So, um, the whole thing where people arrive from other worlds? I'm guessing you're really busy and stuff, but is that still gonna work? Because I, um, once helped move a whole planet's worth of people and their infrastructure to another reality's version of their planet. We even got the cats. I might be able to help a little if that's a problem.
[The reply comes late in the first day, his schedule kept busy by the investigation and a myriad of duties that yet needed attending to by Eshai. Evandau sits at the same console as he made the post from and there are a few paper lanterns offering thin light about him.]
There are failsafes in place -- [it feels as though he's said that a thousand times today.] -- but... I am no sorcerer. How does this magic of yours work?
Uh, no magic, just science. Not a magic guy. But we used ghost box tech as a baseline and if it only had to move a few people at a time, then prolly me and one good psychic could keep it rolling, or someone else who can cover that angle.
[Some time after Malicant's little...note and Sei's own post, Evandau gets a call.]
...I have two proposals. The first I'm not sure is possible, but the second is well within my particular skillset.
[He pauses, and takes a slow breath before continuing.]
I might...be able to break through whatever is hampering some of my own abilities. If so, I personally can move between realities, and I could transport people, although it wouldn't be as clean a process.
The second is--well, it could be for security, but also for bait. I have a not inconsiderable amount of magic--if that thing or it's minions could be drawn into thinking I am you or some other fake is in the throne room, well. Slitting my throat won't kill me.
I have more to gain by spitting in that thing's plans then running from it now. If you wish for a more...detailed explanation, I would give it, but not via the network.
[He isn't offended by the question, but the way he ennunciates 'thing' carries a spit of personal spite.]
Then it seems like we would have much to discuss at that audience.
[Rosalind stares the camera down, chin held high.]
I understand there is a bit of trouble now with bringing in new people from other realities.
My brother and I are quantum physicists. We specialize in the field of inter-dimensional travel. We have moved people between worlds, and we have concrete proof. Namely my brother.
We have already begun building the Lutece Tear again. It needs a great deal more work, but it's extremely feasible to get it operational with the proper backing.
Perhaps we should speak. We may well be of assistance in all of this.
[With a brief incline of the head, the feed cuts again.]
What manner of guarantee can you offer that you would do this to assist Keeliai rather than abandon it?
[A careful question he is finding that he must ask in reply to her message, being that he is now responsible for the lives of the kedan in more than the legal sense.]
Simple. My brother and I have no particular need to leave.
Prior to being here, we were scattered across all probability space - existing and not existing in every possible point in time at once. It's exhausting, living between one place and the next, existing beyond time itself.
This is the first semblance of peace we have had in a literally immeasurable period of time.
[Her face is open - honest, despite her poise. She and Robert are in less danger here of being torn apart. That's enough for her.]
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There are failsafes in place -- [it feels as though he's said that a thousand times today.] -- but... I am no sorcerer. How does this magic of yours work?
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[An important question, what with the Palace having rooms upon rooms of storage from abandoned Foreigner gear, etc.]
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...I have two proposals. The first I'm not sure is possible, but the second is well within my particular skillset.
[He pauses, and takes a slow breath before continuing.]
I might...be able to break through whatever is hampering some of my own abilities. If so, I personally can move between realities, and I could transport people, although it wouldn't be as clean a process.
The second is--well, it could be for security, but also for bait. I have a not inconsiderable amount of magic--if that thing or it's minions could be drawn into thinking I am you or some other fake is in the throne room, well. Slitting my throat won't kill me.
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What guarantee do I have that you would do that to our benefit and not simply abandon us to annihilation?
[It is a guarded question and one that he expects he will need to ask often.]
To the latter, it has merit. We can discuss it in detail at the next audience, if you remain willing to sacrifice your time to this cause.
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[He isn't offended by the question, but the way he ennunciates 'thing' carries a spit of personal spite.]
Then it seems like we would have much to discuss at that audience.
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I understand there is a bit of trouble now with bringing in new people from other realities.
My brother and I are quantum physicists. We specialize in the field of inter-dimensional travel. We have moved people between worlds, and we have concrete proof. Namely my brother.
We have already begun building the Lutece Tear again. It needs a great deal more work, but it's extremely feasible to get it operational with the proper backing.
Perhaps we should speak. We may well be of assistance in all of this.
[With a brief incline of the head, the feed cuts again.]
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[A careful question he is finding that he must ask in reply to her message, being that he is now responsible for the lives of the kedan in more than the legal sense.]
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Prior to being here, we were scattered across all probability space - existing and not existing in every possible point in time at once. It's exhausting, living between one place and the next, existing beyond time itself.
This is the first semblance of peace we have had in a literally immeasurable period of time.
[Her face is open - honest, despite her poise. She and Robert are in less danger here of being torn apart. That's enough for her.]
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What would you need to continue this work?
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Beyond time? We're limited in our building to what we can afford. Mechanical components don't come as easily or cheaply here to those without backing.
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[A sign that he is willing to pursue this path, but only if she is honest with him.]