002; rude questions [video/action]

[assumedposition]

Ladies and gentlemen of the Tranquility, good evening.

[From the video, you can see Albert is seated somewhere in the oxygen gardens, on a wide-open patch of grass. He looks somewhat contemplative.]

I have a-- a somewhat personal question to ask of you all, so don't feel compelled to answer if you don't wish to. [He seems to hesitate, and then he plunges ahead quickly, as if he must ask it before he loses courage.]

How many of you here believed yourselves to have passed away before you woke up in this place?

And-- for those of you who don't want to talk about something quite so morbid, maybe you could tell me what year, or what country, or planet you come from. I'd... really like to hear about other people's homes. As for me-- I'm from Paris, France, the year 5053.

I've also got some tea and plenty of cups to go around here in the garden, if you'd prefer to speak in person. I'd welcome the company, and the chance to meet all of you.

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[untamedantinous]

I do not believe, I know. I was shot alongside my brother, defending the Republic.

permavideo unless otherwise specified \o/

[assumedposition]

[Another one? Well, it had been mentioned...]

Ah... by any chance, would you happen to be friends with Messieurs Jehan and Combeferre?

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[but_civilization]

I knew that I was dying as it happened, yes. When I woke here I thought it was some sort of afterlife, despite the fact that the idea of it seems strange to me.

[That's his brow furrowing a little there.]

I knew for a fact because...it all seemed so important suddenly. The details were all sharper, clearer focus than they ever had been. For just seconds. And my wound, by any case, was more than fatal and I felt it.

...Odd...

Permavideo

[assumedposition]

You aren't the first to say as such...

Do you-- do you still think this is the afterlife?

[theshabbiestofmen]

I'm from England, 1975. As for death--

[He pauses for a few seconds. This is rather difficult to think about, truth be told, and he isn't certain if he wants to go ahead and speak of it. But, well, for the sake of knowledge:]

I used to be here when I was much older. And I was told that I knew that I'd died.

[assumedposition]

When you were older...?

But now you're here, and you're-- younger? How does that work?

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[glom]

what if we don't like tea?

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[assumedposition]

[Albert blinks in surprise when he sees the little text message pop up, unsure of how to reply or who it might be from. After a moment's pause:]

... I suppose you could bring whatever drink you wished. It's not really about the tea. I just thought it might be nice.

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[lecentre]

[There's a faint smile as he watches the feed, back to hiding his sadness for the most part.]

I am well aware that I was dying before I found myself here.

permavideo o/

[assumedposition]

Oh...

Do you-- do you suppose it's possible for a person to be unaware of their own death?

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[vivelavenir]

[Well, since Albert already knows perfectly well what his own opinion had been just at first, Jehan sees little reason to rehash it. Although...]

Has something sparked your curiosity?

[He meant the question openly; Albert had seemed adamantly against the idea that anyone here was not alive, when they'd met. Perhaps something had changed.]

[Video forever o/ unless something else happens haha]

[assumedposition]

[He's still adamantly against it, truth be told. But he'd told Alex that he would investigate for her, since she seemed disturbed about not being a ghost anymore. And Albert always tries to keep his word.]

Sparked it? No... that's not quite right. I've always been curious. It would be more accurate to say that... I was afraid to discuss it.

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[cobaltblue]

Seriously? You're seriously asking about who's dead here?

Why the fuck do you even care?

permavideo o/

[assumedposition]

[Even over the network, it's impossible to miss the slow blush of embarrassment creeping up Albert's cheeks]

I-I did say people didn't have to answer! But if someone's comfortable discussing it, then what's the harm?

And I'm asking on behalf of a friend.

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[justdumbluck]

[He's too busy being floored by the rest of the information to point out that some people probably wouldn't appreciate that question.]

5053? You serious? It's only 1934 where I'm from. I wouldn't have thought the same places'd be around after so long, but there's a Paris back home, too. You're talkin' about the big city with that tower, right?

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[assumedposition]

The one and only. I like to think that as Frenchmen we're just too stubborn to get rid of, haha.

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[herosfather]

That's a tough question. There are people up here who should be dead, but aren't.

sdfjkashd video sorry o/

[assumedposition]

I've noticed that.

So then, you don't subscribe to the theory that this is some kind of limbo?

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[blightphoenix]

I probably did die right before I woke up here.

I mean, [She pauses for a moment in thought] I can't recall for certain, though I do remember being in a fight at that moment in time.

I'm from Athenas. I'd rather not talk about what that hellhole was like, though. Sorry.

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[assumedposition]

Probably? So you don't know for certain, huh...

And that's all right. You don't have to talk about it if you don't want to-- I just thought I'd make the offer. What year is it, if I may ask?

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[learnedtosmile]

Someone had just saved my life - and a lot of others - when I showed up here.

I'm from Gotham City, United States. 2015. [Blake is short and to the point, as usual.]

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[assumedposition]

Really?! Wow... that's amazing! That must have been something of a shock for you then, to suddenly find yourself here...

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[longestnose]

I thought I had died...and it was confirmed, by someone who saw my body buried.

[He shrugs.]

It can not be changed now.

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[assumedposition]

... Oh. I'm-- sorry to hear that.

[He genuinely does look sorry, and not as all like he's saying it just to be polite.]

This place is so strange...

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[andyouwill]

I have died on many occasions, my dear young man, though I do not believe my arrival on the Tranquility should be numbered among them. I have no objection to discussing the matter, or to making a new acquaintance. [ headtilt ] May I inquire what sort of tea it is?

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[assumedposition]

Many-- many occasions?! How?!

I... just have regular black tea, if that's okay...

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[twitterpate]

Any other ghosts yet?

Permavid o/

[assumedposition]

No ghosts yet. But plenty of people who are certain they were dead before they woke.

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[jilt]

Whyever would you ask such a morbid question?

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[assumedposition]

My friend and I were having a philosophical disagreement as to whether this is the afterlife or not.

action because why not

[tofindthesun]

[perhaps courtesy would have left a message, a notice that one would be showing up. but not for this elf. an invitation was given, for those who would take, and so he will, since he rarely ever leaves the gardens anyway.

he will, however, at least stop nearby and make his presence known. almost like a curious (or cautious) creature creeping by, though less timid and more hesitant.]

..Are you expecting company? [not that he'll mention why he's even here. yet.]

WHY NOT INDEED :3(\

[assumedposition]

[Perhaps somebody else would've minded, but Albert is fairly easygoing. When he spots Legolas, he smiles genially and waves.]

Hello! I'm not, at the moment.

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[angerissues]

[ Mason's going to regret actually letting this guy see his face during this conversation, he can feel it, but oh well. ]

Why are you asking?

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[assumedposition]

I'm trying to resolve a philosophical debate with a friend. You don't have to answer if you'd rather not.

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[gothchicklit]

What do we get if we answer your question?

text!

[assumedposition]

Er... [There's a pause in the typing while Albert tries to think of a response to that.]

I don't really have anything to offer??

Except the aforementioned tea.

You don't have to answer if you don't want. We could talk about ...

Puppies????

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[circumitus]

[For someone who remembered waking up in a morgue before a gravity couch, Rey has a different idea on what could be considered a morbid question.

[But that's hardly her concern. Instead:] Wouldn't have pegged Paris for lasting that long.

[permavideo unless something else happens o/]

[assumedposition]

Are you kidding me? Paris is one of the great cultural and political centers of Earth!