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[extramural]

[ The locket is floating.

It’s the only explanation for the view that the item gives – a young man, out on the walls of one of the castles, the moon curved behind him. His arms are crossed in front of him, not touching the device as it records. Black eyes (all black, like the depths of the sea) regard it for a moment and then one hand moves, gestures at the locket. ]

Well, well.

[ His head tilts, and while his lips don’t turn up, one may get the feeling that he’s smirking. ]

I must say, this is an interesting turn of events. One that even I did not see coming.

[ His voice is almost monotonous, but there is something like music in it – like whale song. ]

To be pulled away to the Drabwurld, asked to take part in this war. I wonder if they truly know what they are doing. [ His hand returns, head moving back so that he can look straight at the camera. ]

I hear there was a battle. One should expect such things, in war. I suppose I should ask about it. [ He doesn’t. Instead- ]

Tell me, Shardholders, something... interesting.

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[extramural]

The world.

[ My goodness that's a common question. His answering tone of voice sounds almost bored as a result. ]

[bythewaves]

[ A thoughtful hum ] All worlds, or only that one, I wonder. You seem a part of this one now - perhaps it will be a little different here, since you cannot slip outside any longer.

[extramural]

That one, I would think. It is already different here.

[bythewaves]

Are you enjoying it? Your new perspective? Or is it little different to before?

[extramural]

It is... trying, at times. But intriguing in others. I admit that I haven't had this much conversation in many, many years; there was never any need. I could see the choices most people would make, as drab and boring as their daily lives. But here...

Here, there are a great deal of interesting people from interesting worlds. New friends, perhaps.

[bythewaves]

Then allow me to welcome you to life, I suppose! Conversation would become boring, if you knew what the other would answer I would guess. But here - well. Friends are to be made where you can, I think, especially in such times and places as these.

I do not know if my world would be interesting enough (who can tell, after all - a world is just a world, to those who dwell therein), but if tis tales of different places you want, I certainly know a few.

[extramural]

And I thank you, Maglor, for the welcome -- and for the offer of stories. I would hear them all, eventually.

[bythewaves]

Well at the least we are all easy to find, these days. If you ever wish for a tale, you need only ask.

[extramural]

I will remember that.