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[wellrested]

I didn't have much of a chance to use this the last time I was here.

[Aurora doesn't sound particularly sad about that. In fact, the sooner she leaves the Tranquility the second time around, the happier she'll be. Nothing personal.]

My name is Aurora. I know it must be magic that took me from my own world, and I know that there's no deal that can send me back to it. Even if there's no price I wouldn't be willing to pay.

[Her voice is softer at the last, before she lifts it and her chin once more.]

But is there really nothing that can be done for those who still sleep? No one who can wake them? I know what it is to be under such a curse. It's a fate I wouldn't wish on anyone.

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[uncurse]

Usually, we don't really ... notice. I've heard the jumps actually go on for ages, but while we're in those things, it all just goes right on by - happens about once a month. Aside from that disoriented feeling when you wake up ... [ she shrugs. ]

Maybe it's different when we're outside of a jump. But, as far as I know, there's no way into the pods until they open on their own.

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[bearwitness]

[Abbie is gonna try to get used to using these devices they've been given. Not too hard thankfully. "Magic" gets her attention.]

You mentioned magic? I'm not holding my breath, but that does sound plausible enough to explain as to how we got here.

[But hopefully there's more logic behind this mass kidnapping than magic.]

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[wellrested]

So you don't think they're trapped in that terrible room? I hope that's true.

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[wellrested]

It's the only way I know of getting from one world to the next. And this is most certainly a world unlike my own.

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[bearwitness]

I don't know if I'd immediately jump to magic even if it is a possibility. But I'm still fairly new at all this myself.

You said your name is Aurora? Call me Abbie.

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[uncurse]

I think when they wake up, they probably won't even realize they were out longer than usual.

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[gothchicklit]

If there is a way, it would've been nice if the information would've been shared before this last jump. Spending longer than normal in those pods fucking sucks.

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[wellrested]

That's a relief. [She allows herself a smile at that, because Emma's usually right about these things.] Perhaps I should be pitying those who are awake for change.

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[wellrested]

[Aurora smiles, gives the softest nod of her head.]

It's nice to meet you, Abbie. I hope this strange ship hasn't been too unpleasant for you so far.

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[wellrested]

[Her eyes widen with interest and more than a little fear.]

Does it happen often?

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[growling]

[ a lady named aurora talking about comas, ha ha. ]

Medical's working on it. Considering the fact that they woke up on their own last time, it's safer to let it work itself out than risk damaging the life support on the pods.

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[bearwitness]

I'm doing alright, thanks. This is a new kind of strange for me, but at least I'm not the only one who thinks so.

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[vindicating]

This happened once before and if it's anything like that, they should wake up by the next jump.

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[chambermaid]

You have gone returned home and been brought back here? And you remember it?

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[of_alderaan]

I think we just have to wait. I was asleep last month and I didn't realize time had passed until I'd woken up and was told I'd been sleeping for an extra month.

It's shocking and a bit disturbing to realize you've missed time, but I wouldn't describe it as terrible.

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[jurisimpudent]

Your concern is very kind, ma'am. But the situation, historically, has resolved itself.

If I may ask, however - what is your own history?

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[gothchicklit]

[ She shrugs a little. ] More so now than before. I don't remember anyone getting stuck back when I first got here, but then there was a month - I think - where half the ship stayed in their pods. Ever since then, it's been... sporadic, but definitely happening.

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[theswordofthejedi]

[Jaina's not commenting on all this talk about magic. She's just not. She does give the woman a nod and a terse, grim sort of semi-smile though.]

Probably in the minority here, but I'm with you. We should figure out a way to get those people out of stasis. Aside from keeping this floating pile of junk functional, that should be our number one priority. [Good luck getting others to listen to that line of reasoning, though.]

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[wellrested]

A new kind? Are you already familiar with strange things?

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[wellrested]

Are there no lovers on board?

[Now that she thinks about it, maybe that's the thing they all have in common.]

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[wellrested]

It must be a very weak curse to be broken by time alone, and a short amount at that.

[But that's a good thing, yes.]

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[wellrested]

So I've heard. It's a relief, though a day trapped in that room is still too long.

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[wellrested]

I have. But when I returned home, it was like a dreamless sleep. I remembered none of it.

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[wellrested]

You don't remember anything strange from your dreams?

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[wellrested]

Do you know what causes it to begin with?

[She hesitates at his question. But what harm can it do? She might even be able to help.]

I was once placed under a sleeping curse, one that still makes he hesitant to close my eyes. That's why it troubles me to see people who haven't opened theirs.