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[ Ganymede will find himself in a volcanic wasteland, the air hot and unpleasant. Needless to say, Zelkova is not outside, so Ganymede will have to try his luck inside the stone wall dungeon.
And there, he'll find Zelkova waiting just inside the entrance and out of the heat. ]
Hello, Ganymede Xanatos Savvas.
And there, he'll find Zelkova waiting just inside the entrance and out of the heat. ]
Hello, Ganymede Xanatos Savvas.
[ At least he's familiar with unpleasant heat sometimes.
That said, what in the name of all that's (un)holy is going on here? Terrible jokes inside, he does come inside. ]
...Hello?
[ Staring at him a little apprehensively and confused among the other emotions present because what happened before also was a one of a kind unpleasant experience, which is still in recent memory, thanks. But, it can't be a coincidence with everything happening as it has. ]
What's going on?
That said, what in the name of all that's (un)holy is going on here? Terrible jokes inside, he does come inside. ]
...Hello?
[ Staring at him a little apprehensively and confused among the other emotions present because what happened before also was a one of a kind unpleasant experience, which is still in recent memory, thanks. But, it can't be a coincidence with everything happening as it has. ]
What's going on?
[ Staring at him in some more confusion, before he'll add in: ]
I had no idea you would have access to my full name.
[ JUST GOING TO SAY THAT... ]
Yes, I did. I touched some rubble that seemed to be of some girl, in the area with the church and the odd German voices, then I lost all feeling. I must have logged out ... because I also fell unconscious.
Do you have an explanation for that?
[ It's entirely possible Zelkova doesn't know, but he is hoping he has some information. Keyword hope. ]
I had no idea you would have access to my full name.
[ JUST GOING TO SAY THAT... ]
Yes, I did. I touched some rubble that seemed to be of some girl, in the area with the church and the odd German voices, then I lost all feeling. I must have logged out ... because I also fell unconscious.
Do you have an explanation for that?
[ It's entirely possible Zelkova doesn't know, but he is hoping he has some information. Keyword hope. ]
[ Pointed stare at that again. But Ganymede has no idea what to say to any of that other than looking at him like a suspicious piece of lettuce.
Silly terminology aside, he does answer the questions: ]
I did. All I felt...it was as if each part of my limbs and my entire body went numb all over, and then I blacked out. That's what I mean.
It was awful.
Silly terminology aside, he does answer the questions: ]
I did. All I felt...it was as if each part of my limbs and my entire body went numb all over, and then I blacked out. That's what I mean.
It was awful.
[ Somehow, Ganymede believes that he wasn't going to get much of one. The answer to what happened seemed like it would be more complex.
Does he accept it, though? He doesn't really know. He has to think about it more. ]
I do now. Naturally, I'm not inclined to over-do it, but as far as I know, I'm not suffering from any further debilitating effects...
[ But even if Zelkova has no answers, no explanations, no hints, there's something else that occurs to him to ask: ]
...Has this ever happened before to anyone in 'the World'?
Does he accept it, though? He doesn't really know. He has to think about it more. ]
I do now. Naturally, I'm not inclined to over-do it, but as far as I know, I'm not suffering from any further debilitating effects...
[ But even if Zelkova has no answers, no explanations, no hints, there's something else that occurs to him to ask: ]
...Has this ever happened before to anyone in 'the World'?
You're the first, and I was only aware because of the way you were logged off. It wasn't normal.
[ But he'll need to do some real digging if he wants to see what exactly caused it. ]
If something in the environment looks off, call on me instead of touching it yourself.
[ But he'll need to do some real digging if he wants to see what exactly caused it. ]
If something in the environment looks off, call on me instead of touching it yourself.
Right, well. I'm not going to go through that all over again if I can help it.
[ He's sure whatever it was, he won't be experiencing that again. ]
I'll shoot you a quick message or something.
[ Ganymede backpedals a second because there's something else. Kind of like 'oh and another thing', but him making the realization a bit belated. He is not the big brain in the group, ok. ]
Wait, what do you mean it wasn't normal? What did it look like on your end? Don't log outs all look like people are just...logging out? Or do you mean because my avatar fell down or something when I went unconscious?
[ He's sure whatever it was, he won't be experiencing that again. ]
I'll shoot you a quick message or something.
[ Ganymede backpedals a second because there's something else. Kind of like 'oh and another thing', but him making the realization a bit belated. He is not the big brain in the group, ok. ]
Wait, what do you mean it wasn't normal? What did it look like on your end? Don't log outs all look like people are just...logging out? Or do you mean because my avatar fell down or something when I went unconscious?
[ He's a little nervous, because it could have dire consequences, of course. Or he can be back in the hospital and it is Not his first time even before this landing in there, so it was not fun for SO many reasons. ]
Maybe, maybe not.
[ There's a small pause, though. ]
...Someone else can run into this sort of thing, can't they?
Maybe, maybe not.
[ There's a small pause, though. ]
...Someone else can run into this sort of thing, can't they?
[ Is it? Ganymede isn't exactly the type of person to jump at the call.
So, he's thinking about it, especially since he's uncertain of what this entails. What this 'something' might even be.
...But, he knows one thing for sure—which is that he doesn't want to let go of whatever he has just yet. Some of the people they have met must feel the same, right? So, he should only do what he can—and his expression becomes a bit more determined as his eyes lock on Zelkova without a hint of doubt. ]
Whatever it is, tell me about it, because I'm prepared to use it.
[ It seems he's going to just go for it. ]
So, he's thinking about it, especially since he's uncertain of what this entails. What this 'something' might even be.
...But, he knows one thing for sure—which is that he doesn't want to let go of whatever he has just yet. Some of the people they have met must feel the same, right? So, he should only do what he can—and his expression becomes a bit more determined as his eyes lock on Zelkova without a hint of doubt. ]
Whatever it is, tell me about it, because I'm prepared to use it.
[ It seems he's going to just go for it. ]
[ Zelkova holds out his hand, and a glowing crystal appears over his palm. ]
I'm working on developing the specific use for it, but you'll know when the time comes. The only thing I want is for you to keep this quiet. Not because it's dangerous to have this item, but because I don't want the other players panicking. I've heard that panic only makes things get worse.
I'm working on developing the specific use for it, but you'll know when the time comes. The only thing I want is for you to keep this quiet. Not because it's dangerous to have this item, but because I don't want the other players panicking. I've heard that panic only makes things get worse.
[ That sure is a glowing crystal. He supposes he should reach out for it! Which he does. ]
...Basically, you want me to keep information about this item to myself for the time being.
[ Ganymede thinks he can do that.
And whatever else he needs to keep mum about. It's like keeping everyone from knowing what part you are in a show before the time is right. ]
I'm not sure how having this item can be dangerous. But, fortunately, I'm good at keeping things hidden.
...Basically, you want me to keep information about this item to myself for the time being.
[ Ganymede thinks he can do that.
And whatever else he needs to keep mum about. It's like keeping everyone from knowing what part you are in a show before the time is right. ]
I'm not sure how having this item can be dangerous. But, fortunately, I'm good at keeping things hidden.
[ When he does, the crystal disappears into Ganymede's avatar, and a brief message shows up onscreen: Key Item: Strange Core C Obtained. It will not show up in his inventory, should Ganymede go to look. ]
Thank you, Ganymede. If you ever have questions or need support, you can message me. I'll do whatever I can to help you out.
Thank you, Ganymede. If you ever have questions or need support, you can message me. I'll do whatever I can to help you out.
[ Ganymede does in fact go to immediately look, so it's all fine and dandy with him. ]
Right. I'll let you know.
I guess I don't have to worry about you too much when you're such a high level either, but...hopefully we'll meet again in good circumstances.
[ Figuring that is the end of it, he gives a small wave, and honestly he's not sure if you can even add an admin to your friends list but he sends a request anyway.
Either way, he will be leaving the area soon enough. ]
Right. I'll let you know.
I guess I don't have to worry about you too much when you're such a high level either, but...hopefully we'll meet again in good circumstances.
[ Figuring that is the end of it, he gives a small wave, and honestly he's not sure if you can even add an admin to your friends list but he sends a request anyway.
Either way, he will be leaving the area soon enough. ]
[ A lot has been happening lately.
Enough that even though Ganymede isn't exactly always the best at reaching out, he thinks, he decides to make good on the entire promise of meeting up with the other.
So, Zelkova will have new mail asking him to meet him at Δ Haggard Traveler’s Reprieve for a little chat! When other people are conveniently ~not there~, of course. ]
I thought it'd be a good idea to reach out to you since the amount of strange things have been adding up lately.
I'm sure you've noticed that too?
[ Indicating he might have a few questions, but Ganymede's trying to ease him a bit into it, maybe. ]
Enough that even though Ganymede isn't exactly always the best at reaching out, he thinks, he decides to make good on the entire promise of meeting up with the other.
So, Zelkova will have new mail asking him to meet him at Δ Haggard Traveler’s Reprieve for a little chat! When other people are conveniently ~not there~, of course. ]
I thought it'd be a good idea to reach out to you since the amount of strange things have been adding up lately.
I'm sure you've noticed that too?
[ Indicating he might have a few questions, but Ganymede's trying to ease him a bit into it, maybe. ]
I figured you'd say that, but...I do have some other questions.
[ ... ]
Do you know the reason for any of the problems? ...The odd ringing sound that can give people headaches, the water that is cold enough for it to persist into the real world, and whatever strange pull someone felt when they went underwater for a swim?
...Then, there was the fact people's memories were shown in the mirrors at the carnival. You might not be able to pinpoint the exact source of it at all, but do these sort of things also leave some kind of strange 'data' behind too?
[ Ganymede wonders if the source of any of these will be the same, though. But, whether or not the other has answers, he has to try to seek out if this is the case. ]
[ ... ]
Do you know the reason for any of the problems? ...The odd ringing sound that can give people headaches, the water that is cold enough for it to persist into the real world, and whatever strange pull someone felt when they went underwater for a swim?
...Then, there was the fact people's memories were shown in the mirrors at the carnival. You might not be able to pinpoint the exact source of it at all, but do these sort of things also leave some kind of strange 'data' behind too?
[ Ganymede wonders if the source of any of these will be the same, though. But, whether or not the other has answers, he has to try to seek out if this is the case. ]
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