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[workout]

[ Long time no see, Exsilium. The feed is dimly lit, but it's clear that Scott's standing outside, the dark silhouette of a treeline behind him. The sound's picking up a bit of static from a breeze. ]

Hey, it's Scott - I guess I should ask if people usually come back. When they leave, I mean.

[ That's actually the reason he was making this video, but he barely addresses it, because something's distracting him. ]

Because I did. Leave and come back. Which I guess is... something, but more importantly, does anyone know what the hell the "Fun Cafe" is?

[ There's a pause as he turns the video away from his face, swinging it around to face a creepy ass building on the side of the road, barely visible in the evening light. He holds the video there for a few seconds, then it's back to his slightly wary, slightly amused face. ]

... and does anybody want to find out?

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[deadelfwalking]

Do not enter that building alone, Scott.

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[workout]

I'll be careful. Worst case scenario, I bet it's just really boring.

[ false advertising, get it ]

[whatsupcroc]

You -- remember? Uh, I don't think that's as common as the go back and come back not remembering, but don't quote me on that.

( Oh. Oh that building. Collette grins, leaning in to the tablet where it's propped up on her night-stand. )

You're the sort of guy who'd press the button that says, "Don't Press Me," aren't you?

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Yeah. [ A pause, then clarification, partly because he's still confused himself. ] I mean - I didn't remember anything when I was there. But when I got back, it all came back, and - it's kind of like everything that happened back home was a weird dream, but it was really convincing.

[ Hang on, he's mostly just confused himself again. Let's stick with simpler topics. ]

No. [ But he can't help a slight smile, because- ] Maybe?

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[ganking]

[ oh look who it is 8) ]

I was wonderin' where you'd crawled off to.

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[workout]

[ same to you butthead ]

Yeah, I bet you were really worried. I'm guessing you haven't given up on the whole "shooting innocent people in alleyways" thing.

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[pharaohsitter]

[Hey, it's some video. Video that's pointed at the floor and is half-concealed by...fabric or something. That's nice.]

There is very little about this establishment that appears to be 'fun'.

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[workout]

[ ... what... sir. ]

Yeah, I guess - uh, did you mean to turn on the video?

... or are you a sentient floor. [ Zombie elves, man. All bets are off. ]

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[vampirique]

It seems as though its description lies in its title.

[ how little you understand, azrael ]

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[workout]

So what do you think's in there? [ Bet your definition of fun is not the same as Scott's. Or the person who built this thing. ]

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[sithiche]

Do tell me if it lives up to the name.

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[workout]

I will. Maybe I can start a web series, "creepy locations in Exsilium".

Though I guess that's pretty much most of it.

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[bittertears]

And ruin the mystery? Now why would I ever want to do that?

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[workout]

For fun?

As far as I can tell, mysteries usually just lead to more mysteries, so solving one doesn't ruin much.

[ Though mysteries aren't really fun in his experience, but hey, to each his own. ]

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[painfeels]

You uh, don't remember exactly how managed to leave in the first place. Do you?

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[workout]

no, sorry. i didn't even realize i'd left until i got back. i guess it's good, right? it means people who disappear here get back somehow.

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[futurarex]

You left? [a pause... and then, rather more incredulously:] And you're going in there?

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[workout]

I think so? That or I had a really convincing dream. [ Which he's had before, to be fair. But details synced up with what others said had happened, so it's enough to sell him on it. ]

And yeah, why not? Can't be that bad. It says it's "fun", right? [ ... only slightly messing with him. ]

THERE we go.

[alwaysforhim]

I don't think you ought to check that out. But, er, I did that as well. Leave and come back, I mean. Only I don't remember it. . . . unless you mean travelling through worlds on our missions. In which case, no, I didn't do that.

[ . . .]

Sorry. My name is Merlin. I'm sort of making a mess of this, aren't I?

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[workout]

[ Scott's ready to respond to the first bit, has to pause a second to unscramble what Merlin's saying as he continues. ]

I'm sure I'll be good - I mean, it can't be worse than mutant animals.

[ He hadn't realized it was possible to leave and come back without it being the same as he'd experienced; he hadn't even realized it was possible at all before he'd left, so the attempts at clarification pique his interest. ] You mean you don't remember leaving? Or you don't remember being here?

[ Aaand wait for it... ]

Hang on, did you say Merlin?

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[arlathansgrace]

Oh you can leave?

[She shakes with excitement, her fingers trembling as she touches her chin. Her eyes, already abnormally big, are opened as wide as possible.]

Where did you go? Did you go somewhere fun? You're at someplace fun, but was it fun where you were before you ended up where you are?

Is the Fun Cafe a place where you have fun and eat snacks? There are plenty of delicious snacks here, but I miss the kind my clan used to make. We'd catch little rats and roast them with spices. Onions, mostly.

I never did like onions.

Do you like onions?

[Scott, meet Merrill. I apologize.]

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[workout]

[ He kind of wishes he'd been taking notes, dang. ]

Uh - yeah, I guess. I've had a few friends leave already. I didn't think you could come back, though.

But I went home. [ ... he's just going to casually not touch the 'fun' part of that question. As for the last part, he can't help grinning at her enthusiasm. ] I don't know if they've got fun and snacks yet - I doubt it, but if they do, I'll grab you some. Maybe I'll find some rats.

And only on hamburgers. [ Onions, that is. ]

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[freezerburned]

-yeah, I'll go with you.

[THAT LOOKS LIKE FUN sort of actually.]

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[workout]

[ YEAH GIT IT

He was actually about to just head in on his own - he isn't sensing anything in there that's actually dangerous - but there's no rush, so he settles in to mess with his netbook and wait for Isaac. ]

Sweet. I'll send you the location.

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[helljumper]

[Hmmm... tempting.] Might pass on exploring, but if you find anything interesting I'd like to hear about it.

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[workout]

Sure.

[ That said, he hasn't heard or smelled or otherwise sensed anything weird since he's been chilling outside, so- ]

I'm pretty sure it's going to be a total bust, but maybe if we're lucky there'll be some cool antique mugs. [ Joking, but maybe a bit too straight on the delivery to be obvious. ]

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[musclebeast]

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[ Guessing that's a yes to wanting to find out. He offers a grin. ]

I'm pretty sure there's nothing in there, but I'll record it just in case. Wanna place bets now?

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[boughtabookstore]

A few people have. You may be the first to remember coming back.

I don't suggest going in there.

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[workout]

Huh. I guess I'm glad I do, it's confusing enough without memory loss.

And don't worry - it's empty, I can already tell. Might be some cool old junk in it, though.