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[booksmacking]

[hello there, network. have a pair of glasses peering into the screen, the white lenses so thick that little can be seen underneath them. they're framed by long, messy black bangs.]

Waah, this is such advanced technology! Like something out of science fiction...

[the boy clears his throat, then begins.Hello. I was given instructions by a kind

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[concitato]

[is that really--

it's been months, and he's almost inclined to believe it's some sort of curse, that leo isn't really there. but if he really is-- what time did he come from? what's been happening since he last saw him?]

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[concitato]

[--and hey, what the hell kind of description of him is that?!]

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[concitato]

Leo--!

[there's happiness and relief, but just as much concern. he seems to be all right, though-- better than break, certainly, so...]

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[booksmacking]

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[booksmacking]

Elliot,you're all right.

What's going on? I woke up here.

[concitato]

Yes, I'm fine, I'm the one who's been worried about--

[--he stops, takes a breath.]

It's difficult to explain, but this place is-- something like a parallel world, but one where reality seems to bend more easily.

And what's important to know now is that it's also presently a dangerous place, so find some sort of shelter and tell me where you are.

[booksmacking]

I read a guide that Mister Break sent me. It really didn't make much sense.

Oz-kun told me to come to where he's living. Is it safe enough there, Elliot?

[concitato]

It doesn't make any more sense when you've been here for months, either.

It's--

[maybe he's being overly cautious; the barriers are back, and even the last of the lingering harpies are likely gone by now. but he has a right to worry about the people close to him.]

It's safe once you get here, yes, but I still wouldn't want to be out on my own without some sort of protection in the meantime.