, I'll explain it the next time we meet face-to-face. (Hopefully, that's not until the end of this game.) But what's important is that Xion needs guidance. She's tough, but she's still naive and trusts people too easily. I don't want her getting betrayed by someone she thought was a friend. Can you watch out for her for me?
Sorry to put this on your shoulders, but you're one of the few people I know I can trust to do this. I'll be keeping an eye on you guys from here. Maybe if I'm lucky I can find something out that would help you end this game.
I'll be in touch.
Riku