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[offday]

[Don't panic. Don't panic.

Eugene paced back and forth endlessly, staring at the console in his suite, and repeating the instructions he was given over and over again in his head. Even after everything he had seen while arriving in this world, including suddenly appearing there and feeling like a drowned rat, he had a hard time believing this kind of technology existed. Yet, there is the console in front of him, primed and ready to go.

Eugene takes a deep breath, patting both of his cheeks simultaneously, and getting his “game face on”.]

You've got this, Flynn. You can do this. I mean, what's the worst that could happen? These guys could be lying, and you get sucked into some other strange world where they turn you into a fish—and okaay, not going there. Nope. That train of thought ends right there.

[There's nothing to it but to do it. Delaying the inevitable is only making things worse. Logs into the console and gets things going.]

So, I've heard there's a bunch of people on the other end of this thing. Possibly alive. Possibly dead. Like me.

[Eugene is really, really hoping the former is the truth and not the latter.]

And to you I say, hey. How's it going? The name's Flynn; Flynn Rider. Like the rest of you, I come from a place far, far away, where things happen and all that. Blah. Blah. Blah.

[Flashes the console one of his infamous grins.]

The whole thing sounds a bit suspect if you ask me, but here I am. Denying everything and all that isn't going to do me much good. What is far more useful is finding out more about this place. I'm open to hearing everything and anything about this place.

[Stares at the console for a moment, trying to play it cool while secretly hoping and wondering if he used this thing properly.]

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[ixis]

[The welcome wagon is here in the form of a video feed! The person(?) on the other end looks like an absolute gargoyle, which is sure to be a comfort. Surely. Naugus grins at his console.]

Suspect how?

I'm sure others will fill you in gladly pertaining to matters of the turtle and the war. I personally have been delving into researching what I can of the summoning process. Interested?

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[offday]

[Oh, yes. Such a huge comfort. Eugene is already feeling at home!

Except for the part where he wants to run and scream in the opposite direction.

Gawks at the screen for a couple of seconds, before managing to reel himself in.]

Ahaha--did I say suspect? I meant...actually, yes. yes, I did mean suspect because this whole being stuck between life and death is suspicions. You're typically one or the other.

[whitelotustile]

[Iroh looks a bit like he's gone native -- at least in clothing -- but he is human]

Well, it is a big city. You'll have to be a bit more specific.

[offday]

[Considering who responded to him above, Eugene will happily accept contact from any and all humans.]

Anything you think is important for me to know; I'm all ears.

video;

[watcheslanterns]

[No way. It can't really be him can it? But it is! It looks like him. Sounds like him. Is him. Rapunzel's face is almost flat against the console and her eyes and huge with surprise and excitement.]

Eugene!

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[offday]

Rapunzel!? [Eugene is mirror her actions, like some how being closer to the screen will make the two of them closer.]

What are you doing here? [Probably the same thing you are, Eugene.]

[mightythinice]

You're kinda cavalier about this whole 'being dead' business, bro. [eyebrow raise]

So, what do you want to know specifically?

[offday]

It's just another day in the life of Flynn Rider.

[Plays it off like it really isn't a big deal, when nothing could be further from the truth.]

Any and all things that you think would be useful for a new arrival to know.

Video ; Before he sees the conversation with Rapunzel

[skybluejeep]

I think you're the first person ever who's managed to "blah blah blah" the fact that you're from another world.

Video; gotcha.

[offday]

[Grins.] Does that mean I win something?

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[snedronningen]

[don't mind as she gives the screen an incredulous look.


Everything about the mysteries of Corona was starting to be pieced together. ]

Flynn?

[that. Was not your name last time she heard it. ]

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[offday]

[Dun.Dunn.Dunnn.]

Flynn Rider, at your service. [Waggles his brows.] And who might you be?

[video]

[hanssome]

Welcome to the Turtle, Flynn. I'm sure you've been brought up to speed by now, but if you need any help I'd be happy to assist you.

[Hans is also struck by familiarity, but he knows a lot of attractive floppy-haired men. Like himself, for instance.]

[video]

[offday]

[Eugene appreciates fellow bros who take the time for proper hair care.]

Thanks. Like I've said to a couple of other people, I'm open to any and all useful tidbits of information.

voice;

[wingedwarrior]

You're gonna have to be a bit more specific with your questions unless you want a lecture. (Spoilers, she doesn't think you're cool at all. Sorry not sorry.)

voice;

[offday]

Fair enough. What are some of the more interesting jobs and places around here?

video:

[grigio]

[Julie is an artist and has artist friends. One of which is a girl with super crazy long blonde hair that seems to never get tangled like ever and can probably be used as a weapon or something. Julie's sure of it.

So, behind Julie on the wall are some familiar sun-shaped paintings. At least, they're probably familiar. She's grinning at Flynn, ready to offer help.]

Hi! I'm Julie. Welcome to the Turtle and all the crazy it has to offer. What have people told you about so far?

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[offday]

Hey there, Julie. I've been told about the war, some fantastic places to eat, and that I can buy everything I need from a store.

[Tilts his head, studying the paintings in the background.]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that you also know Rapunzel?

[afirewithfashion]

It sounds like you've hit the major talking points.

[offday]

One thing I am curious about, with this place being at war, do we have to worry about guards constantly breathing down our neck?

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[virginprice]

It's easy to doubt before you've had time to gather proof of everything you've been told, but you're right. Information is far better than denial.

[His smile is quite approving.]

My name is Alcuin. I see that you know Rapunzel.

[Transmissions over the consoles aren't private unless steps are taken, after all, and there's no way to miss that the two of them knew each other previously.]

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[offday]

Yeah, no kidding. Ignorance is bliss until you find yourself staring down the business end of a sword.

[Looks at him curiously.]

All things considered, it's nice to meet you, Alcuin. I take it you know her as well?

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[backwordscompatible]

[That's some introduction there, pal]

Really? Things happen where you're from?

Sounds exciting. Tell me more.

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[offday]

It's true. They do! What sort of things would you like to know about?

video;

[nowthatsfunny]

[Tess can't quite help the morbid wisecrack:]

At least you might still be alive.

[Because making jokes about it way, way better than wallowing in the existential angst and nightmares and insomnia and stuff.]

Re: video;

[offday]

Here's hoping. I am quite fond of this whole living thing. In fact, I am so fond of it that I want to do it everyday.

video; HOW DID I MISS THIS

[snehjerte]

[First of all- wow, that is one handsome face. Secondly- He looks an awful lot like the prince of Corona. And third-]

You're really not one to talk very much about yourself, huh?

video; IDK BUT I AM GLAD YOU FOUND IT

[offday]

[One handsome face that is flashing a smile her way.]

I'm in a strange new world with lots of new and pretty faces. I'd rather hear what they have to say at the moment, than blather on about myself.

video; ack sorry this is late! hope this is okay?

[survival_isnt_living]

[Septimus hadn't caught this at first--a lot of work's been happening lately. When he does, however, he gets to see the other conversations--which particularly intrigue him given Rapunzel's involvement. After all, he has mentally adopted her as a pseudo-baby-sister.

What he does see leaves him laughing long and hard before he replies. This is precious. His green eyes are dancing when he turns on the feed.]

I'm afraid there are both alive and dead here, so you're unlikely to get a good answer unless you ask the Emperor for a look at the future.

I see you're a friend of Rapunzel's.

[A common observation, but nonetheless.]

video; it is!

[offday]

No one else has found a way to tell the difference? [Knowing the Stabbington brothers, they could have set him up or have finished the job once and for all. Gulp.]

That I am. I take it you are as well?