[Well, he has dark hair and an easy enough smile, but the guy is definitely NOT Jack Harkness. Sam peers at the tablet over top of his book, closing it and putting it down.]
It's kind of self-explanatory. And seems to have something of a mind of its own. You'll want to watch that camera, since it'll likely turn on at just the wrong moment.
[He flashes a small, mirthless smile.]
As for where you are? The skeletal guy with the boat actually was a clue. Welcome to the Underworld, Greek edition.
He never is. And more people tend to understand 'skeletal guy' than recognize the name Charon. Though, to be fair, the Greeks probably wouldn't have recognized that particular incarnation, either. The skeleton representation is a more modern idea.
[Yeah, don't mind him, Gwen. Sam gets like that.]
Nobody signed up for this, ma'am. And if we could find a way out, none of us would be here, either. We've all been pulled out of our worlds and brought here for...well, I've never been entirely certain of the reason. It used to be as part of a war between Hecate and Hades, but Hades is now dead and we're still here.
[She answers instantly. Her expression is understanding, but she doesn't try to calm the newcomer down - she seems like the type that just needs to take it all in on her own.]
About three months now...and it's nice to meet you Gwen, even if this isn't the nicest of places.
Three months? [Oh god they weren't joking when they said stuck were they.]
Oh I don't know, I'm sure there's worse. [Mumbling] Though I still somehow doubt it.
So... well what's the deal then? You just what? [Words Gwen, they're rather useful at times like this.] You just hang about and wait to be rescued or what?
It would seem yet another joins our ranks. Unless your Jack is a native to a Greek Underworld, you can bet Gil to Gilgamesh that he has nothing to do with your arrival here.
You may call me Balthier. I, like everyone else you will meet on this network, was taken here similarly to you. We are all captives.
Well I take it you haven't met Jack then. Everything has a way of sort of, being his fault ya know?
[She nodded, clearly not willing to rule out Jack or Torchwood for this one just yet]
You can call me 'pissed off woman' or Gwen, if you'd prefer. Tell me... Balthier [Strange name, and that was saying something coming from a Welsh woman.] What exactly do you mean when you say 'captives'?
[Cole raises his eyebrow as he cuts on his video feed.] Hate to burst your bubble, sister, but whoever Jack is, he didn't have anything to do with it. The gods kidnapped you and stuck you down here in the Underworld with the rest of us. Welcome to hell.
Ah, then I definitely have not seen him. My apologies, my lovely new friend. My name is Zevran and as for the what- I am an elf. I assume that is what you speak of since so many seem to be shocked by my appearance when they arrive.
An elf? [She looks surprised yet rather curious, leaning forward to get a better look.]
When you say elf, you mean like 'Falala skip through the trees' kind of Elf or like those blokes with the ring in that one film. You know [as Golem] 'my precious'?
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It's kind of self-explanatory. And seems to have something of a mind of its own. You'll want to watch that camera, since it'll likely turn on at just the wrong moment.
[He flashes a small, mirthless smile.]
As for where you are? The skeletal guy with the boat actually was a clue. Welcome to the Underworld, Greek edition.
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Oh wonderful, a smartass. 'Skeletal guy' wasn't exactly forthcoming with the details prior to dumping me here so...
[She stops mid comeback, eyes narrowing at the person on her screen.]
OK love, last check I didn't sign up for the reality tv show from hell so if you can just tell me how I get out of here and I'll be on my way.
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[Yeah, don't mind him, Gwen. Sam gets like that.]
Nobody signed up for this, ma'am. And if we could find a way out, none of us would be here, either. We've all been pulled out of our worlds and brought here for...well, I've never been entirely certain of the reason. It used to be as part of a war between Hecate and Hades, but Hades is now dead and we're still here.
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[Her eyes narrow as she considers what he's saying.]
So this isn't an aliens thing? [Well there had to be a first for everything.]
Hold on a sec, did you just say Hades is dead? You killed death? [Snorts.]
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You're in the Underworld. I don't have anything to do with you being here, but I'll still say 'sorry' and...well...'welcome'.
If you have any other questions - I'll try to answer them. I'm Elena by the way - just another person stuck here, just...longer than you've been.
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I... You...
[Her teeth sink into her balled fist as she tries to calm down.]
Gwen...[gesturing to herself] So, exactly how long have you been stuck here then?
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About three months now...and it's nice to meet you Gwen, even if this isn't the nicest of places.
[Elena smiles ruefully.]
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Oh I don't know, I'm sure there's worse. [Mumbling] Though I still somehow doubt it.
So... well what's the deal then? You just what? [Words Gwen, they're rather useful at times like this.] You just hang about and wait to be rescued or what?
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You may call me Balthier. I, like everyone else you will meet on this network, was taken here similarly to you. We are all captives.
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[She nodded, clearly not willing to rule out Jack or Torchwood for this one just yet]
You can call me 'pissed off woman' or Gwen, if you'd prefer. Tell me... Balthier [Strange name, and that was saying something coming from a Welsh woman.] What exactly do you mean when you say 'captives'?
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Is that what Gwen is short for? [He grins, his tone light.]
I speak plainly. Though there are no bars, this is no less a prison.
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Shame that, I could really use a drink about now. [She chuckled, no humor in her eyes.]
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[Oh lord she'd found a crazy one.]
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When you said hell, you did mean metaphorically speaking yeah?
[She'd noticed he wasn't the first to say it but was now beginning to think that was more than just a nickname for this place.]
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I am not so sure about this Jack of yours, unless it is a woman with a sour attitude you are speaking of, but- Welcome to the Underworld.
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[Gwen finally looks at the screen and pulls back, startled by the image she is staring at.]
And what... er, I mean who are you then?
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[He laughs.]
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When you say elf, you mean like 'Falala skip through the trees' kind of Elf or like those blokes with the ring in that one film. You know [as Golem] 'my precious'?
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