1 ][ Arrival

[the_pointsman]

This is not at all what I intended. Not at all. No, really, it isn't at all what I intended.

Hello? Is there anyone out there? Seems stupid writing this sort of thing but screaming about it won't do any good.

IF YOU CAN READ THIS, PLEASE SEND HELP. WHERE AM I?

[ooc: What's this about? See here for more information!]

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[anatural]

Uh, calm down, sir. You're all right.

video;

[the_pointsman]

Oh. Hello.

Are you sure?

video;

[anatural]

Yeah. My name's Korra. You're in a place called the City. Someone else can probably explain the how & the why better 'cause I honestly don't get it, but you're going to be stuck here for awhile. It's really not as bad as it sounds.

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[the_pointsman]

Right, then.

[anatural]

So...what's your name?

voice;

[dr_conscience]

I think you'll find there are quite a few of us out here.

To answer your question, you're in the City, which is probably going to inspire a whole other line of questioning. Is there anything else wrong? You aren't hurt, are you?

voice;

[the_pointsman]

Creative name, that.

Not, er, not physically, no. Starting to wonder if this is a psychotic episode, though.

voice;

[dr_conscience]

Isn't it, though?

[ And then he draws a breath, short. ]

Well, I could tell you that it's not a psychotic episode, but if it were then I would be a delusion myself... so I'm not sure my word counts for much.

voice;

[the_pointsman]

Quite so.

Well, I'm sure I'll find some proof one way or the other, sooner or later. Whether I accept it will be another matter. But that's psychosis for you... [a nervous giggle]

voice;

[dr_conscience]

I think the best approach, having been through similar doubts myself, is to take things as they come. It's a bit easier said than done, but if you can manage it...

[ The pause is a verbal shrug, the accompanying gesture unseen. ]

If it is a psychotic episode, it at least has the decency to come with a welcome center and a few people willing to answer questions.

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[thefavorite]

What kind of help?

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[the_pointsman]

The kind that works.

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[thefavorite]

Works at what?

video;

[the_pointsman]

Oh, getting me out of here, that sort of thing. You know. The usual sort.

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[thefavorite]

Oh.

[ shrug ]

Yeah, we don't have that kind of help.

[just_displaced]

I'm not really sure if I can help at all, but... You're in the City. Someone's probably already told you that but in case they haven't, that's where you are. And um, it's kind of weird at first, but you're not in any immediate danger or anything, probably.

[the_pointsman]

Yes, as I said to someone a moment ago: creative name, don't you think? Functional but not especially evocative. Perhaps it speaks to the transient nature of the place. From what I've gathered of it, anyway.

Probably not. Yes, probably not.

[just_displaced]

That's probably a good way to think of it. The transience thing, I mean. At least, I hope this place is transient. Because being stuck here forever would get pretty old. Really, you'll be okay, though. I mean, so far I've been okay, and if I can handle a place like this, anyone can.

[the_pointsman]

Is that so? Are you not particularly adaptive in regards to new environments?

[just_displaced]

I mean, new environments are okay up to a point, but I think this new of an environment would get most people kind of rattled. Then again, I've lived in the same neighborhood for the last nineteen years, so yeah, maybe I'm just not very good at adapting.

[vengefully]

You're in the City— that's the name of this place.

[the_pointsman]

Which is a striking and stunning name, to be sure.

[vengefully]

You'd be the first to say that.

[the_pointsman]

Yes, I'd quite wager I am.

[vengefully]

So what makes you say that exactly?