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[justareverie]

[Audio]

Well. I haven't been here for a day, and already, I sense it- I think we all do- this place has its moments.

But one can't stay here forever. I made a deal..., as have many of you, if I'm correct. [ his voice sounds as though he's smiling ] And I've the feeling it's much easier said than done, huh?

I'm impatient, I have to admit. To know what

Comments

[batmanschmatman]

Impatience is pretty normal, but most people seem to get assigned sooner rather than later.

[justareverie]

Can only hope so.

[batmanschmatman]

Speaking as someone who's been here for a while? The CES isn't bad for clearing your mind out, either.

[justareverie]

I'll be sure to try, mr...

[can_has_vodka]

Hello! You weren't here for tea earlier. Would you like some for your deck walk?

[justareverie]

Please, I love tea. And where was "here"?

[can_has_vodka]

I don't know what the exact position in spacetime the Barge was when I went round with the tea-cart.

I shall be up with a pot of water and pick your tea on the spot! That's the best way to steep herbs.

Do you startle easy?

[justareverie]

[ Although you can't see it, he's smiling. ]

Why, I guess not? Chances are I've seen worse.

[yeahscience]

You're a Warden, right? Cause that "deal" thing, that ain't the way it works around here for the rest of us.

[justareverie]

I know. But... we all have one thing in common. We're all here for another chance, aren't we.

[yeahscience]

I thought you was here cause you made a deal. Isn't that, like, what you just said?

[justareverie]

It is. That's my second chance. Getting back what I lost.

[nicebluehat]

I must admit I feel the same way. I'm ready for this, and to be put off?

It might be a further test, to show that we can wait for results. I sense this is going to require a lot of patience.

[justareverie]

I don't expect it to be easy, but... waiting without knowing is so damn hard.

I guess I've been through worse. As I'm sure you have, being here, being a Warden. [ Still feeling a bit silly when he says this. ]

[nicebluehat]

I've been through stranger things than a long wait, and long waits for better causes.

...the terminology does leave something to be desired, really.

[justareverie]

[ Laughs ]

This place is mad, and yet this is the only thing I can't really get used to.

[waketerror]

I've been impatient before, but try waiting two years for something to come to you. It wasn't the other way around, no matter how much I tried.

I just hope I have patience here.

[justareverie]

Story of my life! In fact... You'd be surprised how.

Are you a [ahem] Warden too?

[waketerror]

[There's some slight laughter.]

Yeah, I am. Name's Alan.

[justareverie]

John Locke. Pleased to meet you, Alan.