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[neverleftharlan]

[On comes the video. A handsome man in his early forties, wearing a Stetson, staring the screen down with the kind of suspicion typically reserved for interrogations.

And for about ten seconds that is all he does. When he speaks, it's with a thick Kentucky accent.]

I suppose, now I'm thinking about it, using this means of communication is an acknowledgement that this is in fact happening and I am not higher than a summer kite or having a trauma-induced hallucination of some kind. S'funny, I didn't figure myself as the type, but I suppose one never does.

I'm going to find a drink. Somewhere in this… [A pause that stretches long enough to indicate he's at a loss for words.] Extremely creative venture into the deep recesses of my apparently disturbed psyche. Because god knows if I'm in my head, there's got to be a puddle around here somewheres.

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[the_other_eight]

I hate to say that this isn't in your head. I thought the same thing when I first arrived.

[neverleftharlan]

A stranger telling me I'm not hallucinating via the shapeshifting turtle version of Skype isn't as convincing as it otherwise might be, I'm afraid.

[the_other_eight]

I completely understand. Do you drink coffee?

[neverleftharlan]

As frequently as most in law enforcement.

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[shootingshields]

It's not a hallucination, however it may seem like one. Though fortunately for you, there are a number of locations that serve alcohol.

[neverleftharlan]

And my subconscious has a healthy supply of attractive women I've never met.

Not entirely sure what that says.

[shootingshields]

[That sure is a champion level eyeroll.]

Perhaps because we're actual people and not illusions in your mind.

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[nolimitation]

[ Olivia's amused more than anything, though there's real sympathy in her expression and tone. ] Talking to people means this is real... and getting a drink doesn't? If it's not real, then there's no harm in just going with it for now, is there?

[neverleftharlan]

[Pressing his thumb to the corner of one eye.] You're asking me to question my own logic while I am, presumably, afloat on the most creative interpretation of Purgatory I have to this point encountered.

[nolimitation]

It's not Purgatory, and you're not insane. But if you think you can find your way to the water sector, I'll buy you a drink or two anyway. All of this is... a lot to wrap your head around.

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[grimreaping]

[ Have an odd looking teen studying you very intently across the video screen. So intently it looks like he might actually bore holes through something, but he seems rather focused on... your hat. ]

[neverleftharlan]

[Dottity dot.] Somethin' in your eye, kid?

[grimreaping]

... I don't think your hat is properly balanced.

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[ancillary]

I won't make any assurances that you're dry and sober when your knee jerk reaction to the inexplicable is a 'bad trip,' but I can provide medical assistance if it was a rough landing.

[ What creative sort of peyote did you smoke to come up with floating turtle, son. ]

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[neverleftharlan]

I am rarely dry, though most times sober - haven't had the constitution for a trip of any sort for longer than I'd care to admit, but thank you for the offer. [BEMUSEMENT.]

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[ancillary]

Your frankness speaks well of you, so maybe we can discredit that the kedan fishing you out of the drink when you were already...drenched. [ You're making a solid case for yourself of not being drunk. Miranda Approves +2 ]

The kedan would be the native inhabitants. I'm Miranda Lawson, and far away from being a native as you are.

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[trainwrecked]

Heads-up - the drinks here are a bit stronger than the ones back home. Just so you don't get blindsided.

[Warning? Warning. Raylan's choice how to take it.]

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[neverleftharlan]

The drinks where I'm from are stronger than the ones wherever you're from, son. [Though he's not sure where that might be.]

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[trainwrecked]

[Bucky's lips twitch. He sort of doubts there's a lot stronger than some of the brews people made before the Prohibition was lifted - on a normal earth. Or something. But he suppresses the laughter, considering... Steve.]

Hey, your call, pal. Just don't say I didn't warn ya.

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[dragonswag]

Hey, you're free to think you're crazy, as long as you don't get in anybody's way.

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[neverleftharlan]

[He tilts his head forward to hide part of a smile under the brim of his hat.] If I were properly insane, I doubt my own mind would produce something so apparently reasonable.

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[dragonswag]

[ Lina gets the feeling she's being patronized here and she doesn't like it. Then again, this guy is all rugged and handsome. SIGH. ]

At least you're taking it pretty well. I'm gonna guess weird stuff happens to you a lot, huh?

video; TAGS YOU WITH EVERYBODY because you know what. mandorallen and raylan need to be bros.

[inshiningarmor]

[ Mandorallen gives the video feed a slight nod. He sure looks and sounds out of place, but he's gotten used to the weird computer stuff, sort of. ]

If thou wouldst like, I can direct thee to a tavern of good taste. Methinks none would begrudge thee a drink after an ordeal like this.

video; OH NO WHATEVER WILL I DO oh god this will be beautiful

[neverleftharlan]

[A long.

Long stare.]

I am... probably ninety percent sure that was English, but I did apparently drown or almost do so. May have rattled something loose.

You know a place, is that what you're saying?

THEY REALLY COULD GET ALONG IS THE THING. ONCE THEY GET PAST ALL THE WEIRDNESS.

[inshiningarmor]

[ Mandorallen gives him a slightly rueful smile. ]

Thou art one among many to profess confusion at my speech. But I promise thee, my manner is genuine.

[ Maybe he should practice talking like a commoner. Would that help? ]

I do, indeed. Wouldst thou care to accompany me? Somehow, I doubt thou hast in thy possession any local currency, but I will gladly pay.