anonymous text message | transmission #1

[concealingeyes]

[Well, she figured she would give this a shot. It isn't the worst idea she's had. She spent all night composing it and decided to post it anonymously to keep up with their 'hiding' theme. It might make some people feel more comfortable.]

I just want to say this:

The future is yours to create. If you don't believe me, that's your choice. You might've been through a lot that says otherwise. But you'll know what I mean if you've been shut out or dismissed by a cruel system. It's something you have to hope in anyway. In a place like this, people who never belonged, were never listened to or never given a chance should stick together.

If you want to talk, we'll listen. If you want to learn to fight, we can do that too. We won't judge you. Be who you are with all your might.

We're the Mekakushi Dan. If you want in, anyone can join. We're all living on a warfront but some of us have been fighting our whole lives just to have a part in this world.

Let us know if you're interested.

[She'll be replying anonymously, too, if anyone takes up the offer.]

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[concealingeyes]

The purpose is pretty much how it looks. Back home we had more members. We only have two here.

Well... my partner explains it better but it's my responsibility too. We protect each other. We're all 'different' and have to hide who we are from the world. No one should have to do that, so we're working on changing the future to one where we're free.

There's too many people that have to hide and struggle alone. We used to be like that too.

permatext; still anon

[drowns]

'Differences.' That's a little broad, isn't it? Someone's differences in their world may be normal here.
What makes you different, if you don't mind answering?

permatext; still anon too

[concealingeyes]

My eyes conceal my presence. For a long time I couldn't control it. I was invisible to everyone. Because of my eyes... and the eyes of my friends, our lives became something else. It's...something someone did to us we think.

You're right. A lot of people here are different. But it's lucky in a way that we're all together. Back home, no one would understand. Here, though, people can understand. It doesn't matter if it's 'normal' here if you've been messed with by others all your life, you know?

[drowns]

That sounds like a fascinating ability, though I it must have been difficult for you...

I understand what you mean, but I would be wary about referring to this current situation as "lucky." Still...what does this group of yours plan to do? Are you going to help this Initiative, or are you banding together for something else?

[concealingeyes]

Yeah, 'lucky' probably isn't a good word for it. I guess it's just something good in a bad situation.

We're banding together for the sense of community first. After that, it's about each other. We can get through missions together, train, support each other. It's not helping the Initiative. It's helping us and anyone who needs it.

Geez I hate wording it. I'm just doing my best with what we've got. I don't know much about this place yet but I'm going to help out people like us, who got stuck with all of this, as much as I can. No one should have to be alone in this.

[drowns]

So a way to give people something to belong to. A noble sentiment. For those misplaced people...it might help them feel less afraid to be here.

[concealingeyes]

Yeah. And if we branch out, we branch out. You're welcome to come, too. I don't know what your goals are but we're going to help each other, whatever they are.

[drowns]

Ah...thank you, but I must regrettably decline for now.

I appreciate your offer, however. And I respect your cause.

[concealingeyes]

No problem. It'll be open to you if you ever need it.

Thanks, though. Kinda nice to hear encouragement instead of sirens.

[drowns]

You're welcome.

Good luck.