[Not too long after the fall of the Lady's Good Men, UG members receive a video mail.]
Um...hello, everyone in the Unity Group.
...It has been some time since my last call to you, but the Foundation has been spread thin over the last few months. I also know that all of you have been having troubles of your own.
But today, I am sending this message as an invitation.
Among the members of the Foundation, there is an occasion held for members to celebrate their coming-of-age. On the date stated in this message is when my own takes place...
Normally, it would be a festive event with many attendees. But not this year.
So, the Foundation has agreed to open its doors to you...if you decide to come. This does not happen very often, and...I sincerely hope that you will be able to make it.[She bows at the camera, and then looks around awkwardly for a while, before moving to turn it off.]
1.
(Mingle/reactions - Frontdated to hours before the next mission)[The Gloster Foundation HQ is located in the center of a vast woodland estate - nearly a half an hour's drive on a cobblestone path from the only road that connects to it. It is a compound of impressive-sized, linked buildings, all with a gothic, medieval look, complete with towers and tall walls.
At the center of these buildings is a mansion - the Administrative Building - in front of which a fleet of very expensive vehicles are parked.
For those of you who chose to accept Seta's invitation, it's pretty clear from the moment you arrive that if there's supposed to be some kind of celebration, you don't see anything related to it at first. Even the guards, who are all wearing dark blue long coats as uniforms, aren't saying anything beyond guiding you to the hall where you're supposed to be, if you need it.
In this hall however, there are a few 'people' already waiting, and dressed for the occasion. Their genders and apparent age differ, but one thing they share in common is white/silver hair. Of course, you'll get curious looks, some glares, and some complete aversions with your presence.
Probably worth noting that the event is moments away from starting, and Seta is nowhere in sight.]
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2.
(Actual prompt)
[Should you actually choose to explore nearby (the guards don't stop anyone), you'll discover the reason for the former UG member's absence. There is some rattling coming from an open store-room...
In this small room, a Seta dressed in a long, white, and almost bridal dress, is crouched down while reading a book, and she doesn't even realize you're there.]
This is impossible...how do I memorize it all in time...? Did they give me this so late on purpose...?
What should I do...?---
3.
(Locked to one doge)
[Despite some notable hiccups, the ceremony was completed.
But, while others enjoy themselves, Seta is contacted by one particular wolf-Kijin to meet alone, and finds herself wandering through corridors in the Administrative Building that she has never been in before.
She eventually (after getting lost) ends up in a vast, circular chamber that lies underground, where her red-clad acquaintance awaits...]
...Astara?