Stage 1 ► Video [Console]

[makesright]

[ The video feed flickers on and Tom is staring into the camera, then glancing off to the side -- then smiling. He looks tired, but relieved. ]

Well, that was simple enough.

Hello, there. My name is Dr. Thomas Light. I arrived some time ago, during a festival, and... I seem to have lost some time? I'm not sure what day it is, but I have one of these now --

[ He holds up his arm, motioning toward the simple metal bracelet on his wrist, with a dark stone set neatly inside it where a watch face would normally be. ]

If anyone could be so kind as to tell me how long I was out? And why I woke up... somewhere completely different?

[ A quick glance at the world behind him reveals he's in the... water sector. ]

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[skeletonenigma]

Frightening? Metaphysically impossible? Scientifically impossible? Alarming?

[Whatever adjective Dr. Light meant to use there, Skulduggery probably agrees.]

Don't mention it. While you have me, is there anything else you're not clear on?

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[makesright]

All of that and more, I think. I'm no expert on souls, but that doesn't sound... natural.

[ says the man who built children from scratch. yes. natural is exactly the kind of life you lead.

Still, his tone brightens slightly after a brief pause.]

Not at the moment, but I'd very much like to know your name. And thank you for the help/

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[skeletonenigma]

[Well, a living skeleton isn't exactly natural either. Skulduggery almost points that out, but remembers at the last second that he's talking to a new Foreigner without video turned on.]

Oh, yes, my apologies. Skulduggery Pleasant. Not at all; I'm glad I could help.