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[stalkedbyshadows]

 [The video is dark at first and there’s only a faint outline of a silhouette before a hand reaches out to turn the lamp on.]

Forgot about that. So – can I go home now? Not that this place isn’t cool and all, but it’s pretty much just like home, but it isn’t actually home, and I have important things to do back at my actual home. I’m sure everyone does. Kind of rude to just yank me out of there, messed up my sense of direction and everything. Where even am I.

[He flops back on the bed, curling up in his coat, and drags the netbook along with him.]

I mean, they told me, but it didn’t really answer my questions. Honestly? This is stupid. I’d like to be back in my own dimension now where the things I do actually matter. I don’t live here. I’m not entitled to help these people do whatever they’re doing. Rebel? They’re pretty damn tight-lipped about it if you ask me.

Anyway. [He waves his hand dismissively.] Anyone out there?

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[totallytrustworthy]

I mean, that's the plan I've heard. I've never actually seen it in action, though. So who knows?

[She chuckles, nodding in agreement.] Uh-huh. I won't even pretend to know how disastrous it all could be. Not really my kind of strategy.

[stalkedbyshadows]

Hey, if it means somehow I get sent back because they mess things up, it's all the same to me.

[It's wishful thinking but it's better than hopelessness.]

So... til they send us somewhere, what do we do?

[totallytrustworthy]

[Chloe shrugs. Sorry, buddy, that's your call.] Depends. What do you normally do in your time off?

[stalkedbyshadows]

Time off. Right.

[What a foreign concept.]

Hell I don't know, what do other people do during their time off? What do you do?

[totallytrustworthy]

Treasure hunters don't usually get time off. Probably because we don't often get the kind of payoffs that leave you rich enough to recline on the beach for a year or two.

I work. And when I'm not working...well, I work again. Can't speak much for everyone else stuck here.

[stalkedbyshadows]

[A wry smile.]

Sounds about right. Got a feeling you wouldn't find much treasure here, though.

[totallytrustworthy]

Treasure means different things to different people, love. Sometimes it's nothing more than a lager that's out of production, or a few bits of scrap metal. Either way, I get paid, so it all works out.

[stalkedbyshadows]

[He tilts his head thoughtfully.]

Point taken. Well listen, good luck with whatever treasure you're looking for - and uh, thanks I guess. [For indulging his complaining.] Maybe I'll see you around? Oh, and I didn't catch your name!

[totallytrustworthy]

Chloe Frazer.

Don't worry about me; I'll manage just fine. Hopefully it's you that won't need that much help keeping yourself busy in the long run, yeah?

[stalkedbyshadows]

Raavi!

And I'm sure I'll manage. Not a fan of stagnancy - I'll find something to do.

[totallytrustworthy]

A pleasure.

Just do yourself a favor and watch your back while you're at it. Boredom often tends to lead to trouble; better to be prepared.

[stalkedbyshadows]

I'm always watching my back - I'd be pretty dumb not to. Take care of yourself.

[totallytrustworthy]

I never stop, love,