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[provenworth]

[Look who is finally back on the network? Why, its the lovable Turk, Elena, returning from her two week stint in the medical ward, looking much like how she went in. Her mouth is pulled into a strained grimace, staring into the camera.]

I'm afraid I've been out of communication for some time now and it looks like I've returned to quite a mess. If there is anybody left that hasn't fallen into some sort of coma, I would suggest that we get together to discuss the situation. There must be something that can be done to return these people to their senses.

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[moontothetide]

Oh, um, n-no specific reason. Just that...well, um, everything I've tried, everything that would usually let me at least find a sleeping person...not working. But, um, I guess I could tell everyone what's not working. That way, th-they can focus on other stuff that might work.

S-Sorry. I-I don't think I'm being too clear. Kind of tired. [Kind of being afraid to go to sleep.]

[provenworth]

[Aaanndd Elena is looking confused, clearly not understanding just what the girl was talking about. Maybe it was just nerves that was making her talk jibberish.]

Its okay, just take a deep breath. As long as you're in your room, you're safe enough.

Can you explain to me a bit more what you mean? What have you tried to find those who have fallen sleeping that won't work?

[moontothetide]

Um...

[Explaining magic. Still not easy. Tara bites her lip, staring at the floor.]

...I, I've been trying to get in touch with their dreaming selves? If, um, if that makes any sense. The parts of them that are, um, awake and conscious when they're sleeping. Astral selves, or, or spiritual selves. Th-Their conscious selves might be sleeping, but...the astral selves sh-should be active.

If they are, though...I, I can't get to them. Really kind of worrying. I-I'm usually good at that.

[provenworth]

.....

[Her eyes narrow slightly before relaxing. Elena may not understand what she's saying, but she's getting the gist. And, in a place like this, who was she to question what sounded totally irrational - especially during a time like this?

She would, of course, investigate later.]

You sound like somebody I knew once... Anyway, that's a unique gift, though its a pity that communication hasn't been made. If you're somewhere safe, could you keep trying? It would be helpful if you somehow were able to get to somebody.

[moontothetide]

I-I'm somewhere safe. [Or so she hopes.] I mean...there isn't really any safe place, when I'm doing this, 'cause I'm kind of completely helpless. But...I guess my room is close enough.

Anyone in particular you want me to look for?

[provenworth]

[Her head gives an enthusiastic nod.]

As far as we can surmise, staying in your room is safest.

[And she's hesitating. The first few that came to her mind was only based on her own selfish need to know that her own team was okay. Perhaps she should focus more on the rest of the people stuck there.

Naaah.]

A few people that might be able to be of more assistance. Their names are Tseng, Rude, and Reno. There are two of Reno, though, so don't be surprised. And then anybody else you can find.

[moontothetide]

...Reno?!

[Tara looks decidedly surprised, and a bit alarmed by this. Not just because there are two Renos, but because she actually knows Reno, and had kind of come to depend on him, in a way.]

W-Which Reno? Um, I-I mean, I guess I don't really know the difference, but...yeah. I can do that. And, um, what do the other two look like?