Attempting a voicetest - Canon is Doctor Who.

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Oh, my, my, my...

I wasn't expecting you to go through with this. (She never would have expected the meek little mun to actually go through with a whim, well no, that was actually a lie. When something is this intriguing - you absolutely MUST go through with it.

After all, what kind of life would it be if it wasn't interesting?) What a surprise!

And there's somewhere you want to take me? Now, that right there is where I will draw the line...even though I will admit that it does sound quite interesting. You simply will not be demanding anything - you are in no position to be doing that.

Mind you, I'm going to be calling the shots from here on out. I may be stuck in your head, but that certainly doesn't make me your puppet.

Now, now...tell me about this Genessia-place.

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[trueseeker]

[He understands the sentiment, but his look is apologetic.]

I'm sorry. It doesn't work that way.

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(River's tone of voice is very much like waving her hand dismissively at the notion.) No, no. Wrong. Don't be silly, of course it does.

These muns are only entirely human, correct? It's easy to get what you want from them. You just need to know what buttons to press and the order.

[trueseeker]

...sure, if they're your enemy and you need information from them, but...she doesn't mean anything by it. She just thought you were interesting enough to explore. She didn't do anything wrong.

[Which is the only time it's acceptable to use people like that, okay.]

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("Oh, he's that type, is he?" How amusing. She knew a few people who certainly would like this man well enough.)

Is there a difference between an enemy and a mun, really and truly? She certainly didn't ask me if I wanted to come along on this little adventure, now did she? I mean, I LOVE an adventure as much as the next girl...but seriously now...

(A shrug, then a slight smile.)

I'm not pretending to be any better than she is. Because, I'm quite not. But, I rather would not be a puppet for a bored little girl unless she can give me some information or money or something useful. Because I'm a busy woman, loads of places to go and beings to see...

[trueseeker]

I understand, and they'll all be there when she lets you go. Genessia's an interesting place. Give it a chance, you may like it.

[He shakes his head.]

I wouldn't say they're similar at all. I've seen evil. [Been tortured for days by evil...]

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I won't deny that it sounds interesting. I am only putting my foot down at being forced to go somewhere.

Ah, you've seen evil? Why then... you should tell me, what is "evil" if being taken against one's will does not count? Is that not evil?

Really, now...I may not have a conscience and I may bend a rule - okay many, many laws here and there, but even I can tell you that kidnapping isn't exactly smiled upon.

[trueseeker]

I never said it didn't make them desperate, but at least you can still think for yourself, you can...resist. Evil, true evil, takes that away from you, too. Whether it's through mind control or...trying to break you with torture, it's the same thing.

Kidnapping is wrong, yes, but it's not evil.

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Hah, touche. (Oh, now she is very amused.) I rather like that argument - not many would name those examples either. You actually do have some faint idea of what you're talking about.

Now, mind you, do not expect any better of a compliment from me or for me to make another one again.

So, you know of this place she's considering taking me...she is useless and telling me nothing, but what can you tell me?

[trueseeker]

[He smiles, but there's a note of sadness to it.]

I do. [And if she's not going to talk about it anymore, he's glad to change the subject.]

Genessia's an interesting place, but don't confuse it with the city by the same name. There are also Nova City, Everglade, and Fayren. All of them are drastically different, like walking into a different world.

[And his friendly smile turns into a grin.] The innkeeper in Fayren makes wonderful venison stew.

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Now, don't give me that sad look.

(River frowns.)

So, you're telling me there's a city of that name and more cities - but the entirety of the place is called the same as the city. And they are all almost like walking into different worlds, eh? I wonder how that can be... oh, I how I just love a good mystery.

Color me very, very interested now...now I must ask you to tell me what else can you tell me about it? Minus food, though I will keep that in the back of my mind for when I go.

[trueseeker]

[His brow lowers slightly. Sad look? Yeah, it's completely unconscious, River. His eyes just look weepy sometimes. He can't help it.]

People say Genessia was created in order to preserve the lives of people who represent what it truly means to be alive, but no one has any information on where it came from.

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(Unconscious or not. She is not a fan of those looks. She never quite understood why people were always so weepy (even just appeared to be so) - of course, she won't lie to herself, even she was not immune to it.)

Preserve the lives who represent what it truly means to be alive...now that's vague, actually not only that, it's cliche to boot. (A pause.) However...

No one has any information, you say? Not one piece? Not even a tiny clue? (A smile.) Now, that there is a real mystery. If someone found the answers? Well, everyone would benefit, wouldn't they?

(Mun: Behave River. Please don't think about selling anything you find out.)

[trueseeker]

They may have information. I haven't been there long. [He looks apologetic for not having more information for her.]

We would, yeah. [And he nods.] Are you willing to help?

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Now, now...spoilers. It wouldn't be any fun if I just went and flat out said what I was going to do, now would it?

If they allow her to bring me there, then just maybe you might be seeing me around. And maybe I might be able to look into this...

[madman_in_abox]

River. [Yes, he's pleased to see you secretly.]

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Hello Sweetie.

(She gives a slightly mischievous grin.)

Pleasantly not-so-surprised to see you around here.

[madman_in_abox]

What are you doing here? I mean, aren't you supposed to be touring the galaxy for precious archaeological finds?

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Well, that's what I was supposed to be doing...

(River shakes her head, a bit miffed.)

But, an unexpected problem arose and somehow I ended up here. By unexpected problem, I mean, one of these mundanes...

So, until she gets bored, guess there's a change in plan. (She might more than miffed, in fact she seems more than a bit cross about it.) Of course, I'll remind her again and only this one more time... I am NOT your puppet! If I'm stuck here I am calling the shots!

(A pause then a slight smile.) And of course, I am interested in the place she mentioned and has now put me... so, fine, very well. There's probably plenty of precious archaeological finds there and it seems that no one knows all that much about it either...

I figure I can spend a few days and then pop back out. She'll get what she wants, I get what I want.

[madman_in_abox]

Ah.

[Yep.]

Are you angry?