Disharmony

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Your closest group of friends are also the ones who are physically the farthest from you. Since you all live in different parts of the country, the majority of your interactions take place online. Due to the long-distance nature of your friendships, you frequently hang out via a PC app called Harmony, where you occupy a shared server. Here, you spend time in voice calls and often play video games together. You have been busy with university for a few days so haven’t been online much, but you've sporadically checked the group server and nothing appeared to be out of the ordinary. You finally have some time to yourself today, but you've come home to a Harmony notification from a private conversation with one of your friends. [[Check Harmony. ->Zero's First Message]]

''Zero'' Hey, have you heard from Reina lately? She hasn’t been online for a few days or replied to anyone’s messages. [[I haven’t spoken to her. ->I haven't spoken to her]]

''<<print $name>>'' I haven't spoken to her. ''Zero'' I didn't think so. I even tried calling but her phone is off. I hope she’s okay. ''How do you respond?'' [[She might have a lot of work to do.->She might have a lot of work to do]] [[She might just want some time alone.->She might just want some time alone]]

''<<print $name>>'' She could be working on assignments. ''Zero'' Maybe... but even when she’s got a lot going on, she usually just sets her status to busy. She hasn't been around at all. [[I’ll send her a message.->I'll send her a message]] [[It’s probably nothing to worry about. ->It's probably nothing to worry about]]

''<<print $name>>'' She might just want some time alone. ''Zero'' Maybe... But even when she needs downtime, she still at least replies to messages and lets us know she's okay. [[I’ll send her a message.->I'll send her a message]] [[It’s probably nothing to worry about. ->It's probably nothing to worry about]]

''<<print $name>>'' I’ll send her a message and let you know if she replies. ''Zero'' Sounds good. She always wants to talk to you even when she's having a bad day, so that might work. I'm streaming soon so let me know how it goes. [[Send Reina a message. ->Send Reina a message]]

Your most recent conversation with Reina was four days ago and mostly consisted of casual talk about shared interests. She’s currently offline. ''What do you say to her?'' [[I noticed you haven’t been around in a few days. Is everything okay? ->I wanted to check in on you]] [[Zero told me you haven’t been around in a few days. Is everything okay? ->Zero wanted to check in on you]]

''<<print $name>>'' Hey, I noticed you haven’t been around in a few days so wanted to check in and see if everything’s okay? Reina doesn’t respond. A little while later, another of your friends messages you. [[Check Harmony. ->Jae's First Message]]

''Jae'' So I just got a really weird message from Reina ''Jae'' Hold on I'll take a screenshot He sends you an image which shows a message from Reina. It reads: "In the Never it's colder than ever." ''Jae'' wtf does that mean? ''What do you say?'' [[Did you reply to her? ->Did you reply to her?]] [[Have you shown this to Zero? ->Have you shown this to Zero?]]

''<<print $name>>'' Did you reply to her? ''Jae'' I asked what she meant but she's showing as offline so no idea if she's actually still here ''Jae'' What do you think we should do? <<if visitedTags("msgreina")>> [[I'll send Reina another message. ->I'll send Reina another message]] <<else>> [[I'll send Reina a message. ->I'll send Reina another message]] <</if>> [[Zero was worried nobody had heard from Reina. We should tell her about this. ->We should tell Zero]]

''<<print $name>>'' I'll send Reina a message. ''Jae'' Thanks. Let me know if you hear anything <<if visitedTags("msgreina")>> You click back to your private conversation with Reina. She still hasn't responded to your previous message. <<else>> You click on your private conversation with Reina. Your most recent conversation with her was four days ago and mostly consisted of casual talk about shared interests. She’s currently offline. <</if>> ''What do you say?'' [[Are you there? ->Are you there?]] [[I know you're there, Jae just told me you messaged him. ->Jae told me you're there]]

''<<print $name>>'' Are you there? <<if visitedTags("msgreina")>> There is still no response. <<else>> There is no response. <</if>> You have no plans to join the group call tonight since you have some work to do at your computer, so you continue with your evening while keeping an eye on Harmony, just in case. A while later, you receive a message from another friend, Ravi. [[Check Harmony. ->Ravi's first message]]

''Ravi'' yo ''Ravi'' me and jae were talking in call and he said he got a weird dm from reina and told you about it ''Ravi'' well i got one too. said the same thing. did she dm you? [[No. When did she message you? ->When did she message you?]] [[No. What did the message say exactly? ->What did the message say?]]

''<<print $name>>'' No. When did she message you? ''Ravi'' like a few minutes before jae ''Ravi'' why did she send it to us and not you? maybe shes mad at you or something ''Ravi'' its so weird man. like whats she even talking about? is she having a breakdown or something lmao [[That's not funny. ->That's not funny]] [[It's probably nothing that serious. ->It's not that serious]]

''<<print $name>>'' That's not funny. ''Ravi'' i was only kidding... ''Ravi'' btw are you joining the call tonight ''Ravi'' zeros streaming so its just me and jae and its kinda boring [[Just the two of you? Where's Amelia? ->Where's Amelia?]]

''<<print $name>>'' Where's Amelia? ''Ravi'' i dunno ''Ravi'' shes online but not in call ''Ravi'' probably in a mood again ''Ravi'' or too busy sucking up to zero on stream ''Ravi'' who cares. anyway come play games when youre done with boring shit Ravi's status suddenly shows that he is now in-game, so he abruptly stops sending you messages. [[Continue with your work. ->Continue with your work]]

Amelia hasn't been very active in the group server lately and you've noticed that she's become increasingly temperamental in recent weeks. ''What do you say to her?'' [[How have you been? ->How have you been?]] [[Have you heard from Reina? ->Have you heard about what's happening with Reina?]]

''<<print $name>>'' How have you been? ''Amelia'' fine ''Amelia'' you? [[Have you heard about what's happening with Reina? ->Have you heard about what's happening with Reina?]] [[Are you sure? ->Are you sure?]]

''<<print $name>>'' Have you heard about what's happening with Reina? ''Amelia'' wow ''Amelia'' so you didn't actually care how i am, you just wanted to talk about reina? [[Of course I care about you, but I'm worried about her, too. ->Of course I care about you, but I'm worried about her, too.]] [[You don't have to be like that. I'm just worried. ->You don't have to be like that]]

''<<print $name>>'' Of course I care about you, but I'm worried about her, too. ''Amelia'' ofc ''Amelia'' she goes offline for a few days and everyone treats it like a fkn missing persons case ''Amelia'' she'll come back complaining about how busy she's been and acting like nothing happened. idk why you fall for it [[You know she's not like that. ->You know she's not like that]] [[If you say so, Amelia. I'll talk to you later. ->If you say so, Amelia.]]

''<<print $name>>'' Hey, Zero told me you haven’t been around in a few days and she's worried about you. Is everything okay? Reina doesn’t respond. A little while later, another of your friends messages you. [[Check Harmony. ->Jae's First Message]]

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You keep working for a while, but your eyes drift to a group photo on your desk from the last time you all saw each other, so you decide to check Harmony. Two of your other friends are currently online. ''Who do you talk to?'' [[Send a message to Amelia. ->Send a message to Amelia]] [[Send a message to Zero. ->Send a message to Zero]]

''<<print $name>>'' You know she's not like that. ''Amelia'' yeah ''Amelia'' reina's perfect, i get it ''Amelia'' i'm busy now anyway ''Amelia'' talk later Amelia's status reflects her words as it turns red to indicate she shouldn't be disturbed, and you decide to abide by etiquette, returning your attention to your work. Only a few minutes pass, however, before a new notification flashes up. [[Check Harmony. ->Jae 2]]

''Jae'' I don't know if I should say this but Ravi's being really weird ''Jae'' He won't stop talking about Reina but ''Jae'' I don't know how to explain it. He keeps repeating that message she sent and asking if she's replied to me yet ''What should you say?'' [[He's probably just worried about her. ->Ravi's probably just worried about her]] [[Do you want me to talk to him? ->Should I talk to Ravi?]]

A little irritated by her attitude, you decide to leave Amelia alone for now. As soon as you send your message, her status turns red to indicate she shouldn't be disturbed. You return your attention to your work, but only a few minutes pass before a new notification flashes up. [[Check Harmony. ->Jae 2]]

''<<print $name>>'' Have you shown this to Zero? She was worried about Reina. ''Jae'' No, she's streaming right now ''Jae'' I don't want to bother her but I'll send it to her later when she's done ''Jae'' What do you think we should do? <<if visitedTags("msgreina")>> [[I'll send Reina another message. ->I'll send Reina another message]] <<else>> [[I'll send Reina a message. ->I'll send Reina another message]] <</if>> [[We should really tell Zero about this now. ->We should tell Zero]]

''<<print $name>>'' He's probably just worried about her. ''Jae'' Yeah you right ''Jae'' Sorry to bother you, I know you've got a lot of deadlines coming up ''Jae'' But if you have any spare time feel free to join us yeah? Jae returns to his game and you try to focus on your responsibilities, but all of these interruptions are making it difficult. You look at your phone and consider calling Reina. Zero said it seemed like her phone was off, but you might just catch her at the right time... At that moment, you notice several new notifications for the group server. [[Check Harmony. ->Server 1]]

''Amelia '' is anyone else watching zero's stream rn? ''Jae'' I've got it on in the background but we're in game so not really paying attention ''Jae'' What's up? ''Amelia '' idk the chat's bugging out or something. different people keep spamming the same message then saying they didn't type it. everyone's really confused She posts a screenshot of the chat from Zero's livestream. It shows an image of multiple people saying "colder than ever" then appearing bewildered and denying responsibility. ''Jae'' Has Zero noticed it? ''Amelia '' ye she thinks it might be a weird bug or smth. how do we fix it? Neither Jae or Ravi have responded to Amelia's last message yet. ''What do you do?'' [[Wait to see what everyone else says. ->Wait to see what everyone else says]] [[Privately message Jae about the situation. ->PM Jae about stream]]

You decide to wait and see what the others say before contributing to the conversation. In the meantime, you check Zero's stream and see the peculiar behaviour of her viewers for yourself. Multiple people are still repeating the same phrase: "colder than ever." More messages start to come through in the Harmony server with your friends. [[Check Harmony. ->Server 2]]

''Ravi'' wtf thats like what reina said ''Amelia '' huh? ''Ravi'' what people are saying in z chat. its like the thing reina sent to jae ''Amelia '' what thing? when? ''Amelia '' guys?? ''Jae'' Okay I wasn't going to tell you yet because I didn't want you to worry but Reina messaged us saying this He shares the screenshot of Reina's message: "In the Never it's colder than ever." ''Jae'' Kinda creepy that people are saying the same thing in Zero's stream now ''Ravi'' its probably just a new meme ''What should you say?'' [[This isn't like Reina. ->This isn't like Reina]] [[Maybe she's been hacked. ->Maybe Reina has been hacked]]

''<<print $name>>'' I don't think it's a joke. Even if it was, Reina would drop it and reply as soon as she saw us worrying about her. ''Ravi'' so how do you explain zeros simps saying it too ''Ravi'' reina didnt message all of them so how would they know what to say ''Ravi'' itll be some dumb viral shitpost we dont know about yet ''Jae'' <<print $name>> is right tho, Reina wouldn't go days without talking to us and making us worry just for fun ''Amelia '' exactly. she's too nice for that ''Ravi'' ok then hey @Reina these idiots are freaking out so come and prove youre not dead before they lose their minds ''Amelia '' wow ravi, really? ''Amelia '' 1 sec i'm gonna join the call ''What will you do?'' [[Put your work on hold for now and also join the group call. ->Join the call]] [[Continue working and rely on the group chat for updates on the situation. ->Keep working]]

You decide to join the voice chat with Jae and Ravi, but when you click the button to enter, nothing happens. You try again, but still to no avail. There are new messages in the server. [[Check Harmony. ->Server 3]]

You'd like to join your friends, but decide to keep working. If they have anything important to say, you trust that they'll tell you. Within moments, there are new messages in the server. [[Check Harmony. ->Server 3]]

''Amelia '' did you set a limit to the call?? ''Ravi'' wdym ''Amelia '' it won't let me join ''Ravi'' try clicking it, 0 IQ ''Amelia '' very funny ''Jae'' There's no participant limit, it's the same as always ''Jae'' Try rebooting Harmony ''Amelia '' i just did that and it still won't let me join You try to click on the voice channel<<if visitedTags("jointhecall")>> one more time<</if>>, but <<if visitedTags("jointhecall")>>still<</if>> nothing happens. [[I can't join either. ->I can't join either]]

''<<print $name>>'' I can't join either. ''Amelia '' jae you're server owner, can't you fix it? ''Jae'' No, I have no idea why that's happening. It must be an outage on Harmony's end ''Amelia '' ugh fine ''Ravi'' yo zeros stream just died too ''Amelia '' oh yeah i can't see it anymore either ''Amelia '' wtf is going on? ''What do you think is happening? Your choice will dictate what you say in the server.'' [[Jae might be blocking us from entering the call. ->Jae is blocking us]] [[There must be problems with the internet. ->It must be the internet]]

''<<print $name>>'' Jae, are you sure you haven't accidentally set the limit to 2 people or something? ''Jae'' Nope. If there was a limit you'd be able to see it ''Zero'' My stream just died and won't reconnect. I thought maybe it was my internet but I see you guys are having issues with Harmony too? ''Ravi'' the stream queen cometh ''Amelia '' ye me and <<print $name>> can't join the call. can you try and see if it lets you in? ''Zero'' No, won't connect. ''Amelia '' ughhh ''Zero'' So Jae was just filling me in on that message Reina sent him. Has anyone else heard from her? ''Amelia '' no ''Ravi'' nope ''What would you like to say?'' [[I thought Ravi said he also got a message from Reina? ->I thought Ravi also got a message from Reina]] [[Did Zero notice the people her stream chat were saying the same thing as Reina? ->The message in Zero's stream chat]]

''<<print $name>>'' Wait, Ravi, I thought Reina sent you the same message? ''Ravi'' oh yeah ''Ravi'' i meant since then ''Zero'' I just tried calling Reina again and her phone is still off. ''Amelia '' are you done with stream for the night then? ''Zero'' I don't think I have much of a choice. If it fixes itself I'll try again later but I guess this is a good excuse to write that essay. ''Amelia '' wah, i was enjoying watching you win ''Ravi'' at least someone was winning games tonight While your friends continue to talk, you notice something suspicious. ''Who do you contact about it?'' [[Message Jae. ->Message Jae]] [[Message Zero. ->Message Zero]]

You decide to message Jae. ''Who will you talk to him about?'' [[Ravi. ->To Jae about Ravi]] [[Zero. ->To Jae about Zero]]

''<<print $name>>'' Did you notice what Ravi said just now? ''Jae'' About how he didn't get a message from Reina? Yeah, I noticed. Do you think he was lying before? [[Yes. ->To Jae if Ravi is lying]] [[No. ->To Jae if Ravi doesn't seem to be lying]]

''<<print $name>>'' I think he might be. He said he got Reina's message before you did, but he never showed me a screenshot or anything so I didn't see any proof. ''Jae'' He always has to point out when Reina talks to him first or wants to spend time with him, but it wouldn't surprise me if it wasn't even true ''Jae'' I feel bad because he's our friend but he really needs to get over this infatuation with her. She's made it clear she isn't interested... ''Jae'' Why do you think he would lie about that tho? [[He wants us to think he's closer to Reina than he actually is. ->To Jae, Ravi wants us to think he's close to Reina]] [[He might know something about where Reina is. ->To Jae, Ravi knows where Reina is]]

''<<print $name>>'' He wouldn't hide it from us if he knew something about Reina, would he? ''Jae'' If he knew where she was I'd like to think he'd tell us, but you never know with Ravi ''Jae'' He likes knowing things the rest of us don't ''Jae'' But... it sounds bad but I can't help feeling like there's something we're missing ''Jae'' This whole thing is kinda creeping me out. I wish Reina would tell us what's going on While you consider Jae's words, you notice new notifications for the group server. [[Check Harmony. ->Server 4]]

''<<print $name>>'' It’s probably nothing to worry about. I bet she'll be back on tomorrow. ''Zero'' Yeah, maybe. I'm streaming soon, but let me know if you hear from her, okay? A little while later, another of your friends messages you. [[Check Harmony. ->Jae's First Message]]

''<<print $name>>'' I really think Zero should see this. ''Jae'' Okay I'll send it to her, but she doesn't check Harmony when she's streaming so she won't see it until later You have no plans to join the group call tonight since you have some work to do at your computer, so you continue with your evening while keeping an eye on Harmony, just in case. A while later, you receive a message from another friend, Ravi. [[Check Harmony. ->Ravi's first message]]

''<<print $name>>'' I know you're there, Jae just told me you messaged him. <<if visitedTags("msgreina")>> There is still no response. <<else>> There is no response. <</if>> You have no plans to join the group call tonight since you have some work to do at your computer, so you continue with your evening while keeping an eye on Harmony, just in case. A while later, you receive a message from another friend, Ravi. [[Check Harmony. ->Ravi's first message]]

''<<print $name>>'' No. What did the message say exactly? ''Ravi'' uh hold on ''Ravi'' 'in the never it's colder than ever' ''Ravi'' weird af ''Ravi'' she sent it to me then jae. why did she send it to us and not you? maybe shes mad at you or something ''Ravi'' its so weird man. like whats she even talking about? is she having a breakdown or something lmao [[That's not funny. ->That's not funny]] [[It's probably nothing that serious. ->It's not that serious]]

''<<print $name>>'' It's probably nothing that serious. ''Ravi'' nah itll turn out shes been in her room drawing for like 3 days straight ''Ravi'' btw are you joining the call tonight ''Ravi'' zeros streaming so its just me and jae and its kinda boring [[Just the two of you? Where's Amelia? ->Where's Amelia?]]

Zero is on a livestream website right now, playing video games for an online audience. She likely won't see your message until later. ''What do you say to her?'' [[I hope the stream is going well! ->Hope Stream is going well!]] [[Still no word from Reina. ->Still no word from Reina]]

''<<print $name>>'' Hope stream is going well! I've got work to do tonight but I'll make sure to catch it next time. As expected, she doesn't reply. Some of your other friends are still online, but you really should get on with your assignment. ''What do you do?'' [[Message Amelia. ->Send a message to Amelia]] [[Get back to work. ->Get back to work]]

''<<print $name>>'' Still no word from Reina. Hopefully she gets in touch soon. As expected, she doesn't reply. Some of your other friends are still online, but you really should get on with your assignment. ''What do you do?'' [[Message Amelia. ->Send a message to Amelia]] [[Get back to work. ->Get back to work]]

You return your attention to your work, but only a few minutes pass before a new notification flashes up. [[Check Harmony. ->Jae 2]]

''<<print $name>>'' Are you sure? You've seemed kind of down lately. ''Amelia'' i've got a lot going on ''Amelia'' but i'm fine, really ''Amelia'' thanks for asking though, it means a lot [[I'm always here if you need someone. ->I'm always here if you need someone]] [[Have you heard from Reina? ->Have you heard about what's happening with Reina?]]

''<<print $name>>'' I'm always here if you need someone to talk to. ''Amelia'' you're a good friend ''Amelia'' i'm helping moderate zero's stream rn tho so i'm gonna get back to that ''Amelia'' thanks for messaging me, talk later Amelia's status reflects her words as it turns red to indicate she shouldn't be disturbed, and you decide to abide by the etiquette, returning your attention to your work. Only a few minutes pass, however, before a new notification flashes up. [[Check Harmony. ->Jae 2]]

''<<print $name>>'' Do you want me to talk to him? ''Jae'' I don't know if that's a good idea. He might think we've been talking shit behind his back ''What do you want to do?'' [[Agree and get back to work. ->Agree with Jae]] [[Talk to Ravi anyway. ->Message Ravi anyway]]

You agree not to contact Ravi. Jae returns to his game and you try to focus on your responsibilities, but all of these interruptions are making it difficult. You look at your phone and consider calling Reina. Zero said it seemed like her phone was off, but you might just catch her at the right time... At that moment, you notice several new notifications for the group server. [[Check Harmony. ->Server 1]]

You feel like you should check on Ravi regardless. ''How would you like to approach the subject? Your choice will affect what you say to him.'' [[Be direct and ask about his behaviour. ->Be direct]] [[Be subtle and ask if he's okay. ->Be subtle]]

''<<print $name>>'' Hey, you were acting kind of weird earlier. What's going on with you tonight? ''Ravi'' weird like how ''Ravi'' im just playing games man ''Ravi'' what are you even talking about ''How do you respond?'' [[Press the matter. ->Press the matter]] [[Apologise. ->Apologise]]

''<<print $name>>'' Hey, just checking if you're okay? You must be worried about Reina. ''Ravi'' im all good ''Ravi'' theres no point worrying. its not like shes missing or anything, shes probably just busy ''Ravi'' all im worried about is our team wont stop feeding. you really not playing with us tonight? [[Insist that you have to work and leave him to it. ->Insist you have to work]]

You excuse yourself from the conversation with plans to return to your work, but you soon notice several new notifications coming through for the group server. [[Check Harmony. ->Server 1]]

''<<print $name>>'' Sorry, I only meant you seemed like you might be worried. ''Ravi'' oh ok ''Ravi'' its cool ''Ravi'' theres no point worrying. its not like shes missing or anything, shes probably just busy ''Ravi'' all im worried about is our team wont stop feeding. you really not playing with us tonight? [[Insist that you have to work and leave him to it. ->Insist you have to work]]

''<<print $name>>'' Honestly, you were a little dismissive about this whole Reina thing. Jae said he's worried about you too. ''Ravi'' so you guys are talking about me behind my back now ''Ravi'' i dont think theres anything wrong with not immediately assuming the worst when one of us goes dark for a few days ''How would you like to respond?'' [[We weren't talking about you like that. ->We weren't talking behind your back]] [[Don't be like that. ->Don't be like that]]

''<<print $name>>'' We weren't talking about you like that, we're your friends. Jae was just concerned about you. ''Ravi'' its cool ''Ravi'' im not worried about reina at all, shell come out of her hermit hole at some point ''Ravi'' all im worried about is our team wont stop feeding. you really not playing with us tonight? [[Insist that you have to work and leave him to it. ->Insist you have to work]]

''<<print $name>>'' There's no need to get defensive, we're only trying to look out for you. ''Ravi'' ok ''Ravi'' its cool ''Ravi'' i gotta focus on this game anyway It's clear that Ravi doesn't want to talk anymore. [[Leave him to it and do some work. ->Leave Ravi alone and do some work]]

You minimise Harmony with plans to return to your work, but you soon notice several new notifications coming through for the group server. [[Check Harmony. ->Server 1]]

''<<print $name>>'' Those messages in Zero's stream look like part of the one Reina sent you... ''Jae'' I know... ''Jae'' Do you think it's a coincidence? ''How do you respond?'' [[No, I think they're connected. ->It's not a coincidence]] [[Yes, it's probably a coincidence. ->It's a coincidence]]

You click on your private conversation with Jae and voice your opinion about what's happening in Zero's livestream chat. ''What will you say?'' [[Those messages are familiar... ->Those messages are familiar]] [[I don't think that's a bug... ->I don't think that's a bug]]

''<<print $name>>'' I don't think that's a bug in Zero's stream... ''Jae'' Me neither. It seems like too big a coincidence for an error like that to affect so many people at the same time ''Jae'' What do you think it is? [[Maybe people are being hacked. ->Maybe people are being hacked]] [[Maybe Reina is doing it. ->Maybe Reina is responsible]]

''<<print $name>>'' I think we're looking into it too much. It has to be a coincidence. What other explanation is there? ''Jae'' I guess you're right ''Jae'' It still creeps me out tho More messages start to come through in the Harmony server with your friends. [[Check Harmony. ->Server 2]]

''<<print $name>>'' I don't think so. It's too close to what Reina said to you, how can that be a coincidence? ''Jae'' But why is everyone in Zero's chat saying it now? ''Jae'' This is creeping me out More messages start to come through in the Harmony server with your friends. [[Check Harmony. ->Server 2]]

''<<print $name>>'' Maybe people are being hacked. ''Jae'' Like a mass sweep? If their accounts were compromised I'm pretty sure they'd get signed out and unable to send messages. But they were talking in the chat right after so I'm not sure that's what happened ''Jae'' This is creepy as hell More messages start to come through in the server with your friends. [[Check Harmony. ->Server 2]]

''<<print $name>>'' Maybe Reina is doing it... She sent you that message then some of the same words started flooding Zero's chat. It doesn't seem like a coincidence. ''Jae'' I don't think Reina knows enough people in Zero's chat to pull off a prank like this ''Jae'' Wait... you didn't mean it like that, did you? ''Jae'' I think you've been listening to too many of Amelia's creepy stories ''Jae'' There's an explanation for this. We're just too dumb to figure it out yet More messages start to come through in the server with your friends. [[Check Harmony. ->Server 2]]

''<<print $name>>'' She could've been hacked. ''Ravi'' yeah maybe ''Ravi'' i wouldnt be surprised if one of zeros simps was behind this ''Ravi'' people do weird shit when they want to be noticed ''Jae'' Wouldn't Reina have told us if she was locked out of her account tho? She knows we'd worry if we didn't hear from her for a while ''Amelia '' exactly. she's too nice for that ''Ravi'' ok then hey @Reina these idiots are freaking out so come and prove youre not dead before they lose their minds ''Amelia '' wow ravi, really? ''Amelia '' 1 sec i'm gonna join the call ''What will you do?'' [[Put your work on hold for now and also join the group call. ->Join the call]] [[Continue working and rely on the group chat for updates on the situation. ->Keep working]]

''<<print $name>>'' Hey, Zero, did you see people in your chat were saying the same thing as Reina's message? ''Zero'' Yeah. I thought it was a glitch or whatever at first, but that was before I saw her message to Jae. Now I'm not so sure. ''Ravi'' all its gonna be is z chat playing some stupid joke on you ''Zero'' I just tried calling Reina again and her phone is still off. ''Amelia '' are you done with stream for the night then? ''Zero'' I don't think I have much of a choice. If it fixes itself I'll try again later but I guess this is a good excuse to write that essay. ''Amelia '' wah, i was enjoying watching you win ''Ravi'' at least someone was winning games tonight While your friends continue to talk, you notice something suspicious. ''Who do you contact about it?'' [[Message Jae. ->Message Jae]] [[Message Zero. ->Message Zero]]

''<<print $name>>'' Could it be a problem with the internet connection? ''Jae'' We're on different providers tho. And if it was out for you or Amelia, you wouldn't be able to send messages here ''Zero'' My stream just died and won't reconnect. I thought maybe it was my internet but I see you guys are having issues with Harmony too? ''Ravi'' the stream queen cometh ''Amelia '' yeah me and <<print $name>> can't join the call. can you try and see if it lets you in? ''Zero'' No, won't connect. ''Amelia '' ughhh ''Zero'' So Jae was just filling me in on that message Reina sent him. Has anyone else heard from her? ''Amelia '' no ''Ravi'' nope ''What would you like to say?'' [[I thought Ravi said he also got a message from Reina? ->I thought Ravi also got a message from Reina]] [[Did Zero notice the people in her stream chat were saying the same thing as Reina? ->The message in Zero's stream chat]]

You decide to message Zero. ''Who will you talk to her about?'' [[Ravi. ->To Zero about Ravi]] [[Jae. ->To Zero about Jae]]

''<<print $name>>'' Have you noticed anything strange about Zero tonight? ''Jae'' I'm not sure, like what? [[She doesn't seem too bothered by Reina's message. ->Zero unbothered about Reina's message]] [[She doesn't seem too bothered by the connection problems. ->Zero unbothered by connection issues]]

''<<print $name>>'' Have you noticed anything strange about Ravi tonight? ''Zero'' I haven't really been around so I'm not sure. Strange how? [[I think he's lying about something. ->To Zero if Ravi is lying]] [[I think he's having trouble dealing with Reina's disappearance. ->I think Ravi is upset]]

''<<print $name>>'' Have you noticed anything strange about Jae tonight? ''Zero'' I haven't really been around so I'm not sure. Strange how? [[He didn't want to publicly talk about Reina's message. ->Jae unbothered about Reina's message]] [[He doesn't seem too bothered by the connection problems. ->Jae unbothered by connection issues]]

''<<print $name>>'' I don't think so. He just seemed to misunderstand what Zero meant when she asked if anyone had heard from Reina. ''Jae'' I think he's bothered by Reina not being here more than he says but doesn't want anyone to know how much he cares ''Jae'' I feel bad because he's our friend but he really needs to get over this infatuation with her. She's made it clear she isn't interested... [[Do you think there's anything he's not telling us? ->To Jae, is Ravi lying about anything else?]] [[Do you think there's anything the others aren't telling us? ->To Jae, is anyone else lying?]]

''<<print $name>>'' She doesn't seem too bothered by Reina's message. <<if visitedTags("zerostreammsg")>>All those people in her chat repeating that line but she didn't elaborate on what she thought it might mean. <<else>>All those people in her chat repeating that line but she didn't even mention it. <</if>> ''Jae'' She's probably busy trying to come up with some kind of theory. You know Zero, she'll never reveal a half-baked idea ''Jae'' I don't think it's worth worrying about. Zero's fine, nothing ever ruffles her feathers [[Do you think there's something Zero isn't telling us? ->Is Zero lying about anything?]] [[Do you think there's something the others aren't telling us? ->To Jae, is anyone else lying?]]

''<<print $name>>'' She doesn't seem too bothered by the connection issues. Usually if she has problems with her stream, she won't quit until it's back on, but tonight she immediately gave up. ''Jae'' I think this whole Reina thing is more important to her. I don't think it's anything worth worrying about. ''Jae'' You know Zero, nothing ever ruffles her feathers [[Do you think there's something she's not telling us? ->Is Zero lying about anything?]] [[Do you think there's something the others aren't telling us? ->To Jae, is anyone else lying?]]

''<<print $name>>'' Do you think there's anything the others aren't telling us? ''Jae'' Probably not. I hope not anyway. Zero's always honest and Amelia keeps to herself no matter what's going on so nothing seems different ''Jae'' But... it sounds bad but I can't help feeling like there's something we're missing ''Jae'' This whole thing is kinda creeping me out. I wish Reina would tell us what's going on While you consider Jae's words, you notice new notifications for the group server. [[Check Harmony. ->Server 4]]

''<<print $name>>'' Zero wouldn't hide it from us if she knew something about Reina, would she? ''Jae'' Of course not. Her first priority has always been looking out for the rest of us. If Reina needed our help, Zero would tell us ''Jae'' But... it sounds bad but I can't help feeling like there's something we're missing ''Jae'' This whole thing is kinda creeping me out. I wish Reina would tell us what's going on While you consider Jae's words, you notice new notifications for the group server. [[Check Harmony. ->Server 4]]

''Ravi'' yo amelia why dont you ever play with us anymore? did you get bored of being carried all the time ''Amelia '' i'm busy with uni. you know some of us actually have things to do ''Ravi'' i dont see how drawing anime boys and not going to lectures counts as uni work but ok ''Amelia '' i study concept art, ofc i have to draw?? ''Amelia '' would it be better if i spent my days like you, trying desperately to climb out of silver on some stupid game nobody cares about? ''Jae'' Okay guys, enough now ''Ravi'' its only banter ''Jae'' Even so, maybe everyone should cool off a bit ''Zero'' I think we have more important things going on right now. ''Ravi'' yeah.. like the fact that im in gold, not silver ''Amelia '' okay ill stop. sorry zero You're watching your friends continue their conversation when something strange happens in the server. [[What is that? ->Reina appears]]

''<<print $name>>'' He told us that Reina sent him the same message she sent to Jae, but when you asked if she'd contacted him, he said no.<<if visitedTags("ravimsglie")>> Then he acted like he'd misunderstood, but I'm not sure I believe it.<<else>> <</if>> ''Zero'' Are you saying you don't think Ravi ever got that message from Reina? Why do you think he'd lie about that? [[He wants us to think he's closer to Reina than he actually is. ->To Zero, Ravi wants us to think he's closer to Reina]] [[He might know something about where Reina is. ->To Zero, Ravi knows where Reina is]]

''<<print $name>>'' I think he's having trouble dealing with not knowing where Reina is. He's being more hostile than usual. ''Zero'' That sounds like Ravi. The more abrasive he acts, the more something is bothering him. I'll keep an eye on him and make sure he's okay. [[Do you think there's anything he's not telling us? ->To Zero, is Ravi lying about anything else?]] [[Do you think there's anything the others aren't telling us? ->To Zero, is anyone else lying?]]

''<<print $name>>'' Do you think there's anything the others aren't telling us? ''Zero'' I don't know. I mean, you know Jae, he's an open book, plus he tells me pretty much everything. Amelia's been having a hard time lately though, and she tends to keep things to herself anyway so it's hard to tell. ''Zero'' I think the best thing to do is let Amelia know that we're here for her but give her space when she needs it. If there was something she needed to say, I'm sure she would make it known. While you consider Zero's words, you notice new notifications for the group server. [[Check Harmony. ->Server 4]]

''<<print $name>>'' He wouldn't hide it from us if he knew something about Reina, would he? ''Zero'' Ravi can be difficult at times but I don't think he would put any of us at risk. If something happened we should know about, I honestly believe he'd tell us. While you consider Zero's words, you notice new notifications for the group server. [[Check Harmony. ->Server 4]]

''<<print $name>>'' He tends to get a little jealous when it comes to Reina. Maybe he was upset that she contacted you instead of him, so claimed he got the same message to make us think he's closer to Reina than he actually is. ''Jae'' That makes sense I guess ''Jae'' He needs to chill out a little tho you know? This is something he should be honest with us about instead of trying to make himself look good [[Do you think there's anything Ravi's not telling us? ->To Jae, is Ravi lying about anything else?]] [[Do you think there's anything the others aren't telling us? ->To Jae, is anyone else lying?]]

''<<print $name>>'' Maybe he knows more about what's happening with Reina than he's telling us. He's been really dismissive of this whole thing like he doesn't care that she's not here. ''Jae'' Ravi's like that a lot of the time tho, he's always brushing things off like they don't matter ''Jae'' But you're right, he's been especially on edge and weird tonight. I'm sure it's nothing, but we should keep an eye on him just in case [[Do you think there's anything he's not telling us? ->To Jae, is Ravi lying about anything else?]] [[Do you think there's anything the others aren't telling us? ->To Jae, is anyone else lying?]]

''<<print $name>>'' He tends to get a little jealous when it comes to Reina. Maybe he was upset that she contacted Jae instead of him, so claimed he got the same message to make us think he's closer to Reina than he actually is. ''Zero'' That honestly wouldn't surprise me. We all know how he feels about Reina so his ego gets a little bruised when she doesn't give him attention. I'm more concerned about her, though. I hope she gets in touch soon, minus the cryptic bs this time. [[Do you think there's anything Ravi's not telling us? ->To Zero, is Ravi lying about anything else?]] [[Do you think there's anything the others aren't telling us? ->To Zero, is anyone else lying?]]

''<<print $name>>'' Maybe he knows more about what's happening with Reina than he's telling us. He's been really dismissive of this whole thing like he doesn't care that she's here. ''Zero'' I think you've just described Rav every day. I know what you mean, though. He can be especially abrasive when he's upset about something. I don't want to jump to any conclusions, but I'll keep an eye on him. [[Do you think there's anything Ravi's not telling us? ->To Zero, is Ravi lying about anything else?]] [[Do you think there's anything the others aren't telling us? ->To Zero, is anyone else lying?]]

''<<print $name>>'' He didn't seem to want to talk about Reina's message in the server. I don't think he was even going to tell Amelia about it until she asked what was going on. ''Zero'' I see what you're saying, but you know how Amelia gets. He probably didn't want her to panic. I don't believe Jae would keep something important from us unless it was necessary. [[Are you sure there's not something Jae isn't telling us? ->Is Jae lying about anything?]] [[Do you think there's something the others aren't telling us? ->To Zero, is anyone else lying?]]

''<<print $name>>'' He doesn't seem too bothered by the connectivity issues. Whenever there's a problem with the call, he usually tries to help or come up with alternatives but tonight he immediately gave up. ''Zero'' I think he's more interested in trying to find out what's going on with Reina, but the issues with Harmony are out of our hands so there's not much he can do about that. I'm sure the call will fix itself at some point. [[Do you think there's something Jae isn't telling us? ->Is Jae lying about anything?]] [[Do you think there's something the others aren't telling us? ->To Zero, is anyone else lying?]]

''<<print $name>>'' Jae wouldn't hide it from us if he knew something about Reina, would he? ''Zero'' Of course not. You know Jae, he's an open book, plus he tells me pretty much everything. If he knew anything about where she is, we'd know by now. While you consider Zero's words, you notice new notifications for the group server. [[Check Harmony. ->Server 4]]

''Reina'' In the Never it's colder than ever. <<timed 5s t8n>>[[Did anyone else see that? ->Did you guys see that?]] <</timed>>

''Zero'' Reina? ''<<print $name>>'' You guys saw that, right? ''Ravi'' see i told you she was fine ''Jae'' Wait how did she do that? ''Ravi'' shes here so everyone can stop losing their shit now ''Jae'' Harmony doesn't have a function for fading in text like that ''Jae'' Reina? ''Zero'' Reina, are you there? ''Jae'' We've been worried about you ''Ravi'' whatever man brb im gonna go grab a beer You start typing, but more messages begin to appear in the chat. [[What's happening? ->Reina begins]]

''<<print $name>>'' You don't have to be like that, I'm just worried. ''Amelia'' ofc ''Amelia'' she goes offline for a few days and everyone treats it like a fkn missing persons case ''Amelia'' she'll come back complaining about how busy she's been and acting like nothing happened. idk why you fall for it [[You know she's not like that. ->You know she's not like that]] [[If you say so, Amelia. I'll talk to you later. ->If you say so, Amelia.]]

<<timed 1.5s t8n>>''Reina'' In the Never it's colder than ever.<</timed>> <<timed 3s t8n>> ''Reina'' In the Never it's colder than ever.<</timed>> <<timed 4.5s t8n>> ''Reina'' In the Never it's colder than ever.<</timed>> <<timed 6s t8n>> ''Reina'' In the Never it's colder than ever.<</timed>> <<timed 8s t8n>>''What do you say?'' [[Reina, are you okay? ->Reina are you okay?]] [[Reina, this isn't funny. ->Reina stop]] <</timed>>

''<<print $name>>'' Reina, stop. This isn't funny. ''Jae'' What does that mean? ''Jae'' Reina what are you talking about? Is this a joke? ''Zero'' Something doesn't feel right. The server is silent for a moment. [[You wait. ->Reina's frenzy]]

''<<print $name>>'' Reina, are you okay? ''Jae'' What does that mean? ''Jae'' Reina what are you talking about? Is this a joke? ''Zero'' Something doesn't feel right. The server is silent for a moment. [[You wait. ->Reina's frenzy]]

<<timed 3.1s t8n>>''Reina'' In the Never it's colder than ever.<</timed>> <<timed 0.5s t8n>> ''Reina'' In the Never it's colder than ever.<</timed>> <<timed 2.4s t8n>> ''Reina'' In the Never it's colder than ever.<</timed>> <<timed 4.9s t8n>> ''Reina'' In the Never it's colder than ever.<</timed>> <<timed 1.5s t8n>> ''Reina'' In the Never it's colder than ever.<</timed>> <<timed 6.1s t8n>> ''Reina'' In the Never it's colder than ever.<</timed>> <<timed 2.8s t8n>> ''Reina'' In the Never it's colder than ever.<</timed>> <<timed 4s t8n>> ''Reina'' In the Never it's colder than ever.<</timed>> <<timed 10s t8n>> ''Reina'' Help.<</timed>> <<timed 13.5s t8n>> [[...Reina? ->Server 5]] <</timed>>

''Jae'' What is happening? ''<<print $name>>'' ...Reina? ''Zero'' How can we help? Tell us what you need. <<timed 3s t8n>>Reina Help.<</timed>> <<timed 4s t8n>> ''What will you say?'' [[Are you in danger? ->Are you in danger?]] [[Where are you? ->Where are you?]] <</timed>>

''<<print $name>>'' Are you in danger? ''Jae'' Should we call someone? <<timed 1.5s t8n>>''Reina'' Cold.<</timed>> <<timed 3s t8n>>[[I don't understand. ->I don't understand]] <</timed>>

''<<print $name>>'' Where are you? ''Jae'' Should we call someone? <<timed 1.5s t8n>>''Reina'' Never.<</timed>> <<timed 3s t8n>>[[I don't understand. ->I don't understand]] <</timed>>

''<<print $name>>'' I don't understand what's going on. ''Jae'' It's like she can't see our messages ''Ravi'' what the hell did i come back to ''Zero'' Reina, if you need help we're here for you. ''Ravi'' has she had a stroke or something ''Ravi'' jae are you talking? i cant hear anything in call ''Zero'' Reina, are you still there? ''What do you want to do?'' [[Send another message in the server. ->Send another message in the server]] [[Send a private message to Reina. ->Send a private message to Reina]]

<<if visitedTags("msgreina3")>> Reina has stopped replying to your messages, so you click back onto the group chat. <<else>> You decide to continue addressing the situation with your friends. <</if>> ''What do you suggest should be done?'' [[We should call the emergency services. ->Call 999]] [[We should try to handle this ourselves. ->Handle this ourselves]]

You open the private conversation with Reina. <<if visitedTags("msgreina")>>She still hasn't responded to your last message.<</if>> ''What should you say?'' [[Stop screwing around. ->Stop screwing around]] [[Please talk to me. ->Please talk to me]]

''<<print $name>>'' I think you've taken this a bit too far now. Stop screwing around and answer us. <<timed 2s t8n>>''Reina'' colder than ever<</timed>> <<timed 4s t8n>>''How do you respond?'' [[This isn't funny. ->This isn't funny]] [[What does that mean? ->What does that mean?]] <</timed>>

''<<print $name>>'' Please talk to me. I need to know if you're okay. <<timed 2s t8n>>''Reina'' colder than ever<</timed>> <<timed 4s t8n>>''How do you respond?'' [[Do you need me to call the emergency services? ->Do you need me to call 999?]] [[What does that mean? ->What does that mean?]] <</timed>>

''<<print $name>>'' What does that mean? <<timed 2s t8n>>''Reina'' In the Never<</timed>> <<timed 4s t8n>> You send a few more messages, but Reina no longer responds. [[Return to the group server. ->Send another message in the server]] <</timed>>

''<<print $name>>'' This isn't funny. <<timed 2s t8n>> Reina no longer responds. [[You return to the group server. ->Send another message in the server]] <</timed>>

''<<print $name>>'' Jae was right, I think we should call an ambulance or something. ''Zero'' I'll do it now. ''Ravi'' no dont do that ''Ravi'' fr its not an emergency shes fine ''Jae'' We don't know that, it's better to be safe ''Ravi'' jae why arent you talking in call ''Ravi'' i cant hear you at all ''Ravi'' JAE ''Jae'' Rav, chill. I can't hear you either. Harmony must be having issues but that doesn't matter right now ''Zero'' My phone's broken. I tried calling but it turned off and won't charge. Can someone else try? ''What will you do?'' [[Call an ambulance. ->Call an ambulance]] [[Let someone else try. ->Let someone else try]]

''Jae'' I really think we should call the police or something. ''Zero'' I'll do it now. ''Ravi'' no dont do that ''<<print $name>>'' I don't think we should report it until we know more about what's happening ''Ravi'' fr its not an emergency shes fine ''Jae'' We don't know that, it's better to be safe ''Ravi'' jae why arent you talking in call ''Ravi'' i cant hear you at all ''Ravi'' JAE ''Jae'' Rav, chill. I can't hear you either. Harmony must be having issues but that doesn't matter right now ''Zero'' My phone's broken. I tried calling but it turned off and won't charge. Can someone else try? ''What will you do?'' [[Call an ambulance. ->Call an ambulance]] [[Tell them you don't think it's a medical emergency. ->Don't call an ambulance]]

''<<print $name>>'' Do you need me to call an ambulance? <<timed 2s t8n>>''Reina'' Never Never Never<</timed>> <<timed 4s t8n>> You send a few more messages, but Reina no longer responds. [[Return to the group server. ->Send another message in the server]] <</timed>>

You pick up your phone with the intention of calling the emergency services, but the screen is black and it won't turn on. Even after connecting the device to its charger, nothing happens. ''<<print $name>>'' My phone won't turn on either. ''Jae'' Mine's doing the same thing ''Jae'' What the hell is going on? How is this possible? ''Ravi'' its a waste of time anyway ''Zero'' Ravi, could you try calling them please? ''Ravi'' no she doesnt need an ambulance she needs to stop fucking with us ''Jae'' Rav come on, this could be serious ''Zero'' Where's Amelia? ''Amelia '' i'm here ''Zero'' Is your phone working? ''Amelia '' no ''Zero'' I'm going to see if my housemates are home. [[Is Reina still here? ->Is Reina still here?]]

''Jae'' My phone is doing the same thing ''Jae'' What the hell is going on? How is this possible? ''Ravi'' its a waste of time anyway ''Zero'' Ravi, could you try calling them please? ''Ravi'' no she doesnt need an ambulance she needs to stop fucking with us ''Jae'' Rav come on, this could be serious ''Zero'' Where's Amelia? ''Amelia '' i'm here ''Zero'' Is your phone working? ''Amelia '' no ''Zero'' I'm going to see if my housemates are home. Out of curiosity, you check your phone. The screen is black and it won't turn on. Even after connecting the device to its charger, nothing happens. [[Is Reina still here? ->Is Reina still here?]]

''<<print $name>>'' I don't think this is something they can help with. ''Jae'' My phone is doing the same thing ''Jae'' What the hell is going on? How is this possible? ''Ravi'' its a waste of time anyway ''Zero'' Ravi, could you try calling them please? ''Ravi'' no she doesnt need an ambulance she needs to stop fucking with us ''Jae'' Rav come on, this could be serious ''Zero'' Where's Amelia? ''Amelia '' i'm here ''Zero'' Is your phone working? ''Amelia '' no ''Zero'' I'm going to see if my housemates are home. Out of curiosity, you check your phone. The screen is black and it won't turn on. Even after connecting the device to its charger, nothing happens. [[Is Reina still here? ->Is Reina still here?]]

''<<print $name>>'' Reina, are you still here? <<timed 2s t8n>>''Reina'' So cold.<</timed>> <<timed 4s t8n>>''Reina'' Get me out.<</timed>> <<timed 6s t8n>> [[What is she talking about? ->What is she talking about?]] <</timed>>

''<<print $name>>'' If she hasn't given you permission, you shouldn't log in to her stuff. That's really disrespectful. ''Ravi'' whatever im doing it ''Zero'' Ravi, wait. ''Amelia'' ravi dont ''Zero'' That's an invasion of her privacy. ''Jae'' I guess he doesn't have to look at anything tho, just change the access info so it boots them out ''Zero'' But what if it really is Reina? ''Ravi'' she had a chance to stop me. ill give her the new passwords obviously ''Amelia '' <<print $name>> and zero are right, i really dont think you should do this Ravi ignores your advice and doesn't respond for a few moments. [[You wait. ->Ravi can't hack it]]

''<<print $name>>'' What do you mean? Get you out of what? ''Jae'' Where are you? ''Zero'' Reina, are you at your house? ''Jae'' Z, did you call an ambulance? ''Zero'' No, I'm the only one home. Everyone must have gone out. ''Ravi'' jfc ive had enough of this shit ''Ravi'' shes either fucking with us or someones got into her account ''Ravi'' reina this is your last chance to talk to us or im gonna log in to your harmony and put an end to this myself ''Amelia '' what? how would you do that? ''Ravi'' look i know her passwords and stuff ok ''Jae'' How? Did she tell you? ''Ravi'' not exactly ''Jae'' Rav... that's not cool man ''How should you contribute to the conversation?'' [[Encourage Ravi to access Reina's Harmony account. ->Ravi should hack]] [[Tell Ravi his behaviour is unacceptable. ->Ravi shouldn't hack]]

''<<print $name>>'' Maybe that's not such a bad idea. If someone else is doing this, Ravi could log in and get them out. Wouldn't it be better to have one of us in her account than a stranger? ''Ravi'' cool im doing it ''Zero'' Ravi, wait. ''Amelia '' ravi dont ''Zero'' That's an invasion of her privacy. ''Jae'' <<print $name>> has a point tho. He doesn't have to look at anything, just change the access info so it boots them out ''Zero'' But what if it really is Reina? ''Ravi'' she had a chance to stop me. ill give her the new passwords obviously ''Amelia '' i really dont think you should do this Ravi seems to have listened to your encouragement, so he doesn't respond for a few moments. [[You wait. ->Ravi can't hack it]]

''Zero'' Ravi? Are you even listening to us? ''Ravi'' shit i cant get in ''Ravi'' they must have changed her passwords ''Jae'' Maybe because you were talking about it in a server Reina is a part of? If someone's logged in to her harmony they can see what we're saying... ''Zero'' I really don't think she's been hacked. ''Ravi'' theres literally no other reason why this would be happening ''Ravi'' @Reina we know youre not reina ''Ravi'' get a life seriously this is just sad ''Jae'' But what if it is her? What if something's gone wrong and she needs help getting out? ''Ravi'' i know for a fact its not her ''Zero'' I don't like this. ''Ravi'' @Reina i know thats not you. nobody wants you here [[Reina is typing... ->Reina is typing]]

<<timed 1s t8n>>''Reina'' I don't want to be here.<</timed>> <<timed 3s t8n>>''Reina'' Please.<</timed>> <<timed 5s t8n>>''Reina'' Please help me.<</timed>> <<timed 7s t8n>>''Reina'' Never. So cold.<</timed>> <<timed 9s t8n>> [[Reina is typing... ->Reina is typing 2]] <</timed>>

<<timed 1s t8n>>''Reina'' Why?<</timed>> <<timed 2s t8n>>''Reina'' Why did this happen?<</timed>> <<timed 3s t8n>>''Reina'' Why did you do this?<</timed>> <<timed 5s t8n>> [[Who is she talking about? ->Jae suggests driving]] <</timed>>

''<<print $name>>'' Did what? Who are you talking about? ''Zero'' Reina, please tell us what you mean. ''Ravi'' this is fucked up ''Jae'' Something's wrong. Maybe we shouldn't talk to her anymore... I could drive over to her house and check on her myself ''Zero'' But you live like four hours away. ''Jae'' I'm still the closest out of all of us. Isn't it better than sitting here doing nothing? ''Ravi'' yeah like we need another reminder how close you are ''Jae'' What does that mean? ''Ravi'' nothing forget it ''Amelia '' i don't think that's a good idea jae, it's a long way to go in the dark ''What do you say?'' [[Reina might not be at her house. ->Reina might not be home]] [[We should keep talking to her. ->Let's keep talking to her]]

''<<print $name>>'' I think we should keep her talking. ''Zero'' I agree. As long as she's typing, it at least means she's conscious and here with us. ''Jae'' I'll do whatever you guys think is best but if you change your minds, I'm ready to go to her place whenever ''Ravi'' yeah right ''Amelia '' guys i'm freaking out ''Zero'' It's okay, Amelia. I'm sure she's fine, we're just trying to be prepared. You have received a private message from Jae. [[Check Harmony. ->Jae's theory]]

''<<print $name>>'' We don't know where Reina is. She might not even be at her house. ''Zero'' Exactly. You could drive all the way out there for nothing. ''Jae'' I'll do whatever you guys think is best but if you change your minds, I'm ready to go to her place whenever ''Ravi'' yeah right ''Amelia '' guys i'm freaking out ''Zero'' It's okay, Amelia. I'm sure she's fine, we're just trying to be prepared. You have received a private message from Jae. [[Check Harmony. ->Jae's theory]]

''<<print $name>>'' This isn't the time for arguments. ''Ravi'' reina might not want me but at least i had the guts to tell her how i feel ''Ravi'' you should try it sometime jae ''Jae'' What? Are you suggesting I have feelings for Reina? ''Ravi'' actually id say youre jealous of her ''Jae'' What?? ''Amelia '' stop it ''Ravi'' everyone sees you as this perfect boyfriend material guy, all the girls always trying to get your attention and you dont give a shit about any of them ''Ravi'' bceause you cant stand the fact that the one person you actually want only thinks of you as a friend ''Jae'' Stop talking ''Ravi'' and thats why youve always been so nice to reina, youre just using her to get closer to someone else ''Jae'' Ravi shut the fuck up ''Ravi'' so why dont you just get it over with so you can move on ''Ravi'' just go ahead and tell everyone youre in love with zero [[Nobody is typing. ->Jae and Ravi accuse each other]]

''Jae'' So I was just looking into things a bit more ''Jae'' And I don't know enough about this kinda thing so I'm probably wrong, but I think it actually could be someone else on Reina's Harmony ''Jae''<<if visitedTags("maybehack")>>I said before that people in Zero's stream would get signed out of their accounts and unable to talk in chat afterwards, but apparently there is a way for someone to get in and out unnoticed <<else>> I'd assumed people in Zero's stream would get signed out of their accounts and unable to talk in chat afterwards, but apparently there is a way for someone to get in and out unnoticed <</if>> ''Jae'' Reina is subbed to the stream, so when it was infiltrated they could have got her login info, which might be the same email and password she uses for Harmony ''How will you reply?'' [[How does that explain Reina's absence? ->What about Reina's absence?]] [[How does that explain our phones turning off? ->What about our phones?]]

''<<print $name>>'' But why hasn't anyone heard from Reina in days?<<if visitedTags("reinahack")>> You said yourself before that she would call us or something if she couldn't get into harmony.<</if>> ''Jae'' Maybe she really was busy? Coincidences happen ''Jae'' But I get you, it is weird timing. I can't think of anything else that would explain all this tho ''What will you do now?'' [[Challenge his theory. ->Challenge Jae's theory]] [[Return to the group chat. ->Server 6]]

''<<print $name>>'' But what about all of our phones breaking? How do we explain that? ''Jae'' I really don't know. Coincidences happen I guess ''Jae'' But I get you, it is weird timing. I can't think of anything else that would explain all this tho ''What will you do now?'' [[Challenge his theory. ->Challenge Jae's theory]] [[Return to the group chat. ->Server 6]]

''Zero'' Reina, keep talking to us if you're there. I won't leave this room until we know you're safe. We're here for you. ''Amelia '' zero i cant do this ''Amelia '' why is this happening? ''Amelia '' i dont understand what's going on, i'm scared ''Zero'' It's okay. There will be a rational explanation for all this. Maybe step away from your desk for a while? Go drink some water and take deep breaths. It's going to be okay, I promise. ''Ravi'' wtf is that ''Ravi'' jae are you still in the call can you hear that ''Jae'' I can't hear anything. Can you hear me talking now? ''Ravi'' no ''Ravi'' what is this ''Ravi'' are you doing this??? [[What's going on? ->Ravi hears her]]

Jae thinks Reina's account is being controlled by somebody else. You're not sure that you fully believe his explanation for tonight's events, so you decide to voice your concerns. ''What do you feel is the main problem with Jae's theory? Your choice will affect what you say to him.'' [[It doesn't explain everything that has happened. ->Jae's theory doesn't explain everything]] [[It contradicts some things he said earlier. ->Jae contradicted himself]]

''<<print $name>>'' I really don't think that explains everything. There seems to be a lot we're missing. What about the weird effects on her messages? ''Jae'' I don't have the answer for everything ''Jae'' But if it's not a technical issue, what else could this be? You get the feeling that Jae isn't prepared to view the situation from a different perspective yet, so you return to the group server. [[Check Harmony. ->Server 6]]

''<<print $name>>'' Hold on. Earlier, you said harmony doesn't allow text to appear the way Reina's messages did. That has nothing to do with someone hacking her account. ''Jae'' I don't have the answer for everything ''Jae'' But if it's not a technical issue, what else could this be? You get the feeling that Jae isn't prepared to view the situation from a different perspective yet, so you return to the group server. [[Check Harmony. ->Server 6]]

''<<print $name>>'' What's going on? ''Ravi'' its reina ''Ravi'' i heard reina ''Jae'' What do you mean? I can't hear anything ''Ravi'' i just heard her voice wtf ''Amelia '' what?? is that a joke? ''Amelia '' how is that possible? ''Ravi'' i dont know shes not in the call but i just fucking heard her ''Ravi'' im so freaked out man what just happened [[What did she say? ->What did Reina say in call?]]

''<<print $name>>'' Was she talking? What did she say? ''Zero'' Ravi? ''Amelia '' this isnt happening ''Jae'' Ravi, what did she say?? ''Ravi'' the same thing ''Ravi'' that thing about being cold ''Jae'' I didn't hear anything. This doesn't make sense [[Reina is typing... ->Reina is typing 3]]

<<timed 1s t8n>>''Reina'' Can anyone hear me?<</timed>> <<timed 3s t8n>>''Reina'' Are you still there?<</timed>> <<timed 5s t8n>>''Reina'' Can't you see me?<</timed>> <<timed 7s t8n>>''Reina'' Where am I?<</timed>> <<timed 9s t8n>> ''What do you say to Reina?'' [[You can't see our messages? ->You can't see our messages?]] [[You don't know where you are? ->You don't know where you are?]] <</timed>>

''<<print $name>>'' Can't you see our messages? Reina doesn't respond and nobody else is typing. A minute passes. ''What would you like to do?'' [[Message Ravi. ->Message Ravi]] [[Message Amelia. ->Message Amelia]]

''<<print $name>>'' What do you mean you don't know where you are? Reina doesn't respond and nobody else is typing. A minute passes. ''What would you like to do?'' [[Message Ravi. ->Message Ravi]] [[Message Amelia. ->Message Amelia]]

You decide to message Amelia. She seemed to be distressed and upset by everything that's happening tonight. ''What will you say to her?'' [[Are you feeling okay? ->Is Amelia okay?]] [[What do you think is happening? ->Amelia's theory]]

You decide to message Ravi. He seemed a little disturbed when he allegedly heard Reina's voice in the call just now. ''What will you say to him?'' [[Are you feeling okay? ->Is Ravi okay?]] [[What do you think is happening? ->Ravi's theory]]

''<<print $name>>'' What do you think is going on? ''Ravi'' how should i know ''Ravi'' but hearing her voice.. ''Ravi'' that changed my mind. i dont think shes being hacked, i think reina is doing this ''Ravi'' i dont know how shes doing it but its her ''Ravi'' it has to be a prank ''Ravi'' but this isnt like her. she wouldnt try to scare us like this would she? [[You think she'd do something like this for a joke? ->You think Reina is joking?]]

''<<print $name>>'' Are you okay? You seem a bit shaken up. ''Ravi'' honestly ''Ravi'' i dont know anymore man ''Ravi'' this shouldnt be happening ''Ravi'' this isnt how things are supposed to be [[What do you mean by that? ->Ravi, what do you mean by that?]] [[I'm here for you. ->Ravi, I'm here for you]]

''<<print $name>>'' Are you okay? You seem really upset. ''Amelia '' i feel like i'm on the verge of a panic attack or something ''Amelia '' how is reina here? it's not possible [[What does that mean? ->Amelia, what do you mean by that?]] [[I care about you. ->Amelia, I'm here for you]]

''<<print $name>>'' What do you think is happening? ''Amelia '' i dont know ''Amelia '' this isn't right. none of this is right ''Amelia '' it's like something out of a horror film ''Amelia '' i never thought this kind of thing could actually happen [[Are you saying you think it's supernatural? ->You think it's supernatural?]]

''<<print $name>>'' What, you think it's something paranormal? ''Amelia '' i didn't say that ''Amelia '' she must be having a breakdown or something ''Amelia '' the things she's saying are so weird ''Amelia '' it makes me feel sick but i keep thinking what if she suddenly disappears and we never hear from her again... you know what i mean? ''What will you do?'' [[Challenge her theory. ->Challenge Amelia's theory]] [[Exit the conversation. ->Exit Amelia]]

''<<print $name>>'' Not how things are supposed to be? What does that mean? ''Ravi'' its nothing ''Ravi'' i just meant ''Ravi'' i just meant reina should be here thats all ''Ravi'' like the usual happy normal reina should be here <<if visitedTags("msgamelia")>>[[Ask Ravi what he thinks is happening. ->Ravi's theory]] [[Exit the conversation. ->Server 7]] <<else>> [[Ask Ravi what he thinks is happening. ->Ravi's theory]] [[Message Amelia. ->Message Amelia]] [[Exit the conversation. ->Server 7]] <</if>>

''Zero'' Is anyone here? I just got back to my room and something weird happened. ''Jae'' What is it? Are you okay? ''Zero'' I'd left my headset on the desk and as I walked in, I //swear// I heard Reina's voice coming from it. ''Ravi'' are you serious ''Zero'' It's probably my mind playing tricks on me. It was only quiet, but it sounded so much like her. ''Jae'' What did she say? ''Zero'' My name... ''Ravi'' jesus ''Ravi'' its like a call from beyond the grave ''Amelia '' don't, that's not funny ''Zero'' Ravi, that wasn't helpful. You know how she feels about that kind of thing. Amelia, just remember all that paranormal stuff doesn't exist in real life. ''Ravi'' yeah sorry that wasnt cool ''Ravi'' just trying to lighten the mood [[What should we do? ->What should we do?]]

<<if visitedTags("msgravi")>>Now that you've listened to Amelia's thoughts, you consider the circumstances for a minute. [[Return to the server. ->Server 7]] <<else>>Now that you've listened to Amelia's thoughts, you consider the circumstances for a minute. ''What would you like to do?'' [[Message Ravi. ->Message Ravi]] [[Return to the server. ->Server 7]] <</if>>

''<<print $name>>'' I know you don't like to talk about how you're feeling but if ever need a friend, I'm here. ''Ravi'' yeah thats not really my thing dude ''Ravi'' ..but thanks ''Ravi'' its good to know someones got my back <<if visitedTags("msgamelia")>>[[Ask Ravi what he thinks is happening. ->Ravi's theory]] [[Exit the conversation. ->Server 7]] <<else>> [[Ask Ravi what he thinks is happening. ->Ravi's theory]] [[Message Amelia. ->Message Amelia]] [[Exit the conversation. ->Server 7]] <</if>>

''<<print $name>>'' Do you really think she'd do something like this for a joke? ''Ravi'' no ''Ravi'' well i mean ''Ravi'' maybe ''Ravi'' it has to be ''Ravi'' nothing else really explains it ''What will you do?'' [[Challenge his theory. ->Challenge Ravi's theory]] [[Exit the conversation. ->Exit Ravi]]

<<if visitedTags("msgamelia")>>Having heard what Ravi had to say, you contemplate the situation for a moment. [[Return to the server. ->Server 7]] <<else>>Having heard what Ravi had to say, you contemplate the situation for a moment. ''What would you like to do?'' [[Message Amelia. ->Message Amelia]] [[Return to the server. ->Server 7]] <</if>>

''<<print $name>>'' I know things have been difficult for you lately but remember I'm always here if you need me. ''Amelia '' i know ''Amelia '' thank you <<if visitedTags("msgravi")>>Exit the conversation. [[Ask Amelia what she thinks is happening. ->Amelia's theory]] <<else>> [[Ask Amelia what she thinks is happening. ->Amelia's theory]] [[Message Ravi. ->Message Ravi]] [[Exit the conversation. ->Server 7]] <</if>>

''<<print $name>>'' What do you mean by that? Why shouldn't she be here? ''Amelia '' i didn't mean it that way ''Amelia '' it's just the things she's saying... and how ravi heard her voice when she wasn't even in the call. it's like she's here but also not here ''Amelia '' it makes me feel weird thinking about it <<if visitedTags("msgravi")>>[[Ask Amelia what she thinks is happening. ->Amelia's theory]] [[Exit the conversation. ->Server 7]] <<else>> [[Ask Amelia what she thinks is happening. ->Amelia's theory]] [[Message Ravi. ->Message Ravi]] [[Exit the conversation. ->Server 7]] <</if>>

Amelia thinks Reina is suffering from a mental breakdown. Her interpretation of the strange occurrences doesn't completely make sense to you, so you decide to dispute it. ''What do you feel is the main problem with Amelia's theory? Your choice will affect what you say to her.'' [[It doesn't explain everything that has happened. ->Amelia's theory doesn't explain everything]] [[It contradicts some things she said earlier. ->Amelia contradicts herself]]

Ravi thinks Reina is playing a practical joke on everyone. You feel that his speculation doesn't quite add up, so you choose to deliberate this. ''What do you feel is the main problem with Ravi's theory? Your choice will affect what you say to him.'' [[It doesn't explain everything that has happened. ->Ravi's theory doesn't explain everything]] [[It contradicts some things he said earlier. ->Ravi contradicts himself]]

''<<print $name>>'' It doesn't make sense to me. Reina having a hard time doesn't explain everything else that's been going on. ''Amelia '' and you expect me to know what's really happening? i can't think straight ''Amelia '' i can't explain this, none of it makes any sense. like why don't our phones work? ''Amelia '' and it doesn't help that you all rally around reina as soon as the slightest thing seems to be wrong, but when i need someone i get absolutely nothing ''Amelia '' could you just leave me alone please? i can't deal with this right now Amelia is clearly no longer in the mood for a discussion, so you decide to drop the subject. [[Exit the conversation. ->Exit Amelia]]

''<<print $name>>'' I have to ask... Just now you said this was like a horror film but then denied it and said you think she's having a breakdown instead. What was that about? ''Amelia '' i just meant this is creepy ''Amelia '' you expect me to know what's really happening? i cant think straight ''Amelia '' i can't explain this, none of it makes any sense. like why don't our phones work? ''Amelia '' and it doesn't help that you all rally around reina as soon as the slightest thing seems to be wrong, but when i need someone i get absolutely nothing ''Amelia '' could you just leave me alone please? i can't deal with this right now Amelia is clearly no longer in the mood for a discussion, so you decide to drop the subject. [[Exit the conversation. ->Exit Amelia]]

''<<print $name>>'' But earlier you were convinced Reina had been hacked and when you tried to get into her account, you said her password must've been changed. If this was really her, wouldn't it be the same as usual? ''Ravi'' she probably changed it when i said i was going to sign in to her harmony ''Ravi'' what do you want me to say ''Ravi'' its like youre trying to find an excuse to not believe me You realise that Ravi is becoming agitated, so you decide to leave him alone for now. [[Exit the conversation. ->Exit Ravi]]

''<<print $name>>'' If Reina's joking around, does that mean she was involved in what went down in Zero's stream? That happened after she sent you and Jae messages on harmony. ''Ravi'' maybe its some meme that went viral today or something ''Ravi'' what do you want me to say ''Ravi'' its like youre trying to find an excuse not to believe me You realise that Ravi is becoming agitated, so you decide to leave him alone for now. [[Exit the conversation. ->Exit Ravi]]

__A word of advice.__ Disharmony is an investigative text adventure which relies on you to direct the story. The fate of your friends is in your hands. Your experience will be heavily influenced by the choices you make. Pay close attention to what is being said at all times. ''It may save a life.'' Before we begin, what is your name? <<textbox "$name" "" autofocus>><button data-passage="The Beginning" class="link-internal macro-button" type="button" tabindex="0">Play Disharmony</button>

''<<print $name>>'' So what do we do now? ''Jae'' I don't know ''Amelia '' i wish i knew what to do ''Amelia '' i'm so scared ''Zero'' It's okay, we'll get through this. ''Amelia '' i wish this had never happened ''Jae'' So... I kinda have a theory about what's happening but I don't know if it explains everything. Is it cool if I run it by everyone? ''Ravi'' sure go for it bro ''Ravi'' i dont see anyone else offering solutions While Jae begins to talk through his thought process, you receive a message notification. Since you have already heard Jae's ideas, you click on your private conversations. [[Check Harmony. ->Zero 2]]

''Zero'' So I've been doing some research and I found something. ''Zero'' I know how this is going to sound, and I'm not sure I believe it myself, but I felt like I should share it with someone and didn't want to put it in main chat. Amelia's in kind of a state and I don't think she'd handle it too well. ''Zero'' The site I found is pretty buggy so I'll just paste some text here if that's okay? [[Agree to read Zero's findings. ->The Never explained]]

''Zero'' "Beneath the shadows which creep unknowingly behind us; beyond the passage of this reality and the next; between the realms of life and death. This is where the Never lies. Those who roam its intangible paths are lost to time itself. Once a soul has been snared in its incorporeal grip, they are doomed to haunt the unceasing echoes of terror for eternity. Seldom does one escape the endless ice of the Never. When you are banished to the darkness of this place, your form withers into the cold. You live but do not breathe. Your body remains yet you cannot feel. You may speak but few shall ever hear you. Those you leave behind may sense your lingering presence, but mortal mysteries become just that, and soon they, too, will forget you. The Never has grown more terrible with each passing century. The more people it consumes, the heavier its burden. The unbearable chill of its extinguishing grasp is a fate worse than any could imagine. To exist in the Never means to never exist. And today, the untold number of those drowning in its depths has advanced its wintry torment immeasurably—" ''Zero'' That sounds ridiculous, right? Like one of those creepy stories Amelia reads to us? I thought so, too, but then I saw this last part: [[... ->Zero 3]]

''Zero'' "In the Never it's colder than ever." ''How do you respond?'' [[What does this have to do with anything? ->What does this have to do with anything?]] [[Reina's messages... ->That's like Reina's messages]]

''<<print $name>>'' Reina's messages... Where did you find this? ''Zero'' I just searched those words and eventually found some buried website explaining this whole Never concept. [[Tell me more. ->Tell me more]] [[This is a waste of time. ->This is a waste of time]]

''<<print $name>>'' What does this have to do with anything? ''Zero'' It's the same as Reina's messages. She kept repeating those words so I just searched them and eventually found some buried website explaining this whole Never concept. [[Tell me more. ->Tell me more]] [[This is a waste of time. ->This is a waste of time]]

''<<print $name>>'' I feel like we're getting off track. You don't really believe this has anything to do with Reina, do you? ''Zero'' I'm not saying I think it's real, but maybe she saw this somewhere and that's why she's saying these things. When Reina gets focused on something, it's difficult to snap her out of it, so maybe this is some idea she's far too invested in. I don't know yet, but there are people posting supposedly true stories about their experiences of losing someone to this Never place, and it's way too similar to what's been happening with Reina. [[What are the similarities between their stories and ours? ->Stories of the Never]] [[Reina is fascinated by the stories on this website. That's all. ->Reina is lost in an idea]]

''<<print $name>>'' What else does it say? ''Zero'' There are people posting supposedly true stories about their experiences of losing someone to this Never place, and it's way too similar to what's been happening with Reina. I'm not saying I think it's real, but maybe she saw this somewhere and that's why she's saying these things. When she gets focused on something, it's difficult to snap her out of it, so maybe this is some idea she's far too invested in. [[What are the similarities between their stories and ours? ->Stories of the Never]] [[Reina is fascinated by the stories on this website. That's all. ->Reina is lost in an idea]]

''<<print $name>>'' I think Reina is just lost in the idea of some scary website. It's probably a research method she's trying out for her art. ''Zero'' I agree it's implausible, and I'm trying to look at it logically, but there are a lot of things happening that I don't know how to explain. Of course it's probably just fiction or people telling lies, but if you heard some of the stories... ''Zero'' Don't worry about it, though. I think I'm just tired and looking too hard to find an answer. [[Let me hear the stories, anyway. ->Stories of the Never]] [[Challenge Zero's theory further. ->Challenge Zero's theory]]

''<<print $name>>'' What kind of things do the stories say? ''Zero'' There are accounts of people losing contact with someone, only to hear from them a few days later but under weird circumstances. One person talks about hearing their brother's voice through their speakers two days after reporting his disappearance. Someone else said they received cryptic text messages from their missing friend, but it stopped by the next morning and they were never heard from again. ''Zero'' Mostly, people report receiving signals from the absent person or feeling their presence in some way, but it always only lasts for one night, and then they're gone forever. ''Zero'' But every single story claims that in whatever form the messages reach them, they always mention the Never. Often there are pleas to be saved and the use of words like 'cold' or 'lost'. ''Zero'' I know it doesn't make sense, but do you think there's even the slightest possibility this could be connected to Reina in some way? [[It's possible. ->I believe in the Never]] [[Absolutely not. ->I don't believe in the Never]]

Zero thinks it's possible that Reina could be trapped in some unknown place. She doesn't even seem sure of her own far-fetched hypothesis, so you feel compelled to question it. ''What do you feel is the main problem with Zero's theory? Your choice will affect what you say to her.'' [[It doesn't explain everything that has happened. ->Zero's theory doesn't explain everything]] [[It contradicts some things she said earlier. ->Zero contradicts herself]]

''<<print $name>>'' It seems so unbelievable, but it's also so similar to what's been happening tonight. We have no idea what's going on, so I guess we can't say it's entirely impossible. ''Zero'' I feel so stupid even considering it, but until we know Reina is safe, I'm not going to stop trying to find solutions. ''What would you like to do?'' [[Challenge Zero's theory. ->Challenge Zero's theory]] [[Return to the server. ->Server 8]]

''<<print $name>>'' I know you only want to help Reina, but honestly, it seems way too unbelievable. You're usually very rational, so I'm surprised you would even mention this. ''Zero'' I feel so stupid even considering it, but until we know Reina is safe, I'm not going to stop trying to find solutions. ''What would you like to do?'' [[Challenge Zero's theory. ->Challenge Zero's theory]] [[Return to the server. ->Server 8]]

''Jae'' I hear what you're saying Rav, but I don't think Reina would take a joke this far ''Ravi'' and people being conveniently hacked in some vague unknown way is more likely? this isnt a video game, hacking doesnt work like that ''Jae'' Maybe we should move on and see what everyone else has to say. If we all work together we could figure this out ''Jae'' Amelia what do you think? ''Amelia '' about what? ''Jae'' Whatever's going on with Reina ''Amelia '' i don't know ''Amelia '' she must be having some kind of psychotic break ''Ravi'' thats stupid ''Amelia '' well she's talking nonsense and doesn't know where she is ''Amelia '' it's better than what you said anyway ''Ravi'' whatever ''Jae'' <<print $name>> do you have any ideas? You have been presented with a few different explanations for tonight's events. ''Jae'' thinks Reina's account has been hacked. ''Ravi'' thinks Reina is playing a prank. ''Amelia'' thinks Reina's behaviour may be due to a medical crisis. ''Zero'' thinks Reina's disappearance may be linked to a website about a spiritual dimension. ''Whose theory do you agree with the most? Your choice will affect what you say.'' [[Jae. ->Choose Jae's theory]] [[Ravi. ->Choose Ravi's theory]] [[Amelia. ->Choose Amelia's theory]] [[Zero. ->Choose Zero's theory]]

''<<print $name>>'' Let's hypothetically say that this Never thing is real, how did she even get there? Do people just fall in? It doesn't really make sense. ''Zero'' There was more information on the site... But you're right, it's just fantasy. We should focus on the facts and on trying to help Reina. Zero seems to be doubting herself and is occupied with her thoughts, so you go to check on what's happening in the group chat instead. In the server, your friends are continuing the conversation they've been having while you were talking to Zero. [[Exit the conversation. ->Server 8]]

''<<print $name>>'' I'll be honest, I'm kind of confused. You've always insisted that the supernatural doesn't exist. You were even saying that only a few minutes before you messaged me and now suddenly you're a believer? ''Zero'' No, I'm still skeptical, but I thought this website was interesting and decided to share it with you. I didn't bring it up in the server because of Amelia. She likes reading about ghosts and things but it scares her and she was already panicking, so it might exacerbate things. ''Zero'' I'll keep looking for a better explanation... Zero seems to be doubting herself and is occupied with her thoughts, so you go to check on what's happening in the group chat instead. In the server, your friends are continuing the conversation they've been having while you were talking to Zero. [[Exit the conversation. ->Server 8]]

''<<print $name>>'' I agree with Ravi, this has to be a joke. ''Ravi'' exactly ''Zero'' I don't know... Reina could never be this cruel. ''Jae'' Yeah, this isn't something she would do ''Ravi'' and i suppose youd care enough to know ''Jae'' Whatever you're trying to start, don't ''Amelia '' so is this the plan? do we agree that reina is messing with us and move on? i just want to get this over with ''What do you suggest?'' [[We should explain to Reina that this has gone too far. ->Explain to Reina that the joke must end]] [[We should ignore her until she apologises. ->We should ignore Reina]]

''<<print $name>>'' I think Jae's theory makes the most sense. ''Amelia '' me too ''Ravi'' seriously? you think someone hacked reinas harmony and zeros stream AND all our phones? come on man ''Amelia '' at least it actually gives a reason for everything. you think reina is messing with us and somehow that explains it? ''Ravi'' yeah well of course you agree with jae ''Amelia '' what the hell does that even mean?? ''Ravi'' anything to get on someone else's good side right? ''Amelia '' oh shut up ravi. can't you ever just keep your bullshit to yourself? ''Zero'' Both of you, stop. Arguing isn't going to get us anywhere. We need to figure out what we're going to do now. ''What do you suggest?'' [[We should report this to Harmony. ->We should report the hacking to Harmony]] [[We should try talking to Reina's hacker. ->We should talk to Reina's hacker]]

''<<print $name>>'' It seems like Reina is having some kind of breakdown. Amelia mentioned this to me a little while ago and I think she's right. ''Zero'' Well, it explains some of the things that have happened, but not everything. ''Jae'' It could true, and then maybe there just happened to be a lot of technical issues tonight too? ''Zero'' That would be a lot of coincidences, but I suppose it's possible. ''Ravi'' im surprised amelia didnt try to blame this on ghosts or something ''Amelia '' what do you mean? ''Ravi'' youre always going on about that kinda stuff ''Ravi'' and the one time something creepy happens you dont mention it ''Amelia '' well i don't actually believe any of it. i only read that stuff for fun ''Ravi'' fuck off how many times have we had to listen to you talk about haunted forests or sleep paralysis or whatever ''Jae'' So what are we going to do now? Should I drive over there? ''What do you suggest?'' [[Jae should go to check on Reina in person. ->Jae should go to Reina's house]] [[Someone should use a neighbour's phone to call an ambulance. ->We should use someone's phone to call 999]]

''<<print $name>>'' Well, actually Zero told me something interesting just now... ''Amelia '' what is it? ''Zero'' It isn't anything worth talking about, honestly. Mostly I was just using <<print $name>> as a sounding board but it's really not important. ''Jae'' Tell us anyway. It could help ''Zero'' I don't think so. What you and Ravi were saying made a lot more sense. ''Ravi'' fair enough ''Ravi'' so whats the plan? ''What will you do?'' [[Change your mind and support a different theory. ->I changed my mind]] [[Encourage Zero to share her explanation. ->Encourage Zero]]

''<<print $name>>'' Zero, you should tell them. I think it explains a lot. ''Jae'' Yeah, I want to hear this ''Zero'' Okay, but I don't want anyone to take this too seriously. I don't even believe it. ''Zero'' So I searched up the words that Reina kept repeating and found this. I'm sure it's not connected at all because that's kind of ridiculous, but maybe it could point us in the right direction, like where Reina might have got the inspiration for the things she's saying. Zero pastes the same introductory text about the Never that she previously shared with you. [[Wait for the others to read it. ->Zero shares her theory with the group]]

You have changed your mind and chosen to disregard Zero's idea. ''Jae'' thinks Reina's account has been hacked. ''Ravi'' thinks Reina is playing a prank. ''Amelia'' thinks Reina's behaviour may be due to a medical crisis. ''Whose theory do you agree with the most? Your choice will affect what you say.'' [[Jae. ->Choose Jae's theory]] [[Ravi. ->Choose Ravi's theory]] [[Amelia. ->Choose Amelia's theory]]

''Ravi'' wtf is this shit ''Ravi'' i thought this was gonna be legit, not some amelia level bs ''Jae'' That's pretty weird, Z. Do you really believe this? ''Zero'' No, but if Reina has heard about this Never thing, maybe she's been influenced by it in some way. ''Jae'' Like maybe this is all a big joke and she got the idea for it from this? ''Ravi'' so i was right then ''Amelia '' that has to be it ''Amelia '' ravi was right, it's just a prank ''Jae'' But it's the same thing she was sa ''Zero'' Jae? [[What happened? ->Jae hears Reina]]

''<<print $name>>'' That might be a good idea. ''Zero'' Please be careful and don't drive too fast. ''Jae'' I'll stay safe, don't worry ''Ravi'' why do you want to go there so bad? ''Jae'' I feel useless sat here doing nothing ''Ravi'' right ''Amelia '' what if i was wrong about this? what if she's not home? what happens then? ''Jae'' Then I guess we'll have to report it to the police ''Amelia '' oh god ''Zero'' Don't panic, I'm sure she's there. ''Jae'' Okay I'm going to head out now so someone find a ph ''Zero'' Jae? [[What happened? ->Jae hears Reina]]

''<<print $name>>'' Shouldn't we send an ambulance to her place? We could go to neighbours and ask to borrow their phones. ''Zero'' That's a good idea. ''Jae'' Sometimes the response time is so slow tho. I'll go over there too just to be safe ''Ravi'' why do you want to go there so bad? ''Jae'' I feel useless sat here doing nothing ''Ravi'' right ''Amelia '' what if i was wrong about this? what if she's not home? what happens then? ''Jae'' Then I guess we'll have to report it to the police ''Amelia '' oh god ''Zero'' Don't panic, I'm sure she's there. ''Jae'' Okay I'm going to head out now so someone find a ph ''Zero'' Jae? [[What happened? ->Jae hears Reina]]

''<<print $name>>'' If this is a joke, it's gone too far. @Reina this needs to stop now. ''Zero'' We need to be sure she doesn't need our help though. ''Jae'' Yeah ''Jae'' @Reina if you're still here, let us know. If this was all a set-up, we won't be mad, we just want to know you're safe ''Ravi'' jesus jae could you be any more of a beta ''Amelia '' i guess we don't know reina as well as we thought ''Jae'' Look I'm not going to sit here doing noth ''Zero'' Jae? [[What happened? ->Jae hears Reina]]

''<<print $name>>'' If this is a joke, it's gone too far. We're encouraging her by paying attention to it. ''Ravi'' this is what ive been saying all night ''Ravi'' ignore her and shell stop ''Amelia '' i think so too ''Zero'' I really don't think Reina would do this. ''Jae'' Same. She can see everything we're saying. We even tried calling an ambulance. Reina would never take it this far, Zero's right ''Ravi'' yeah of course you agree with her ''Amelia '' maybe we don't know reina as well as we thought ''Jae'' Look I'm not going to sit here doing noth ''Zero'' Jae? [[What happened? ->Jae hears Reina]]

''<<print $name>>'' If that's not Reina, we should report this to Harmony. Maybe they could reset her password and kick them off? ''Jae'' Yeah definitely ''Zero'' I'll send a report now. ''Ravi'' its probably one of zeros stream boys ''Amelia '' but everyone on z chat respects her, they'd never do this ''Ravi'' they would if they thought they could find out things about her ''Ravi'' for some people its not enough wanting someone they cant have.. ''Ravi'' next thing you know theyll be outside your window scratching on the glass with a knife ''Zero'' I'm not sure I appreciate those kinds of comments. ''Ravi'' jesus i was only kidding ''Jae'' It's not the best time to joke about things li ''Zero'' Jae? [[What happened? ->Jae hears Reina]]

''<<print $name>>'' If that's not Reina, we need to get them off her account. This isn't fair on her. ''Jae'' Yeah definitely. @Reina If this isn't Reina, you're going to end up getting yourself in trouble. You've had your fun but enough now ''Ravi'' like thats gonna work. you sound like one of zeros stream boys ''Ravi'' i mean if this isnt reina, it probably is one of them ''Amelia '' but everyone on z chat respects her, they'd never do this ''Ravi'' they would if they thought they could find out things about her ''Ravi'' for some people its not enough wanting someone they cant have.. ''Ravi'' next thing you know theyll be outside your window scratching on the glass with a knife ''Zero'' I'm not sure I appreciate those kinds of comments. ''Ravi'' jesus i was only kidding ''Jae'' It's not the best time to joke about things li ''Zero'' Jae? [[What happened? ->Jae hears Reina]]

''<<print $name>>'' What happened? ''Jae'' Hold on ''Amelia '' what's going on?? ''Jae'' I can hear Reina talking ''Ravi'' in the call? ''Jae'' Yeah... it's gone now. You didn't hear that? ''Ravi'' no ''Ravi'' see i told you i heard her ''Zero'' What did she say? ''Jae'' I don't know, it was all jumbled. It sounded like she was talking backwards but that was definitely Reina's voice [[Reina is typing.... ->Reina returns]]

<<timed 1s t8n>>''Reina'' Are you there?<</timed>> <<timed 3s t8n>>''Reina'' I can see you.<</timed>> <<timed 5s t8n>>''Reina'' What have you done?<</timed>> <<timed 7s t8n>>''Reina'' Why would you do this to me?<</timed>> <<timed 9s t8n>> [[Reina is typing... ->Reina continues]] <</timed>>

<<timed 3s t8n>>''Reina'' I don't know where I am.<</timed>> <<timed 5s t8n>>''Reina'' It's so cold.<</timed>> <<timed 1s t8n>>''Reina'' I thought you were my friend.<</timed>> <<timed 7s t8n>>''Reina'' Help.<</timed>> <<timed 9s t8n>> [[Who is she talking about? ->Who is she talking about?]] <</timed>>

''<<print $name>>'' Who are you talking about? ''Ravi'' im so fuckin done with this ''Ravi'' if youre gonna troll us at least type faster ''Ravi'' or get to the point ''Zero'' Ravi. ''Ravi'' what? she sounds like an amateur poetry class, its embarrassing ''Zero'' I knew this was going to happen. ''What would you like to ask Reina?'' [[Are you hurt? ->Are you hurt?]] [[Are you lost? ->Are you lost?]]

''<<print $name>>'' Reina, are you lost? [[Reina is typing... ->Reina is hurt and lost]]

''<<print $name>>'' Reina, are you hurt? [[Reina is typing... ->Reina is hurt and lost]]

<<timed 1s t8n>>''Reina'' Yes.<</timed>> <<timed 3s t8n>> [[Did someone do this to you? ->Did someone do this to you?]] <</timed>>

''<<print $name>>'' Is someone doing this to you? <<timed 2s t8n>>''Reina'' Yes.<</timed>> <<timed 4s t8n>> [[Other people are typing... ->Who did this to you?]] <</timed>>

''Zero'' Reina, who did this to you? [[You hesitate before typing the next question. ->Was it one of us?]]

''<<print $name>>'' Reina... was it one of us? <<timed 4.5s t8n>>''Reina'' Yes.<</timed>> <<timed 7s t8n>> [[Nobody is typing. ->Reina reaches out]] <</timed>>

''Reina'' in the never it's colder than ever <<linkreplace " Reina is typing..." t8n>> ''Reina'' in tha mever it's coldir than evar <<linkreplace " Reina is typing..." t8n>> ''Reina'' i&emsp; tha m ver it's c ldir th n &emsp;ar <<linkreplace " Reina is typing..." t8n>> ''Reina'' i &emsp;a m ver i&emsp; c l ir &emsp;h n &emsp;ar <<linkreplace " Reina is typing..." t8n>> ''Reina'' &emsp; a m &emsp;er &emsp; l ir &emsp;&emsp; n &emsp;a <<linkreplace " Reina is typing..." t8n>> ''Reina'' &emsp; a m &emsp;e &emsp; &emsp; l i &emsp; &emsp; &emsp; a [[Reina has stopped typing. ->Amelia outcomes]] <</linkreplace>> <</linkreplace>><</linkreplace>> <</linkreplace>><</linkreplace>>

As you try to process what Reina said, you begin to feel an unmistakable presence. Although you cannot see anyone, it's as though someone has reached out from behind you and covered your eyes with their hands, submitting you to darkness. But you cannot move. You cannot escape. Your body begins to grow insufferably cold, submerged in an oppressive chill which plunges you into the unforgiving throes of dread, more harrowing than anything you've experienced before. The feeling lasts only a moment, but it is a moment too long. In that brief period, you are lost to its agonising terror. The coldness subsides, but you're still shaken by the memory of its touch. During this time, you see that the server has been quiet. [[People are typing... ->Everyone is scared]]

''Zero'' The weirdest thing just happened to me. ''Jae'' Me too ''Jae'' Did you feel like ''Jae'' This is stupid but did you feel like someone was kinda... there with you? ''Zero'' I can't believe this. ''Amelia '' oh god ''Amelia '' i can't do this ''Amelia '' guys i can't do this why is this happening ''Jae'' Don't tell me you felt it too? ''Amelia '' oh my g od oh my god ''Zero'' Amelia, calm down. Nothing's going to hurt you, everything is okay. ''Jae'' I don't understand how the same thing happened to all 3 of us ''Jae'' <<print $name>>, did you feel anything weird just now? ''How will you respond?'' [[I felt it too. ->I felt it too]] [[I didn't feel anything. ->I didn't feel anything]]

''<<print $name>>'' Yeah, I felt it. ''Jae'' What the hell was that? ''Amelia '' this isn't happening ''Zero'' Ravi, are you okay? ''Jae'' Rav ''Jae'' I don't think he's here ''Jae'' Did anyone else feel cold too? ''Zero'' Yes... ''Jae'' Colder than ever... this is all so wrong ''Zero'' <<if visitedTags("chosezerostheory")>>You know that stuff I showed you guys before about the Never? Well, there was more to it. I'm pretty sure we've moved beyond what seems possible now, so I think you should read this. <<else>> There was something I came across before. I wasn't going to share it, but I'm pretty sure we've moved beyond what seems possible now, so I think you should read this.<</if>> <<if visitedTags("chosezerostheory", "neverstories")>> Zero submits to the server the stories of encounters with the Never that she previously showed you.<</if>> <<if visitedTags("chosezerostheory") is 0 and ("neverstories") is 1>> Zero submits to the server the information she previously showed you about the Never, along with the stories of supposedly true encounters.<</if>> <<if visitedTags("choosezerostheory") is 1 and ("neverstories") is 0>> Zero submits to the server the information she previously showed you about the Never, along with some stories of supposedly true encounters.<</if>> <<if visitedTags("neverstories") is 0>> [[Read Zero's findings. ->Never Stories 2]] <<else>> [[Wait for the others to read Zero's findings. ->Everyone reads stories of the Never]] <</if>>

''<<print $name>>'' No, I didn't feel anything. ''Jae'' That's weird ''Jae'' But what the hell was that? ''Amelia '' this isn't happening ''Zero'' Ravi, are you okay? ''Jae'' Rav ''Jae'' I don't think he's here ''Jae'' Did anyone else feel cold too? ''Zero'' Yes... ''Jae'' Colder than ever... this is all so wrong ''Zero'' <<if visitedTags("chosezerostheory")>>You know that stuff I showed you guys before about the Never? Well, there was more to it. I'm pretty sure we've moved beyond what seems possible now, so I think you should read this. <<else>> There was something I came across before. I wasn't going to share it, but I'm pretty sure we've moved beyond what seems possible now, so I think you should read this.<</if>> <<if visitedTags("chosezerostheory", "neverstories")>> Zero submits to the server the stories of encounters with the Never that she previously showed you.<</if>> <<if visitedTags("chosezerostheory") is 0 and ("neverstories") is 1>> Zero submits to the server the information she previously showed you about the Never, along with the stories of supposedly true encounters.<</if>> <<if visitedTags("choosezerostheory") is 1 and ("neverstories") is 0>> Zero submits to the server the information she previously showed you about the Never, along with some stories of supposedly true encounters.<</if>> <<if visitedTags("neverstories") is 0>> [[Read Zero's findings. ->Never Stories 2]] <<else>> [[Wait for the others to read Zero's findings. ->Everyone reads stories of the Never]] <</if>>

''Jae'' It's scary how accurate those stories are. The voice in the speakers, it's like what me and Ravi heard ''Jae'' Where is he anyway? ''Zero'' He hasn't said anything in a while. ''Jae'' Yeah that's not like him ''Jae'' @Ravi? ''Ravi'' what dont ping me im right here ''Jae'' Sorry dude, you weren't replying. Have you read all this? And did you feel that before? ''Ravi'' yeah i felt it ''Zero'' So there was one more thing. Again, I don't know how I feel about it or if it's even worth discussing, but I want to try to be open-minded about this and explore every possible avenue. ''Zero'' Just try not to read too much into it, okay? We don't know anything for certain yet. [[Zero is typing... ->Zero explains the ritual]]

''Zero'' There are accounts of people losing contact with someone, only to hear from them a few days later but under weird circumstances. One person talks about hearing their brother's voice through their speakers two days after reporting his disappearance. Someone else said they received cryptic text messages from their missing friend, but it stopped by the next morning and they were never heard from again. ''Zero'' Mostly, people report receiving signals from the absent person or feeling their presence in some way, but it always only lasts for one night, and then they're gone forever. ''Zero'' But every single story claims that in whatever form the messages reach them, they always mention the Never. Often there are pleas to be saved and the use of words like 'cold' or 'lost'. ''Zero'' I know it doesn't make sense, but do you think there's even the slightest possibility this could be connected to Reina in some way? [[See what the others have to say. ->Everyone reads stories of the Never]]

''Zero'' According to this, when somebody crosses into the Never, it is because they have been banished there by another person. The motive for doing this obviously varies, but it essentially exiles them from the mortal realm and traps them in the space between realities, forever. ''Zero'' So if Reina is in the Never, it's because someone put her there. ''Zero'' That's not all. ''Zero'' To send someone to the Never, some kind of ritual must be performed. In the first few days after this, there is a short window of time which allows a small possibility that it may be reversed. The laws of how this all works is unclear, but people claim the only way to save the victim is to identify their aggressor and "submit the admission of their misdeed to the Never itself." Apparently this is done by enacting the same ritual in reverse. ''What do you think?'' [[That makes sense. ->That makes sense]] [[That sounds crazy. ->This sounds crazy]]

''<<print $name>>'' As unbelievable as it sounds, this is all starting to make sense. ''Jae'' So let's say this Never dimension thing is real and that's where Reina is. Are you telling us someone put her there? ''Zero'' Theoretically, yes. ''Ravi'' you know zero, youve always been weird af but this is next level batshit crazy ''Ravi'' <<print $name>> tell me you dont really believe this ''Ravi'' please tell me none of you actually believe this You remember something Reina said before which seems relevant now. [[Reina already told us who did this to her. ->Reina told us who did this]]

''<<print $name>>'' This sounds crazy. ''Jae'' So let's say this Never dimension thing is real and that's where Reina is. Are you telling us someone put her there? ''Zero'' Theoretically, yes. ''Ravi'' you know zero, youve always been weird af but this is next level batshit crazy ''Ravi'' <<print $name>> tell me you dont really believe this ''Ravi'' please tell me none of you actually believe this [[Of course not. ->Of course I don't believe it]]

''<<print $name>>'' But, Reina already told us who did this to her. ''Amelia '' she did?? ''Jae'' When? ''Jae'' Wait, yeah she did. But ''Jae'' She said... ''Zero'' It was one of us. ''What would you like to do?'' [[Discuss the idea. ->Discuss the idea]] [[Dismiss the idea. ->Dismiss the idea]]

''<<print $name>>'' Of course not. ''Ravi'' thank god ''Zero'' Whether you believe it or not, there's something I noticed. ''Zero'' Reina already told us who did this to her. ''Amelia '' she did?? ''Jae'' When? ''Jae'' Wait, yeah she did. But... ''Jae'' She said ''Zero'' It was one of us. ''What would you like to do?'' [[Discuss the idea. ->Discuss the idea]] [[Dismiss the idea. ->Dismiss the idea]]

''<<print $name>>'' But why? If this was even possible, none of us would do that. ''Amelia '' i can think of one person who would ''Ravi'' and i guess thats me right? ''Amelia '' i'm just saying if anyone had a reason to hold a grudge against reina, it would be you ''Ravi'' yep there it is ''Zero'' Don't start again. I didn't bring this up to cause arguments. ''Ravi'' so why did you bring it up? its a load of shit and a waste of time ''Ravi'' we should be calling the police or doing ANYTHING helpful and instead were sat here talking about this like it matters ''Jae'' Everything Zero showed us has made sense though. It's pretty much the only thing we've seen all night which actually explains this. Yeah it seems nuts, but what about hearing Reina's voice when she was nowhere around? Or that weird presence we all felt? ''Jae'' You seemed like you were starting to believe this before and now you've suddenly gone back to dismissing it. Are you really that bothered about what we think of you? We've been friends for years and you still care about looking cool? Or are you just scared? ''Jae'' You can talk shit about this all you want and it won't make a difference, but what if it's true? What if we had a chance to save her and we did nothing? Do you really want to risk her life? ''Zero'' We don't have to tell anyone about this. We could try to figure out if it's real and if not, then at least we'll know for sure and can move on to other solutions. Jae is right, though. Reina's my best friend and I don't want my pride to stop me from potentially helping the one person I care about more than anything. Do you? ''Jae'' Ravi? ''Ravi'' fine lets do it ''Ravi'' but if this is a joke you guys are playing on me, im gone ''Zero'' <<print $name>> and Amelia, that applies to you, too. You don't have to believe it but I'd appreciate it if you'd humour me. For Reina's sake. [[Agree to help. ->Interrogations proposed]]

''<<print $name>>'' It's impossible. Even if it wasn't, none of us would do that. ''Amelia '' i can think of one person who would ''Ravi'' and i guess thats me right? ''Amelia '' i'm just saying if anyone had a reason to hold a grudge against reina, it would be you ''Ravi'' yep there it is ''Zero'' Don't start again. I didn't bring this up to cause arguments. ''Ravi'' so why did you bring it up? its a load of shit and a waste of time ''Ravi'' we should be calling the police or doing ANYTHING helpful and instead were sat here talking about this like it matters ''Jae'' Everything Zero showed us has made sense though. It's pretty much the only thing we've seen all night which actually explains this. Yeah it seems nuts, but what about hearing Reina's voice when she was nowhere around? Or that weird presence we all felt? ''Jae'' You seemed like you were starting to believe this before and now you've suddenly gone back to dismissing it. Are you really that bothered about what we think of you? We've been friends for years and you still care about looking cool? Or are you just scared? ''Jae'' You can talk shit about this all you want and it won't make a difference, but what if it's true? What if we had a chance to save her and we did nothing? Do you really want to risk her life? ''Zero'' We don't have to tell anyone about this. We could try to figure out if it's real and if not, then at least we'll know for sure and can move on to other solutions. Jae is right, though. Reina's my best friend and I don't want my pride to stop me from potentially helping the one person I care about more than anything. Do you? ''Jae'' Ravi? ''Ravi'' fine lets do it ''Ravi'' but if this is a joke you guys are playing on me, im gone ''Zero'' <<print $name>> and Amelia, that applies to you, too. You don't have to believe it but I'd appreciate it if you'd humour me. For Reina's sake. [[Reluctantly agree to help. ->Interrogations proposed]]

''<<print $name>>'' What do you want us to do? ''Zero'' I'm not even sure. I can't say I've ever done this before. ''Jae'' I guess we could ask everyone to prove their innocence somehow? Like an interrogation kinda? ''Amelia '' that sounds like we don't trust each other ''Ravi'' maybe we shouldnt ''Zero'' It's not ideal but it's the only option for now and time is running out. ''Amelia '' but how would we choose who to start with? ''Jae'' Well <<print $name>>, you're always good at figuring things out. Who do you think we should talk to first? [[Jae. ->Question Jae]] [[Zero. ->Question Zero]] [[Ravi. ->Question Ravi]] [[Amelia. ->Question Amelia]]

''<<print $name>>'' Okay, what about Jae? ''Jae'' What about me? ''Ravi'' id believe it ''Jae'' How's that? ''Ravi'' because youre the person everyone would least suspect. you have this reputation for being such a nice guy but its so transparent ''Ravi'' you werent even going to share reinas message with the others ''Zero'' Jae is a good person. I can't speak for everyone but he's always been there for me. ''Ravi'' of course he has ''Amelia '' yeah that was way harsh ravi ''Zero'' We can't base this all on who would be the least likely candidate. Has Jae actually done anything tonight that made anyone suspicious of him? ''What do you think?'' [[Jae has been too assertive, like he is trying to misdirect our suspicions. ->Jae too assertive]] [[Jae was too insistent on driving to Reina's house. ->Jae too insistent on driving]]

''<<print $name>>'' Maybe Zero knows something. ''Jae'' There's no way Zero could be involved in this ''Ravi'' youre sure about that? ''Jae'' She's the one who told us about this Never thing. Would she do that if she was responsible? ''Ravi'' she found it conveniently fast dont you think? ''Amelia '' that's not fair, she was only trying to help ''Zero'' It's okay. We need to be objective about this so ask me whatever you need to and I'll be honest. ''Zero'' Does anyone have anything they want to address? ''What will you talk about?'' [[The messages which echoed Reina's words were sent to Zero's stream, as though she was being targeted. ->Zero's stream was targeted]] [[She was the first person to bring up Reina's absence to me, which could have been an attempt to throw me off. ->Zero talked about Reina first]]

''<<print $name>>'' Ravi, you've been kind of defensive tonight. ''Amelia '' what else is new ''Ravi'' wtf ''Jae'' I hate to say it, but you have been pretty confrontational and acting like none of this is a big deal. You kept saying it was just a meme ''Amelia '' and you tried to blame zero's subscribers ''Ravi'' gotta say im not surprised youre all accusing me ''Zero'' We're not blaming you. ''Ravi'' sure well come on then ''Ravi'' lay it all on me, tell me everything ive done that means ive somehow sent reina to some hell hole that doesnt exist ''What will you talk about?'' [[Ravi knows Reina's passwords and may have wanted to log in to her account to hide something. ->Ravi wanted to hack Reina's account]] [[Ravi lied about several things. Maybe he's also lying about this. ->Ravi lied many times]]

''<<print $name>>'' Amelia has been very quiet. ''Jae'' Amelia's always quiet ''Jae'' Although she did panic a lot tonight ''Amelia '' ofc i did ''Amelia '' i was worried about reina and then zero told us about all this spooky stuff ''Amelia '' you expect me to act like everything is fine? i just want this to end ''Ravi'' for her sake or for yours? ''Zero'' Hey. Try to be impartial, okay? ''Amelia '' zero you don't think i did this do you? ''Zero'' I think we need to explore all our options, just to be fair. ''What will you talk about?'' [[Amelia's interest in ghost stories might have led her to explore the concept of the Never. ->Amelia's interest in ghost stories]] [[Amelia has been keeping to herself a lot more lately, which could be linked to Reina's disappearance. ->Amelia has been isolating herself]]

''<<print $name>>'' He's been a little too assertive, like he might be trying to misdirect our suspicions. ''<<print $name>>'' Jae was also the first person to think of a theory but he was kind of insistent that it was the only explanation. It felt a bit like you didn't want us to explore other ideas. ''Jae'' I'm kinda disappointed you feel that way <<print $name>> ''Jae'' But I guess we have to look at every possibility ''Amelia '' you also didn't try to fix any of the technical shit that happened tonight, but you're good at that stuff ''Jae'' I wanted to focus on Reina ''Jae'' I really only wanted to help... Zero? Do you agree with them? ''Zero'' I'm not sure any of that strikes me as suspicious. ''Ravi'' unless anyone noticed him lying or saying anything weird? ''What will you say? Your decision will affect what you do next.'' [[Jae said something earlier that I found suspicious. ->Jae said this]] [[Finish asking Jae questions. ->More questioning]]

''<<print $name>>'' Jae was a little too insistent on driving to Reina's house, like he might want to get there before anyone if he had something to hide. ''<<print $name>>'' He also suggested that we stopped talking to her until he got there, which I thought was kind of strange. ''Jae'' I'm kinda disappointed you feel that way <<print $name>> ''Jae'' But I guess we have to look at every possibility ''Amelia '' you also didn't try to fix any of the technical shit that happened tonight, but you're good at that stuff ''Jae'' I wanted to focus on Reina ''Jae'' I really only wanted to help... Zero? Do you agree with them? ''Zero'' I'm not sure any of that strikes me as suspicious. ''Ravi'' unless anyone noticed him lying or saying anything weird? ''What will you say? Your decision will affect what you do next.'' [[Jae said something earlier that I found suspicious. ->Jae said this]] [[Finish asking Jae questions. ->More questioning]]

''<<print $name>>'' At one point, he said, "what if something's gone wrong and she needs help getting out?" ''<<print $name>>'' It sounded like he knew something. ''Jae'' That was after Reina asked us to get her out ''Ravi'' "gone wrong" sounds pretty intentional bro ''Jae'' I wasn't really thinking about what I was saying ''Amelia '' i don't know what to think anymore ''Zero'' Maybe we should move on. [[Finish asking Jae questions. ->More questioning]]

<<if visitedTags("questionzero") is 0>> [[Question Zero. ->Question Zero]] <</if>><<if visitedTags("questionjae") is 0>> [[Question Jae. ->Question Jae]] <</if>><<if visitedTags("questionravi") is 0>> [[Question Ravi. ->Question Ravi]] <</if>><<if visitedTags("questionamelia") is 0>> [[Question Amelia. ->Question Amelia]] <</if>> If you are ''completely finished'' interrogating your friends, you may [[move on. ->Moving on]]

''<<print $name>>'' The messages that repeated Reina's words appeared in Zero's stream. It was like you were being targeted, and if it was Reina making that happen, why would she choose you? ''<<print $name>>'' Then your stream malfunctioned, so maybe that could have been Reina trying to get you to spend the night on harmony instead. ''Jae'' If that's the case, maybe Reina wanted Z to listen so she could help her ''Ravi'' i thought we were supposed to be objective about this ''Ravi'' doesnt really apply if you keep jumping to her defence ''Jae'' All I'm saying is I don't think Zero getting a sign from Reina means she's guilty. I got a message too, does that mean I'm to blame? ''Ravi'' maybe ''Amelia '' zero didn't do this, reina is her best friend ''Zero'' It's fine, these are all valid arguments. Anything else? ''What will you say? Your decision will affect what you do next.'' [[Zero said something earlier that I found suspicious. ->Zero said this]] [[Finish asking Zero questions. ->More questioning]]

<<if visitedTags("renegade") gt 9>> ''Ravi'' what about <<print $name>>? if were all being asked about this then so should you ''Jae'' Yeah I guess it's only fair ''Zero'' <<print $name>>, be honest with us. [[Prepare to defend yourself. ->They question you]] <<else>> You feel that you've heard everything you need to hear at this time and begin to contemplate the information you've collected. [[Reina is typing... ->Reina gives a hint]]<</if>>

''<<print $name>>'' Zero was the first person to tell me nobody had heard from Reina. I thought she was concerned, but it could have been an attempt to throw me off... ''Ravi'' like she wanted to prove she cared before anyone else noticed reina was missing? ''Jae'' Surely if Z was responsible, she wouldn't have brought it up at all ''Ravi'' i thought we were supposed to be objective about this ''Ravi'' doesnt really apply if you keep jumping to her defence ''Jae'' All I'm saying is I don't think Zero getting worrying about Reina means she's guilty. I told <<print $name>> as soon as I got the message, does that mean I'm to blame too? ''Ravi'' maybe ''Amelia '' zero didn't do this, reina is her best friend ''Zero'' It's fine, these are all valid arguments. Anything else? ''What will you say? Your decision will affect what you do next.'' [[Zero said something earlier that I found suspicious. ->Zero said this]] [[Finish asking Zero questions. ->More questioning]]

''<<print $name>>'' Right before you heard Reina in your headset, you promised not to leave until she was safe. But then when she spoke to you, you were just returning to your room. ''<<print $name>>'' I know you might not have meant it literally, but I'm surprised that you left so soon afterwards, and you didn't tell anyone you had gone. ''Zero'' I thought I heard someone come home so I went to see if I could use their phone, but it was a false alarm. ''Zero'' I was only gone a few seconds. ''Jae'' I don't see what's wrong with that ''Ravi'' you wouldnt ''Amelia '' we're really accusing the wrong person here ''Amelia '' so what now? [[Finish asking Zero questions. ->More questioning]]

''<<print $name>>'' I'll admit I'm concerned that you knew Reina's passwords. Do you ever log in without her knowing? ''Ravi'' what does that have to do with anything? ''Jae'' It's not really something you should do to your friends ''Ravi'' im sure youd do it if you could ''<<print $name>>'' Maybe you didn't really want to log in to her harmony to help her. What if there was some evidence on there you needed to hide? ''Ravi'' like what?? you think i sent her a message like 'hey reina jsyk im planning on doing some dumbass ritual to send you to the fucking underworld'? ''Amelia '' if you haven't done anything wrong then why are you so angry? ''Ravi'' because this is fucking ridiculous! id never do anything to hurt her and you know it ''Amelia '' we should just give up, he's never going to admit to any of this ''What will you say? Your decision will affect what you do next.'' [[Ravi said something earlier that I found suspicious. ->Ravi said this]] [[Finish asking Ravi questions. ->More questioning]]

''<<print $name>>'' I think I've noticed you lying a few times tonight. ''Ravi'' when? ''<<print $name>>'' Be honest, did you really get that message from Reina? The same one she sent Jae? ''Ravi'' yeah ''Jae'' Can you show us? ''Ravi'' no i dont have to do that. you should trust me ''Amelia '' clearly nobody does ''Zero'' That's not true, but it helps if you're honest. ''Zero'' I would like to know why you were so against calling an ambulance, though? ''Ravi'' because i knew she didnt need one ''Amelia '' how could you know that? ''Ravi'' because i know reina ''Ravi'' ive seen her in distress before and that wasnt it ''Amelia '' we should just give up, he's never going to admit to any of this ''What will you say? Your decision will affect what you do next.'' [[Ravi said something earlier that I found suspicious. ->Ravi said this]] [[Finish asking Ravi questions. ->More questioning]]

''<<print $name>>'' When we were talking about the possibility of Reina being hacked, you said, "I know for a fact it's not her." How did you know? ''Ravi'' jfc do any of you know her at all ''Ravi'' she never acts like that so of course i assumed it wasnt her ''Jae'' You also said something about a call from beyond the grave. It's like you knew about the Never before Zero mentioned it ''Ravi'' seriously? i cant believe youre buying this ''Ravi'' are we done yet? [[Finish asking Ravi questions. ->More questioning]]

''<<print $name>>'' Well, Amelia's always been interested in the paranormal. If any of us would know about the Never before tonight, it's most likely to be her, right? ''Jae'' Isn't that the epitome of a red herring tho? ''Ravi'' so she gets out of this because shes most likely to know about it? nice logic ''Amelia '' i've never heard of any of this stuff before now ''Amelia '' i like reading creepy stories but they scare me too much. i could never actually go looking for evidence of it irl ''Zero'' It's true, she can't even watch my stteam if I'm playing a horror game. ''Zero'' It also took quite a bit of digging before I found something that talked about the Never in detail, so it's probably not on any of the usual places she finds her stories. ''Jae'' I guess we should make sure there's nothing else to say before we move on? ''What will you say? Your decision will affect what you do next.'' [[Amelia said something earlier that I found suspicious. ->Amelia said this]] [[Finish asking Amelia questions. ->More questioning]]

''<<print $name>>'' Amelia, I know you've been isolating yourself a lot more recently, like something is bothering you. I don't know if it's paranoid to assume that could be connected to Reina somehow. ''Jae'' Amelia? ''Jae'' Did she leave? ''Zero'' She's been having a hard time lately, guys. ''Amelia '' i don't need you to speak for me ''Amelia '' and you don't all have to tread eggshells around me ''Amelia '' i just wish you'd show me the same support you do to each other. sometimes when we're all hanging out, i feel left out. just because i can be quiet doesn't mean you should neglect me. ''Zero'' I'm sorry, I didn't know you felt that way. ''Jae'' I wish you'd told us sooner ''Zero'' We'll try to be more attentive in the future. ''Ravi'' right so the sob story gets her out of this? ''Jae'' You could try showing some compassion ''Ravi'' yeah ''Ravi'' sorry ''Jae'' I guess we should make sure there's nothing else to say before we move on? ''What will you say? Your decision will affect what you do next.'' [[Amelia said something earlier that I found suspicious. ->Amelia said this]] [[Finish asking Amelia questions. ->More questioning]]

''<<print $name>>'' Amelia has said a few times that Reina being here isn't possible. ''Amelia '' no, i said what's happening shouldn't be possible ''Amelia '' none of this seems real <<if visitedTags("reinasperfect")>>''<<print $name>>'' You also said "Reina's perfect" like you were angry about it? ''Amelia '' i was just upset that nobody was paying attention to me. i'm sorry<</if>> ''Zero'' It's okay. We could be running out of time, though, so we really need to figure out what we're doing. [[Finish asking Amelia questions. ->More questioning]]

<<timed 0.5s t8n>> ''Reina'' In the Never it's colder than ever.<</timed>> <<timed 1.5s t8n>> ''Reina'' Ir the Never it's colder than ezer.<</timed>> <<timed 2.4s t8n>> ''Reina'' In the Never it's colder thaj ever.<</timed>> <<timed 3.1s t8n>> ''Reina'' In tha Never it's colder than ever.<</timed>> <<timed 4s t8n>> ''Reina'' In tha Never it's colder than evar.<</timed>> <<timed 4.9s t8n>> ''Reina'' In tha Never it's coldir than evar.<</timed>> <<timed 6.1s t8n>> ''Reina'' In tha Mever it's coldir than evar.<</timed>> <<timed 7s t8n>> ''Reina'' In tha Mever it's coldir than evar.<</timed>> <<timed 7.9s t8n>> ''Reina'' get me out get me out get me out get me out get me out<</timed>> <<timed 10s t8n>> [[We're wasting time. ->Discussion on how Reina is doing this]] <</timed>>

''<<print $name>>'' Whether or not we believe the Never exists, we're wasting time. Zero had a point, we should treat this like it's real, if only to eliminate the possibility. Then we can decide what to do together. ''Jae'' I don't get it tho. If she's in between realms or something then how is she typing on Harmony? What Z showed us made it sound like people in the Never disappear from this world completely ''Zero'' They do, but their soul lingers for several days. It's not so much that Reina is physically using a computer, but her energy is able to reach out from the Never to contact us. We primarily communicated through Harmony, so that's where she remembers to find us. I suppose it's similar to astral projection, only she's in another realm and isn't really conscious of what she's doing. ''Amelia '' but if the never is as terrible as it sounds and we're able to rescue her, could she even recover from that? ''Zero'' I don't know. There weren't many reports of people being successfully retrieved, but apparently those who were didn't remember very much. Most of them had no idea where they'd been for the time they were gone. ''Ravi'' isnt it funny how supernatural stories always have convenient loopholes like that ''Jae'' Aren't we supposed to decide who did this to her? That's how it works right? Zero said we have to identify the person responsible? [[How do we decide? ->Fights start]]

''Ravi'' youve been too quiet tonight ''Zero'' I didn't think about it until now but <<print $name>> really hasn't said much all evening. Is everything okay? ''Jae'' You didn't offer any of your own ideas for what might be happening either ''What do you say?'' [[I wanted to listen to your opinions. ->I wanted to listen]] [[I've been too occupied with my own problems. ->I'm too busy]]

''<<print $name>>'' How do we begin to decide that? ''Zero'' The best way would be a vote, right? ''Ravi'' if you really want to try this stupid ritual couldnt you just give each of our names until you get the right one ''Zero'' It's a little more sensitive than that. I've read how to perform it, but won't bore you with the details. We need to find who did this and submit that name only, though. So unless anyone wants to come forward, we should vote on it. ''Ravi'' hold on why are you the one calling the shots? i dont remember asking you to be the leader of this circus ''Jae'' Zero knows the most about it so we should listen to her ''Ravi'' and here comes the white knight ''Ravi'' any excuse ''Jae'' Rav, if you've got something to say, just say it ''Ravi'' nah i think ill just do what you do and not tell anyone how im feeling ''Zero'' Guys, stop. ''Jae'' Am I supposed to know what that means? ''Ravi'' acting dumb yet again to try to cover up the truth ''Jae'' I seriously don't know what you're talking about ''Amelia '' please stop ''Ravi'' you need me to spell it out for you? you really want me to say it in front of everyone? [[Stop fighting. ->Fights escalate]]

''Jae'' It's not true ''Jae'' Zero it's not true ''Jae'' He's trying to distract us from making a decision ''Ravi'' because you think im the one who did this to reina ''Ravi'' just say it ''Jae'' Fine, I do ''Jae'' You're the only one with a real reason for wanting her gone. She rejected you and you said it was fine and carried on being her friend, but we all know it crushed you ''Ravi'' yeah it sucked but i would never want to hurt her ''Amelia '' none of us would ''Ravi'' but someone did. reina said it herself and my bets are on jae ''Jae'' Me? ''What will you do?'' [[Try to intervene. ->Ravi accuses Zero - try to intercept]] [[Let them argue. ->Ravi accuses Zero]]

''Ravi'' think about it. jaes been friends with zero since they were kids, always hoping she would pay more attention to him, then she meets reina and suddenly has this new best friend and hes left in the dust ''Ravi'' he lives closer to reina than all of us, he could easily have gone there ''Zero'' The ritual doesn't require proximity, though. You don't have to be physically near someone to send them. ''Ravi'' oh she exists! ''Ravi'' youre such a cold hearted bitch you know that? you were literally told that jae loves you and you dont say a word about it. why do you never talk about your feelings zero? are you really so emotionally stunted or just too cool for all that? ''Ravi'' you sit in the background all calm and collected knowing nobody will call you out or point the finger at you ''Ravi'' but it just makes you look guilty ''Ravi'' im pretty sure we all know you were getting tired of reina always depending on you for everything. all you care about is that fucking stream. and the more viewers you got, the less patience you had ''Ravi'' everyone sees you as this cool wise person but youre just selfish enough to send away someone for threatening your public image ''Ravi'' you never deserved to be reinas friend ''Jae'' You're a piece of shit, Ravi ''Amelia '' zero hasnt done anything wrong ''Ravi'' youre sure about that? willing to take the blame to protect her? [[Ravi is typing... ->Ravi accuses Amelia]]

''Ravi'' come on amelia. youve always been jealous of reina and everyone knows it. her art gets more attention, shes always getting commissions.. and meanwhile youre over here trying desperately to drag yourself through each semester with a passing grade ''Amelia '' would i really send my friend to her doom purely because of art envy? that's ridiculous ''Jae'' I'll be honest, it has always seemed like you kinda wanted to be like Reina... ''Amelia '' what? not at all, of course not ''Amelia '' ok i sometimes envied the attention her art got, but i only ever want the best for my friends and i was happy she was doing well ''Amelia '' i really didnt expect this from you jae. maybe ravi was right about you, the only person you care about is zero ''Ravi'' see i guess thats the thing. amelia seems like shes watching reina, but shes always paying more attention to what zero is doing ''Amelia '' what?? ''Zero'' None of this is helpful. We have to make a decision. ''Ravi'' and dont even get me started on <<print $name>> [[Enough. Let's vote. ->Let's vote]]

''<<print $name>>'' Everyone needs to calm down. ''Ravi'' think about it. jaes been friends with zero since they were kids, always hoping she would pay more attention to him, then she meets reina and suddenly has this new best friend and hes left in the dust ''Ravi'' he lives closer to reina than all of us, he could easily have gone there ''Zero'' The ritual doesn't require proximity, though. You don't have to be physically near someone to send them. ''Ravi'' oh she exists! ''Ravi'' youre such a cold hearted bitch you know that? you were literally told that jae loves you and you dont say a word about it. why do you never talk about your feelings zero? are you really so emotionally stunted or just too cool for all that? ''Ravi'' you sit in the background all calm and collected knowing nobody will call you out or point the finger at you ''Ravi'' but it just makes you look guilty ''Ravi'' im pretty sure we all know you were getting tired of reina always depending on you for everything. all you care about is that fucking stream. and the more viewers you got, the less patience you had ''Ravi'' everyone sees you as this cool wise person but youre just selfish enough to send away someone for threatening your public image ''Ravi'' you never deserved to be reinas friend ''Jae'' You're a piece of shit, Ravi ''Amelia '' zero hasnt done anything wrong ''Ravi'' youre sure about that? willing to take the blame to protect her? [[Ravi is typing... ->Ravi accuses Amelia]]

''<<print $name>>'' It might seem like I didn't want to contribute, but I was focused on listening to what everyone else had to say. ''Zero'' That's understandable. ''Jae'' But I kinda expected you to have all the answers and you've seemed distant ''Amelia '' ngl i don't remember the last time you and reina spent any time alone together ''Ravi'' yeah are you guys even friends? [[Of course we're friends. ->Reina is my friend]] [[No, we're not close at all. ->Reina is not my friend]]

''<<print $name>>'' I've been too busy worrying about my own stuff. I have problems too, you know. ''Zero'' We've all got things going on, but tonight is about Reina. ''Jae'' I kinda expected you to have all the answers but you've seemed distant ''Amelia '' ngl i don't remember the last time you and reina spent any time alone together ''Ravi'' yeah are you guys even friends? [[Of course we're friends. ->Reina is my friend]] [[No, we're not close at all. ->Reina is not my friend]]

''<<print $name>>'' Of course we're friends. ''Jae'' I think that's all we really wanted to hear [[Reina is typing... ->Reina gives a hint]]

''<<print $name>>'' No, I wouldn't say I'm close to Reina at all. ''Ravi'' in that case i think weve heard enough [[Reina is typing... ->Reina gives a hint]]

''<<print $name>>'' That's enough. ''<<print $name>>'' Let's get this over with. ''Zero'' Right, we should vote. We should also probably agree that once you've given a name, you can't change your mind. ''Ravi'' fine im voting for jae ''Jae'' And I'm sure that has nothing to do with holding grudges ''Jae'' Well, if we have to do this ''Jae'' I pick Ravi ''Ravi'' what a surprise ''Zero'' Amelia? What's your choice? ''Amelia '' i don't know, i can't do this ''Jae'' Z? ''Zero'' I'm sorry, but I have to choose Amelia. ''Amelia '' what?? why? ''Ravi'' hurry up, none of this means anything anyway ''Amelia '' fine then ''Amelia '' zero ''Zero'' Hm. ''Zero'' <<print $name>>, looks like it's down to you. [[What is your choice? ->Your vote]]

Your friends have each cast their vote for who they think is to blame for what has happened to Reina. The census is evenly split between all four of them. ''You have the deciding vote.'' Based on the evidence they have presented and your own observations, who do you think is guilty? ''Your vote is the final word and will dictate what happens next. Choose wisely.'' ''Who do you think is responsible for Reina's disappearance?'' [[Zero. ->Zero is guilty]] [[Jae. ->Jae is guilty]] [[Ravi. ->Ravi is guilty]] [[Amelia. ->Amelia is guilty]] <<if visitedTags("renegade") gt 12>> [[I did it. ->You are guilty (secret)]] <</if>>

''<<print $name>>'' Jae. ''Jae'' Really? ''Ravi'' finally ''Jae'' I swear I didn't do this ''Jae'' Z? ''Jae'' Zero, please talk to me ''Zero'' We said we would stick to the votes. ''Zero'' ...I'll set up the ritual. ''Ravi'' are you going to admit it now? ''Jae'' I can't admit to something I didn't do ''Zero'' There is one more thing, though. Something I probably should have told you before, but I didn't want anyone to panic. [[What is it? ->Zero reveals the ritual twist]]

''<<print $name>>'' Zero. ''Jae'' No, that's not possible ''Jae'' It can't be her ''Jae'' Z? ''Zero'' I guess it doesn't matter. The votes are in and I said we should stick to our decisions. ''Zero'' ...I'll set up the ritual, but I don't think it will work now. ''Ravi'' are you saying you didnt do it? ''Zero'' Of course I didn't. ''Zero'' There is one more thing, though. Something I probably should have told you before, but I didn't want anyone to panic. [[What is it? ->Zero reveals the ritual twist]]

''<<print $name>>'' Ravi. ''Ravi'' fuck you ''Ravi'' fuck all of you ''Jae'' Did you do it? ''Ravi'' of course i fucking didnt ''Zero'' We said we would stick to the votes. ''Zero'' ...I'll set up the ritual. ''Ravi'' this is bullshit i havent done anything ''Zero'' There is one more thing, though. Something I probably should have told you before, but I didn't want anyone to panic. [[What is it? ->Zero reveals the ritual twist]]

''<<print $name>>'' Amelia. ''Amelia '' what? ''Amelia '' no ''Amelia '' no no please it wasn't me ''Zero'' We said we would stick to the votes. ''Zero'' ...I'll set up the ritual. ''Amelia '' no wait zero please ''Jae'' Calm down Amelia, it doesn't really mean anything ''Amelia '' no please don't do this ''Zero'' Well, actually. There is one more thing. Something I probably should have told you before, but I didn't want anyone to panic. [[What is it? ->Zero reveals the ritual twist]]

''Zero'' When performing the ritual to attempt to rescue the banished, the only real risk is that there is a chance the Never may require a "sacrificial replacement in exchange for the return of an intact soul" but this only tends to happen if the intentions of people involved are "found to be impure." ''Zero'' This means if the ritual is reversed and someone who performed or encouraged it is found to be immoral or corrupt in some way, then the Never may demand their soul in exchange for returning the banished person. ''Zero'' Performing the retrieval ritual while submitting the name of the guilty party will almost always allow the exiled person to cross back into our world, but submitting the incorrect name will most likely have no effect and not save the lost soul. ''Zero'' However, there is a small chance that the name put forward as the guilty party will be accepted regardless of whether or not they were responsible. ''Zero'' Either way, there is a chance to save Reina, but also a chance that one of us will be taken as penance. More often than not, the person who is chosen to take her place is the one whose name is submitted to the Never. The ritual only takes minutes though, if that, so the outcome will be almost immediate. [[Let me get this straight. ->Summarising the ritual]]

''<<print $name>>'' So there's a chance that whoever's name you put forward will take Reina's place in the Never? But that's more likely to happen if the name belongs to the person who sent her there? ''Zero'' And there's more chance of retrieving her if the right decision has been made about who to blame. ''<<print $name>>'' But that means... [[That means... ->That means]]

<<if visitedTags ("guiltyzero")>> ''<<print $name>>'' Zero might take Reina's place...<</if>> <<if visitedTags ("guiltyjae")>> ''<<print $name>>'' Jae might take Reina's place...<</if>> <<if visitedTags ("guiltyravi")>> ''<<print $name>>'' Ravi might take Reina's place...<</if>> <<if visitedTags ("guiltyamelia")>> ''<<print $name>>'' Amelia might take Reina's place...<</if>> <<if visitedTags ("guiltyplayer")>> ''<<print $name>>'' I might take Reina's place...<</if>> <<if visitedTags ("guiltyzero")>> [[Okay. Begin the ritual. ->Ritual for Zero]] <</if>> <<if visitedTags ("guiltyjae")>> [[Okay. Begin the ritual. ->Ritual for Jae]] <</if>> <<if visitedTags ("guiltyravi")>> [[Okay. Begin the ritual. ->Ritual for Ravi]] <</if>> <<if visitedTags ("guiltyamelia")>> [[Okay. Begin the ritual. ->Ritual for Amelia]] <</if>> <<if visitedTags ("guiltyplayer")>> [[... ->Ritual for player]] <</if>>

''<<print $name>>'' I did it. ''Amelia '' what? ''Ravi'' holy shit ''Zero'' I knew it. I've been waiting all night for you to admit that. ''Jae'' <<print $name>> why would you do this? ''Zero'' Does it matter anymore? ''Zero'' ...I'll set up the ritual. ''Amelia '' i can't believe this ''Zero'' There is one more thing. Something I probably should have told you before, but I didn't want anyone to panic. [[What is it? ->Zero reveals the ritual twist]]

''Zero'' I'm starting it now. ''Jae'' Zero wait ''Jae'' Please don't ''Jae'' You know I didn't do it right? ''Jae'' The person responsible should be punished, not me ''Ravi'' i dont think shes here ''Amelia '' she must have already started it ''Jae'' But I didn't do this... ''Jae'' Zero... [[There is silence. ->Jae outcomes]]

''Zero'' I'm starting it now. ''Ravi'' wait ''Ravi'' dont do it ''Ravi'' fuck i didnt do this! ''Ravi'' you know how i feel about reina, it wasnt me! ''Jae'' I don't think Zero is here ''Amelia '' she must have already started it ''Ravi'' but what if it takes me? ''Ravi'' oh fuck [[There is silence. ->Ravi outcomes]]

''Zero'' I'm starting it now. ''Jae'' Zero wait ''Jae'' Please don't ''Jae'' You said you didn't do it right? ''Jae'' Why would you risk sacrificing yourself? ''Jae'' The person responsible should be punished, not you ''Ravi'' i dont think shes here ''Amelia '' she must have already started it ''Jae'' But what if it takes her?! ''Jae'' God damn it why doesn't my phone work ''Jae'' Zero... [[There is silence. ->Zero outcomes]]

''Zero'' I'm starting it now. ''Amelia '' no you can't ''Amelia '' zero please ''Ravi'' i dont think shes here ''Jae'' She must be performing the ritual ''Amelia '' no ''Amelia '' i don't want to go there please ''Amelia '' i didn't ''Amelia '' i didn't mean to ''Amelia '' i found all this stuff about the never and i didn't think it would actually work ''Amelia '' there was no way it was real, it couldn't be ''Amelia '' but i tried it anyway because i was tired of being scared and i was tired of being ignored all the time ''Amelia '' and then reina disappeared and ''Amelia '' i just wanted zero to love me ''Amelia '' the way she loves reina ''Amelia '' i just wanted someone to notice me ''Jae'' Amelia... ''Ravi'' it was you? ''Ravi'' you did this to reina ''Amelia '' i didn't mean to [[There is silence. ->in tha mever it's coldir than evar]]

''Zero'' I'm starting it now. ''Jae'' <<print $name>> don't you have anything to say? ''Jae'' You're not even going to tell us why you did this? ''Ravi'' you dont deserve a chance to explain yourself ''Ravi'' youre the reason reina is suffering ''Amelia '' i hope this works ''Jae'' <<print $name>>... How could you? [[There is silence. ->Player outcomes]]

The server is quiet. When the ritual is complete, Reina may be returned to the world of the living. However, there is also the chance that Zero may take her place. <<if visitedTags("ZWRT") gt 4>>[[Check Harmony. ->Zero ending - Z spared]]<<else>>[[Check Harmony. ->Zero ending - Z condemned]]<</if>>

The server is quiet. When the ritual is complete, Reina may be returned to the world of the living. However, there is also the chance that Jae may take her place. <<if visitedTags("JWRT") gt 2>>[[Check Harmony. ->Jae ending - J spared]] <<else>>[[Check Harmony. ->Jae ending - J condemned]]<</if>>

The server is quiet. When the ritual is complete, Reina may be returned to the world of the living. However, there is also the chance that Ravi may take her place. <<if visitedTags("RaviWRT") gt 4>>[[Check Harmony. ->Ravi ending - Rav spared]]<<else>>[[Check Harmony. ->Ravi ending - Rav condemned]]<</if>>

The server is quiet. When the ritual is complete, Reina may be returned to the world of the living. However, there is also the chance that Amelia may take her place. <<if visitedTags("AWRT") gt 3>>[[Check Harmony. ->Amelia ending - A spared]]<<else>>[[Check Harmony. ->Amelia ending - A condemned]]<</if>>

The server is quiet. When the ritual is complete, Reina may be returned to the world of the living. However, there is also the chance that you may take her place. <<if visitedTags("paragon") gt 2>>[[Check Harmony. ->Player ending - spared]]<<else>>[[Check Harmony. ->Player ending - condemned]]<</if>>

''<<print $name>>'' Did it work? ''Jae'' Is Zero back yet? ''Zero'' I'm here. Have you heard from Reina? ''Jae'' No, what happened? ''Zero'' I don't know but definitely something. It was the weirdest thing I've ever felt. ''Zero'' Wait, is Ravi still here? ''Ravi'' im here ''Zero'' Good. ''Amelia '' my phone is working again ''Ravi'' mine too. what does that mean? ''Zero'' I'm going to try calling Reina. ''Ravi'' did it work? did we save her? You have not identified the person responsible for Reina's disappearance. Ravi was innocent and has been spared by the Never. <<if visitedTags("RWRT") gt 6>>[[Where is Reina? ->Reina is online]] <<else>>[[Where is Reina? ->Reina is offline]] <</if>>

''<<print $name>>'' Did it work? ''Amelia '' is zero back yet? ''Zero'' I'm here. Have you heard from Reina? ''Jae'' No, what happened? ''Zero'' I don't know but definitely something. It was the weirdest thing I've ever felt. ''Zero'' Wait, is Ravi still here? ''Jae'' @Ravi? ''Jae'' Rav...? ''Amelia '' i think he's gone... ''Jae'' Oh fuck ''Amelia '' do you think he really did it? ''Jae'' I don't know anymore. I thought it was possible, but he was so angry at us for choosing him ''Jae'' Is he really gone? ''Amelia '' my phone is working again ''Jae'' Mine too ''Zero'' I'm going to try calling Reina. ''Jae'' What have we done? You have condemned an innocent person. <<if visitedTags("RWRT") gt 6>>[[Ravi is offline. ->Reina is online]]<<else>>[[Ravi is offline. ->Reina is offline]]<</if>>

''<<print $name>>'' Did it work? ''Jae'' Is Zero back yet? ''Zero'' I'm here. Have you heard from Reina? ''Jae'' No, what happened? ''Zero'' I don't know but definitely something. It was the weirdest thing I've ever felt. ''Zero'' Wait, is Amelia still here? ''Amelia '' ...yes ''Jae'' Did you really do this? ''Amelia '' i wish i hadn't ''Amelia '' please believe me ''Zero'' You'd better hope this brings Reina back to us, or trust me when I say you'll wish you'd been sent to the Never. ''Ravi'' either way she needs to pay for what she did ''Ravi'' if i were you amelia, id start running now ''Jae'' my phone is working again ''Zero'' Mine too. I'm going to try calling Reina. ''Ravi'' did it work? did we save her? Amelia was responsible for Reina's disappearance. You have chosen the right person, but she was inexplicably spared by the Never. <<if visitedTags("RWRT") gt 6>>[[Where is Reina? ->Reina is online]] <<else>>[[Where is Reina? ->Reina is offline]]<</if>>

''<<print $name>>'' Did it work? ''Jae'' Is Zero back yet? ''Zero'' I'm here. Have you heard from Reina? ''Jae'' No, what happened? ''Zero'' I don't know but definitely something. It was the weirdest thing I've ever felt. ''Zero'' Wait, is Amelia still here? ''Jae'' I don't know ''Jae'' @Amelia? ''Ravi'' i guess this was real all along ''Jae'' I guess so. She admitted to it at least ''Ravi'' my phone is working again ''Jae'' Mine too ''Zero'' I'm going to try calling Reina. ''Jae'' Amelia... what did you do? Amelia was responsible for Reina's disappearance. You have condemned the right person. <<if visitedTags("RWRT") gt 6>>[[Amelia is offline. ->Reina is online]]<<else>>[[Amelia is offline. ->Reina is offline]]<</if>>

''Jae'' Is Zero back yet? ''Zero'' I'm here. Have you heard from Reina? ''Jae'' No, what happened? ''Zero'' I don't know but definitely something. It was the weirdest thing I've ever felt. ''Zero'' Wait, is <<print $name>> still here? ''<<print $name>>'' Yes. ''Jae'' Did you really do this? ''Ravi'' too much of a coward to answer now? ''Zero'' You'd better hope this brings Reina back to us, or trust me when I say you'll wish you'd been sent to the Never. ''Ravi'' either way you need to pay for what you did ''Ravi'' if i were you <<print $name>>, id start running now ''Jae'' my phone is working again ''Zero'' Mine too. I'm going to try calling Reina. ''Ravi'' did it work? did we save her? You were responsible for Reina's disappearance. You admitted to your crime, but you have been inexplicably spared by the Never. <<if visitedTags("RWRT") gt 3>>[[You are offline. ->Player ending - R saved]]<<else>>[[You are offline. ->Player ending - R lost]]<</if>>

''Jae'' Is Zero back yet? ''Zero'' I'm here. Have you heard from Reina? ''Jae'' No, what happened? ''Zero'' I don't know but definitely something. It was the weirdest thing I've ever felt. ''Zero'' Wait, is <<print $name>> still here? ''Jae'' I don't know ''Jae'' @<<print $name>> You reach out to type, but something is wrong. You realise that you no longer have control of your body. You're beginning to feel light, and cold, and afraid. It becomes more difficult to focus on the screen. You can sense the endless torment of the Never reaching out for you, a hateful darkness that will never allow you to breathe again. Perhaps you shouldn't have condemned your friend, but as your vision starts to fade, you struggle to remember if you were ever responsible to begin with, or if you just took the blame to save someone else. Almost consumed entirely now, there is one thing you see before you are <<if visitedTags("RWRT") gt 3>>[[lost forever. ->Player ending - R saved]]<<else>>[[lost forever. ->Player ending - R lost]] <</if>>

''<<print $name>>'' Did it work? ''Jae'' Is Zero back yet? ''Zero'' I'm here. Have you heard from Reina? ''Jae'' Thank god. No, she hasn't said anything. What happened? ''Zero'' I don't know but definitely something. It was the weirdest thing I've ever felt. ''Jae'' But you're safe which is what matters. I knew you couldn't have done that to Reina ''Amelia '' my phone is working again ''Ravi'' mine too. what does that mean? ''Zero'' I'm going to try calling Reina. ''Ravi'' did it work? did we save her? You have not identified the person responsible for Reina's disappearance. Zero was innocent and has been spared by the Never. <<if visitedTags("RWRT") gt 6>>[[Where is Reina? ->Reina is online]] <<else>>[[Where is Reina? ->Reina is offline]]<</if>>

''<<print $name>>'' Did it work? ''Jae'' Is Zero back yet? ''Zero'' I'm here. ''Zero'' More importantly, so are you. I knew you didn't do it. ''Jae'' What happened? ''Zero'' I don't know but definitely something. It was the weirdest thing I've ever felt. ''Zero'' Have you heard from Reina? ''Ravi'' no ''Amelia '' my phone is working again ''Ravi'' mine too. what does that mean? ''Zero'' I'm going to try calling Reina. ''Ravi'' did it work? did we save her? You have not identified the person responsible for Reina's disappearance. Jae was innocent and has been spared by the Never. <<if visitedTags("RWRT") gt 6>>[[Where is Reina? ->Reina is online]] <<else>>[[Where is Reina? ->Reina is offline]]<</if>>

''<<print $name>>'' Did it work? ''Jae'' Where is she? ''Jae'' @Zero please answer if you're there ''Amelia '' jae... i think she's gone ''Jae'' No ''Amelia '' she said it only takes moments and we'd know immediately ''Jae'' This can't be happening ''Jae'' She didn't even do this, she would have said so ''Ravi'' jae, im sorry man ''Ravi'' im so sorry ''Amelia '' my phone is working again ''Ravi'' mine too. what does that mean? ''Jae'' I'm calling her ''Ravi'' jae i dont think shes going to answer ''Ravi'' what about reina? ''Ravi'' did it work? did we save her? You have condemned an innocent person. <<if visitedTags("RWRT") gt 6>>[[Zero is offline. ->Reina is online]] <<else>>[[Zero is offline. ->Reina is offline]]<</if>>

''<<print $name>>'' Did it work? ''Amelia '' is zero back yet? ''Zero'' I'm here. Have you heard from Reina? Where's Jae? ''Zero'' @Jae? ''Amelia '' zero, i think he's gone... ''Zero'' Oh god ''Ravi'' i shouldnt have voted for him ''Ravi'' i didnt even really think he did it, i was just mad at him ''Ravi'' im sorry ''Ravi'' zero im so sorry ''Amelia '' my phone is working again ''Ravi'' mine too. what does that mean? ''Ravi'' im gonna try calling reina ''Amelia '' ...zero? ''Zero'' You guys voted for him and you know he didn't do it. Now he's gone. ''Amelia '' we didn't think this would actually happen ''Zero'' Be quiet. ''Zero'' If I ever find out which one of you is really responsible, trust me when I say you'll wish you'd been sent to the Never. You have condemned an innocent person. <<if visitedTags("RWRT") gt 6>>[[Jae is offline. ->Reina is online]] <<else>>[[Jae is offline. ->Reina is offline]]<</if>>

<div style="text-align: center;"> Reina is online. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><<timed 5s t8n>><<linkreplace " Sign out of Harmony." t8n>>''__The End__''. Thank you for playing.<</linkreplace>><</timed>></div>

You can see her. Reina. She's here with you now, in the Never, and you realise that the ritual didn't work. Your friends couldn't save her. Your sacrifice was for nothing. This is the last meeting you will ever have. After this, you will be alone in the dark forevermore. She looks at you, fighting to hold on to her soul before the sun rises in the real world and she is lost. She says something to you, but you cannot hear it... <<timed 9s t8n>><<linkreplace " And you never will." t8n>>''__The End.__'' Thank you for playing.<</linkreplace>><</timed>>

The events of the night have left everyone shaken and disturbed. Your friends begin to sign off, no doubt to report the circumstances, or contact one another in some way, or sit and process what has happened. One by one, their names go dark, and you're left alone with your own despair to wonder about the things you have witnessed and if anything can ever be the same. <div style="text-align: center;"><<timed 10s t8n>><<linkreplace " Sign out of Harmony." t8n>>''__The End__''. Thank you for playing.<</linkreplace>><</timed>></div>

<div style="text-align: center;"> Reina is online. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><<timed 6s t8n>>[[Check Harmony. ->Closing passage]] <</timed>></div>

Reina's status on Harmony remains dark, as it has all night, to indicate that she is still not here. Your phone is now working, so you try to call her, but the line is dead. A chill settles in your bones as you realise what this means. The ritual didn't work. She's gone. <<timed 6s t8n>> [[Reina is offline. ->Closing passage]] <</timed>>