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[virtualunknown]

[Cambot comes across MakubeX sitting on the ground the best a porygon can, head ducked between his feet-thingies.]

I feel ill... Please tell me it isn't just me seeing strange things.

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[thirteenth_brat]

No, you're not the only one.

[virtualunknown]

Thank goodness for that...

[thirteenth_brat]

I wonder where it came from...

[virtualunknown]

It seemed digital. Perhaps it's a creature like me, then? Only... corrupted, somehow.

[thirteenth_brat]

Harvey called it a glitch. When I saw it, it was kind of like seeing a glitchy graphic from a computer program or video game.

[virtualunknown]

[Nods...]

That confirms that, then. But that opens up a few more questions...

[thirteenth_brat]

More questions? Like what?

[Roxas isn't quite sure he wants to know, but information might be one of their best weapons right now.]

[virtualunknown]

What is it specifically and what does that mean for us? If the previous events were all a dream, we could this time be stuck in some sort of simulation. Or there could simply be more virtual reality about that's malfunctioning. Either way, it's hard to tell if it's benign or malicious.

[thirteenth_brat]

[Roxas shudders slightly at the mention of a simulation. That had sort of been why the thing's presence had freaked him out the way it had. But knowing this place, the possibility of some other technology on board malfunctioning makes sense.]

It didn't seem to be interested in me when it passed by, but just its presence was so unsettling... I don't even know.

[skysmirror]

I think all of us are, and I thought I heard something.

[She looks about as uneasy as a Ditto can--well, a Ditto in Eevee form.]

[virtualunknown]

[Tiny sigh.] That's good news, then.

Was it some sort of high-pitched... something?

[skysmirror]

Yeah, almost like a squeal or scream.

[A slight pause.]

Do you want me to come over?

[She's already looking around, but knows people don't always want others around when they don't feel good.]

[virtualunknown]

That would be nice, actually.

[skysmirror]

[There he is! Xion lays down beside him.]

Feeling any better?

[virtualunknown]

Still a tiny bit dizzy.

[skysmirror]

[She nuzzles slightly, not wanting to jostle him but still offer comfort in the best way she can.]

You want to stay here until it passes, or try to get back to your room?

[Granted, the door would have to be left at least slightly open so he could get out when he felt better, but it was a better place to rest than the hallway.]

[virtualunknown]

[Nudges back gently.]

Hm. Probably should try to go back, just in case it happens again.

[skysmirror]

Okay.

[She adjusts to allow him some room to move, if he wants.]

Ready whenever you are.

[cleverkit]

Jeez, you really aren't looking too good. Do you think you need a doctor?

[Is there even a sick bay on the satellite, or is it up to the bots to provide medical care? Now there's a scary thought...]

[virtualunknown]

I believe it will pass. Just got a little dizzy is all.

[cleverkit]

Well, if you're sure...

So what did you mean by "seeing strange things?"

[virtualunknown]

Colors... Static, mostly.

[cleverkit]

Huh... I haven't seen anything like that around, but I'll keep an eye out.

[Translation: she's going to actively hunt for it. This won't end well.]

[virtualunknown]

Just be careful...

[cleverkit]

I'll be fine! Don't you worry about a thing.