It begins...

[willyousee]

Your pardon, everyone.

[A calm, cultured voice speaks firmly across the psychic network, cutting through the babble.]

If everyone could please check in, perhaps we can determine who is infiltrating and who is investigating. Please especially speak up if you arrived outside of the room of clothing racks. Has anyone met one of the infiltrators yet?



((OOC: This is open to anyone and everyone! If the thread is not marked as private, assume it's a public conversation. You are allowed to threadjack at will!))

Comments

[solvethepuzzle]

So such a clear segregation of Investigators and Infiltrators is an anomaly, is it?

[willyousee]

Yes, as far as my limited knowledge extends. I have only seen four Jaunts prior to this one, and have unfortunately been an infiltrator each time. As I understand it, however, investigators are not usually separated out like this.

Are you a new Traveler?

[solvethepuzzle]

[That must be quite an experience, to become a different person each and every time. He'll need to gather data on everyone's distribution of Investigator and Infiltrator status at some point. Now is not the time, however; he files that away for later.]

Well, that makes it even more interesting. Yes, I arrived on the train. My apologies for not introducing myself properly. [The apology sounds rote, like it's something he's been taught to say rather than anything either sincere or insincere.] You may address me as Near.

[willyousee]

[...Interesting indeed. Nervous, perhaps, but it doesn't sound that way. Unsociable? Maybe. Intent, certainly. No last name, but that's hardly unusual here. And with the assumption that he is above those whom he meets. Oh yes, Near, you are very interesting.

Alcuin takes no offense regardless, keeping his tone easy and a touch deferential.]

Welcome to your first Jaunt, then, Near. My name is Alcuin. Is there a title which you prefer, or simply 'Near'?

[solvethepuzzle]

[Unsociable, yes. Poorly socialized in general, really. This is mostly his token effort to speak politely. It's pretty bad. Good thing he doesn't care.

[But yes, a very interesting person, this one. Not normal at all.]

Welcomes are unnecessary and I hold no title.

[willyousee]

[There is the sense of a warm smile.]

Nevertheless, we are glad to have you with us. Fresh eyes bring new insights, which we are always in need of. Please, do not hesitate to speak should something occur to you - question or observation.