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[roust]

[ There isn't much to see in the beginning. A few stray chestnut curls, the purple bodice of a dress that was probably once quite glamorous, but is now stained and dusty. This technology is all new to Aurora, and it's a minute or two before she manages to center the thing on her face. Her eyes are ringed by dark shadows that don't so much hint at her lack of sleep as they do blatantly advertise it, and her mouth is set in a thin line ]

I'll admit, the furnishings are much nicer than the last time, but a captive is a captive no matter the decor. You stand to gain very little from my presence here, but I'm sure you've already realized that

[ Because no matter what that letter says, or what she's been told, aurora is still convinced she knows exactly who's responsible for this ]

Your servant performed her role admirably. Tell me, did you pluck her heart out as easily as all the others?

[ There may be just a hint of bitternesss in her voice (Ok, more than a hint) but she can't really be blamed for that ]

In any case, I find it difficult to believe anything she said. If there's a way to bring me here, and without even the slightest warning, then surely you can send me home the same way.

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[superissues]

Wait a minute. People are plucking out hearts and I missed it?

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[roust]

I can assure you, it's not nearly as amusing as you seem to find it.

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[superissues]

Who said I was amused? Genuine superhero here. It's kind of my job to prevent hearts and the like being ripped out.

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[roust]

(Well that's a new one)

A superhero?

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[verybigpheasants]

If we knew how to secure a way home, milady, I'd be more than happy to show you to it. Unfortunately, we're very... unfortunate in that area.

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[roust]

None of this makes any sense. (Which actually describes most of her life, but whatever) We're just stuck here then, until these gods grow bored with us?

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[verybigpheasants]

Until they grow bored or see their world repaired. I expect there are equal chances in seeing either of those happen.

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[roust]

Do they expect that kidnap will soften us to their cause? (Because really, her own world kind of sucks right now. She'd rather get that fixed first) There are better ways to inspire sympathy, or move one to action.

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[gwenhwyfar]

[So she's feeling a bit snide today.]

Oh, they can send you back the same way. Exactly the same way, without warning. You have no say when or how.

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[roust]

(She's just going to ignore that for now, because wow. Not at all helpful)

Perhaps I can talk with them, then. Help them to see the error they've made.

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[gwenhwyfar]

[You may, but prepare yourself. They do not always give concise answers.

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[fairytaled]

[ Whoa.

Don't mind Amy thinking you're a little too cool to handle. ]

Sorry to be Miss Bad News, [ Heh. ] but...

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[roust]

(Oh Amy. If only you knew)

But we're stuck? That seems to be the popular opinion.

(She's still not entirely convinced. Too damn stubborn for her own good)

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[fairytaled]

Not really opinion, it's actually true. [ AHAH.]

But I would gladly give that 'opinion' a beating, if it were one.

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[circlesewn]

I would tell you that such an action is not up to us, but it seems you've already been told as much.

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[roust]

Several times, in fact. (Not that she believes it) It seems that most here have resigned themselves to their fate.

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[circlesewn]

[Wynne can't help but laugh.] Yes, there is no lack of people willing to answer questions here.

I know not where you come from, but I doubt you were brought here as a trick of your world. You've no reason to believe me, of course, but I will tell you that you are not the only unwilling guest.

My name is Wynne. While I cannot tell you a way out of this city and back to where you belong, should you need any help, I would be happy to assist you.

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[childofthewickedday]

Hearts?

[Have the face of a small boy peering out from under the brow of a large green hood]

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[roust]

(For the others, Aurora had carefully maintained her guard. Trust was won, after all, not simply given. But as the sight of a child comes across the video, her face noticeably softens, her voice when she speaks again holds none of the earlier bitterness) It's nothing you need worry about, I can assure you. If she were here, I'm sure we would have known by now.

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[childofthewickedday]

....

[He frowns deeply]

Who do you speak of?

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[gildedlion]

Well my Lady, you can refuse to believe the bullshit the gods and their servant spew but the fact remains that we're captive here. And since you seem to already know that, why would you think that they would send you home at your request?

video; I'm sorry, bb! I thought I told you!

[roust]

(Really, Jaime? Is the vulgarity necessary?)

Simply my hope that one of them must be able to see sense. Was I expected to just accept being taken prisoner? (Because that's never gone over well) Surely there must be something we can do.

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[sleeveless]

I would not think plucking a man's heart out from his chest would be an easy task.

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[roust]

It doesn't appear that it would be, and yet she seems to do it so carelessly. There's little that can be done to resist such a thing.

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[sleeveless]

[ There is a sense of hesitation in his tone as he ventures to guess: ] Magic?