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Landel's Institute: A Primer.

I've taken to posting this information every few days, as new patients come in. I welcome any productive additions.

-- M.E.



First, and most importantly: Do not go out alone at night, even if you are an extremely skilled fighter. There are monsters here that can and will kill you; be wary and be careful. It's best to go out as part of a team.

Second, though no less important than the first: Everything the staff members tell you is a lie. Your name, your history, and your "family" are all lies if the staff tells you about them. (I've heard rare cases of patients being called by their actual names, but this doesn't seem to be a widespread occurrence.) Trust your own memories.

Third, we have a little monster problem on our hands at night. This is why you should not go alone at night. Take heed of what other patients have noted about the monsters. There is information about them here; to my knowledge, this is the most updated version of the list.

Fourth, we're all from different "worlds" and different timelines. No one, save Martin Landel, who runs this place, knows how or why we were brought here.

Fifth: If you need company at night, it's best to contact one of the club leaders. Homura-san leads the History Club, Maes Hughes leads the Cooking Club, and Hinamori-san and Matsumoto-san co-lead the Arts and Crafts Club. They post here regularly regarding their missions and how they can be reached.

Sixth: Take note of your "name" and room number and give it to your allies. The staff members take people at night for what's known as a "CM-US Trial", where you're at their mercy. These have been announced over the intercom system; knowing your name can help others find you.*

Seventh: Patients have been known to be controlled by the staff at night, in a process known as 'Special Counseling'. Your friends can and will attack you if this happens; be careful and be cautious.

Eighth: The voice on the radio...while I would like to say that the current voice is as trustworthy as its predecessor's, I'm afraid evidence is mounting that this isn't the case. It's still a good idea to take the radio with you at night, but be cautious when following its clues.

Ninth: It's possible for allies to go missing here. We don't know what happens in this case.

Tenth: [Copies of the roof map, first-floor map, and second-floor map are tacked here, with a note saying, "Maps courtesy of the Arts and Crafts Club, with the exception of the roof map, provided originally by the first voice on the radio - please leave them here for other patients."]

Eleventh: Some areas of the Institute are more dangerous than others after night falls. In particular, the Sun Room seems to be dangerous, as does the basement, courtyard area, and the animal containment room.

Twelfth: I've heard cases of 'powers', whatever they may be where you're from, not working the same way they would in one's home world. Take this as you will.

Thirteenth: It's possible to leave the Institute grounds at night; however, the monsters outside the grounds are more dangerous than the ones within.

Finally: Watch your back.

-- M.E.

* At one time, there was a list of patients' names being collected. However, the person behind the list deemed it too dangerous to keep it posted in such a public forum.

[identity profile] thatdamnedninja.livejournal.com 2009-02-14 09:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Studying sucks. Waking up early is okay. Tests suck. Teachers really suck. Man, I'm glad I'm not you!

[identity profile] whos-da-man.livejournal.com 2009-02-14 09:36 pm (UTC)(link)
It's not all bad. I've got some bitching friends, though. And seriously, there's this one chick in my school that waits outside the student council room to get a look at my one senpai, like a damn stalker. She pays well for stuff. I make bank off of her.

[identity profile] thatdamnedninja.livejournal.com 2009-02-14 09:45 pm (UTC)(link)
My number one rule always was “avoid all unnecessary training”… You got a gang of crazies, then? They sure do make life interesting, huh. (My friends are total tight-asses (but some of them are, like, gullible, so it’s all good.))

[identity profile] whos-da-man.livejournal.com 2009-02-14 09:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Totally with you there. Seriously, when you're off saving the world from eternal boringness, do you need to know which emperor decided that some shit wasn't cool anymore? I think not!

My friends are all fun. They just sometimes forget I'm as awesome as I am.

[identity profile] thatdamnedninja.livejournal.com 2009-02-14 10:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Dude, I am so with you. Some people need to learn when to butt out, right?

Underappreciated and undervalued, hmph. That makes two of us! Don't worry; I think you're cool. And, uh, before I forget… I'm Yuffie! Who're you?

[identity profile] whos-da-man.livejournal.com 2009-02-14 10:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Hell yeah! Seriously, I have great ideas. Do they listen to me? Noooooo.

Of course I'm cool. I'm the Great Junpei Iori. You're pretty cool too, Yuffie.

[unsigned]

[identity profile] trapdetected.livejournal.com 2009-02-14 10:11 pm (UTC)(link)
I thought you didn't sound like anyone I know, and I was correct. How did you know about the ability you mentioned?

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[identity profile] whos-da-man.livejournal.com 2009-02-14 10:17 pm (UTC)(link)
You mean my amazing charm? That's pure talent, baby.

Unless you're a guy, then ignore the 'baby'.

[unsigned]

[identity profile] trapdetected.livejournal.com 2009-02-14 10:23 pm (UTC)(link)
No. You mentioned 'Megido'.

[arrow drawn pointing up to it.]

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[identity profile] whos-da-man.livejournal.com 2009-02-14 10:26 pm (UTC)(link)
You should have been referring to my charm; it's one of the most powerful things in existence.

Megido - big purple-bluish cloud of death descending from above that hurts like hell. Do you believe in magic? Cause I don't.

[unsigned]

[identity profile] trapdetected.livejournal.com 2009-02-14 10:34 pm (UTC)(link)
If you may, refrain from making comments unrelated to the matter on hand. I ask because I'm aware of what it is, however it should be impossible that you are, as well. What I want to know is how.

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[identity profile] whos-da-man.livejournal.com 2009-02-14 10:35 pm (UTC)(link)
You are no fun. Fine.

If you know what it is, then you should know how I know.

[unsigned]

[identity profile] trapdetected.livejournal.com 2009-02-14 10:39 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't have the time for your childish games.

As a matter of fact, I don't. As I said it should be impossible for you.

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[identity profile] whos-da-man.livejournal.com 2009-02-15 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
I'm not playing games, Dude. I'm trying to answer you without saying something on this board I shouldn't. Contrary to popular belief, I don't like being executed.

As far as I know, only certain types of people, with a certain potential only know about that stuff. Since I know I have it, and you say you know it, you must have it too. Facets of our true selves, you know?

[unsigned]

[identity profile] trapdetected.livejournal.com 2009-02-15 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
Then you should have said so from the start. I don't like wasting time when you could simply get right to the point.

No matter, it's already been settled.

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[identity profile] whos-da-man.livejournal.com 2009-02-15 05:22 am (UTC)(link)
Whatever. You must be a barrel of monkeys at a party.

[identity profile] marin-karin.livejournal.com 2009-02-15 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
If I may be so bold, I'd like to know how you know of it. The matter is a bit complicated where we are concerned, but not impossible in the slightest.

[unsigned]

[identity profile] trapdetected.livejournal.com 2009-02-15 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
If I must say it outright-- which I suppose is nothing to be worried about, as I highly doubt the perpetrator I suspected initially is not behind this scheme at all-- then that is my ability.

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[identity profile] marin-karin.livejournal.com 2009-02-15 02:12 am (UTC)(link)
I see. Megido by itself is not mine, but one that I am certainly very familiar with. Does the term Bufu sound familiar to you?

[unsigned]

[identity profile] trapdetected.livejournal.com 2009-02-15 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
I would suggest not "beating around the bush", at they put it, any longer then. We're both thinking of Persona, am I correct?

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[identity profile] thatdamnedninja.livejournal.com 2009-02-14 10:25 pm (UTC)(link)
They never listen. Not. At. All. It is totally and utterly and completely lame, but one of these days, they'll finally get it into their heads that my ideas are awesome.

Damn straight I'm pretty and cool! The Great Ninja Yuffie Kisaragi is cooler than anything and anyone, but maybe you can become my apprentice.

[identity profile] whos-da-man.livejournal.com 2009-02-14 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd like, hit myself in the head with numchucks and shit. Pass. But a ninja? Still cool.

[identity profile] thatdamnedninja.livejournal.com 2009-02-14 10:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Shuriken are waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better. Can’t go wrong with ‘em! Unless you, like, catch them with your face or chop off your fingers. Then you’re kinda screwed.

NINJA RULE.

[identity profile] whos-da-man.livejournal.com 2009-02-15 10:03 am (UTC)(link)
Video games and movies always make ninja really damn cool. Can you walk up walls?