Twelfth Spell

[courageous_wit]

I read back, and I saw that I arrived here in Paradisa nearly a year ago the last time. My stay wasn't very long but it does make me wonder... Why do people arrive in Paradisa when they do? I've seen times when many people show up around the same time, and sometimes they come in slowly over several months

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[inafadingcrown]

[Sadly, she does not recognize Hermione's voice right now, but she's still interested in the mysteries of this place. She's quiet for a moment, trying to think of what Finrod would say.]

I think it likely there is meaning to it. Were I to make an endeavor such as this, I would not leave these things to chance.

[courageous_wit]

[and Hermione doesn't recognize little!Galadriel either]

That was my thought.

[inafadingcrown]

[It would be pretty hard to by voice.]

Have patterns been found in other dealings of the castle?

[courageous_wit]

There do seem to be recurring losses that people experience while they live here. I've even seen a person experience the same loss more than once.

[inafadingcrown]

Truly? I wonder what purpose there is to such things.

[courageous_wit]

I think it depends on what the loss entails. Most of them seem to be humiliating, though there are a few that give insight into people. I've seen losses that force people to tell the truth, for example.

[inafadingcrown]

[Oh, the irony of talking about losses right now.] It seems as though that might lead to both humiliation and insight, depending on circumstance.

[courageous_wit]

[inorite] And some losses get unfortunately violent.

[inafadingcrown]

Do such losses occur with frequency? [Pause] I am sorry to question you so, but I have just arrived.

[courageous_wit]

Oh, I don't mind the questions. I'm trying to understand it all myself.

[inafadingcrown]

I am glad; I should hate to be a burden. May I ask your name? I am called Artanis.

[courageous_wit]

My name is Hermione. I'm pleased to meet you, Artanis.

[inafadingcrown]

And I you.

[courageous_wit]

Hopefully we can meet in person soon.

[inafadingcrown]

I should like that very much. [This is a Limited Time Engagement: get it while it lasts.]

[courageous_wit]

The lobby is a common meeting place. It's on the first floor.