june event.

[falsitates]

JUNE 15, 2021

The heatwave has passed and the weather has never been better. The city is full of life once again, and the streets are busy as people return outdoors to enjoy what summer has to offer. Everything appears to have returned back to normal.

For everyone, but you.

The newcomers are given an envelope that is either addressed to their current residence or placed in their belongings. There is no return address, and inside is a New York state government-issued ID. It appears to be authentic. The residents, on the other hand, receive a similar envelope, but with a SIM card. There are no other notes.

Are these your rewards?

  MISSION BOARD

Your phone vibrates.

It doesn't stop until you pick it up and when you do, it's cold. The buttons do nothing as it shuts down, unresponsive to whatever actions that you take. Then, much like last time, white lettering on a black backdrop appears.

WELCOME TO WEEK THREE.
A NEW MODULE HAS BEEN UNLOCKED.
YOU MAY CHOOSE TO IGNORE IT.
OR YOU MAY CHOOSE TO USE IT.
AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT

A new section has been added to the app. It reads as 'missions'. There are currently three tasks available right now.

  BEGINNINGS OF A FOREST

The barrier continues to grow in size. Vitae's outskirts are gradually, but surely, expanding, and in its new area is a sea of trees. There has never been a forest surrounding the city, yet one is unmistakably forming. It's small, extending outside for less than a quarter-mile, and asides from its sudden appearance, there's nothing unusual about it. Only trees, the barrier, and the nagging feeling that someone is watching you.

Nobody in the city seems to notice. When questioned, they claim that the forest has always been there. In fact, the city was created in the heart of a forest, and it has remained that way since its inception. None of them are aware of the fact that these trees were never there until now.

It's as though the forest has always been there.

  DECISION TIME

By the end of the day, your phone vibrates again. A new message appears.

ALLY?
BETRAY?

One of the two choices must be selected. Otherwise, you won't be able to use your phone.

Make your choice.

Comments

[ape]

i'd like to do this one, zeke absolutely loves puzzles. would anyone be interested in teaming up for this?

[silentends]

HI id like to join you for this one

[ape]

hello there!! perfect, is there anything nier would bring up about the riddle? zeke would first consider moss of some sort (being neglected, there being water), though since he doesn’t frequent the shrine, he wouldn’t go there without another hint.

[silentends]

Oh!!! The riddle would make Nier think of foresty areas or isolated places.

The shrine is close to there too! Nier would visit the shrine sometimes and wish for his sister's good health.

He could take Zeke down there once they find an answer together, if that's something you want to do?

[ape]

that sounds like a good place to start!

[silentends]

Cool!!! Let me know when you want to do the mission log. I'm usually around so we can set up something quickly

[ape]

any time that’s good for you, I’m ready!

[silentends]

Cool! I'll try setting up a log maybe tonight? Will reply back or pm when I get that set up!!!

[silentends]

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