Beats me about the cage bit. Prooobbably this place's way to pull pranks. Or to freak your brain out. That happens a lot here.

[ as they stroll, they start to approach an area that's becoming more and more crowded. and to not lose sight of her new little friend, she waits until koharu is standing side by side with her before linking her arm with hers. if this is too forward, that's too bad! ]

— As for getting here, the Council...or Jerry... or this A.I thing roped you here. They think something you've done back home was worth being trapped for. You're here, because you need to be redeemed. Maybe you killed someone, did some thievery, blew up some stuff, whatever!