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[whatsupcroc]

Okay, I know things weren't going well, but as far as solutions go this really doesn't count as one. We all knew it was dangerous, and we all knew it was necessary. Not saying if it paid off or not is cold!

You're also banking on the fact I was trying to demorph already when I trip -- trip! -- or fall or not have a grand old time getting through the window into the Cite Gazette place, so that when the extra, on top of trying not to die pain that's my soul getting separated from me hits? I finish demorphing before I pass out.

If I end up a green scaled paraplegic I am blaming you for all the really weird hospitals that I'll be ending up in. And then we're going bobsledding. I'm pretty sure a crocodile-girl who can't walk can still go bobsledding.

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[lambda_driver]

Losing consciousness is bad for your health. You must try to stay awake as long as possible.

[whatsupcroc]

You're probably right. I'm going to have to even if I have no choide. Ha! It'll be [ not exactly okay ] no problem!

[ It's going to be a near thing whoops ]

[lambda_driver]

Of course. Also, please don't give up hope if you end up green-scaled and paraplegic. Medical science is improving every day. Surely you'll be able to walk again!

[whatsupcroc]

[ She kind of likes you. You're funny, random stranger. ]

You might just not believe it, but the green scaled part might be the more difficult to handle if it comes down to it. Then again I might have a shoe-in for the circus. That might be kind of exciting.

[ Or freakshow-ish. ]

Medical science will get there sooner or later, but in the meantime, who said anything about giving up hope?

[ She also figures they'll be able to fix spinal injuries before they figure out congenital defects, but hey, a step forward is a step forward. Eliminating congenital defects going forward would be pretty sweet, too. ]

[bindsthedead]

Paraplegic? You... you can't walk?

From what I've heard, you might be able to return to your own world.

[lambda_driver]

[are you making a joke

is he supposed to laugh

Sousuke laughs; it's a forced, artificial, slightly nervous sound and he is a PERFECTLY NORMAL CIVILIAN]

Being in the circus requires great dedication. I wish you luck in your future career.

[whatsupcroc]

[ Really, if she had the luxury of lying again she might have been tempted, but it'd be pretty self evident on arriving in the hospital itself. ]

No, I can't walk, but I can roll. With a little musical accompaniment, I might move on up to rock and roll.

[ She grins, less at the joke and more at the possibility of returning. ]

With the window open, any one of us can go flying home. So I guess I don't have to wait on this lady. [ General fourth-wall gesture at player. ] I'll get back and figure out what happened on my own, right? Piece of cake.

[bindsthedead]

[Sabriel smiles back.]

Hopefully it will be that simple.

[whatsupcroc]

[ Collette gives Sousuke such a look, not sure how for real he is. That laugh was kind of ridiculous, dude. But it makes her laugh too. ]

You're so weird. What's your name? I can send you a postcard from whatever city I end up in once my future career hits.

[whatsupcroc]

If it isn't, then we'll deal with that, too! Or I will. Need to check in on all my friends one way or another, and I don't see any of them falling through worm-holes or whatever these windows really are. What about you? You planning on getting back out and home as soon as you can?

[lambda_driver]

[HAHAHAHA they are laughing together

they are having a moment of camaraderie as fellow civilians

Also, Sousuke snaps to attention (figuratively speaking) at Colette's question.]

Sagara. Sagara Sousuke. Class 4, Student Number 41. I go to Jindai Municipal High School in Tokyo. And you are?

[whatsupcroc]

[ Oh gosh he's so weird this is really both funny and also not funny. He sounds like some of the guys they'd been fighting alongside! Were Japanese folks like that? No, that was a stupid question. Tommy would have said as much. Was Sousuke's High School just like that? ]

At ease, Sagara.

[ Still grinning and shaking her head, she holds up a peace sign. ]

I'm Collette. From some children's hospital you've probably never heard of, out in California. Nice to meet you!

[ She offers her hand to him for shaking. ]

[bindsthedead]

Yes- As Abhorsen, I can't leave the Old Kingdom for too long. Besides I need to replace my bells.

[whatsupcroc]

Never heard of an Abhorsen before.

[ Which means she looks really interested now. ]

It's a kind of office? A job you hold? It sounds impressive. What're the bells for? Did yours break? Were they lost coming over?

[bindsthedead]

It's an office, yes. The Abhorsen's duty is to fight the Dead.

And the bells are for necromancy- two of mine were destroyed in a fight with one of the Greater Dead.

[whatsupcroc]

[ Oh, woah, hold it, she fights the Dead? Wow, that hs to be all sorts of... well, weird, if Collette won't honestly say it's so far out in the Twilight Zone anymore. Not since Cassie, Jake, and Marco, and then everything following. ]

Like zombie dead, or like ghosts dead? Or vampires too, I think they count.

[ A kind of solemnish nod at hearing how two were destroyed. There were levels of dead? You know, why not. Made enough sense to her! ]

Necromancy? Sounds fancy. You have to fight these Greater Dead often?

[lambda_driver]

[NO

NOT AT EASE

oh it was an expression okay

Sousuke attempted to look more relaxed. He still had perfect posture.]

Collette. Pleased to meet you.

[Sousuke had a firm handshake; apparently this was something he was used to doing.]

A children's hospital? Do you live there?

[bindsthedead]

The Dead are a little bit like all of those, I suppose.

And no. Not often.

[whatsupcroc]

[ Gotta admire the crick in his neck that proper posture'll give him as long as they maintain eyecontact. Then again, Collette won't get off crick free either, so who knows. Turnabout's fair play? ]

What, me? Oh no, I've just been there recently. It's more of a temporary, new thing for me.

[ That might last for years, or might not matter at all, but she sticks to the cheery optimistic bid because there's little reason to be honest with herself right now. ]

[whatsupcroc]

Sounds like they're a cheery bunch to deal with.

[ Said with a bit of an exaggerated shudder. ]

I'll take it that's a good thing. Maybe even a really good thing. I hope you get back to the Old Kingdom without any trouble. Sounds like they really need you there! There aren't other Abhorsen around to help when you're not there, are there?

[bindsthedead]

There's only one Abhorsen at a time- the previous Abhorsen was my father.

[whatsupcroc]

[ She breathes out with a whistle. Sounds like a family legacy, sort of, if more importantly: ]

Then they really do need you back A.S.A.P., huh? Do you know where your window is? Wait, did you accept the whole contract thing?

[bindsthedead]

Yes- it was the only way to get back. And perhaps some of the people from Cittagazze might be able to help set things right in the Old Kingdom.

[payback]

What's morphing?

[whatsupcroc]

Other than fending off the dead, what's going on with the Old Kingdom?