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[acclimatized]

Right. Okay then. I am not sure where to even begin here. I am not into this wifi tattoo/mental link to the network system they have here. It all seems a bit invasive and I'd rather stick to text for now. But I suppose I can scratch 'get a tattoo' off of my bucket list.

Anyway... kidnapped another universe! I wish I could say this I the first time something like this has happened to me. It sounds insane. Which leads me to my next question... does 'The City' ring a bell to anyone?

It's just. It's been a very long time and all this 'Hero' talk can't be a coincidence. Obviously things are different but... yeah. If anyone does recognize that name, I'd appreciate it.

Cheers.

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[glowsferatu]

Well
Weve Had It Much Worse
You Missed The Transitional Phase And For That Id Count You Fortunate
All The Same I Suppose Its Good To Have You Among Us Again

Okay Sort Of
That Could Be Poor Luck Still

[acclimatized]

[ only one person has a typing quirk like that and john smiles. ]

It feels like misfortune follows me around. But I think witnessing the end of the universe might have been too much.

[glowsferatu]

[ and in that moment, he understands their cultural significance. some people have obnoxious forum signatures, trolls have quirks. ]

Thats What Misfortune Does
It Latches On Like A Leech And Doesnt Release Until Its Conquered The Host
Things Have Been Simpler Here Than In The City
But I Cant Help Feeling A "So Far" Should Be Attached To That
Its Been Only A Month Now

I Hope The Porter Found You In Good Health At Least

[acclimatized]

Yeah, I'm talking to another sceptic about this. I'm not really sure what to think about this place at the moment. It looks lovely and everything, but the military is involved this time round.

[ and military men often follow ridiculous orders from their superiors. the soldier who drove him to heropa was perfectly civil, but john isn't willing to trust them yet. ]

Apart from picking me at an inconvenient time? Yeah. I am pretty good. Tired, but nothing a goodnight won't solve. How have you been, Kanaya?

[glowsferatu]

Yes I Happen To Be Very Familiar With That Particular Sceptic
It Doesnt Surprise Me That We Would End Up Having A Somewhat Similar Outlook On It
Though I Cant Say That My Experience With The Human Military Is Terribly Comprehensive

As For Me Ive Been Better
But Ive Also Been Worse
We Are All Starting Off With Nothing This Time And It Takes Some Work To Properly Adjust

[acclimatized]

Oh. Is she a friend of yours? [ but... the quirk! or therefore lack of one. ] I was in the military for a while. In England that is. I'm not 100% sure about the one in America, but who knows. I'll reserve judgement.

So. Okayish despite the circumstances. I'm glad to hear it.

[glowsferatu]

Friend Is A Bit Of An Understatement
The Proper Term Usually Comes More Heavily Prefixed

[ dating outside her species is practically a necessity when you consider her options within. ]

But I Suppose That Will Give Your Word A Bit More Weight Than Mine
Wariness Has Been Our Default Already But I Think Its More Prudent To Go Along With It For Now
As Long As You Have An Exit Strategy Prepared For When The Worst Should Happen

[acclimatized]

Oh. Okay then... more than a friend. Got it. I think.

[ he is really trying here. ]

It depends whether they have banned imports from England in this universe too. Sometimes there isn't an exit strategy and you have to put your hands up and hope for the best.

[ that is what he did at appledore. ]

[glowsferatu]

Not Strictly From What I Hear
Though If You Leave The Country You May Need Permission From Our Benefactors First
Its Likely That Will Only Apply To The Registered Of Course
And An Exit Strategy Would Rather Indicate Your Status Would Be Otherwise

[acclimatized]

So then. Stay on their good side and you may have a chance of bailing should something go awry.

Have you registered with them yet?

[glowsferatu]

Well Should Bailing Become Necessary Then Its Best To Be Prepared For It Than To Have To Leave Empty Handed

I Registered The Day We First Arrived

[acclimatized]

Good thing that I usually travel light. That and everything I had in the City is most likely gone now.

Of your own volition?

[glowsferatu]

Almost Certainly
There Wasnt Much Of The City Left Anyway When We Last Saw It

But As I Said The Alternative Would Have Been Imprudent
I Think Anyone Who Hadnt Registered Made The Wrong Decision

[acclimatized]

Oh well. I hope people fared better with their belongings than me.

Well, I'm sure the unregistered types will give us a heads up on what to expect should anyone refuse.

[glowsferatu]

Bit Of A Dangerous Experiment That
I Know One Or Two Ill Be Keeping An Eye On To Ensure The Transition Isnt Too Difficult
But My Resources Are At An Unfortunate Premium
Any Help I Give Will Be Sadly Insufficient

Most Of Us Probably Didnt Come With More Than The Clothes On Our Backs
Or Anything We Had On Hand
I Had My Purse With Me At Least [ her poor giant overstuffed purse ]
But I Couldnt Tell You How My Books Got Here

[acclimatized]

I wouldn't recommend trying it to anyone, but we're in a place where personalities clash and people make their own decisions. I think they would refuse without asking anyone.

So, some stuff got carried over, even though you didn't have them with you? Huh. Weird.

[glowsferatu]

Further Personalities Are Being Dropped Into It As We Speak So I Suppose It Will Be A Matter Of Seeing Just How They Clash
And Then Do Our Best To Contain The Damage

Lachesis Has Always Been Known For Her Whimsy
I Guess Thats Just Her Last Hurrah

[acclimatized]

Good old damage control. Fortunately, I know a bit about that.

I am having trouble believing Lachesis is really gone.

[glowsferatu]

You Wouldnt Be Alone In That
Given That You Remember The City
Who Else Would Hold Those Specific Memories

[acclimatized]

It sounds like the porter is doing that thing again: wiping memories of people who have been here before. I can think of a few pros and cons to that.

[glowsferatu]

Ive Always Assumed It Does So Every Time We Leave
That Their Removed And Stored Somewhere In Its Database So As To Prevent Any Damage To The Timeline On Our Return To Native Environments
But Perhaps They Are Only Locked Away Within The Recesses Of Our Minds
And Anything With The Key Can Undo It

Youre The Fourth Return Ive Met This Week
But Only The Second Who Remembers