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[blackbat]

[Black Bat had woken up on the castle roof in the middle of the night when, luckily, a good number of residents were either asleep or not around. After the initial (silent) moment of "wtf this isn't Gotham" and such, she had found the book with her name on the front and began to skim quickly and quietly. A few words made themselves known during her

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[matchmaker]

I don't think anyone has actually figured that out yet.

[blackbat]

[The masked girl in the tree glances down when she hears the voice. She's startled, but it doesn't show easily. Instead she opts for conversation, hoping to learn more.]

Then what has been figured out?

[matchmaker]

Not much. Most people here are convinced that it's the castle itself that draws people in.

Whatever it is, it's powerful enough to contain even deities.

[blackbat]

That's not good.

[matchmaker]

Tell me about it.

It's not so bad once you get used to it though.

[blackbat]

I don't want to get used to it.

[matchmaker]

That might be a problem considering none of us really have much choice.

I'd try not to set myself up for disappointment if I were you.

[blackbat]

Thanks for the advice. [:\]

[matchmaker]

No problem.

[Just don't say he didn't warn you. >/]

[blackbat]

[She pulls out the closed journal and nods to it.]

Used for communication, right?

[matchmaker]

That's right. Don't worry about losing or damaging it either. Apparently neither is a possibility.

Oh, right. Apparently anyone who moves too far away from the castle is stripped of their abilities and "technology" -- whatever that is. In case you decide to make a run for it or something.

[blackbat]

More magic.

[She exhales a little as he speaks.] Convenient.

[matchmaker]

Not a fan I take it.

[blackbat]

Not always.

[matchmaker]

Most mortals aren't, I guess.

[blackbat]

With reason.