You Have Been Visited by a Dead Person

[tacklefordwhimsy]

[Furry Passing is a weird game. The rumors of glitchy messages are known already, but what no one may have expected is...

...well, let's say there's a visitor in Jessie's Furry Passing house. Seems to be someone she'd recognize but by all means shouldn't be there! Say hello to your dear friend, Jessie.

It seems there's a chat-like function working. Messages and replies will be instantaneous, but it isn't guaranteed the connection will last for long.]

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[toprotecttheworld]

[Oh. There's the chime that someone's visiting her again. It's probably Todomatsu, so she runs over to her house to see why he's there.

She walks inside the house. There's her avatar, red hair, Team Rocket uniform made at the clothing store.

And there's.

Shelley.

So she walks right back out.]

[toprotecttheworld]

[...

...but then she walks right back in, almost dropping her datapad in the process.]

What is this?! This isn't funny! Get out of my house!

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[It was to be expected that'd be the reaction, but it kind of bothered Shelley. One hardly wants to her 'get out of my house' when one finally gets to contact someone who is alive]

I expected a 'Iiiee, ghost!' or a 'Shelley, I demand an explanation!'. Not that

[There's a pause for a moment]

Jessie, I think I only have a few minutes. Got time to talk with a friend?

wait, are the messages text or voice? text, right?

[toprotecttheworld]

[It's a little alarming to someone who hasn't gotten a letter from the deceased or who hasn't been following all the creepy little instances with this game.

But the heart wants what the heart wants, and she wants more time with Shelley.]

I do demand an explanation, but if you've only got a few minutes, we can save that for later.

I'll believe you for now, just start talking! Are you alright?

Yes, text!

[tacklefordwhimsy]

I'm okay! Everyone dead is where I am! It's kind of boring, but I'm okay.

We're working on our side to find what's going on, and I think I'm onto something, but I can't do anything about it from here.

I'm sure you're not an alien, and I trust you'll be able to help, but you'll need to be careful with the information

[It's a request of help but she isn't going to try to force Jessie to do anything.]

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I'm not an alien, remember?

I was attacked and I could have died from it, but no alien was found inside of me. Isn't that what happened to Rhys and Elizabeth?

But that's not important!

Just tell me what you know!

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That's exactly why I'm sure you're not an alien

[And after spending days in the medbay, she's sure she would have noticed anything weird]

I need you to find what you can about the word 'Pygmalion'. It's the name of the ship! I'm sure it's not just a name. 'Pygmalion' and 'Cradle Project' are hinting at the true purpose of the project.

...I don't know what the purpose is, but that's a good starting point.

[Pause]

Okay, I do have an idea. The objective may be to give life to something, I don't know what. That's why the word Pygmalion may be important!

[toprotecttheworld]

Fiona is the only other person we can trust, alright? And if I don't join you this week, Todomatsu is the other. Please, give me a message to pass on to him, too! It's not the same without you! We miss you, Shelley, and Rockets don't ever miss anyone!

[She makes her avatar do the "fret fret" wiggle, making Jessie look uncharacteristically distressed.]

Why 'give life'? A cradle is something you put a baby in, right? Does it have anything to do with nurturing? How did you learn this?

[tacklefordwhimsy]

There's a glitchy woman on this side, she has tried to tell us about how things are going wrong. We all were brought to the ship because it was necessary for I don't know what

[Shelley's avatar paces around. Seems like she's running out of time]

Don't let Alice or anyone you think is an alien find out we may be getting information!

And tell Totty that...

[Despite the lack of time, looks like Shelley is hesitating about saying more. It takes her a moment to give a request]

Tell him to remember anything weird he may see about himself or about anyone. Keep it as a secret between you two.

I don't know if I'll be able to contact you again, I'll try to send letters in the future

[There may be time left for a last exchange of messages]

[toprotecttheworld]

A glitchy woman? You mean it isn't Alice?

[A last exchange of messages? Alright. She can do this, she can tell Totty that they need to pay as much attention as possible. But what else should she say? She needs to keep this from the aliens, sure, but...

Why is this so hard?]

I'll do everything I can for you, Shelley. And when Todomatsu and I escape, the first place we're going is Hell to save your sister. I'm bringing the gross animal police, too. Don't forget that! And wherever you are, wear your Team Rocket top with pride!

And please contact me again!

[tacklefordwhimsy]

No, this woman's name is Perkins!

[Shelley's avatar freezes]

You bet I will. I'm counting on you! Thank you, Jessie!

[Shelley wishes she had time to say how grateful she was, and give her more encouragement, but time is up. Oh well. At least the reason for the message was given, so mission accomplished!

It's all up to you now, Jessie. Good luck!]