BaronOBeefDip

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So, uh, I got bad news, everyone. My computer basically quit working on me. Long story short, it can still turn on, but, the login screen won't load properly and it just keeps looping between the logo and the login screen. Apparently, it has something to do with the OS. My computer is a Toshiba Chromebook (they don't even make those anymore, which should tell you how long I've had it). Apparently, the only fixes are to either to go through this whole process involving using a USB drive and attempting to salvage the OS that way...or get a new computer. Either choice sets me back a pretty penny to say the least. In the meantime, I'm borrowing my mom's laptop until we can figure out what to do next. Sadly, that also means I'm not sure if I'll be able to RP for a while.

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@JJ Doe@silver21

Charlie looked rather confused in response to what Jay had said.

"I'm sorry, did you say "link"?" she asked attempting to clarify that she wasn't just hearing things, "As in a website? I got here when I tried to enter the break room at my workplace. I guess that means there's more than one way for someone to end up in this place."

She then turned her attention to Sirpa.

"It's nice to meet you, Sirpa. Though, I'm sure it would be nicer under less bizarre circumstances." Charlie pointed out.

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@Tlazolteotl Yes. Mostly it's been my mom and I babysitting during the day so my sister and brother-in-law can have a nap.

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@silver21@JJ Doe@Tlazolteotl

Charlie took a deep breath before approaching the people sitting at the table on the left.

"Excuse me?" she asked a hint of nervousness in her voice, "You can see me, right? Last time I was here, it was just me. WEll, me, a hallucination of Will, and this bartender guy. But, now you guys are here and..uh, can anyone explain what is going on?"

She stopped for a moment realizing that she probably sounded either insane or clueless. Possibly both.

Charlie shook her head before speaking again, "Sorry, where are my manners? I'm Dr. Charlie Everson. I'm not from...wherever this place is. Though, I'm guessing most of you aren't. May I ask who you are and how you got here?"

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Apologies for taking so long to reply in the RP. It's been absolute chaos here. The baby is doing well, but she's been extremely fussy during the night and it's got everyone exhausted.

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@Tlazolteotl

Humor is subjective. What one person may find funny other may not. Plus, sometimes, it's less about the jokes and more about having a good time with others.

Anywho, on the subject of recommendations for funny stuff, this video tends to make me chuckle- youtube.com/watch?v=EShUeudtaFg&pp=yg…

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Big news, everyone! My niece was born! I am now officially an auntie!

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@Tlazolteotl

"Uh, just water is fine for now." Charlie replied as she continued to watch the other conversations, "And, where would I even know where to start seeking the truth? What truth am I even supposed to look for?"

She paused to think for a moment. For a while, everything was going fine. She found a new job, her relationship with Birkin was going well, and the threat of bio-terrorism seemed to be on the decline. And, yet, she found herself here once again. In this place. This unusual location that seemed to appear whenever it was needed.

"It's not a cure...." she said to herself, "It's a death sentence...."

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@Tlazolteotl

"Oh, uh...thank you." Charlie spoke as she sat down and began looking at the menu.

Occasionally, she would glance up at the menu and look over at the other patrons in the restaurant. She didn't remember other people being there the first time she visited this unusual establishment. Perhaps they were here for the same reason.

"Excuse me," she asked the waiter, "sir? The people over at those other tables. Are they in the same situation I am? Or, are they like the bartender or the hallucination version of Will from before?"

Charlie wanted to talk to them. She wondered if perhaps they could provide help for her current dilemma. Though, she was nervous. After all, these were people she had never seen before and she wasn't sure how they would respond to her situation.

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Either way is fine by me. Charlie hasn't met anyone else yet, so this will all be new to her.

Also, as a heads up, my sister is due to have her baby (hopefully) anytime around this month. So, if it takes me a while to respond, just know that it means I'm busy with my new job as auntie.