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[from_the_vine]

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Eurgh, Fuck me, that hurts.

[The groan that crackles into existence over the feed is a thoroughly pained one, punctuated by heavy breathing and a wet, slippery sound. There's a beat of silence.]

... the fuck is... Lenny? Ellie?

[The noises that follow are quiet but audible, rushed and frantic. There's the sound of heavy, skittering footsteps that fade and rise in volume in a discordant manner, as if someone is running - wait, no. Pacing - wait, no. Running, yes. Definitely running back and forth.]

... a temple? Shit shit, lost 'em. Lost - gotta rendezvous back at...

[His voice trails off into quiet muttering, the sound of rustling paper nearly inaudible on the line. He's not far from the communicator but he's yet to find it, obviously too busy trying to make sense of which way is up. There's panic and confusion in what can be heard of all that rustling, and an implied will to defend himself should anyone approach him too quickly.]

... gotta be shitting me. Central Park? Unlikely... oh shit, some kind of ... preserve...?

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[Video]

[mem-more-rakke.livejournal.com]

Very well. [The man begins. His voice is deep and level and commands a great deal of authority]

My name is Thanatos and I like yourself have been bought to this place against my will. There are many others here in the same situation who have formed an alliance to work together against our common enemy, the fae. The fae are the beings that have bought and kept us imprisoned here.

Do you follow thus far?

[audio]

[from-the-vine.livejournal.com]

[Yeah, well. He's used to the grating sound of authority. Thanatos's voice alone is enough to keep his guards up.

He's pacing and restless, constantly checking for anyone stupid enough to try and sneak up on him while he listens, but so far the only thing he can hear is that damned ethereal laughter]

Uh-huh. Tell me 'bout the people now.

[Video/Text]

[mem-more-rakke.livejournal.com]

The people here hail from different places, some others have never heard of. [He hesitates to say different worlds so early on to someone who is clearly a human] There are many different sorts here, but we have formed a common alliance as I said. You have nothing to fear of the other residents.

There is a crude list of them here, please familiarise yourself with it. I will add your details to the list when you are settled. If there is anyone here you recognise I will assist you in seeking them out.

[audio]

[from-the-vine.livejournal.com]

[Only a few words of the man's introduction catch and take hold. Words like different sorts, common alliance, nothing to fear, list, details, recognise...]

Well hey, if you say so then it must be true.

So I'm supposed to come down to the town, register with some database... and then what? [He chuckles bitterly, but it's all he can do to keep from being too impatient]

You tell me, why can't we all just say "I don't believe in fairies" and watch them all drop dead?

[Video]

[mem-more-rakke.livejournal.com]

Believe me, others have tried it to no avail. I understand it is highly impossible to believe but you must accept it for now. Fighting them is an option but there is no way to defeat all of them and they are only weak to certain things, iron and rowan being the chief ones.

It would be safest for you to make your way to the village and discuss this further in the security of the inn.

[audio]

[from-the-vine.livejournal.com]

Yeah, highly fucking impossible.

[Oh, the grumbling -- but at least he's not being chased. At least he can take his time.]

Look, I'll keep all this in mind while I have a look around. Thanks for the tip... Thanatos, is it?

[Video]

[mem-more-rakke.livejournal.com]

Thanatos yes.

And you are?

[audio]

[from-the-vine.livejournal.com]

[He snorts down the line] Fat chance.

You'll know who I am when I want you to. Later.

[After a few more seconds - presumably of him trying to figure out how to work the thing for maximum dramatic exit - the feed cuts off.]