sketchingideals | 1st sketch

--nder what this does... hey, is this recording? Woah, this is a journal that can record things? Even if I don't know what the heck is going on, that is so cool! So, um, can anyone tell me why I woke up with no shirt on? It... it's a little embarrassing, and I feel really exposed--hey, I have wings! What the...?! People don't really wake up with wings! But I guess they also really don't wake up dressed in something different, either. Hey, I wonder...! [There's a pause, before the sound of running can be heard and a loud thud after that.] Ow... I guess they aren't meant for flying, even if they are neat. Oh, hey, there my clothes are! Now I can actually feel comfortable! Well, with how I'm dressed, at least. I still don't know where I am, and that's not good at all.

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Where is this place? [And then, reality slowly begins to hit him.] I-If someone can hear this, does anyone know the way out of here? I really can't stay here, even though the scenery is beautiful. If I wasn't in such a rush to get back, I wouldn't mind sketching a bit of my surroundings. But I can't stay! I have to go home, I have to make sure everyone is all right! But it would also be rude not to introduce myself, if anyone can hear me. My name's Jeb, and it's nice to meet you!

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I can get messages with this, too? Wow, this really is a neat book!

The wings are vital to my health? Is it all right if I ask how? My shoulders kinda hurt, too... is that due to the wings, too? Sorry, I'm asking too many questions, aren't I? Oops, there I go again...

Wait, I can't go home? But I have to!

It's the main source of communication here, capable of receiving and sending messages via voice, video, or text. You can also filter your videos to and from others.

I can't really explain it myself, but they're a part of your body now and you'll become ill if you even pluck off the feathers. But you'll feel some soreness for the first days as the wings were just attached on. And no worries, questions are the key to understanding.

I'm afraid you can't; there's no known way out of here. But if it's any sort of consolation, time moves differently here. No matter how long you remain here, time won't move back home.

That's really cool!

They must be really important, then. And all right, as long as you aren't annoyed by my questions.

If time doesn't pass, then maybe it'll be okay! I'll try to make the best of this.

There's a useful guide that will explain everything you need to know about this place. No worries about reading all of it now, and I'll still answer what questions I can.

But let's get you somewhere closer to civilization. I take it you're out in the forest?

Thank you!

Yeah, it looks like it. It's really beautiful, too!

You're welcome.

It really is a beautiful forest. If you need to find your way toward the town, listen for the sound of running water. There are some rivers you can follow upstream toward the town. Otherwise there are guard towers about with maps and beds located inside.

That's really helpful, thanks! I'll do that as soon as I get my real clothes back on.

No problem. I'd point you toward the clothing store, but it looks like your clothes were nearby. If you need any other supplies they're free for the taking; there's no currency here.

That's pretty convenient! I'll have to check that out.

What's your name? You've been really helpful and nice to me, so...

Sorry about that. I'm Ginia.

Nice to meet you, Ginia! I'm Jeb!

Wait. I already mentioned that, didn't I?

You did, but no worries. Nice to meet you, Jeb.

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