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[mrngstr]

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Comments

[rehandle]

Thank you for clarifying. I thought as much, but acting based on assumptions about other peoples' intentions is what got us into this mess.

I hope to have the situation calmed by the time she gets back - if indeed she ever actually goes away.

[mrngstr]

Correct.

I've more or less ordered Gaby to step away and take some time to rest and recover. We'll see if she actually listens. That being said, while I appreciate the sentiment, it doesn't fall only to you to handle this situation. I'll be making a statement. If you want to provide your input there or help me field questions, feel free.

[rehandle]

[ That's unexpected, but incredibly welcome news. ]

Good. Thank you. And I'll leave that to you - my involvement in anything intended to be constructive is best avoided for the time being.

[mrngstr]

What makes you say that?

[rehandle]

How informed are you about the Aerie?

[mrngstr]

I've had the basic concept of what happened to you all explained to me by Ian. A world in a dome, strict population control, a hierarchy. And you all have clear memories of living a second life, one which you now have to reconcile with the life you've always had.

[rehandle]

The self I was there was a Cardinal. The highest tier of the ruling classes. I participated in the binding of gods, the creation of the Aerie itself and was actively and heavily involved in maintaining the power we held over it.

I've severely mistreated a number of our group, tortured and murdered others within and without it, and there are some conversations that need to be had before I start making public appearances on the network.

[ He'd be less direct, but he's a Morningstar agent. The information is relevant to El in that capacity. ]

[mrngstr]

I see.

I realize this is taking all of the irrational reaction out of it, but that was a life that was imposed on you. Surely people will come around to understanding that.

[rehandle]

They will, in their own time. I'm not concerned. It's just something that'll take some navigating in the short term.

[mrngstr]

I understand.

And you will never quite be able to escape being questioned about it.

[rehandle]

[ Ah. Right. They have that in common now, don't they? ]

No. I don't suppose I will.

What was it like? An empty world.

[mrngstr]

Quiet. Unsettling.

I was fairly certain you would all come back eventually, but there was no guarantee.

[rehandle]

What would you have done if we hadn't? Retire?

[ It's not a laughing matter. Which, of course, means he has to crack a weak joke. ]

[mrngstr]

I don't know. Try to keep Cassius and Judas from killing each other, maybe.

[rehandle]

Sounds like a blast. Overseeing the unruly seems to be your lot in life.

Glad to be back to help keep you busy.

[mrngstr]

I don't mind.

[rehandle]

Good.

If there's anything you need to know about the Aerie in the future, don't hold off on asking. I have an awful lot of answers.

[mrngstr]

So it seems. I'll keep that in mind.