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~Introduction~
Does the title say it all? I would say...no. There is always more clarification needed in my view. A few words is almost never enough to cover what is supposed to be conveyed. So, instead of jumping right into it...an introduction!
This is, once again, one of those weird impulsive things that Galaxian does after a half month of consideration, where they probably only didn't do this because 1) they were supported (thanks, Time and Echo), and 2) Their logic has been taken away by homework. Which is also another reason to not do this, by the way, which they ignored.
But now they'll skip over all the other reasons to not do this, which should be obvious, and after sticking a quick apology here that you'll skim over, here's the gist!
- This "thing" is intended to be kinda like their take on a visual novel or a game formatted as such, but written out like a script. They will write out what cannot be seen visually otherwise to the best of their ability (or not, but they'll try). And then, at one point, you get to make a choice.
- The base of this "thing" is Fate/Grand Order's Valentine's event, where characters give the player chocolates (either by initiative or in return) with special art and writing. Just to be clear, there is not going to be any art in this here thread. For obvious reasons.
- Back to the choices--anyone who participates gets one day (or two, or five, depending on whether or not Galaxian forgets about this or panics about writing) to make a choice. The choice is made via voting in an embedded poll, which may or may not look ugly depending on the structure. After the deadline, the majority is then chosen, and Galaxian will continue writing. Essentially, all of the participants are one player, for the sake of convenience. So, oppression of the minority, I guess.
-> If you miss the time to make a choice, you can still indicate what your choice would have been (A.K.A. vote), but it will no longer count towards the following post.
-> If you really want to, you can just view the results...but why would you do that without participating? ): Please participate.
- If you like this "thing," they might do it again next year. But only if you actually want it. Galaxian'll probably never actually ask about your opinion. But they'll know if the thread dies while they try to keep it alive, they suppose.
- And also, yes, this might go into April or something...I ask of you--please do not judge. (Kudos if you got the reference.)
- Have fun! :D (And please ignore how this bounced between first and third person, lol.)
-Galaxian-
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Short Term Dictionary:
- Chaldea: Where you are. It's a highly secluded place on top of a snowy mountain. Apparently very large, it can host all the Servant characters in the game, plus some staff, and "you," of course.
- Servant: A spirit summoned by Chaldea via the summoning system (in game, the gacha) for the purpose of fighting for their Master. In this case, they are united by the mission of protecting the world and history of humanity. Most of them are Heroic Spirits, but characters who fit the villain and anti-hero roles can be summoned as well. Very cool.
- Master: The summoner of a Servant. In the world of F/GO, there is only one Master of Chaldea. He/she/they is/are responsible for sustaining the existence/manifestation of the Servants. In this case, this is "you." And yes, the burden of saving humanity falls on your shoulders and on your ability to lead. Quite the burden.
(Let me know if other terms need to be defined, and I shall add them.)
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[CHALDEAN HALLWAY A]
[It’s Valentine’s Day…but overall, it’s just another peaceful day in Chaldea. Do you come across a few creepy gifts from the Servants? Sure. But really, that’s just part of the norm. You, being the Master of Chaldea, are quite used to it. So, all in all, you’re just going about your day, giving out chocolates and receiving them.
…Though, it seems as if someone other than the usual is watching you.]
????
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[As you receive a chocolate from a smiling someone, you can see a little bit of blue hair behind the nearest corner of the hallway. But, that soon retreats out of view. Maybe they were just passing by?]
[CAFETERIA]
[A slightly uncanny presence approaches, but you’re too busy talking with some Servants to focus. When you do turn around to try to see who it is, it seems as if they’re long gone again. At least now you can be sure that someone is following you. Wonder who it is.
It does somehow feel like they don’t usually show their face around here, but you’re not too keen on playing identity-guessing games, especially on a day like today.]
[CHALDEAN HALLWAY B]
{...}
[You decide to speak up. This isn’t Halloween or April Fool’s, after all. So that shouldn’t be wrong to do, right?]