[ it's not said suspiciously, or wary, just... curious. bewildered. it wasn't the direction they had expected this conversation to go but. after a moment, they nod. seeming to come to a decision and are prepared for whatever comes after. ]
There is a way to break it, with the right criteria, yes. I know exactly what's needed but it's... a bit harder to execute it. [ finally, they pull their hand out, revealing something in it, encased inside a transparent box. ] It has to do with this, a "Silver Key."
It's complicated. [ he mirrors their words back to him, because it's not really his story to tell. and also he doesn't quite know how to explain everything when he was just in the aftermath and experiencing the residuals. ] I don't know if I'd say "really familiar", but...I get it.
[ not in a "i understand what you're trying to convey" way, but a "i understand what you've gone through, even if it wasn't my experience." but then they bring out the key and he leans forward to get a closer look. ]
Really? Kinda looks like a box to me. [ terrible joke, jonas. but he is examining it closer. ] What's it do?
[ they don't push on it. if he says it's complicated, they will leave it at that, even if they look like they want to know more. they want to ask. after all it's information, they're interested to know.
however, they will leave it at that. turning their attention to the encased key that glimmers in the light that reflects off it. ]
That would be because it's in its dormant state. Normally, it'll be inside me [ their other hand comes to rest over their chest at that mention ] while it's active. But, something about this place seems to have left it inactive.
[ since he's examining it closer, he can get a better look of it from inside its cube. ]
It's a parasite. [ :) ] It affixes onto a host, imprisoning them in loops as it rewinds time and travels through parallel universes. It feeds on its host and consumes information. [ ... ] It's attached to me, and until I fulfill its conditions, it'll remain that way.
[ so dw, it won't suddenly attach to him or anything! ]
[ time will tell, and maybe jonas will, too. for now, he's busy eyeballing the key and listening to what they're saying, well aware that they're both getting off-track of what the initial conversation was about. ]
A few other people I've talked to have said powers they usually have seem to be turned off. Maybe it's something like that.
[ anyway they say it's a parasite and he immediately goes "ah???" and leans back out of reach. no! bad! ]
I've heard of bookworms, but this is a whole other level. [ it...looks pretty harmless is the thing, so that's also wild to him. ] There's no other way to get it to move to another host or anything? It's out now. Maybe it doesn't have to go back when we get out of here.
Powers? [ ... huh. a nod, staring at the silver key in their hand. ] I see... that would explain why it's dormant right now.
[ honestly, they don't blame them for the reaction? they don't laugh at him, but instead, give him a reassuring look. it may be a living organism but it is "vibing" per se. ]
No, the only way it moves on relies solely on the conditions being met. [ so there's no other way outside that. they are stuck with it, yipee. ] Once I return, it'll stay affixed to me. ...Even if I wanted to get rid of it, I can't do it just yet. There's something I still need to do.
They used the word "magic" so that's about all I can figure. Your key probably falls under the same category. [ he's glad the parasite is simply vibing and won't do anything, but he still has concerns. ]
...guess that makes sense. If it were that easy, why would anyone keep it? Does whatever you have to do fall in line with the criteria you have to meet?
It must. ...If it was still active, I likely wouldn't be here right now.
[ it's essentially a free escape.... op... ]
No, they're separate things. The criteria mostly involves gathering specific information for it. Which I'm not really in the state to do so here, especially with it inactive.
[ so they just have to deal with a sneeping parasite. ]
It's piloting you like a spy. [ that. sucks. ] Well...if it's inactive right now then it's probably fine. Just keep it safe until we get out of here. I mean I'm sure you don't need me telling you that, but...you get it.
I will. [ with that, they set it back away into their pocket. looking to him with a small smile after. ] Maybe I don't, but I don't mind. A reminder doesn't hurt.
[ a small pause. ]
Thank you, for listening. It's a lot to take in, I know, but.. [ to have at least one person aware of their position, it.. gives them a bit of comfort. ] ..In any case, there's probably more to see around, but don't let me keep you here if you want to go looking around somewhere else.
[ me giving the opportunity to gently slide this thread to a close as i preorder for monday :creature: ]
We could all use one at some point. [ but...he nods. ] It's okay, it's...not that weird to think about. I don't mind. You're probably right though. I should get back to what I was doing. Figure some stuff out. But maybe I'll see you later?
[ he would not object, but he is being nice and giving them the option while i keep this catchall in a chokehold for more threads. ]
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... You sound really familiar with the concept.
[ it's not said suspiciously, or wary, just... curious. bewildered. it wasn't the direction they had expected this conversation to go but. after a moment, they nod. seeming to come to a decision and are prepared for whatever comes after. ]
There is a way to break it, with the right criteria, yes. I know exactly what's needed but it's... a bit harder to execute it. [ finally, they pull their hand out, revealing something in it, encased inside a transparent box. ] It has to do with this, a "Silver Key."
[ which is indeed listed on their profile. ]
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It's complicated. [ he mirrors their words back to him, because it's not really his story to tell. and also he doesn't quite know how to explain everything when he was just in the aftermath and experiencing the residuals. ] I don't know if I'd say "really familiar", but...I get it.
[ not in a "i understand what you're trying to convey" way, but a "i understand what you've gone through, even if it wasn't my experience." but then they bring out the key and he leans forward to get a closer look. ]
Really? Kinda looks like a box to me. [ terrible joke, jonas. but he is examining it closer. ] What's it do?
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however, they will leave it at that. turning their attention to the encased key that glimmers in the light that reflects off it. ]
That would be because it's in its dormant state. Normally, it'll be inside me [ their other hand comes to rest over their chest at that mention ] while it's active. But, something about this place seems to have left it inactive.
[ since he's examining it closer, he can get a better look of it from inside its cube. ]
It's a parasite. [ :) ] It affixes onto a host, imprisoning them in loops as it rewinds time and travels through parallel universes. It feeds on its host and consumes information. [ ... ] It's attached to me, and until I fulfill its conditions, it'll remain that way.
[ so dw, it won't suddenly attach to him or anything! ]
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A few other people I've talked to have said powers they usually have seem to be turned off. Maybe it's something like that.
[ anyway they say it's a parasite and he immediately goes "ah???" and leans back out of reach. no! bad! ]
I've heard of bookworms, but this is a whole other level. [ it...looks pretty harmless is the thing, so that's also wild to him. ] There's no other way to get it to move to another host or anything? It's out now. Maybe it doesn't have to go back when we get out of here.
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[ honestly, they don't blame them for the reaction? they don't laugh at him, but instead, give him a reassuring look. it may be a living organism but it is "vibing" per se. ]
No, the only way it moves on relies solely on the conditions being met. [ so there's no other way outside that. they are stuck with it, yipee. ] Once I return, it'll stay affixed to me. ...Even if I wanted to get rid of it, I can't do it just yet. There's something I still need to do.
[ simply put, they have accepted this fate. ]
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...guess that makes sense. If it were that easy, why would anyone keep it? Does whatever you have to do fall in line with the criteria you have to meet?
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[ it's essentially a free escape.... op... ]
No, they're separate things. The criteria mostly involves gathering specific information for it. Which I'm not really in the state to do so here, especially with it inactive.
[ so they just have to deal with a sneeping parasite. ]
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It's piloting you like a spy. [ that. sucks. ] Well...if it's inactive right now then it's probably fine. Just keep it safe until we get out of here. I mean I'm sure you don't need me telling you that, but...you get it.
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I will. [ with that, they set it back away into their pocket. looking to him with a small smile after. ] Maybe I don't, but I don't mind. A reminder doesn't hurt.
[ a small pause. ]
Thank you, for listening. It's a lot to take in, I know, but.. [ to have at least one person aware of their position, it.. gives them a bit of comfort. ] ..In any case, there's probably more to see around, but don't let me keep you here if you want to go looking around somewhere else.
[ me giving the opportunity to gently slide this thread to a close as i preorder for monday :creature: ]
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We could all use one at some point. [ but...he nods. ] It's okay, it's...not that weird to think about. I don't mind. You're probably right though. I should get back to what I was doing. Figure some stuff out. But maybe I'll see you later?
[ he would not object, but he is being nice and giving them the option while i keep this catchall in a chokehold for more threads. ]