what you had didn't fit among the pretty things

[manyshapes]

Raven's been in Xanadu for three days. During those days she's spent a lot of hours hiding in plain sight, using her mutant ability more than she has in years (maintaining the appearance of the girl people know as Charles' almost-sister doesn't count, that's like saying putting on a uniform every day is the same as being a master of disguise). But

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[livingspare]

Even if his trips to Xanadu are mainly short escapes, Cedric can't help the impulse to be helpful. (It's one of many things that makes his wife both aggravated and fond.)

So he turns on his PINpoint to reply. "I'm sorry to say I've not met any Charles here, but there are many ways in and out. The trick is finding the one back to your proper world, I'm afraid."

[manyshapes]

"How do I do that?" Of course it's complicated. "I mean, I don't actually know exactly I ended up here in the first place, so just retracing my steps is out."

[voice]

[livingspare]

"It's generally a bit trial and error. Do you want me to come meet you somewhere, so we can speak in person?" It's not pressure, just an offer; some people find the PINpoints unnerving for any lengthy conversation.

Some people are in the middle of a war, in fairness.

[voice]

[manyshapes]

"That would a big help if you didn't mind. It's not that I can't handle trial and error, but I have no idea where to even start."

And she would definitely prefer to speak in person. The PINpoints are cool and handy little devices, but they're not anything like what she's used to

[voice]

[livingspare]

"Right. There's a cafe not far from the carnival, with a blue awning? I can meet you there in a tic."

He's in the nexus already, he can apparate to somewhere close and then walk.