apathetic [wec]

[1 - since when was seaworld a proper kidnapping spot]

The feeling of freezing air sprayed on their face was what made them finally open their eyes after being stuck in the dark void of their mind. Eyes blinked open as [Name] stepped out from what they assumed to be some kind of pod, feeling as if waking up from a long, long nap. Unfortunately, the pounding in their head didn't stop, and they grumbled in pain.

"Some sort of cryogenic-freeze chamber or something...? Agh, I can't think right now, my head hurts too much..."

The first thing they noticed was the brightly colored, yellow-and-green cap blinding their eyes. Reycho stood not too far from them, staring at the space in front of himself. [Name] blinked before visibly recoiling at finally seeing the dark, hazy shape of a familiar person.

To their horror, she was already staring straight at them. They froze, watching her frown deeply at them. Despite their rapidly beating heart and the beads of sweat rolling down their face, [Name] composed themselves, glaring harshly at the figure.

"....."

The movement of clothes shifted their gaze from her back to Reycho, who was beginning to grow uncomfortable from their attitude. He left hesitantly after they finally drew their sights upon him, watching the boy for a bit longer as he shuffled away to the rest of the group.

[Name] sighed again, scratching the back of their neck. They looked back at where the figure was, but it already disappeared.

"Even after so many times...I'm still not used to seeing the hallucinations yet, huh."

Deciding to try and keep their mind off of what just transpired, they looked around their new surroundings.

"Now, how the hell did we get here..." They pondered out loud, watching the two very real whale sharks swim around the outside of the enclosure they were placed inside. "Obviously we're underwater, but where...?"

Hearing crinkling under the bottom of their footwear, they lifted their leg to see a worn-out flyer. Picking it up, [Name] quickly skimmed through the text in case there was any useful information.

"An underwater sea park...World's End Land?"

Their hand automatically reached for their phone to call the number of the place, but the added weight on their wrist made them lift their arm in confusion. A new green-and-black wristband was worn on their left arm, the uncommon feeling making them want to take it off immediately.

"Eh...that's annoying."

Noticing the group start to gather together, they started to head over, but still stayed a fair distance from the rest of them.

"Listen, everyone, we can't just sit around here!" Jennu was the first to speak, determination set on her features. "We need to get above ground...!"

At her suggestion, an oddly childish voice suddenly spoke up near [Name], making them whirl around quickly.

"Forget that. You can't get above ground. You're all trapped in this underwater theme park!"

Everyone's eyes turned to face the mascot they watched from not too long ago floating down from out of nowhere. Gasps of surprise were heard throughout the group.

"Y-You! You're that...!"

"We saw you in that movie. On the bus."

The monochrome-like creature giggled, suddenly grabbing her head and starting to toss it from one hand to the other. "Pielolooooon! That's right! So glad you remembered me!" It took a deep bow, smirking at everyone in turn. "The name's Pielope! Hang on tight, cause you're all going to play a little "Game of Fate" for me!"