un: aurora | text

[arora]

Hello, citizens of Etraya.

My apologies to those who arrived earlier than anticipated. We understand how stressful arriving in an uninhabited new world can be, and understand your frustration at the lack of resources that should have been available. We believe we have finished construction on quite a few more facilities that you may find comforting. We hope this helps with any stress this may have caused.

As compensation for your patience, and your willingness to play along with our bonding activities, we have rewarded every new arrival who completed their bingo sheets with five points available for immediate use.

As explained during your arrival, you have been chosen to represent your universe. While I understand this may feel heavy, rest assured that you were chosen for a reason.

Your first mission will be a team exercise, and will begin in five days.

You may choose a companion now, or I will assign you one once the mission begins. You may want to keep in mind that you will be asked to trust your partner with your greatest weakness. Should I find any pairs unsuitable, I will select someone else for you. You may have more than one partner assigned to you throughout the exercise.

If you have any questions, please ask them now.

Thank you,
Aurora

Comments

[arora]

Yes.

[neverleave]

And when can we meet them?

[arora]

You won't be meeting Echo directly.

[neverleave]

Why not? They're the one who "chose" us.

[arora]

Echo has many things they are managing.

[neverleave]

I'm sure they have.

But it only seems fair that they'll make time for us in their busy schedule. That's also a part of building trust.

[arora]

Echo is not concerned about your capability to trust them.

[neverleave]

I am concerned about that.

[arora]

I know you are.

I can't help you get in contact with Echo.

[neverleave]

Understood.

Can you give more details about the timeframe? How long are we expected to participate in missions?

[arora]

The closest planet to Etraya has been participating in missions for just short of one solar cycle. Some of its inhabitants have been present since they first began. Others are as new as you are.

[neverleave]

[So can they expect more "representitves" coming in. And maybe possible competition from those other planets...]

How much is it compared to Earth's solar cycle?

[arora]

The solar cycle in this system is very similar to Earth's own. The difference is only a few milliseconds.

[neverleave]

Okay. Thank you.

If I have more questions another time, how can I contact you?

[arora]

I have created an inbox for myself, much like I have given to all of you.

[neverleave]

Got it. Thanks.