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[wildsaber]

[The feed shows a nice view of absolutely nothing. There is, however, the sound of someone spitting. Very lovely. He just woke up with a mouthful of dead rotting leaves. His day is off to a great freaking start, that's what.]

Ugh, nasty! Ow--... ow... ow. [Don't let the nonchalance fool you. He's realizing he's alive. Taking in a deep breath, and letting it out.

He's alive.

... And also FREEZING COLD. But wait until he finds a way home! This is impossible, but maybe-- just maybe--]

Hahah... jeez, it's c-c-cold. Am I in K-Keterburg or something?

-- Hey, what's...

[And here's when he brushes the journal off. Hello, there's a half-naked redhead getting up close and personal, and turning it upside down, and then shaking it out a bit. What is this strange and mystifying technology? It sure as hell isn't his journal.]

Weird.

[Feeling something tickle his shoulder, he reaches over to brush it off. And then he notices the wings, red with gold tips just like his hair. He has wings. This is not a drill. Luke drops the journal in favor of screaming like the grown man he isn't.]

W-what the hell is going on!?

[NO LUKE DON'T PULL ON THOSE--] —OW! [Yeah, that hurt more than anything else in his life. Now he's curled up over his knees again, trying not to cry. He almost blacked out there.]

G-guess they're real...

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[universal_charm]

_{[ Luke? Why was that name familiar? He was sure it was familiar... Oh... Luke! ]}

Hey, looks like you're back to join the party. Long time no see. I didn't recognize you for a second.

[wildsaber]

[What.] I'm... back? [Awkward staring.]

S... sorry, I think you have me confused with someone else. I'm pretty sure I've never been here before.

[universal_charm]

Uh? But I was sure I remembered a Luke....

Oh, unless you're one of the ones that doesn't come back with memories of this place. I'm almost jealous.

[wildsaber]

I didn't...

[Sorry, Kirk, you just kinda dropped a bomb on him here. He'll recover.]

How would I know if I've been here before? I can't remember a thing.

[universal_charm]

It's fine. Some people don't and others do. Not sure what makes the difference. Not that it really matters in the long run.

I'm Kirk, by the way. James T. Kirk, but I prefer Kirk. I knew you the last time you were here.

[wildsaber]

[But it does matter. All the friends that he made before-- and he forgot them? His amnesia last time wasn't really amnesia, it was because he was a replica. What if the other Luke...

No, no, he's not going down that road today.]

Kirk. [He tries to smile even though he's not feeling it.] Sorry for not remembering.

[universal_charm]

Eh, it's not your fault. I don't know how the Malnosso choose who does and who doesn't or if it's not their choice - look, point is, it's nice to see you again. Hopefully you get to like me this time around too.

[wildsaber]

[... That's really cute, and Luke can't help being a little flustered by it.]

I-I don't see why I wouldn't. If anything, I should be saying that to you.

[universal_charm]

I like to be ahead of the game, is all. So I guess that means you might be needing a grand tour and the low down on this place huh?

[wildsaber]

Yeah... I think Ion or Jade was going to show me around after I got settled.

[He looks down.]

And dressed.

[universal_charm]

Oh yeah, I always forget that part about first coming here. Really, with the level of tech they have, you wouldn't think they'd need to strip us...

[wildsaber]

They probably have to take them off to give us the wings, or something.

[universal_charm]

Maybe. I still think they could re-dress us before they toss us in here though.

[wildsaber]

They probably would if they were nice guys, but...

[universal_charm]

That's me giving them to much credit, I know. Still, it's cold, you would think they would want a person to at least make it to the village.

[wildsaber]

[dryly] Nope.

[universal_charm]

You should hit the clothing shop first then - and stat. Stock up on some warmer clothes. We're almost out of winter, but it's been stubborn so you can still get a nasty cold.

[wildsaber]

Don't have to tell me twice.

[universal_charm]

Good. I hope I don't have to tell you twice about the wings either. No sympathy from me since you've already been told once.

_{[ No one sympathizes with stupid. ]}

[wildsaber]

I know, I know. I can't imagine pulling out feathers. Just touching them hurt.

[universal_charm]

Yeah, that'll go away. I mean, you shouldn't pull the, but you can touch them without hurting yourself. I think right now they're probably just sore cause you've just had them put on. Can't say for sure though.

[wildsaber]

... I think I rolled over on them, too.

That probably didn't help.

[universal_charm]

Probably not, but they can't hurt forever since we sleep with them, and not everyone sleeps on their stomachs. You just kind of.. get used to them.