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[If you've visited the island any time in the past week, then you would have had the briefest conversation with Station Master in the elevator, right before you stepped off onto the island, demeanor as polite as ever as he speaks--]

I'm trying out some new cookie recipes and wanted to know if you wanted to try some. Stop by, when you and your friends are able. I’m thinking of baking up a big batch on Saturday and pass them out where we met before. You really should come.

[--before the doors of the elevator will close, dissuading further conversation. He certainly looked far too serious to be talking about cookies.]

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[For those who take Station Master up on his offer, he'll be waiting by the warehouse up on the island, distracted, before waving people inside. Inside are cookies, muffins, and cups of water, but those aren't the real reason he's summoned you here. When Station Master steps inside, he removes his hat, but his gaze is still distant, as if he has other thoughts preoccupying him.]

I’m sorry for calling everyone here on such short notice. I’m afraid I had little choice though and my message is not an enjoyable one.

[His expression is serious now, very serious.]

This morning I intercepted a message meant for the Head Nurse from the lead scientists who are behind this experiment. I was able to erase the message, leaving her unaware of its existence for now but I’m afraid I’ve only been able to buy us some time, nothing more.

[He’s reaching into his pocket now, drawing out a folded piece of paper. The message for those who’d rather read it black on white.]

It said they have gathered all the data needed and are shutting down this project. They’ve also given her the all clear on eradicating all left over assets. That is to say… you.

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[She doesn't look too impressed, but hey she's here and that's good enough for her]

It's pretty simple. You kill them first, moron. Basic means of survival really.

[Let's be honest she's not looking forward to dying herself]

Yeah. The scientists that brought us here said they're pretty much done with us and plan to get rid of us. Probably in the worst way possible.

Aah...

[ Gears begin to grind on each other. Smoke can practically be seen coming from Amaimon's ears. Getting rid of them = no more people. No more people = no more food. No more food = nothing to eat. Disastrous! Oh yeah and people would die. ]

S'there anything I can do 'bout it?

[Mindfang pls]

It might not be that simple, Mindfang!

Hn. And if they've already hi-tailed it outta here, then what?

Would you be able to kill 'em if it came down to it? Y'look kinda scrawny like the kid I fought before.

_{[Actually, he's a mirror image of him save for the eyes and hair.]}

[ He mulls over this quietly, looking far more thoughtful than he has in ages. ]

...data...? Project...?

Does that mean this was all some sort of ruddy experiment?

[ All the friends he'd made here, all the progress... the small niche he'd carved out for himself... ]

Eradicated?! You aren't ruddy serious!

[No you pls]

Why? Is your information that useless? I've found putting a blade into a vital organ is always a good plan. Do it repeatedly if unsure.

[At least he's trying to think, for once...]

Well... we're kinda hopin' we can get away and be able to fight them somewhere else. On our terms, not with this stupid coral and bubble bullshit they can control.

[With the recent apologies and the part where people are wanting to kill them all, Roxas is willing to consider Saix an ally again. Which is why, after overhearing that, he has to speak up.]

We need to be careful- about leaving this place. For those of us who- aren't around back home, C said it's the coral that's keeping us alive.

[ As he sees that Angelo's being all quiet, this demon decides to approach. He doesn't want to join in the WTFerry right now ~~partially because his brother's priority at the moment is cookies~~ mainly because it's a first to see someone have control over him. ]

What do you make of all this, Angelo?

[ Sora hated that word, but if it came down to it... ]

I can take care of myself!

Fight?

[ Fight for food. Sounds great! The two things he understands best in the world. ]

I can do that, I think.

[Tifa takes the news soberly, her voice and her fists tight.]

Do you have any idea how they mean to do it? Is there a way for them to get their people out and destroy the entire city, or do they have to bring people in from the outside?

Considerin' how many times you've knocked my ass around, hell yeah you can fight.

[To that, though, Rin has to give his 'older brother' a wry grin.]

Never thought we'd be workin' together.

They'll have to get the word back on if we've been eradicated or not, don't they? I think they will be sticking around until then. The Station Master said that they're on an island south of the one above.

Working... together? [ He's read about that before, in the library. ]

That book said that humans shake hands when they agree on something, right?

[ He's just gonna extend his hand and leave it there hanging. ]

...

[Don't mind the shocked stare, Amaimon. This is just weird for Rin on a lot of levels.

BUT. He's right. And after a slight hesitation he grins again, wider this time and takes the hand offered to him.]

Yeah, they do.

They're only human, aren't they? Humans can be dumb, but I don't think they'll go for a straight fight when they have the ability to trap us here.

They could just drown us or starve us or drop in an army of bunnies to slaughter us all.

[ So it's natural for humans to grin when they make agreements then? Alright, he'll try it too. It comes out a bit awkward, but it's a start. Shaking Rin's hand, he realizes there's actually more to fight for than food. ]

Then we should do our best. If not we might go back to Assiah, and that's boring.

You're standing here quietly taking everything in because you're formulating a plan, right?

They've gotta make an appearance sometime.

There's a problem with that though. Some of us have those weird shirts that let people breathe underwater. _{[He remembers getting one from Zelda when he returned to the city, but he's never worn it.

He doesn't even know how to swim yet.]}

As for starvin', people'll get desperate and start eatin' their own kind or start trying to hunt. Of course they'll run out of a food source, but if they drop... bunnies down here, that'd be fixed. _{[A beat.]} What's so scary 'bout rabbits, anyway?

I have not much to input. Everyone has said what's needed to be said.

[A sigh before turning to look at Kid.]

We either die or go back home. Personally, I don't want to go back to my home. The only option we have is heading for the mainland, which I've been trying to find a way towards for months.

Not all humans ...

[ It was a gentle reminder, coming from a quiet, familiar voice in back on N. Hilda's heard the news and ... well, she's nothing short of terrified. She's more than willing to fight, though, and she's trying to mentally prepare herself for this. She'll have to give the details to her Pokemon later, too. ]

It sounds like they don't really care much about the wishes of their citizens.

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