Topic: TRAIN

[Pulsen]

[MAP] [Elenore]

A few minutes after you sent your message, the shouting in the next room stops abruptly.
You're not sure if that's a good or a bad thing, but at least you got some peace and quiet again.
You go back to focusing on your emails when you hear someone knocking on your door rather urgently.

I link up to the camera outside my door and see who is knocking.

[MartAnimE]

[Elenore]

Through the camera, you can see the person knocking at your door appears to be a 30 year old woman dressed as a police officer.

[Pulsen]

I opened the door before she could pound on it some more. "Can I help you?" I say in a calm professional voice.

[noirlax]

*Doon thinking*: Well I'll get to them later, they are just shy.

*Doon approaches Laetitia and Margaret*

Doon: Hi girls, what are you up to?

[MartAnimE]

[MAP] [Elenore]

"Good afternoon. Elenore Baker, I presume. You sent a message containing audio data of an alarming nature, coming from the room next door, correct?
"I'm Limelda Jorg, DOG unit, hired security.", she shows you her badge. It looks legit, but she doesn't have DOG with her at the moment, which is unusual.
"I checked next door and wanted to assure you there's no cause for alarm. Just two boys, two Dolls rather, playing video games a bit too loudly.", she sighs.
"I wish they wouldn't leave Dolls unattended...", she adds, with a hint of frustration, "I asked them to keep it down. Hopefully they won't bother you anymore."
"Probably not worth the paperwork, but I can file a complaint with their handlers if you wish.", she seems fidgety and impatient, like she'd rather be somewhere else.

[MartAnimE]

[MAP] [Doon]

The two girls you approached seem to be having lunch. The Doll got omurice, the other girl got spaghetti & meatballs, they're both drinking milk.
The older girl seems too distracted to notice you. The Doll looks at you for a few seconds but says nothing, she then turns to her companion.
"Big sis, I believe this man is talking to us.", she remarks matter-of-factly, the older girl looks up from her plate and turns to you, startled.
"Oh, hmmm...", she tilts her head and takes a good look at you, confused, as if trying to recognize you, "Who... are you?", she asks.

[Pulsen]

[MAP] [Elenore]

"Good afternoon. Elenore Baker, I presume. You sent a message containing audio data of an alarming nature, coming from the room next door, correct?
"I'm Limelda Jorg, DOG unit, hired security.", she shows you her badge. It looks legit, but she doesn't have DOG with her at the moment, which is unusual.
"I checked next door and wanted to assure you there's no cause for alarm. Just two boys, two Dolls rather, playing video games a bit too loudly.", she sighs.
"I wish they wouldn't leave Dolls unattended...", she adds, with a hint of frustration, "I asked them to keep it down. Hopefully they won't bother you anymore."
"Probably not worth the paperwork, but I can file a complaint with their handlers if you wish.", she seems fidgety and impatient, like she'd rather be somewhere else.

"Oh, if that's the case I'll won't file a complaint. Thank you for your prompt response. I assume you need to be elsewhere. Have a good day." *politely closes the door and goes back to work while listening to druorg (drum and church organ) music. (Yes, that is an actual thing.)

[noirlax]

[MAP] [Doon]

The two girls you approached seem to be having lunch. The Doll got omurice, the other girl got spaghetti & meatballs, they're both drinking milk.
The older girl seems too distracted to notice you. The Doll looks at you for a few seconds but says nothing, she then turns to her companion.
"Big sis, I believe this man is talking to us.", she remarks matter-of-factly, the older girl looks up from her plate and turns to you, startled.
"Oh, hmmm...", she tilts her head and takes a good look at you, confused, as if trying to recognize you, "Who... are you?", she asks.

[Doon]: "I'm Carrossea Doon, a most Gifted gentleman. I'm rather lonely walking around the TRAIN, trying to make company. What are you eating there? Ooh do you love eating saucy balls?"

[Forlorn Hope]

[MAP] [TSUKASA]

SUBARU finishes her meal and insists on paying for everything, since she's the one who invited you.
You leave the restaurant together and walk towards the front of the train, entering CAR 3. "Oh this is the library!", SUBARU remarks.
"I read about it on their website, they made it all traditional media, for the full vintage experience. Was there anything you wanted to check while we're here?"

[TSUKASA] "Not anything in particular..." *her eyes catch the manga section and she grabs a volume off of the shelf* "Oh, wow! I used to love these but you don't see it as much these days. Have you read this before?" *holds it up for Subaru to see and the title says "Ghost in the Shell"*

[noirlax]

[MAP] [Kirika]

Mireille notices Doon trying to initiate a conversation, but she decides to ignore him due to your urging.
You both enter the library and head towards the books section. Mireille starts browsing while talking to you.
"Who was that man who approached us earlier?", she asks you in a casual yet private tone, "Do you know him?"

[Kirika] *Sighs* "Not personally, Mireille. But I know he is Carrossea Doon, businessman and playboy extraordinaire with a penchant for pickup lines. Supposedly with terrible puns. I read the gossip magazines." *pauses and looks around before gazing into Mireille's eyes* 

[MartAnimE]

[MAP] [Myshkin]

You thoroughly inspect the restroom, as you continue searching for DOG. You enter the first stall on the left. The door automatically locks behind you as you enter the stall.
DOG isn't here. There are 11 more stalls to search. You turn around ready to move on. You press the unlock button on the door, but it doesn't respond. It seems you're locked in.

[MartAnimE]

[MAP] [Elenore]

You're relaxing on the bed in your room, listening to your music. You close your eyes and let your mind wander for a few minutes.
Your thoughts are suddenly interrupted by a strange sequence of words in your head. "Hello. Help. Hello. Help. Hello. Help."
Your sensors determine the voice you're hearing is not human or cybernetic, it's a radio signal in a very low frequency.
The signal is very faint and very encrypted, you wonder if it was meant for you or if you're picking it up by accident.
It's coming from somewhere on the TRAIN. You're confident you could locate it or even reply to it, if you wanted.

[MartAnimE]

[MAP] [Doon]

As you're chatting up these girls, you notice from the corner of your eye that Limelda has walked back in the restaurant, and she still doesn't have DOG with her.
She looks preoccupied, probably still looking for DOG. She rushes right past you without saying a word, but she has definitely noticed you talking to the younger woman.
Limelda throws you a subtle yet deadly glare as she leaves the restaurant. She was eager to reciprocate your advances earlier, but you might have ruined your chances with her.

"I'm Margaret. Margaret Burton.", the young girl timidly introduces herself, seemingly perplexed and intimidated by your presence.
"I'm her sister, Laetitia.", the Doll follows suit, her voice cool and collected. Unlike Margaret, she has no problem looking you in the eye.
"Hmmm... the sauce is OK. The meatballs are not my favorite, you can have them if you want. I prefer pasta.", Margaret answers, rather honestly.
She puts her spoon and fork down, politely pushing her plate towards you, apparently offering you the three remaining meatballs on the nearly empty plate.
You may take this gesture as an invitation to join them at their table. Since they're sitting facing each other, you can choose to sit next to Margaret or Laetitia. Your pick.

[MartAnimE]

[MAP] [TSUKASA]

"Oh Ghost in the Shell!", SUBARU recognizes the title, "I saw the movie long ago, but I never read the manga.", she admits, "What do you like about it?"

[MartAnimE]

[MAP] [Kirika]

Mireille meets your gaze with an amused expression, "You're well informed. I'm impressed.", she smiles, "Let's avoid that man at all costs then.", she suggests.
She picks up a book from the shelf and you get a glimpse of the cover - Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie - a murder mystery taking place on a train.
"This should be interesting... if a bit grim.", Mireille chuckles ironically at the subject, "Do you wanna pick something to read? Besides gossip magazines, that is.", she teases.

Browsing the same bookshelf, to your left, you can faintly hear two young girls talking. They look and speak Japanese, which gets your attention. They mention "Ghost in the Shell".