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[sageprincess]

Can anyone tell me about "astral projection"?

[Short, sweet, to the point. Debates of morality aren't really of interest to her at the moment.]

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[sageprincess]

Could you elaborate on the dangers, please?

[bleh_heh_heh_bleck]

When Astral Projecting, the body is left behind and often unprotected. It could easily be taken or killed while one is exploring the astral plane.

[sageprincess]

Ah, yes, that would make it precarious to do so without a confidant nearby.

What of the astral plane? Do you know if there are any dangers specific to it?

[bleh_heh_heh_bleck]

Count Bleck is afraid that his knowledge regarding it is severely lacking. He never dared attempt it for he had none he could trust to guard his body.

The books Count Bleck has read though describe it similar to the realm the body is left in. There are no physical restrictions though the dangers are of a spiritual nature. Destruction of the spirit guarantees the death of the body.

[sageprincess]

I see. Being hesitant to try it oneself is understandable, considering how dangerous it seems. All the same, your knowledge surpasses mine, and so I must thank you for sharing it.

[bleh_heh_heh_bleck]

I am happy I could be of some assistance. If Count Bleck had access to the library that once existed in his dimension, he would be glad to give you book regarding it.

[Unfortunately, he blasted his dimension to little bits.]

[sageprincess]

[Good job, Bleck. Good job.]

If we had full access to our worlds, I doubt very many of us would remain here. It is all right, I am certain I will fill in the gaps eventually.

[To this, and to the mystery of what happened 1000 years ago regarding Ruana.]

[bleh_heh_heh_bleck]

[The things you do in a fit of rage when your father implies he killed your fiance.]

Quite true. They cannot keep information from us forever, only delay us.

[sageprincess]

Precisely. And every time they speak with us, the process speeds up just a little bit more.

[bleh_heh_heh_bleck]

Count Bleck regrets that he has not yet taken the opportunities given to speak with them.

[Next time though...]

[sageprincess]

They will appear again in time, I am certain. I would suggest using this time to think of how you wish to ask your questions.

They seem very selective on what they will and will not answer, in my experience.

[bleh_heh_heh_bleck]

Count Bleck does not doubt it. If you've any suggestions, he will keep them in mind while devising a strategy.

[sageprincess]

[There's a bit of a pause as she thinks.]

Do not bother with asking about death or whether or not our worlds are truly destroyed. Their responses regarding those subjects have remained constant for months, so if they are lying, it is unlikely they will break any time soon.

Avoid asking questions that can be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no' if you can. They always attempt to answer while giving away as little information as possible, and in my opinion, forcing them to say "I cannot talk about that" is better than attempting to jump through their hoops.

And, if dealing with Ruana, do not press questions she adamantly refuses to answer. The consequences are unpleasant.

[To put it lightly.]

[bleh_heh_heh_bleck]

[He's actually writing this down in shorthand, making sure nothing is forgotten. Bleck is a perfectionist at heart.]

I understand. Count Bleck will remember this all and he will be glad to share what he learns during the next time they appear.

[sageprincess]

[A trait they share, if her own notes are anything to go by. Not that either would realize it.]

Thank you. I would appreciate that, and likewise, I am glad to help.

[bleh_heh_heh_bleck]

[Not at all.]

Thank you as well. Count Bleck hopes he did not take up too much of your time.

[sageprincess]

You are welcome, and not at all. Information for advice seems like a fair trade, I would say.

[bleh_heh_heh_bleck]

Count Bleck would agree. Feel free to contact Count Bleck if you've anything else you wish to discuss.

[sageprincess]

I shall.