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[kingofdecisions]

[A new voice emerges; when he speaks, it is clearly to himself. Initially, he sounds shocked.]

This...

What is this?

[There is a stunned silence for a moment or two; when he speaks next, his tone is controlled for the most part, though there is a hint of underlying annoyance.]Hoo. They certainly didn't waste any time. Left unclothed in a cold

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[not_his_shadow]

[oh? hell, that voice sounds vaguely, vaguely familiar. but he can't quite put his finger on it. so for now, have his usual dry, cynical tone.]

That is a question nobody here has managed to answer yet - at least not to me. But do share if you find out.

[and, like an afterthought:]

You should be aware that our captors can hear you.

[kingofdecisions]

[there is a sharp intake of breath, then, spoken with a purposefully casual tone]

...Our captors, you say?

And how is this also possible, I wonder. My cell is otherwise empty. Your voice should not be so clear.

[not_his_shadow]

Our captors. You aren't the only prisoner here. And no, before you ask - none of them has made any real contact yet. With the exception of the guards, that is.

[just as casually. well, now he's not the newbie any more - not that he'd admit thinking that that makes the situation interesting, lmao. the next words are spoken in a way that practically make you hear the hand-wave accompanying them:]

The box on the wall. One of the other prisoners has claimed that it makes you hear the voices of people in other rooms, by mechanical means. It only means you have to be on your guard about what you say - at least for now.

[kingofdecisions]

I see. What an interesting prison! [It's probably a good thing that his expression isn't visible right now. His tone can at least be smoothed out.]

What precisely do you know of the situation? If I might enquire.

[not_his_shadow]

Not much. I only arrived here two days ago. This country is unfamiliar to me. The prisoners are people of various origins - many from places far west of my home. Places I've never heard of, in fact. They possess highly developed technology which some of the prisoners seem familiar with; I am not. I don't know yet who is in charge of this prison, but I will find out. Whoever they are, they are powerful. They've managed to abduct me and others despite any security and guards, even with our troops around us. They haven't given any reasons. Their only claim is that they have to heal you.

[kingofdecisions]

Their abductions really are something. It's unfathomable... how does one break through a single army without any sign, let alone two? That is without any consideration for the passage and perception of time, or distance.

[He trails off for a second or two, caught up in the thought -- he really wants to know how.]

I assume that you do not recognise this language we're speaking, either.

[not_his_shadow]

[here's a brief moment of silence. oh thank god. now he feels a bit less crazy.]

I don't. I've never spoken it before. It comes easily now, and it feels natural, but it isn't. These words don't have the right connection and connotations. Where do you come from, then?

[kingofdecisions]

Haha, that is a relief.

I come from the land of China. This cannot be it.

[not_his_shadow]

[yeah, you know what. switching to chinese here FUCK YEAH COUNTRYMEN!]

This is certainly not China. I have not met a single person from our country here. I cannot tell how far away from China we are, however.

[kingofdecisions]

Oh?

[Also switching!]

There must be a way to determine as much; we could not be here if the knowledge did not exist, after all. Though whether it is within our reach is another matter...

Which part were you taken from?

CHINESE FROM HERE TILL INTERRUPTED<

[not_his_shadow]

I recognise your accent. Have we spoken before? I am from Wei. I was in Xuchang on my father's orders before I was brought here.

If you want to find out, wait until night. We can discuss the matter in more detail then.

Now, where are you from? What is your name?

[kingofdecisions]

Your father?

[He cannot place the voice himself, yet he feels that he should, given what he has just been told. It is something he is meant to know, in his position.]

Guo Jia, of Yingchuan. One of Lord Cao Cao's military advisors.

[not_his_shadow]

[... oh. and here, his voice gains that sharp, cold tone faking amusement. faintly.]

What a tasteless sense of humour. I should personally see you beheaded for that.

[kingofdecisions]

[Well, isn't that a curious response.]

I wouldn't advise it in this environment. Who can say what response it would draw from our captors? Other than an unpleasant one.

[not_his_shadow]

[lmao god you smug bastard.]

I have little tolerance for the lack of respect you show. I will ask you one more time: Who are you? Answer honestly and I may forget this - for now.

[kingofdecisions]

[This is not turning out to be a good day. Lightly, he says:]

I have answered honestly. If you wish to hear a different name pass from my lips, then you will need to request a falsehood.