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[Moira is currently enjoying a cup of tea at the place she's taken up residence at. There's not a lot to see in the way of personal touch, largely because she's not showing that to anyone with the camera. Instead, it largely focuses on her, her red and blue eyes looking curious as she makes sure she's in focus before speaking. She couldn't possibly have this in poor quality now can she.]

Good evening. A matter has come to my attention that I have found myself rather curious about.

[Among many things given the way things have been going this month with the ghosts.]

Not that long ago, a fair few of us took part in the training simulation provided to us. Through it, we were given powers or abilities. Now, this is something one would believe to be left behind in the simulation but it would appear that is not the case.

[Something she is familiar with since she appears to be among the number of those with a new ability.
Which brings her to the heart of this matter.]

And so, I would ask who among you has obtained new abilities through this simulation? If you have then I would also be curious to know what you can do now with these abilities.

[And with that, she offers a smile.]

You have my thanks in advance for the answers you provide.

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[ I would not call them magical. However, the answer is yes. People have been granted new abilities. ]

Huh. I mean, I've heard of people who were refugees learning things over time, but this was the first I've ever heard of them simply 'appearing'.

And you say it was the simulation training that had caused it to happen? Up on the Orbiter? I thought they were just rooms which just project situations and environments, how could something that's meant for training give people permanent powers?

[He was probably asking the wrong person, but at this point, his own curiosity was absolutely intrigued!]

That seems to be the common factor. Those that went into it obtained a power in the simulation. When they left the simulation, the power remained. Such a matter is unusual for a program meant to be used for virtual reality to it has captured my attention.

[In other words, she doesn't have answers yet. So she wants to see if she can find some.]

How strange. I mean, that's not how 'simulations' should work. I mean, if that is the case and the simulations hold physical repercussions wouldn't that mean that they're no longer simulations? Doesn't that mean that we are simply working our way through some sort of false reality with very real physical capabilities?

Wait.

Do you think it's possible for people to get seriously injured in those simulations? Like, actually hurt. Not just simulation hurt.

[It's almost tiresome how he is simply stating all the reasons for why she's asking these things in the first place. She's well aware of the fact that simulations shouldn't have real world repercussions, after all.

In the end she's simply left sighing as she types back this sassy response:]

Would you care to join me in a simulation so we may find out? The information you give me will be so valuable.

[Be patient with him Moira. He is but a simple legal attorney who barely knows how to handle all this sci-fi fantasy mumbo-jumbo. It's taking his all just to process how this could possibly be happening... In fact--]

Would it? I mean... If it will help you figure out the source of what's making it happen I suppose I could.

[Oh how gullible he could be when it's all in the name of helping others.]

[She might be facepalming right now. She definitely might be.

With a heavy sigh, she decides it cannot hurt. At the very least she can see if this is something that is still continuing or if it stopped after the simulation provided to them for training.]

It certainly could give me an answer or two. Is there a time you are available in the next few days to meet there?

Of course! I mean, I work over at the coalition center in the southern outpost for most of the week, but if you're available during the weekend we can meet up at the orbiter. Maybe meet right in front of the entrance to the Simulation Center?

That will work. What time is most convenient for you?

Hmmm, perhaps the evening would be best. Maybe around sunset, about six or seven? At least that way I can finish up with my work and feed the pets.

Yeah. Seven sounds fine.

Seven in the evening will work then.

Right then! It's a meet up!

I wonder what sort of scenario I should choose... I guess the first thing to do is figure out exactly how those people acquired their powers while in the simulation.

Did they just choose it upon setting the simulation up?

.... Did you take part in the simulations at all when the powers started occurring in people?

I did. The situation appeared to be rather world ending.

[To put it extremely mildly.]

Yeah, I'd believe it. Leave it to Thessa Station to throw a world-ending scenario at those new to the world just after we experienced a near world-ending scenario.

...... Did you get any special powers from it?

One must be ready for anything. You all have experienced it but those new to this place may not have.

As for your question, yes. I do appear to have gained a new ability.

Oh? A 'new' ability? So you already had some before all this?

Oh? Did I say anything to that effect?

You very heavily implied.

Or am I simply misconstruing your words?

One could say any ability here would be a new one.

However, I see no reason to hide the fact that I can do something else as well.

[Huh. For someone not meaning to hide anything she certainly seemed interested when he assumed as much.]

Do you mind if I ask what this new ability you got was?

Perhaps I could show you when we partake in this simulation.

... Huh. Tempting.

But also somewhat menacing?

Why do I have a feeling it would be a similar response if I asked about your already existent abilities?

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