003 - Besides, by and large she was having a very good time.

[una_persson]

[AUDIO, public. Una sounds as composed and friendly as ever, her cut-glass accent as reassuring as a BBC news anchor's.]

To those of you I've not met before—hello. My name's Una Persson. I'd like to canvass the foreigner population here with just a brief question—who here is familiar with time travel, in the world from which they come? I'll be quite transparent: it's something with which I'm very familiar, and I'm curious to know who else is as well. Should you prefer to discuss this face-to-face, I live in the Wood sector. [A pause.] And if you're familiar with the technology behind it, I'd be especially interested in hearing from you.

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[TEXT, separate messages sent privately to Bruce Wayne and Dorian Gray, basic encryption. Subsequent to her conversation with Iorveth, after his fail!private post.]

You may recall that there was a name in my notes that I showed you. Do not speak it out loud and be very careful with whom you share it.

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[una_persson]

[She trails half a step behind him, as ever taking in the surroundings, looking for clues.]

I know the stuff. That's perfectly fine. And any Scotsman will tell you—anything is palatable when deep-fried.

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[cowled]

Don't tell my ancestors that.

[But he's laughing, and he sets to the meal. It goes swimmingly, all things considered, and they flirt throughout the night. When it's time for his patrol, he makes his pleasant excuses and ushers her out the door.]

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[una_persson]

[And Una goes home, shaking her head in amused perplexity. Where some women might be frustrated, though, she's only more intrigued. One of these days, she's going to figure him out...]