(no subject)

[pacificate]

Teleportation is problematic. Without a guiding mind, the possibility of a gruesome death upon arrival is, for most intents and purposes, certain. Therefore I must be fortune's favorite, unless--

[ The sound of a smile. ]

Gentlemen, ladies. Let's talk, shall we?

[ Adrian waits in the lobby, journal in hand and standing still to keep his purple suit wrinkle-free. ]

Comments

[pacificate]

What made you believe the castle is not benign?

[incantati]

Experiences, and nothing less, my dear gentleman. It is not a tale shortly told, but the sentiment is shared by many of our neighbours.

[pacificate]

There may be disagreeable actions, even punishments, a mother prescribes out of love.

[incantati]

Have you yet heard the story of the month where the castle made a few of us believe that we were a part of this world? And by that I mean villagers, people born and raised here.

[pacificate]

I haven't. There are older archives I can't access.

[incantati]

Of course; forgive me. Older residents will be able to tell you about it. For me, at least, it was the point at which I truly began seeing Paradisa in a different light.

[pacificate]

Because it manipulated your perception?

[incantati]

Yes, and no. For it was not simply our perception, but out entire selves that had changed. The castle showed us both the extent of its power, and its limitations.