Voice;

[mopirates_moproblems]

[James hasn't made a post since his first - in part because he's terribly lost. He has proper clothes, now, thanks to Favrielle, but it is still overwhelming to be in such a foreign place. His concern isn't so much the rationing, though that seems to be quite the source of anxiety for some he's encountered. What he wants is answers to the many and contradictory things he's been told since his arrival.]

I find myself at something of a loss, in this place, with so many people from such seemingly different times and places. It seems impossible that one person could have brought us here, and insensible that they should.

[That, though, is a subject he's sure has been at the center of many debates. What truly haunts him is what he heard from Peggy and Ariadne before.] I was led to believe that this place was a sort of afterlife, and yet, if I understand correctly, there are some here with ambitions to return to their homes. I do not see how such a thing could be accomplished.

[And that's it. No suggestions, he's just mulling. Aloud, and in public, which, he realizes now, is terribly unseemly.]

Forgive me. There is little purpose to these musings. Perhaps they are better off left unvoiced.

Comments

[cravats]

I suppose you are a navyman, not an academic.

[Some people do not appreciate the educational opportunities handed to them.]

And speaking of that, it is Professor Lyall.

[mopirates_moproblems]

--I'm sure I don't know what you're implying.

[Rude.]

I'm sorry, I didn't realize. What do you study?

[cravats]

That your focus does not lie in education, but in more active matters.

[oh, pff, he wasn't that rude.]

Sheep.

[mopirates_moproblems]

Contrary to popular belief, the Navy does not throw us half-educated into the ocean.

[Rude. Wait --]

I'm sorry. Sheep?

[cravats]

I didn't say that you weren't educated. I said that it is not your focus.

[It's not rude, it's facts. And then he sighs.]

Yes. They're fascinating animals, I enjoy studying them, and not only because they taste delicious.

[mopirates_moproblems]

[The werewolf studies sheep.

JAMES'S BEST DAY.]

Yes, they've made quite an impression on me.

[cravats]

As well they should, sir.

[His voice is as bland as it is physically possible to be.]

[mopirates_moproblems]

[THE WEREWOLF STUDIES SHEEP. Don't get pissy professor, it's hilarious.]

And has your stay here been educational?

[Hey, Randolph said that it was an opportunity. Also James is a little bit hysterical.]

[cravats]

Not when it comes to sheep. They don't seem to have them.

[He's not pissy. How could someone this polite-sounding possibly be pissy?]

[mopirates_moproblems]

[James is British too, Randolph, he knows all about being politely pissy.]

Other subjects, then? Such as?

[cravats]

[Curse interacting with other Englishmen.]

I have been examining the biology of the turtle- we recently went on an expedition.

I've also considered fish.

[mopirates_moproblems]

[Your curses, Randolph, are somewhat less intimidating than some others he's recently encountered.]

Has either of these studies provided you with any answers to why we have been brought here?

[cravats]

[Ah, well, he just can't compete with the ones with tentacle faces.]

I'm afraid they haven't. Much like the kedan, I'd have to suggest you apply to the Emperor for answers.

[mopirates_moproblems]

And if she proves reluctant to provide answers?

[cravats]

Perhaps finding a hobby or some kind of employment?

[mopirates_moproblems]

I've asked around. No one seems eager to hire new arrivals.

[Or foreigners at all, it seems.]

[cravats]

Some of the new arrivals have businesses themselves. I suggest getting into contact with Mr. Bruce Wayne- I can provide a letter of introduction if you would like.

[Lyall works as a clinic manager, but he knows he also has other businesses.]

[mopirates_moproblems]

That is exceedingly kind of you.

[cravats]

It would be no trouble. One must have money, after all.

[mopirates_moproblems]

Indeed.

[cravats]

I'll write it up.

[mopirates_moproblems]

Thank you, professor.

[He very probably should have said that sooner. Oops.]

[cravats]

My pleasure, I assure you.

[Well, at least it was said.]

[mopirates_moproblems]

That is very kind of you, still.