23. Someone come speak for me [Written, of course.]

[pompous_today]

I have examined several people now, and there does not seem to be any medical reason for our sudden bouts of silence. Everything still appears to be intact, it just... does not work properly. That does not rule out the possibilty of some sort of disease, but we're not... broken, I suppose I would say.

Of course, whenever something like this happens, my first thought is "the castle did it", but I am puzzled as to why it felt the need to silence us.

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[heliotroping]

Maybe a holiday? One year everything was sparkly and our notes ended with little hearts.

[pompous_today]

It does not sound like any holiday I know, but having been in this place for more than a year, nothing would truly surprise me.

[heliotroping]

Holiday from different worlds. It wouldn't surprise me.

[pompous_today]

I am still hard-pressed to understand the purpose of silence, however.

[heliotroping]

I'm sure it'll become clear soon.

[pompous_today]

True- the castle typically reveals all in time. Well, not all, but enough.

[iaimtomisbehave]

Suppose it thought we all talk too much?

[pompous_today]

Quite possible- or it's amused at us having to pantomime everything.

[iaimtomisbehave]

Charades ain't ever been my strong suit. Figured you of all people would find a way around it, top three percent and all.

[pompous_today]

Alas, even the top three percent is not enough in this case.

[iaimtomisbehave]

Don't beat yourself up about it, Doc. Reckon there's no one here higher than top three percent anyway.

[pompous_today]

I don't know, I think healing magic can top me in some respects.

[iaimtomisbehave]

Some folks would call what you do healing magic as well, y'know.

[pompous_today]

True, but I am far from capable of doing some of the things I have seen here.

[iaimtomisbehave]

One of the things I hate about this place. Never know for sure just what folks are capable of around here.

[pompous_today]

For good or for ill.