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[jumpthegun]

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[jumpthegun]

As far as I've been told, it's just rattling around in there still. They tried talking to it, but that didn't do anything.

[devoutish]

No brave souls have volunteered to study it?

[jumpthegun]

Kunsel just put up a post asking for ideas on what to do with it and warning people about it. That Hange person seems like they want to study it. Reckon Merlwyb would want to, as well. She was looking to catch one. But I think that's the group over at the museum.

[devoutish]

Fucking hell. I'm gonna have a lot to catch up on, aren't I. If I could see--

[jumpthegun]

You did give us a scare taking so long to get back. I know at least Jim and Zack might be down where you are. Zack with a 'k.' If you contact them, they might be able to help you out in the morning. Angel and Rhys are down here somewhere, too. Not sure where.

[devoutish]

I know Angel and Rhys.

[So he'd prefer them.]

I'm gonna end up outside on my own tomorrow, and I don't know the buildings down here well. But there's one next door, yeah? One I can point myself at and walk to blindly with little trouble?

[He's still worried about the Joker, but that goes without saying.]

[jumpthegun]

You're directly next to the fire station. Or it looks like there's a building due west on House's map.

The aquarium's northwest, but there's going to be me, the person I'm treating and maybe two other people here tomorrow. Dunno if you wanna risk that.

[He's blind. At least he won't be able to see how bad off John is if he comes.]

[devoutish]

[Oh Watson, he'll circle back to how terrible you sound soon enough.]

Due west it is, then. I don't want to walk long in the snow in this state.

[jumpthegun]

Good idea. I can try to guide you, at least, and if you want to contact Rhys and Angel, let them know you're in Building #165. On the bright side, I suppose, at least you've got your clothes this time.

[devoutish]

And my supplies, short one letter opener.

[jumpthegun]

That wouldn't be the letter opener Duster was twirling around, would it?

[devoutish]

It would be, yeah. Good with it, isn't he.

[jumpthegun]

Seems to be, yeah. Learned from the best?

[devoutish]

You think I needed to teach Duster how to use sharp objects? I'm flattered.

[jumpthegun]

[John rolls his eyes again.]

Point taken. Talking of sharp objects, you have got all your supplies, right? Did you have food with you? I know there's some sort of fast food restaurant down there. Rubbish fried things, probably, but hot.

[devoutish]

Food, yes. A few day's worth. I had them leave everything on me. All my bags were packed into the mortuary tray.

[Waking up in a body cabinet is still the creepiest thing ever.]

[jumpthegun]

[Yeah, he doesn't envy you that, Alfie.]

That's good... Your voice came back after only a day last time. Might get lucky and have the same thing for your vision.

[Lucky. Because Alfie's so lucky here.]

[devoutish]

I'd rather lose the voice than the vision, especially with the Joker about.

[And speaking of the Joker...]

He's one of the ones wanting to go after Kesara, is he?

[jumpthegun]

Yeah. Him and Brian. I dunno if Brian would kill her. Joker wants to kill the Prophet, whoever it is.

[devoutish]

The Joker is a problem. Brian is getting to be one as well.

[Alfie does things with problem people. The Joker being so sick and weak before had held him back from anything too drastic, because he hadn't wanted to risk him coming back at full strength. But now...]

It's something to consider, at least for the Joker.

[jumpthegun]

Batman's looking for him, at least. If he can get ahold of him, I think he's the best chance for containing him. He's dedicated, if nothing else. Brian, I'm not sure. Jade doesn't seem to be able to control him. I'm worried about her being alone with him.

[devoutish]

We discussed it a bit, yeah.

[He still thinks it's a dumb idea that's doomed to fail.]

Jade's the kid?

[jumpthegun]

[Well, what are the alternatives, Mr. Solomons? We still don't have any.]

She's the girl traveling with him. Not sure if they've picked up anyone else. I know Davesprite knows Jade from their own world. Not sure how they fit together, though.

[devoutish]

Davesprite.

[Explain, Watson.]

[jumpthegun]

He's one of the new arrivals. A sort of... feathery, orange... ghost-boy. Nice enough. Kind of flip. He died just a little while ago and came back recently. He's in the aquarium with me at the moment. Lost his language skills.