[“Alright- I heard a voice calling for me. Said it was in a place with water and white walls, but I’ve been through a lot of those before… hopefully I’m in the right one.” Asteria wraps the strap of her bag around herself again, making sure it doesn’t get wet. 

“If it’s hostile, however, I do have some weapons like my trusty sword right here. Don’t think my lighter will be useful though.”

Her fur is spiked up, alert. She doesn’t seem very happy to be here. 

“Water… I hate it so much.” Asteria groans, already tired of this. “Well, at least I can meet another person. Maybe.”

“I’m gonna keep this recording… just in case.”]

…eria’s still missing.. the hive isn’t in a panic yet, but without a ruler, it could get hectic…

*It cuts out for a moment.*

…on my plate, but, if worst comes to worst, and she’s not back in the next couple days, I’ll step in until she’s back, what’s one more place to rule over for a bit? Hopefully we can find her soon. I miss my frien…

*Another cut.*

…’s kid is gone too? Could be connecte..

…I wish I could help in some way, wherever they are…

*At that final statement, a small pouch with food, medicine, and a glowing mushroom drops from the ceiling in a random room. It will sit until it’s found..*

Asteria wanders aimlessly, face grim.

I’m hearing voices again. Did I take goop? Or-?

She pauses.

… Fera?

Asteria shakes her head, frown deepening by the second.

No- it’s probably just my mind playing tricks on me. It likes to do that a lot, huh…

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The Bacteria tilts it’s head curiously at the bag, which just dropped on it’s head.

[The camera shows the clear sky, as the surroundings fade away. 

“I will never get over how reality breaking this is.” Asteria chuckles, moving the camera to reveal that she is now standing on thin air, as clouds move into view in the background.

“My stuff is gone again… but, at least the camera is still here. I’ll get them back once I leave this level. Shouldn’t be too hard to find one of those elevators…”

Asteria starts to walk in one direction, face blank. “I’m a little bored, to be honest. I wish there was something to do other than scavenge. Maybe I’ll find some books, who knows.” Asteria smiles, “I guess this is getting repetitive, huh? Oh well.”

“See you on the other side.”]

*A staticky voice called out. The source of it couldn’t be found. Not yet anyway.*

I caught news of new souls..? It’s been so long since I’ve seen others.. I promise I’m not here to hurt you! I-I have supplies! Please! I can’t stand being alone any longer!

*Whatever was speaking began to cry.*

Please come to the water! It’s so lonely!

*The voice waits deep within the pool rooms…*

Asteria’s antennas perk up, and she tries to find the person(?) calling out for her.

“What- who was…?”

She’s silent for a moment, and Asteria frowns.

*skitter*

Asteria holds it, and tilts her head.

“I… I’m not sure what this is, but it might be useful in the future so I guess…”

‘… Something just happened.’

‘Oh yeah, those.’

[“I think I’ve been here before…” Asteria mutters, swiveling the camera to show a green courtyard with white pillars. 

“Yeah, I have. Theres nothing here, but maybe I’ll find some Almond water. Some of the bottles back at base are expiring.” She starts to walk to the buildings, which are white as well. Maybe they have exits there…?

As she gets inside, the interior resembles that of a school campus, with long hallways and doors that lead to classrooms and offices.

“I know theres some way to escape this one, I just have to find someplace without a roof!” Asteria snatches a bottle os Almond water she found lying around, inspecting it.

“Mm, this one’s old. Wont be much use.” Asteria sighs, “Ending this Log for now, I’ll inform you guys in the next one if anything happens. Other than that,”

“See you on the otherside.”]