voice/action ♫ something always brings me back to you

[ofhymns]

[The woman's voice is clear and firm. It sounds more like a military report than a distress call.]

Pardon the interruption, if I can be heard at all... This is Locrian Sergeant Tear Grants speaking. Information on the dangers present would be much appreciated, as well as an inn or somewhere I can stay.

[She pauses. The anxiety of the situation is

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[seethelanterns]

....Oh. Tear! Luke was look--.....Oh. Oh, so...I see. Um, Luke, Asch, and Natalia are here! I think there might be others too. I'm Rapunzel, and, er, this place is called Splendor. It's....a long story, but, we're sort of stuck here until the Locals figure out how to send us home. You should have a key on you? That will tell you where you're staying.

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[ofhymns]

[So the Seal really does function as a communicator. Strange and unusual, but very handy. However, Luke's name makes her heart lurch.

... Perhaps she heard that wrong.] I-- I see. Thank you very much.

[But she has to know something. Tentatively:]

Did you say that Luke and Asch are here? That's... impossible.

voice;

[seethelanterns]

Sure! I know it can be pretty confusing when you first arrive, so I like to try help. But yes, Luke and Asch are here, along with Natalia, that I know of, from your home.

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[ofhymns]

[Someone this bright and honest is hard to doubt. Clearly, Tear needs to take a step back and stifle the uncertainty, the relief warring with the panic.

She shouldn't be taking it out on anyone else.]

How long can I expect to stay?

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[seethelanterns]

[Rapunzel would probably understand. Besides, if she's clearly a friend of Luke and Natalia's, she trusts her.]

Well....it varies. You were here before, for a little bit. Luke will be thrilled to see you again!

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[ofhymns]

[-- what.]

I'm sure I haven't been here before.

[Luke... oh, /Luke/. And now she's beginning to worry even more. But she hides it behind questions. Questions are logic, and emotions are definitely not logical.

Oh, who is she kidding, she wants to weep just knowing Luke and Asch are alive.]

voice;

[seethelanterns]

You probably don't remember then. It happens sometimes. I'm sure they will just be glad to see you again though, regardless.

[A pause, frowning a little in concern. She doesn't yet fully know what the story is between the two, only that they seem familiar to each other and quite similar in appearance.]

Is....everything okay?

[Wait. Stupid question, Rapunzel. She just left her home behind and all...]

voice;

[ofhymns]

I suppose so... I'll be relieved to see them too.

[She steels herself a bit more. Her voice is warm, even a little relieved.]

Yes. Everything is all right.

Thank you.

voice;

[seethelanterns]

Of course.

[She's not so sure, but she won't pry.]

Okay then. I'm sure at least one or more of your friends will see and be on their way to find you soon, Tear.

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[ofhymns]

[She nods, then realizes Rapunzel can't see it.]

You're right. I should look for them... I'll let you know when everything is settled.

[She ends the transmission and stands there for a while, unable to move or even think.]