[center][h1][color=6ecff6][b]Sophia Harris[/b][/color] & [b][i][color=ed145b]Alicia Gonzalez[/color][/i][/b][/h1]
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[hr][b]Location:[/b] Ville au Camp: Oak Tree[hr][/center]
	Sophia turned her head to look up at Alicia introducing herself again a bit longer then intended giving her the look. [i]'Yeah heard you say your name already'[/I] She slowly sat herself up a bit more, going back to what she saw moments before waking up here. She ran a hand through her hair letting out a slight sigh as she started to accept that she was actually now dead.

	Sophia looked at Alicia once more remembering seeing a picture of her back in Newnan as she pulled out the clipboard that was there. [color=6ecff6]"I remember your name and seeing your picture in Newnan, that day was pretty shitty."[/color] She said softly gesturing to where her left hand was. [color=6ecff6]"So what is this like heaven or something?"[/color] She asked.

	Alicia had to refrain from busting a gut with laughter though the fact she covered her mouth and laugh-snorted wasn't much better. It surely didn't help that she fell onto her rear end as she chewed on the inside of her mouth to hold it back. [color=ed145b]"Oh chica, this isn't heaven but maybe the fact it isn't hell will make you feel a bit better. This is Ville au Camp, Louisiana."[/color] She was still laughing as she spoke, chuckling between her words. She was trying she really was, her face turned slightly red from trying to hold back the guffaw that threatened to shatter her teeth and a few tears slipped from the corner of her eyes. Letting out a long calming breath she wiped them away. [color=ed145b]"Oh how to put this. This isn't life but it isn't death. Well it is death but this isn't the afterlife. Head bitch around here decided it wasn't your time to move on and here you are. Basically, you get a chance to have a new life."[/color]

	Sophia raised an eyebrow when Alicia tried miserably from holding back her laughter at her question, to her it wasn't really all that funny, but she decided against saying anything at the moment and she didn't want to piss her off or anything. Alicia seemed to be the one here to greet her and she had the answers that she needed as far as she knew. It was good to hear that it wasn't heaven or hell at least, it was more of a second chance to have another life but she still wasn't sure why she was chosen. [color=6ecff6]"How long have you been here then and how many others are here currently?"[/color]

	[color=ed145b]"A day,"[/color] she blurted out and then realized that might need a bit of explaining. Sighing, she took a deep breath. Okay she could do this. This was what her skills were these days, what she had been reading up on. Granted there was a difference between reading and practice. Crossing her legs she sat indian style on the ground and dangled the clipboard over her knee. [color=ed145b]"Okay, quick run down. This place, a single day that repeats and repeats and repeats. It doesn't end. Ever. So I really haven't kept up. It's been a while though but damn not near as fucking long as the others living here. We have two out like you and me, people that have died before. We're called Paradoxes. Don't ask me why I don't have a fucking clue. It was the name I was told when I got her. Then there are the other four. They're the Emendators. They're kind of like gods. Well no, they didn't create anything. Well other than this place. Shit, no. They didn't create this place they created the loop. Why it stays the same. Well The Watch did. The Dice made you, well brought you back. The Cards told her shit was going down. And the Hat, well he just makes everything. Damn it, not like making the world but shit we need. God, Eve is better at this than me,"[/color] Alicia rambled off trying to get some of it out but right then she knew she probably should have listened to Eve and made note cards....

	Taking a long breath Alicia decided to try another approach. [color=ed145b]"I know it's a lot to take in. You and me are what are known as Paradoxes. People who died but that The Dice, a woman by the name of Evelyn, decided we should get a second chance. She never tells us why she chooses who she does. There is just something about you that she felt was worth giving another chance. Basically you will be here and learn, train, figure out your own reasons to keep living. If you chose to keep going you stay here with us. If not, you choose to move on and well. What happens after that, none of us know."[/color]

	Sophia adjusted her dress slightly as she crossed her legs as well, she really didn't like to wear dresses even before the outbreak and well her death now. But she decided to simply just listen to Alicia as she started to bring her up to speed on things, so she was called a Paradox now from what she said. [color=6ecff6]"So basically we pretty much live out the movie Groundhog Day, and what are we here to learn and train for?"[/color]

	Letting out a slight laugh, Alicia nodded. Groundhog Day, classic movie from their time, was a perfect example of where they were stuck. [color=ed145b]"Yup, that pretty much covers it. Training. Well have to take care of yourself and anything you thought you knew before you got here is gone. When I showed up I couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with a shotgun and I used to be the best shot Newnan had,"[/color] she said with a sigh. Thing was though she didn't miss what she once was. 

	Training, Sophia would need to train but the real reason why was a touchy subject and she really hadn't come across softly so far. Maybe it would be better to let Eve take care of that, or any of the other Emendators. Right now she needed to get Sophia settled in. [color=ed145b]"Listen, don't worry about why so much yet. Just know, you are going to know things now you didn't before and you have to learn to control them. For now, why don't I show you to your room?"[/color] she added as she stood up and dusted herself off with her free hand before holding it out to Sophia to help her out. 

        Sophia chuckled slightly at her little movie reference as well, she did miss her old job before the outbreak but now that seemed to be gone now. She did have a lot of other questions, but she figured that she would ask more later when she met all of the others that lived here Sophia gently grabbed onto Alicia's hand pulling herself up to her feet she dusted herself off. [color=6ecff6]"That sounds good to me then, I guess you should lead the way."[/color] She said giving Alicia a slight smile.

	Alicia nodded and pointed over towards the Kitchen House. [color=ed145b]"That's the kitchen, if you get hungry. I didn't for the first couple of days,"[/color] she said in passing as she ducked under one of the large low hanging branches of the Oak Tree and dodged some of the Spanish Moss that hung from the limbs. [color=ed145b]"Careful not to touch the moss, chiggars suck,"[/color] she added before making her way the short distance between the tree and the main house and walking through the gallery between the main house and some of the other rooms on one side. Bounding up the steps she checked the clip board hanging outside of Lady Lucas' room. [color=ed145b]"These rooms in the main house upstairs are for the Emendators. The Bathroom is on the other side of the house. You'll have to go downstairs, cut through the house and back upstairs to get to it,"[/color] she explained before motioning for Sophia to follow her. 

	Down the stairs, through the gallery and over to a room marked 107. [color=ed145b]"This is yours,"[/color] she said turning the key in the lock and pulling it out as she opened the door. Looking over at Sophia she handed her the key before stepping inside. All the Paradox rooms looked very similar: bed, vanity, wardrobe, chair, tables, nightstand, mirror. [color=ed145b]"Looks like The Hat already took care of a few things for you,"[/color] she said as she noted the bookshelves full of various books. On the nightstand was a picture of Niesha and Andrew, one on each side of a silver folding picture frame. A wedding ring lay on the nightstand in front of the frame.

	Sophia turned her head as she saw the Kitchen House and nodded, she didn't feel hungry yet but now she knew where to go if she ever wanted to grab something to eat. [color=6ecff6]"Is the kitchen open all times of the day?"[/color] She asked as she dodged a few of the oak tree branches, Sophia listened as they made their way into the main house. Her eyes wondering around the main house as she started to get more familiar with her surroundings. She looked up the flight of stairs where the other Emendators stayed, as she headed down the hallway following Alicia to the Paradox's rooms were.

	[color=ed145b]"Yeah it's open but gonna take you getting used to. Nothing is prepared, you have take care of your own meals, and that wood stove slash oven that wasn't updated before the loop was set in place is a bitch,"[/color] Alicia warned with a bit of a chuckle. Living back in the 1940's was a massive adjustment for those of them that had come from the next millennium forward. 

	When Alicia stopped to the room 107 seeing her name next to it, she waited until Alicia unlocked the door then the door opened Sophia took a step inside and was surprised to see the room was already stocked. She walked over to the book shelves looking at all of the books that were set up on the shelves. Then she looked at the nightstand and froze for a moment as she slowly approached the silver picture frame and picked it up. Running her hands slowly over both pictures of Andrew and Niesha letting out a soft sigh, then she stared down at her wedding ring, she set the picture frame down and picked it. [color=6ecff6]"I thought this was gone forever when my hand got chopped off."[/color] She said to herself then turned her attention back to Alicia. [color=6ecff6]"Thank you for showing me around by the way."[/color] Sophia said grateful for her help.

	Giving Sophia a slight nod she smiled at her and leaned against the door frame. [color=ed145b]"Sure thing girl, listen, find me later this afternoon. Right now I gotta haul ass, we have another coming in soon,"[/color] she said before turning and starting to head out the door. Stopping in her tracks she glanced back towards Nancy. [color=ed145b]"Look out for Gio and Nancy, they are pranksters... And this is... well, just don't be surprised if you get smacked with a pie flying through the air when you open a door. Good luck!"[/color] she added before leaving Sophia to getting settled in and closing the door behind her. 

      Sophia turned to look at Alicia and gave her a nod. [color=6ecff6]"I'll be sure to find you after I get settled in some more."[/color] She said setting the ring down on the bedside table and was about to reach for the picture frame once more as Alicia spoke again. Sophia let out a slight chuckle hearing about the two pranksters Nancy and Gio. [color=6ecff6]"I guess I should be on my toes constantly, thank you."[/color] She said as Alicia closed the door behind her, Sophia then grabbed the picture once more giving it another long look wondering how they were all doing now.