Initiative.

[trustbound]

Rachel looks a bit conflicted about what should happen from here; Lisbeth is still on the floor, but she's told her what she should do, and so... Well, she's never really been good at saying no, though she does walk up and reach out to pet Lisbeth's hair gingerly for a moment before turning to everyone else. "We should leave." And with that, the courtroom changes, all at once; it was one thing, and then quite simply it isn't, and the podium circle has been replaced with a round spread of consoles wrapping around a center spire. The room is no longer concrete and steel, but rather stark white, all done up in glossy tile that looks like it'd crack if you hit it hard enough with something – that said, it's not recommended to try, given that it's just as indestructible as everything else in the building. Rachel approaches the consoles, reaching out to touch them, fingers tapping gently against several of the unmarked buttons; it's probably not precisely necessary for her to do so, given the state of things, but she seems to like doing it, so do it she shall. There are a pair of slots that look like keycards are required; she glances at them for a second before manipulating more buttons, causing a small panel to open up in front of her – it looks like an authorization mechanism of some sort, the kind that you press your hand against to get it to recognize you. "It's going to be a bit jarring when you wake up; sorry about that, but you've been asleep for a really long time. I'd suggest giving it a moment." She pauses, though, once that's out there, glancing back at everyone. "I'll be on the other side with you, but not like this. We can still talk, though, if you like." And with that she just turns and presses her hand against the panel without waiting for an answer; the next thing you're aware of is the flash.

Comments

[lackinginfaith]

Depressing, but true. You have something to go back to, I imagine.

...Good job, all of you.

[notaccurate]

I'm not going back to my world. But thank you, for your encouraging words. It was indeed quite a trial.

[lackinginfaith]

Heh. So you found your happiness somewhere else, then?

[notaccurate]

Not specifically, no. It's just better for everyone that I don't return to my own world.

[He hasn't exactly decided on a destination yet, but 'not home' is what it's going to be.]

[lackinginfaith]

Sorry I can't assist with that. I doubt you'd like it.

[You know. Given that she lives in the ocean.]

I hope you find it, though. It's hard, building something up for yourself. Worth it.

[notaccurate]

Definitely worth it. I'll find a place for myself, don't worry.

[It just might take him a little longer than he expected. But he's only in his 20s, he's got many years left to figure something out.]

[lackinginfaith]

Good. What were you doing just now, anyway? With the muttering.

[notaccurate]

...ah.

[Had that been out loud?]

My magic has returned, that's all. I was curious to see what type of people all of you would be, and now I can confirm it.

[lackinginfaith]

So that's what you can do, huh? That would've been useful in there. Still will be, if you're establishing yourself somewhere else.

[notaccurate]

It can do a lot of things, but that is one function, yes. And it will definitely be useful in getting settled in another world, especially since most worlds represented here have some form of magic to them.

[lackinginfaith]

So you're thinking, find somewhere with magic so you'll fit in that way? I can't blame you for deciding on that.

[notaccurate]

It will give me new magic to learn, too.

[Because if there's something Luca likes, it's learning.]

[lackinginfaith]

Glad to hear it. I hope that works out for you.

[notaccurate]

What about you? Going back to your kingdom?

[lackinginfaith]

I can't not. It needs me, even if it is a broken mess. Someone needs to fix it.

[notaccurate]

At the very least, I think you can manage that much. You're strong enough for that.

[lackinginfaith]

You think? I'll have to live up to that, then.

[notaccurate]

[He nods.]

Even though I know you can do it, I'll still wish you good luck.

[lackinginfaith]

Thanks. Glad to hear the support. You, too.