Voice (Backdated to Sunday)

[rianofski]

This weekend has been fascinating, to say the least. While I'm well aware that most -- perhaps all -- of our current visitors will be returning to their respective worlds soon, I can't help but question the purpose of such an event.

[There's a pause.]

Why is it necessary to bring "guests" here, then immediately get rid of them? Is it simply an attempt at irritation? The potential opportunity for people who have missed each other to see each other once again, only to be parted? I'm well aware that the "deities" often have ill-conceived plans, but this particular turn of events strikes me as inherently pointless.

Comments

[rianofski]

Their adoration is relatively useless, however.

[element_wizard]

It builds loyalty for when they're adults.

[rianofski]

Perhaps. Still, I prefer to avoid interacting with them personally, if I can.

[element_wizard]

Fair enough.

At least the children you had you didn't have to raise from infancy.

[rianofski]

Excuse me?

[element_wizard]

What?

[rianofski]

I don't have any children.

[element_wizard]

Well....... it depends on which reality you're talking about.

[He doesn't remember if this Andrew knows about Jack yet and decides to leave him out of it for now.]

[rianofski]

I don't know who you are or what you're talking about, but this is decidedly not amusing.

[element_wizard]

My name's Alec. I'm an interdimensional wanderer.

And is it really that hard of an idea to think that some reality you did ... well maybe adopt a child?

[rianofski]

Yes, it's utterly ludicrous, and this conversation is over.

[He's not having any of this nonsense.]

[element_wizard]

[He laughs.]

All right. Nice talking to you.

[rianofski]

[He's just going to hang up now. And be confused and vaguely irritated.]