that's my idea of free (open for dictation)

[cricketycricket]

Well, life's certainly been eventful lately, hasn't it? [Five's voice drifts cheerfully over the journal as various rustling and rummaging sounds go on in the background] All sorts of strange and interesting occurrences ... but all for us, the residents themselves. Has anyone else noticed that? Very few actual cosmetic changes to the castle itself, other than that extra tower that appeared for a few days.

Might not be a bad idea to get a nice, close look at the old place while it's feeling complacent and uninteresting, that's what I say. I'll be going out for the evening ... don't worry too terribly, I've the journal on me.

[and with that, he'll toss on his coat, the pockets now sufficiently full of Useful Things, and strike out on the VERY LONG journey down the hall and up one flight of stairs to the Insolitus...]

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Closed Insolitus Thread

[cricketycricket]

[this thread's for the handful who'll be joining Five on his jaunt ... Cole, Jade, and Arya ... but everyone else is more than welcome to reply openly over the journal!

you three ... care to catch him on the approach to the door?]

[persequor]

[ Arya is heading down the stairs when she runs into Five. Literally. ]

Sorry.

[cricketycricket]

Oh! [he laughs as he catches her and steps back, grinning] It's quite alright. I was in a bit of a hurry myself. ... Always exciting, the prospect of a little adventure.

[persequor]

[ She blinks at him. ]

Adventure?

[cricketycricket]

Of course. Nothing like it. [his smile doesn't fade one bit] Ever been to the Insolitus?

Written/Action

[bootsweremadeforcasting]

[Jade catches the tail end of the dictation, then raises a brow. Oh, how interesting.]

'Mind one more coming along, then?'

[He's already on the move and by the time he reaches Insolitus, he can see Five coming down the corridor.]

[cricketycricket]

Not in the least, Jade! I'll see you shortly.

[and sure enough, he'll spot him on the approach and wave]

[bootsweremadeforcasting]

[The mute man offered an amicable wave and expression back, journal tucked under his arm as he waited.]

'I admit to curiosity about this place.'

[cricketycricket]

You'd have to be absolutely unimaginative not to. [he smiled, watching Jade's words shimmer away like the afterimages of sparklers.] That's a very neat and lovely trick you have, there.

The Doctor - Dictated

[wizard_redfive]

Going off on another adventure?

[cricketycricket]

Just a quick jaunt! Back by tomorrow at the latest, I should hope. Little mapping wander through the Insolitus, like Theseus, only minus the minotaur.

[wizard_redfive]

That mysterious room that people talk about? [Dairine's curiosity is piqued. She hasn't visited the Insolitus (yet).]

Be sure to bring a yarn ball or two then.

[cricketycricket]

Oh, but of course. Standard practice, the old methods. How have you been? Things going easier for your friends since last we spoke?

Dictated

[compromisedarrow]

What kinda places is there to go around here?

[cricketycricket]

Oh, all sorts. You must be somewhat of a new arrival, then. Welcome to the castle ..... I'm the Doctor.

[compromisedarrow]

Name's Clint...

Just the Doctor?

[cricketycricket]

Yes, just the Doctor, though some here've taken to calling me Lakare, instead, if you'd rather.

dictated

[psych0p0mps]

where are you headed

[cricketycricket]

The insolitus, actually. Thought I might see if I could fashion you a new map, even if only a temporary one. How are you, mm? I seem to recall seeing you across the ballroom at the wedding.

[psych0p0mps]

oh yeah it was wonderful 0u0
like a great big matespritship party!
congratulations in advance by the way

[cricketycricket]

Ha, thank you very much. I'm sure I remembered this moment fondly somewhere in the recent past.

Dictated forever

[whichwayyoulean]

Last time I checked, castle's weren't into cosmetic changes. They don't want to look too trendy and be mistaken for a themed restaurant.

[cricketycricket]

[he laughs] You'd be surprised. Just wait until the major Earth holidays start rolling 'round. Especially Halloween and Christmas.

Doing alright, then, Once-ler?

[whichwayyoulean]

Oh, they have Christmas on Earth, too?

I haven't been kidnapped by anyone in a whole week, so I'd say I'm doing pretty well.

[cricketycricket]

Kidnapped? ... I feel as though I've missed something. You weren't hurt, were you?