Heart Game: Intensity (Turn 1)

[idolpro]

In the beginning, there is nothing but darkness and silence. A sleep that gives no rest but one out of necessity in order to keep functioning. Behind closed eyelids, the numbers of a clock tick down - one painstaking second at a time.

TIME UNTIL REBOOT:


And then you wake up.

As you shift to a standing position, you feel something sharp and pointed press against your side. Digging into the nearest pocket, you will find two small puzzle pieces. And from their odd shape, it looks like they would fit into a 3D spherical puzzle. Odd. You've never seen them before, but you do get a sense that these are a currency of some sort. Spend them wisely!

Game start.

Comments

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

[Placing a hand against the glass wall, is there a way in this box?? Is that even what he should do here??]

The CPU is you, huh... I know this is a heart full of symbolism but this is a really concerning sight Intensity-san.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

[ For now, the doors are sealed shut. But it's just a glass box so you could probably break it.

Whether that's advisable or not is ???? ]

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

[SEEMS BAD TO JUST SMASH WITHOUT KNOWING WHAT IT'D DO SO NO!!! Going to check out those computer monitors first and see if he can get any info.]

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

[ The screens come to life with a soft hum. The right screen remains blank, but on the left a menu appears: ]

Welcome, Mr. Intensity.

How may I be of assistance?

[1] - BIOS
[2] - Networking
[3] - Call Support
[4] - Abort Current Process

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

. . .

[3???]

Call Support may be good right now.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

[ A holographic image appears before you (complete with hard hat). When it talks, a speech bubble appears above its head. ]

How can I help you?

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

Hello. Thank you for your assistance. Intensity-san seems to be offline in the CPU, is this because he is unconscious for the game or is there something worse going on? Can you run a diagnostic?

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

[ A holographic image appears before you (complete with hard hat). When it talks, a speech bubble appears above its head. ]

The CPU is down for regularly scheduled maintenance. Running diagnostics... ...................... ...................... All systems are fully functional.

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

If the CPU is a sentient person does the CPU always stay in that box?

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

The CPU will return to its normal activities once the system has been rebooted.

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

Ah, the program must have limited responses...

Can I connect to a support agent please?

1/2

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

Contacting support. Please hold.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

[ You do not hear her arrival, but it is very obvious that someone is standing behind you now. ]

Yes? You wished to speak with me?

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

[Turns around!!]

Ah! Yes, hello Miss. Thank you for coming.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

Of course. [ She twirls a lock of hair around her finger as he leans in to inspect Mori, smiling. ] Ah, yes. The support. Well, he hasn't remember everything yet so it's not quite as polished as it could be.

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

[Pretty girl leaning in oh no ////////]

What do you mean? This isn't complete?

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

[ She laughs. Oh no, Mori is cute! ] Is any person ever complete? The worst transgression in this place would be to stand still, you know. Considering who he is.

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

I know he hates that... That's why I'm concerned if he can't leave this box.

[inspiteful]

[ He's peering at this new arrival because his occult bullshit senses sure went off. ]

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

Do you know who this is?

[inspiteful]

No but this is absolutely a spirit of some kind. Or at least something occult.

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

You can tell that? So, wait, is she real? Not a heart construct??

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

[ She pings as dead. And also a soul. And also a fusion - intricately wound into this soul. And also not human. Whew. There's a lot to unpack here. ]

[inspiteful]

[ Hm.

Intensity are u okay, ]

Uhm, hi?

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

[ You just answered your own question. ]

[ She waggles a finger at him, smiling ] Ah. You can see, can't you?