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[iorhael]

[he comes on looking frazzled, hair unruly and looking stunned, and worried beyond all belief]

Something foul has taken those around us. Please tell me; those who have changed, is there any way to shake them from it?

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[video]

[holmes_fanatic]

What have you observed? Be as exact as you can be.

[Conan's shaken himself. His trip home from the hospital was -- eventful. And yet --

He's not sure what happened. In the light of his house it is easy to believe it imagined, but he can't shake that feeling of pursuit. Frodo's post only enforces the deep suspicion that something is wrong.]



((ooc: Evening Day 128?))

[video]

[foolofatook]

Frodo! Are you safe inside somewhere? What are these creatures?


[ooc: Pippin's getting Taken on Day 129, so I'm assuming this is still 128?]

Yes, 128!

[iorhael]

I don't know, only that they are terrible to see.

Yes, for now. Where are you? Are you safe? And Merry, where is he?

Yep, 128

[iorhael]

[Frodo takes a moment to remmber; after all, once the first one tried to attack him, everything else was a blur]

They are tall, and seem to favor the shadows. A darkness seems to cover them.

That is all I noticed, I'm afraid. I wish I could be of more help.

/o/

[holmes_fanatic]

I noticed the Darkness covering them too -- sort of like a cloth, a -- shroud. Would you agree?

[Video]

[saving_sound]

S-so... it's something making them act strange?

[She'd noticed, and done her best to give the shadowy people a wide berth. Let's not have a repeat of the ice fairy incident.]

[foolofatook]

I am inside now, but I was helping others get to safety not a half hour gone. I don't know where Merry is.

[And boy, does he look worried about that.]

video;

[pipeweed]

Frodo! You're safe? Where are you?

[Video]

[chartthestars]

Something foul indeed's a-stirring, lad. Haven't been to many worlds where continual dark is a sign of good fortune.

Wish that I had an answer to give, except perhaps this is yet another curse by this planet's gods, and they'll be back to themselves before the week is done.

[burping]

Does this happen often? [She's quite unsettled.]

[iorhael]

I don't know, I have only heard hints of war from some, but I have only seen parties here before.

Are you all right? They do not seem to like the light.

[burping]

How long have you been here? I have only just arrived.

I am safe, however. We have kept in the light.

Re: [Video]

[iorhael]

Merry! Are you safe?

I was on my way to your building but I'm afraid I was delayed.

[pipeweed]

Stay where you are. It's not safe to be out in the open.

[ which is where he was, unfortunately. ]

Have you heard from Pippin?

Re: /o/

[iorhael]

I suppose so, yet I doubt they are mourning anything. Do you have any idea why they act the way they do?

[iorhael]

You are very brave, aren't you? I'm glad you made it to safety.

I will go find him the moment I can leave this area. Don't worry, Pippin.

[iorhael]

I will do nothing of the sort if you are stranded somewhere. What sort of cousin would I be?

And yes, he said he got to safety.

Re: [Video]

[iorhael]

It must be, or maybe this is a sign of something greater to come. My cousins say there is war coming to this place.

Re: [Video]

[iorhael]

You have been to many more than your own and this one? What are they like?

[wait, maybe later, when they aren't in immediate danger]

I thought "our" lords would have wanted us in one peace, particularly if they want us to serve them. It hardly makes sense for them to be the source of this.

Re: [Video]

[saving_sound]

We were attacked a few times before... Is this the newest one?

[The thought is terrifying.]

...Maybe I should make sure the hospital is ready. In-- In case something happens.

[Video]

[chartthestars]

Many indeed, and as unique as the sky is from the waters (and as similar as such), but those tales are best not told during dark hours when vigilance is a necessary caution.

[He nods.]

But aye, I have no doubt they do, but if emotion is what they're after to rejuvenate their world, very few feelings are quite as intense as fear is. It 'tis hardly a subdued thing, but something that consumes by degrees. Would be fitting and efficient by design.

[iorhael]

Not as long as others it seems. This is the first time I've seen danger come through the city.

Re: [Video]

[iorhael]

Another time then, if you are of a mind to. I would dearly like to hear them.

I suppose, [he doesn't like the thought, it seems a sick one, and he very much hopes that these Gods aren't all like that] but fear will lead into others, violence towards all and then each other. We can hardly do our part if we have been injured, can't we?

[Video]

[chartthestars]

And I would be more than happy to engage so willing a listener.

[He pauses, looking behind him, perhaps to the near darkness outside his window that exists in stark contrast to his lightened quarters.]

That being the truth or not, optimism 'tis a noble thing indeed! But it would depend on what sort of masters we have found ourselves beholden to. Some would see the disabling of a few to be of little cost to the rousing of many, but I will gladly take your better thoughts over the needless brooding of an old man who thinks too much.

[burping]

It is quite unsettling.