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[stormcloud_ofcaring]

[There is a golden eyed man with a large nose staring at you. The expression he's going for is neutral, but the way he purses his lips gives away his unease.]

I do not know who can hear me, but I was instructed to put a set of numbers into my computer, which...has led me here. I was told to do this by a young man who was convinced that he knew me...

[His voice is low and his accent is obvious, with wide, nasal vowels and 'd' replacing most 'th' sounds. His eyes start to roam around the edges of the screen as he considers how to continue.]

It was not a pleasant conversation. I was accused of being a danger to children. This is very insulting; I work with children. It is my job to treat them and make them well. I don't know who is listening, but I will not stand to be insulted again. I am here for answers, not for being told I should not be allowed to do my job, or that I am 'evil'.

[Now that he's made that point, he shifts, picking up something metal off screen. When he lifts it to the camera, the large, heavy amulet spins on its chain. It's almost as big as his fist, with an eye-sized orange jewel at the top of it and several smaller, similar stones embellishing both sides.] This appeared a week ago. I have no idea what it is, or where it came from, but I can't...shake the feeling that it is mine.

[He sets it back down, out of frame.]

Can you tell me what this means? Can you tell me what's happening to me?

((ooc: Ghannam ran into Luke, who recognized him and told him about the Number's Club. Sorta.)) 

Comments

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[songoftimaendtimeagain]

[And here's the ugly much of your very favorite person! The angle of the video is kind of odd. It seems to be pointed up at some unfinished ceiling rafters, all dark wood and visible insulation, with Luke's face leaning over into the view. In truth, Luke doesn't have a video camera. He's using a water trough in a stable to connect to the network, which also explains the occasional faint rippling effect that distorts the picture. Minor facial distortion or no, it's still very easy to tell that he looks incredibly displeased with the current situation.

After their encounter the other day, Luke had tried to contact Evelyn, only to find that she didn't respond. Try as he might, he could find no way to contact Zelda. Something had happened to her, and he knew exactly who was responsible.]

I already told you. It means you're evil.

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[stormcloud_ofcaring]

[oh hi piece of shit teenager he never wanted to see again. Excuse him while he IGNORES THE FUCK OUT OF YOUR COMMENT. There is a blip of vid on his end where he just looks UTTERLY DONE WITH YOUR BULLSHIT before sitting back in his chair and the screen going black.]

[video]

[darkhourdear]

Who told you that?

[video]

[stormcloud_ofcaring]

[Color him surprised--who is this and how old are they??? Is everyone involved under the legal drinking limit???]

He didn't give his name. He...wore green, had a sword. A blond teenager with blue eyes.

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[testsonseashells]

FAQ.

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[stormcloud_ofcaring]

[It takes Ghannam a little while to work out how to open this link, and then, once he purrused it, respond in a similar fashion]

Thank you very much for directing me to this FAQ. It was extremely helpful, if extremely troubling.

I would willingly lend my services at your hospital if needed, as soon as tomorrow evening.

video;

[comparative_insanity]

[And here's a one-eyed man with a Southern accent as broad as a truck.]

Mm, looks like someone is carrying a grudge for what past-you did to past-them, or something similar, sorry to hear about that. [He grimaces lightly.] Like, I ain't saying that if I ran into a person who hurt me in my past life- [He lifts his hand unconciously to the eyepatch he's wearing.] -I wouldn't be a bit suspicious, but it ain't fair to accuse you of doing something wrong when you haven't.

video;

[stormcloud_ofcaring]

[Oh thank goodness, someone he could arguable label as 'adult'.]

He seems to be under the impression I not only knew of these crimes but willingly committed them. Neither is true; I know nothing about this 'past-me'.

It's a relief to hear from someone not so quick to judge. [Congrats eye-patch, you got the loser to smile.]

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[chernobolt]

[Kara can't help but notice the brouhaha going on in this post already with...whoever that young blonde man was shouting at this guy. it immediately makes her sympathies twinge, since she can only imagine how much more difficult discovering all this must be with a stranger screaming that you're a kidnapper added to the mix.

plus, he's got an accent. people (probably) not original to the country need to stick together.]

It is fairly common, to receive things which were once important to our past selves. I myself have come into the possession of an odd outfit which I am still not entirely certain of the purpose.

[seriously white dress with almost military-like accessories wth]

The entire experience can be very confusing at first. It becomes easier, in a way, but there will always be the surprises.

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[stormcloud_ofcaring]

[Another teenager, but one with much better manners. But another teenager.]

Thank you, young lady.

Although...what do you mean by 'surprises'?

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[originaloddcouple]

Well, that's not a very nice thing to say!

If we see him, we'll give him a very stern talking to!

[Video];

[stormcloud_ofcaring]

[ALSKDFJSLKDFJ]

Are--

Are you...his...parents?

Voice

[icy_heavens]

[Siiiiiigh.] He's jumping the gun again, isn't he? [Hi, have another child.]

Voice

[stormcloud_ofcaring]

[...okay that sounds like another freaking child what is going on.]

He? Who is he? I've yet to learn this young man's name.

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[cava]

I've had much to deal with in that respect as well. [that is to say, people convinced he's not to be trusted and holding his "past self"'s bullshit against him. His own speech is obviously accented, vaguely French but not quite.]

I'll answer what I can, though it appears you've been linked to the FAQ already.

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[stormcloud_ofcaring]

I have, but in ways its raised even more questions.

[You sound like someone he should get to know better. He's gonna cut all the bullshit and introduce himself first.]

My name is Dr. Ghannam Demir. I appreciate you giving me your time.

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[ursoreckless]

Sounds like you're getting the riot act. Sorry, we've got a few hot heads on here and once the pulses hit them, they get worse.

[Japanese accent that flips from very cultured to very street attached to a face that is way too pretty for a man. it doesn't help that shou is wearing his hair loose and it's long and curly.]

Word of advice, don't egg them on even if you're not trying to. They just keep on tossing stuff at you and it's bound to give you a headache.

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[stormcloud_ofcaring]

[Yeah he's really made a fool out of himself orz.]

I apologize. Your comment, about the pulse hitting, making it worse; it seems to apply to me also, at least tonight. I do not plan to let it continue taking me by surprise.

[Voice]

[dododo]

Wouldn't be the first time someone might have been, ah ... less than good. In their previous life.

[Voice]

[stormcloud_ofcaring]

It is both a relief and a concern to hear of others on similar paths. Having a community of similar cases is a blessing; the need for such a community worries me.

audio;

[alilyinthemoonslight]

I suspect you may have already received some answers, in addition to accusations, but... I try very much to believe we are not the people whose memories we receive. We can learn from them, and use what we gain for the betterment of ourselves and others.

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[stormcloud_ofcaring]

We are of the same mind, in that respect.

And most conversations have proved pleasant enough. It seems the only one put off by my existence remains the young man who knows of my past life.

handwritten also aaaahhhhhhhh i am legit excited best character choice A+

[wastingtime]

Would you like the long version or the short version?

typed; aLSO SHUSH YOU'RE TOO NICE

[stormcloud_ofcaring]

[Oh wow okay that's. New. That seriously looks like hand writing. He'd assumed the network would transcribe it--nevermind.]

I've received the former and several versions of the latter. They were all greatly appreciated.

[voice]

[spellfire]

[....dafaq.]

Doctor Demir?!

[WHAT THE HELL SERIOUSLY also say hello the voice of a young lady who may or may not basically run her entire family including getting her brothers to their checkups

and her as well

sup]

[voice]

[stormcloud_ofcaring]

[...oh FUCK.

He's officially too frazzled to put a name to the voice so--oh god, has he seriously known someone this whole time??]

Yes, I--who is this?