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[holeysaintgeorge]

  Oh, bugger me.

[Hello, network. That little statement is followed by a serious case of shaky cam as the comm is literally shaken a bit at various angles. You know. Just in case this is a defective portkey in disguise or something.]

Heard rumors about a hidden swimming pool in the dungeons- bunch of bunk that was- but I’d have sworn on Merlin’s double-cursed split-ends we’d found every hidden nook in the school. Now- now I find a...what? A time door? A space portal? The bleeding future? And not even proper magic to it. No way. Stumbling in on strange, impossible places is more the terrific trio’s area.

[The camera goes blurry again as George tosses the camera in the air and catches it with a disbelieving exhale of breath. The door to his new room is momentarily visible in the blur. Looks like he's at least managed to make it that far.

When he talks again his voice is softer.]

Blimey. S’no fun exploring alone. 

[[ooc: George is about to head into the door to his room while he chats. If either of his roommates or anyone else outside the living area want to jump in with action, that is super cool with me]]

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[shutupmerlin]

Merlin's what?

[ He hasn't even gotten to the part about magic yet ]

I'm not sure I want to know how you have intimate knowledge of his split ends.

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[holeysaintgeorge]

Answered that one well enough on your own, eh?

[doop doop don't mind him, just grinning at the box person.]

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[shutupmerlin]

It was more a rhetorical statement of baffled astonishment. [ Staring back at box person all squinty eyed ]

What exactly is it that makes Merlin's poor hygiene worthy, or notable, enough to curse by?

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[birdhousesoul]

I'm afraid the only magic here is what we mages bring with us. Proper, or otherwise.

[holeysaintgeorge]

Ah, now there's a blow. Would've stocked up a bit more had I known. Only a meager handful of billywig sting to my name.

[birdhousesoul]

Now that's an ingredient I'm unfamiliar with. I will say I've had absolutely no luck sourcing even the basic staples. Not so much as a chunk of elfroot to be had, for love nor money.

[beingrepressed]

I'm sorry, my what?

[Trying to check his hair. They can't be that bad.]

[holeysaintgeorge]

[Who is this young person grooming himself in George's box.]

Only an expression, mate. Though...ah. I see your concern. I know of just the potion. It'll set you right in a swish.

[beingrepressed]

[Trouble, of course.]

Ah, I see. [No, he really does not.] I don't think they're that bad, really.

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[onemoredeath]

[ Oh he just can't take it any longer. Takegami sort of snorts in amusement. First the Merlin shows up and now some English guy swearing by his split-ends? Just delicious all this is. ]

You might want to be careful what you talk about; the young Merlin we have here may just get too terribly confused.

[ And he clears his throat. Well time for an introductions of some sort. ]

Welcome to Exsilium on what remains of England in the year 3312. You have brought here by the Initiative to fight their war in the past worlds of Earth.

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[holeysaintgeorge]

And- may I say- what they've done with the old home front is simply spiffing. Marvelous how well the old girl's held up over the ages.

But, ah, yes. Seems the name's caught on a bit since my time.

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[onemoredeath]

I'm surprised they haven't managed to keep Big Ben in working order. It's a shame to not get woken up by that clock going off in the mornings.

You do realize that he might be Merlin? After all, the people here are able to pull people from whatever time and planet they wish.

[constantsarcasm]

What exactly would you have done if you'd found a hidden dungeon swimming pool? Sounds kind of suspicious to me. Bu-ut then again, maybe it's the journey that counts, not the destination, etc etc.

[holeysaintgeorge]

Take a bit of a swim, I should think. And hope the mermaids and unknown horrors had been reserved for the non-hidden bodies of water.

[constantsarcasm]

I'd be more worried about, you know, infections and bacteria and all that than mythical creatures-- although they're probably not for you, are they? Mermaids, common as anything, right?

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[allsongs]

[ooh! lookie here. this thing just turns itself on, doesn't it. and it has a talking ginger. he has a lovely cadence. makes the words musical.

this lady here? she's content to watch with a mixture of wonder and fondness. the screen shifts a little as she hugs her arms, letting the computer balance on her knees as she watches.

afraid she's got no insight to his plight — just a very attentive ear.]

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[holeysaintgeorge]

[Well hello quiet, pretty lady.]

'Allo. Enjoying my plight, my good woman?

[allsongs]

[her head tilts a little, eyebrows lifting. is he talking to her? that's surprising.

her smile starts to grow, entertaining the idea. this place's magic is very new, to say the least.]

[fe_male]

[ What the hell did you just say. Something about underground pools and a school with only one Nook? Criminal. And then some terrific people and way too much general disappointment that this place didn't seem to be magical enough. ]

Oh, believe me, there's magic enough running around here.

[holeysaintgeorge]

Surely there must be some niche market open, else I'm tempted to be a bit insulted at being picked second.

[fe_male]

I have no idea what they're all up to. Picked second for that?

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[vestigiaflammae]

I know, right? Finding cool places hardly even counts if there's nobody else there to see it.

Hey, what's your name? I'm Lea!

[holeysaintgeorge]

Took the words from my mouth. The gloating is the best part of it.

George Weasley, at your service.

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[chisonooggi]

Do you miss your friends, too?

[holeysaintgeorge]

Can't say I've had much practice at going it solo.