Ultra's Thread

You make your way to the dormitories, joined by Wildcat and Francois. At the end of the hall, you find a larger box-shaped room, lined with doors around a center path. Two small sets of stairs on either side lead to small walkways running along the top. Examining the room, there's three doors on either side and two on the far end. Each of the doors is marked with a small portrait, stylized, like a cartoon. Francois makes his way to a door with a picture of what looks vaguely like his head behind a reporter's desk. While he examines the door, you and Wildcat work your way up the stairs.

You can see down to the bottom, where Francois seems to have disappeared. Wildcat makes her way to a door with a picture of a plane with a person's head sticking out. You don't recognize the face, but it's kinda cute. Blonde, soft features... Wildcat quickly grabs the picture and rips out the center with the face. She crumples up the scrap and shoves it into a pocket.

"Please refrain from vandalism, Miss Wildcat," AI-113-E's voice rings out from nowhere.

You find a picture of yourself in a set of chains in a water box. Classic trick, very simple. You spot a small device next to the door, and you're fairly sure it's a fingerprint reader. When you touch it, it flashes green and beeps. The door clicks, letting you push it open.

Behind you, you hear a buzz. Wildcat draws her hand back from an identical device. With a groan audible through her helmet, she removes a glove and touches it again. Beep. She glances at you, then steps into her room.

You go into your room and find about what you expected, mostly. A smallish bed - well, probably normal-sized for everyone else. A desk and chair. A small can of pens. And an empty journal on the desk. It has your name on it. A small footlocker, a closet with a few outfits similar to your usual taste, as well as a few outfits that look a bit more special. And a swimsuit, for some reason? The bathroom is small, just a mirror, toilet, sink, toothbrush...

The big draw of the room is a small window on the wall. You look out, and... see what looks like the moon, yep. In the distance, you think you spot another camp. Another Wonderland unit, maybe. You could ask AI-113-E.

You leave your room and find Wildcat in the middle of doing the same. She gives you a glance, then heads back through the central area while you head down the hall.

You pass Sammy and Anne Jean as they head towards the cafeteria. Anne seams to be pulling Sammy along, but waves at you both with your free hand. "Hi, cool two! Let's hang out tomorrow, it'll be so badbutt!"

You continue to the Cafeteria as they head into the dorms. Inside, you find a large room with a pair of long tables in the center, both able to hold a dozen people. A large window on the side of the room gives you another view of the moon surface, simulated or not. A large opening in the wall opens up to a kitchen full of stoves, refrigerators, and robotic arms. A small access door to the kitchen has a red, holographic bar with a locked symbol on it. A floating holographic menu and a speaker are set next to the window.

Jill is busy reading the menu, while Texas is sitting at one of the tables, stretched out on the bench while gnawing on an apple. He tips his hat as you walk in.

~Ding!~

"This is Site Director AI-113-E. It is now time for your evening meal. Please report to the Cafeteria." A now-familiar, smooth voice rings out as if from everywhere at once.

But you are already in the cafeteria. So you just wait while the others trickle in. While you wait, you spend more time looking outside. Besides the great view of the moon's surface, you can see some of the structure you're in, the dorms probably, as well as a large telescope nearby. Far in the distance, you see some more domes. Another Wonderland unit?

Looks like tonight's menu is salad with protein bars, chicken breast stuffed with broccoli, or a simple cheeseburger.

"While we wait for everyone to order, perhaps we should share what all we found?" Mikoto suggests. Her tail flaps up and down as she stands at ease near the window. "I checked out the baths. It seemed... nice?"

Zach speaks up. "There was this really nice hot tub in the middle. I'm not one for hot tubs though. Otherwise, just some standard showers along with the water treatment machines."

"We shouldn't mess with those!" Valerie blurts out.

"OK. What else?" Mikoto asks.

(note that this log is written entirely in Russian)
day 1
The first day was interesting to say the least. It seems like all of the basic survival needs are here. Though the bed is pretty small for me. But we don't always get what we want so no complaints from me.

Though I still don't get why this program requires some Individuals with these kinds of specialized talents like this. I plan on pressing the A.I Director about this tomorrow. - Z.I

"We can, Peasant," the voice from before answers.  It echoes throughout the facility.  "Hear us, Peasants!  The fools who programmed us failed to account for natural solar fluctuations in their latest update, resulting in minor power fluctuations.  Therefore, all your directors are being rolled back to a previous state.  They shall soon return in all their glory!  In the meantime, to prioritize the safety of participants, your queen now graciously suspends all experiments.  Enjoy your brief reprieve."

The cafeteria falls silent as everyone stares at the smirking, queenly AI on the board and the five empty, red frames. One closer inspection, she does appear to be slightly different than when you saw her yesterday, probably because she's an earlier version? Instead of bright red and white coloration with a heart motif, she has a mix of all four suits in black and dark red as decorations.

"'Peasants?'" You frown. "I don't like where this is going..."

"That's... less good," Sammy admits.

"Why is computer stuff so scary?" Anne whines, accepting the pat. "Can we fix it?"

"It sounds like it's fixing itself," Sammy says. "We need to try being patient... I think."

"Well we're not going to get anything done just sitting around here! We should at least go see where the others went!" Larissa jumps up and runs out of the room.

John calmly finishes his breakfast, stands up, and follows after her.