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[cestlavino]

[The first thing Claire did once he found the network was read just about everything he could find. By the time he finally decides to post something, he's looking rather excited about the whole thing.]

This is... fate, right? Me becoming a part of this network, that is. It has to be fate.

I mean, I was about to curse my luck a little while ago, with all these amazing stories I've been hearing about Locke City while I'm stuck over here in Vegas. It's not like I can just pack my bags and move. But now, I think I get it. All along, me living here, working here, maybe even being born here, was meant to be! Like it was written in the stars.

[He pauses dramatically for a moment... then laughs a little awkwardly.]

...Or something like that, anyway! Ha, what am I doing, giving such an outlandish first impression when all I wanted was to introduce myself? But then I am sort of an outlandish person, so maybe it's just me being honest? Heh, I guess that works.

Oh, right, about the whole other self thing... I think this other me may have been a conductor, so if anyone's got lots of memories of being on a train, I'd like to hear about it.

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[alilyinthemoonslight]

[Lily looks a bit surprised, though knows she shouldn't be. She'd already talked with one Vegas reincarnate, so it's clear this is going on, but... Still, they're coming out of the woodwork, now.]

Well, good to know there's more people cropping up here, after all.

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[cestlavino]

You seem pretty surprised about that. Is it that special or something?

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[alilyinthemoonslight]

[She thinks for a second, and then shakes her head.] Not necessarily surprised, really. More... we didn't know what to expect coming out here.

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[cestlavino]

Makes sense. Not like this is something anyone could really prepare for, huh? From what I've been reading around here, everything used to be centered around Locke only until those lights appeared here, right?

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[alilyinthemoonslight]

That is correct. Hence the snake attacking there, and our collectively defeating it.

If things are starting up here however, it worries us that there may be something else dangerous beginning. That's what we're here to look into.

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[gunhearted]

[Well shit. Jacuzzi's certain that the last him was terrified of this man, but he has no clue why. He doesn't want to find out, but what choice does he have really? Isaac and Miria had turned out to be great people, and Ben hadn't seemed too bad--]

I think I have a few memories like that... On a train I mean! Not a lot, but... some?

[He doesn't want to push that fear, though his voice still trembles, which he's starting to think sounds even dumber with that accent. Who knows, the tattoo might eve jog an echo--in which case if they were on bad terms, Jacuzzi would feel awful, but he still figures it's worth being open. Maybe.]

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[cestlavino]

[He's about to reply, but seeing Jacuzzi does, indeed, spark something. Yep, that's an echo alright. He stares for a moment, then smiles.]

Well hey, I think we're talking about the same train here. 'Cause just now I suddenly remembered seeing you there! [Well, on top of it, specifically. Let's not... mention the part where he was covered in blood.] Unless there's two people with a tattoo like that, but I kinda doubt that.

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[gunhearted]

It's not--I didn't get it on purpose or anything, it was an echo, back in December! [Please don't make fun of it. Please don't judge him for it he's a good kid, really.]

I had another one, too. You were in it. It wasn't on a train, though.

M-my name's Jacuzzi.

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[cestlavino]

So you can even get tattoos from those, huh? Well, that makes sense! I mean you don't really seem like the type to go out and get a tattoo like that right on your face. No offense.

[Claire's only known him for literally a few seconds and already he feels pretty confident about that fact.]

Then I guess we met in other places too, huh? Can I ask what you remember? If you don't mind sharing, that is.

I'm Claire. Nice meeting you!

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[sjokolade]

[Meanwhile, Abby will be just raising him an eyebrow]

You sure are taking this a lot more easier than quite a few people here when they got their first echo! Most people would be scared and especially after the stories they heard about Locke City!

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[cestlavino]

Am I? Hm... Well, I guess it's because I'm too excited to freak out! I mean, this is the kinda stuff that only happens in movies or books or comics, y'know, so for it to actually be happening...

And anyway, even once the novelty wears off, I doubt I'll be scared until I'm actually in danger myself. Stories never really scared me much.

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[sjokolade]

I'm glad to see that there is someone out there who is just as excited as I am what's going on! It does seem really cool to see that you be just one like those heroes that you look up to huh?

But I don't know! Stories can be pretty scary sometimes!

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[cestlavino]

Yeah, definitely. It's one of those things you imagine happening when you're a kid, but now it's actually real. Though it doesn't exactly feel real just yet.

I guess you've got a point there. But if you ask me, scary stories are the best ones!

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[shineonyou]

Damn, son. That's some romantic sounding shit. That's a way better first post than I had-- thought this place was some kinda roleplaying community.

Vegas represent, tho'.

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[cestlavino]

You think so? I was worried I got too carried away, but romantic, huh? I like that! Makes me sound a little less crazy.

Nice meeting someone else from here! Seems like we're something of a minority 'round the network.

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[shineonyou]

[ thumbs up for less crazy ]

Won't be a minority for long-- everyone and their brother's talking 'bout coming to Vegas to snoop around. Some are talkin' about saying for the long term. Tourism's great and all, but I ain't gonna fuck with those Locke city peeps.

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[cestlavino]

You can't exactly fault them for being curious though, can you? They're in this just the same as we are, so obviously they wanna know more about what's happening.

With those lights appearing here, investigating's a pretty logical option. I'm getting pretty curious myself, honestly.

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[jasminebloominginshadow]

Name's Jasmine. See you already talked to my sister.

... wait a second, you're not someone famous, are you?

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[cestlavino]

Nice to meet you, Jasmine. I'm Claire. So which one's your sister? The first girl I talked to?

In some circles I am! Do you happen to watch a lot of magic shows?

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[jasminebloominginshadow]

Yeah, that's her alright.

...

Wait, Claire? Claire Stanfield? As in Nero D'Avola?!

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[cestlavino]

That'd be me! I take it you've heard of me before?

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[duette]

Sorry, no trains here. But if you want outlandish, try a flying church. And, umm... "welcome aboard", I suppose.

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[cestlavino]

A... flying church? Well, that definitely tops a train, that's for sure! Is that something you remembered?

[duette]

I don't think I was flying it, mind! But yes, it was an echo. I think I'd take a train, if I had a choice. As long as that didn't fly, too.

[cestlavino]

You probably would've liked the train I remember then, 'cause it was completely normal as far as I could tell!

[Except for, you know... all the murder.]

But a flying train would be pretty interesting to see, don't you think? Now that'd actually make me want to be a conductor!