The FR Gang (at your service)

When I first came up with the idea of Cloud9, it was very different to what you see here. As I started taking the introductory photos for these dolls, I realised the characters themselves were already writing the story and their voices became clearer and the concept for Cloud9 took a one eighty turn.

At the moment, I only have three of the seven characters I need for this story. I'm hoping to be able to get my hands on at least two male dolls and two more female dolls. Kicking myself for missing out on being a club member at Integrity now. These FR dolls are hard to get!

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Testing. One. Two. Three. 

Camera Person: Ahem. Ladies, you're on.

Claudia: Oh my, sorry about that. We were just catching up on the local gossip. What are we doing again?
Camera Person: {sighs} A little introduction for the records.
Claudia: Oh right you are. Here we go then ... {clears throat}

Claudia: Hello there, my name's Claudia Andrews. I'm pretty well known around these parts, you could even say a little bit famous. You haven't heard of me? Oh well, no need to fret. I'll make sure you get a signed copy of my latest book, "Under A Red Sky".

So why am I here? I truly don't know. One minute, I was riding the bullet train to Persephone and the next, well ... here. They tell me I'm an echo, whatever that is. It sounds dreadful doesn't it? Well, whatever it is, I'm sure there's been a mistake. That's what I am here to find out.

Maxine: The name is Maxine Perrin. I am, well, was, an air hostess. I loved my job, getting to fly around, see the world, never in one place for too long; it was my dream life. But something went wrong on the last trip. I recall it was something bad. There was smoke, lots of it and then, nothing. I woke up here and I've been sitting in this waiting room with Claudia for ... well, I'm not quite sure actually. Time seems to move differently here. I hope someone tells us what is going on soon.

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Victoria: How's my hair?
Camera Person: You look gorgeous as always.
Victoria: You flatter me.

Victoria: I really don't know why I have to do this.
Camera Person: They want to show this video during orientation. You were them once. You know how confusing it can be.
Victoria: I guess but there's so much to do.
Camera Person: We'll get through this quick as we can.
Victoria: Thanks. You're too sweet to me.
Camera Person: Ready?
Victoria: As I'll ever be.

Victoria: My name is Victoria Swan. Welcome to Cloud9. There are several Cloud units in existence. We are the most recent and the smallest of all nine. By now, I expect you would have read through the brochure that was given to you when you woke up. As an Echo, you'll find that you won't remember a lot of things but don't worry; it'll all come back to you eventually.The most important thing to keep in mind is that you are not alone. We're here to help.

Victoria: We are your handlers, your guide in this new existence you've found yourself in. We will help you to come to terms with your situation, regain your memories and if and when you find yourselves ready, to move on. My team of handlers have the experience and training to help you.

Victoria: Many of you will be in denial. It is a natural thing to feel. We will help you move forward and one day, you may choose to join with the Collective or descend back to the living world in another shell. How fast you reach this point is up to you.

How's that?

Camera Person: That was great! It's a wrap!

Extras/Spoofs:
Unused footage.

Victoria tries to illustrate the Collective.

Winding back time doesn't really work here ... but keep trying.