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[most_qualified]

I think I could have done without that last part.

[ooc: Amanda is cursed with Memory Theater. She's mainly recalling...11:28-14:10]

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[ex_bloodcakedarmor707]

Guess I don't understand that whole... another person's body bit. Seemed like a low blow no matter what it means though.

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[most_qualified]

That's a bit complicated. It's like...[She pauses for a moment to try and think of a way to explain it.]

Yes, it was...a bit unexpected.

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[ex_bloodcakedarmor707]

Like what? Magic?

[He was going to say some alien type thing since he knows she travels in space back home. But he thought better of it in case that might be offensive. And he's seen magic here in the City. So it's feasible to him.]

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[most_qualified]

Well...in a way yes. But not really. It's more like advance technology. I don't really fully understand it myself so we could go with magic. It's simple enough.

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[ex_bloodcakedarmor707]

Simple enough to slip into someone else's body? [Oh god, Amanda. That disturbs him more than words can say.]

And if it's technology it means someone invented a machine that can make people look like other people. Wow. [He's taking a moment to absorb all that, okay?]

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[most_qualified]

Perhaps not really all that simple. I know it's a bit odd. [She's trying to explain it as best as she can.] Trust me when I first found out it took a really long time for it to settle.

It isn't like you wake up and say, "Okay. Today I'll switch with someone." It's consensual and there's clearance paper work involved. But it was really a necessity.

More like stones. They're Ancient communications devices. One user touches one stone and the other uses touches the other on their end and then they switch. It's not permanent though. And there are glitches.

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[ex_bloodcakedarmor707]

Stones... magic technology stones. Alright. So... you're in somebody else's body right now? Meaning you're not... you?

Guess I'm just not sure what could make that a necessity. I mean there are times I've wished I was someone else somewhere else but... guess when it boils down to it, I'd rather just be me.

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[most_qualified]

No, no. I'm in my own body now. I'm me. [And her tone gets a little low for a moment.]Sort of.

The ship was impossible to reach otherwise. It's billions of light years from Earth. That's a good attitude to have, Derek.

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[ex_bloodcakedarmor707]

Well as long as you're you now. I just...

[He smirks, kind of annoyed with himself that things like this bother him so much. They always have. He hates it when people pretend to be something they aren't. It's always disturbed him more than it should.]

It's like Halloween beefed up on steroids. I really don't like Halloween.

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[most_qualified]

I'm me. No worries. I know, it's a bit odd.

You don't like Halloween? You mean you never dressed up?

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[ex_bloodcakedarmor707]

Yeah, I don't like masks... in an obvious or metaphorical way. They creep me out. And piss me off. And generally, just make me uncomfortable.

Weird, I know.

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[most_qualified]

Oh, I see. Well I can understand in a way. Masks can be a bit creepy.

Personally I always loved Halloween as a child. I suppose all that candy really did it for me. Unfortunately I never got to celebrate it all that much.

[anunluckypenny]

Would it be best if I didn't ask?

[most_qualified]

It's your choice, Penny. It all worked out in the end, sort of.

[anunluckypenny]

So long as it worked out.

I mean, if you ever want to talk about anything, I'd listen. I just don't want to bring up anything you don't want brought up.

[most_qualified]

Yeah.

Thank you, Penny. You're sweet. It's just...[Amanda pauses for a moment. She really doesn't want to confuse Penny.] slightly complicated. This is more of a tea conversation.

[anunluckypenny]

Not a problem, really. And hey, if you want to do tea someday, let me know.

[most_qualified]

I will Penny. Thank you again.