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[aroundthecoroner]

So, uh, anybody seen any gods lately?

[No, this isn't the start of a shitty comedy set, it's the start of a shitty network post. Michael doesn't make these often; this might be his third in more than a year. But this situation seems to warrant it, and if no one else is talking about it yet... well. Someone's got to.]

I don't think it's a coincidence that the power's out, the water doesn't work, and those monsters are coming into the city whenever they feel like it.
That and, um, I haven't been able to contact any of the gods?
They don't show up in the temples, either.
I'm probably the last person to notice this, but I think something's, uh, pretty wrong here?

[Anyone familiar with him will know that this isn't a result of speech-to-text; he really does just type that way.]

Or I could be completely wrong and just missing them.
So, um, discuss I guess.
What's our plan if they really are gone?

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[theweakhavepurpose]

starvation isnt the part that makes you crazy. but maybe theyre stuck alone back on the island. they might kill each other.

cull the weak.

[aroundthecoroner]

Uh, what?
What do you mean, cull the weak?
You okay dude?

[Somewhere on the other end of these texts, Michael is narrowing his eyes and saying "don't you fucking dare" to a certain very interested voice in his head.]

[theweakhavepurpose]

no.

[He very much is not okay. But instead of elaborating he continues.]

i mean that maybe these wannabe gods transported us and now theyre fighting for supremacy. whoever wins might show up later.

[aroundthecoroner]

So wait, you think they did this so that they could fight?
Or that they're just fighting because they screwed up?
I kind of doubt they'd do that, since they're almost extinct and all, but if they do, I hope at least Hope survives.
Because otherwise we're fucked.

[There's a pause between messages.]

Do you need to like, talk or something?

[theweakhavepurpose]

no i think its an accident they teleported us and not them. but they're making the most of it.

i could be wrong. im probably wrong. i usually am. but otherwise wouldnt they realize they forgot to come with us and .. you know, fix it?

maybe only Hope survives. hes the only one who seems to give a damn about us not dying.

no. not really.

[The best way to deal with problems is to ignore them.]

[aroundthecoroner]

Well, maybe they're trying to fix it.
It's gotta be hard to gather energy without us.

[Another pause.]

If you want to, you know where to find me.
We might have more in common than you think.

[theweakhavepurpose]

im trying to imagine all of them trying to feel each others emotions. its hurting my brain a little.

theyll show up eventually. they gotta be hungry.

i doubt that.

[Long pause]

but thanks.

[aroundthecoroner]

Yeah, they probably will.
And, uh, you might be surprised.
But it's up to you.

[theweakhavepurpose]

if it gets worse maybe.

which im sure it will because thats how this place works.

[aroundthecoroner]

Yeah, probably.
Be safe out there.

[theweakhavepurpose]

you too.

let's work on no one dying til they get back. if they do.