[ liminal space ] text since jack has zero LS skills [ open ]

[fixated]

I wouldn't recommend drowning; it's really quite unsettling.

[ Yes, Jack drowned in the sea after being cast away from the Coelestis Maria and ended up washed back into the train station thanks to the Thalassia route. And now, water logged and half coughing up sea water, he's staring in bemusement at the center of the train platform. Because, unlike his previous experience with portals, this one just seems to be waiting for something. Which means... ]

Do all portals stay open once we move to a new place? I was under the impression they disappeared as soon as one was used.

[ which means, of course, that someone needs dungeon rescuing. Volunteers? ]


((ooc: In particular, Glen Baskerville needs rescuing and I thought this would be an interesting way to help the mun out (all volunteers welcomed)! However, I do know some others have idled out/need rescuing so if you want to jump on this as well and get them out too, I say let's roll with it. If you want Jack to help with that or form your own group, just let me know. ))

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[fixated]

Then why go into the dungeon at all if it's that dangerous? That seems rather strange.

[ that is what he means, right? There's some kind of terrible monster lurking on the inside waiting to catch poor Jack? ]

[pseudologist]

Because those things only open when there's someone trapped inside. Once you've been here a while, you'll realize people occasionally go missing without warning. Most of the time, that's where they are.

[fixated]

[ now that gives him cause for pause ]

Is there any means to tell who might be inside?

[ because while he'd willingly go in to rescue one person, there's another of his acquaintance he'd gladly let rot inside. ]

[pseudologist]

[There's a brief pause before he replies.]

There's usually some sign, but what it is isn't consistent from dungeon to dungeon. If you know the person who's trapped inside, you should be able to figure it out.

[fixated]

Oh, how fascinating, but... [ he gave a mental shrug ] It just looks to be another portal to me although perhaps there is a bit more doom and gloom in there then I'm used to seeing in this world.

[ Sorry Glen. He's sure the sunlight and birds are hanging out there somewhere for you. Isn't that why you've been content to just hang out there forever? ]

Perhaps I should investigate.

[ and learn what else this world has to offer. Especially if it might lead him to Lacie once more. ]

[pseudologist]

And here I thought you weren't inclined to walk headlong into danger.

[He sounds...amused, almost.]

At least wait for backup. No one's going to be happy if we have to mount an expedition to pull you out of there, too.

[fixated]

[ he wasn't, but isn't that supposed to be the usual response? }

I don't think you'd need to. I'm not exactly well liked you know.

[ not if the rest of the people from his world have their say anyway. They'd welcome his loss. ]

[pseudologist]

I think you're underestimating the heedless heroism of your fellow Travelers. There's a long list of people who would dive down one of those holes for a complete stranger.

[fixated]

In that case, I'll wait. I would hate to cause undue stress for a stranger.

((ooc: Seiko got distracted by the jaunt and still hasn't put up a thread to go rescue Glen, but I will punt her into getting it done soon and pm you if you're still willing to help us out!))

[pseudologist]

Good. You're one of the clever ones.

((ooc: I'm definitely still willing to help out with a dungeon rescue!))