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    #128. Questions

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    Samael
    , 08-10-2010 at 02:05 AM (1091 Views)
    08/09/10



    I'm standing in the shadows, talking quietly with the owner of a tavern. I lean casually against the open door frame, and the owner seems nervous, as if he'd very much like to tell me to leave. I ask him for information on my target, an older man who knows secrets that someone is paying to keep hidden.

    The front door slams open, and most of the bar turns to look. My target is standing at the center of attention, panting. He looks around nervously.

    I put a finger to my lips, warning the owner to keep silent, and step back into the night. Remotely, I see the man look at the open side door, before shaking his head and descending the stairs at the center of the room. I walk into the bar, through the front door this time. The target turns around and eyes me suspiciously, but my dark brown cloak is unremarkable, and I'm making my way to the bar.

    When he turns a corner, I'm down the stairs after him. I see him slip into the dormitories, the beds that the tavern rents out, and I enter the room after him. He's not there. Unconcerned, I head towards the bed that an old woman, who used to work for the tavern, said was his the last time he stayed here. I strip the bed and see subtle signs of stitching at the seams. I rip into the mattress, sending stuffing across the room, and taking what's hidden there.

    The stack of papers is old, but well preserved. I focus on the title.

    These are the carvings of the things I saw.

    The rest of the information needs to be translated. I carefully place the manuscript in my bag and fasten it shut, slinging the bag across my shoulder.

    The old man must have escaped through the Shadow Ways (portals?), but I have what I need. I walk down the hallway and find an exact copy of the room I just left. I think about searching it, but decide that the phenomenon is entirely normal, since this is a dream.

    What one person will pay to keep hidden, others will go to any length to reveal. Curious and excited, I take the stairs to the main floor, ready to meet my contact.

    Questions. Scare Factor: 2.

    I didn't get to find out what the manuscript was, and I wasn't lucid even though I knew I was dreaming. What a frustrating ending.

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    Updated 08-10-2010 at 05:09 AM by 31096

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    1. Mzzkc's Avatar
      The old man must have escaped through the Shadow Ways (portals?), but I have what I need. I walk down the hallway and find an exact copy of the room I just left. I think about searching it, but decide that the phenomenon is entirely normal, since this is a dream.
      I really hate those moments.

      What a frustrating ending.
      To never know what could have been: a disappointing occurrence, indeed.

      Still, I think it's more frustrating when you remember something dreadfully important, but the details are lost to you. Like a universal equation to everything you find written in the sand. . .

      My best friend says if I ever remember it and write it down, he'll kill me and take the credit. =P
    2. Samael's Avatar
      Those moments are weird.

      Still, I think it's more frustrating when you remember something dreadfully important, but the details are lost to you. Like a universal equation to everything you find written in the sand. . .
      There was a bunch of writing on the front of the manuscript. To some extent, I knew I was dreaming, and I think I concentrated only on the title for just that reason. Better to remember a fragment than absolutely nothing.

      Actually, now I get the feeling there's something dreadfully important that I've forgotten. *sigh*
    3. Mzzkc's Avatar
      Actually, now I get the feeling there's something dreadfully important that I've forgotten. *sigh*
      Sorry about inceiving that idea into your head-skull.

      It wouldn't happen to involve an important message or an exploding space cruiser, would it?

      (Yes, I know it's not a word.)
    4. Raven Knight's Avatar
      Quote Originally Posted by Samael
      I didn't get to find out what the manuscript was, and I wasn't lucid even though I knew I was dreaming. What a frustrating ending.
      I have lost count of how many times I have told myself to do a RC every time I even think about dreaming... and yet I seldom do.
      *does a RC* Damn... I'm awake.
    5. Requiem's Avatar
      You don't check your PMs, do you, Sam?
    6. Samael's Avatar
      Simmer down, Req. You sent your original PM less than 18 hours ago.
    7. Samael's Avatar
      Quote Originally Posted by Requiem
      Sorry about inceiving that idea into your head-skull.

      It wouldn't happen to involve an important message or an exploding space cruiser, would it?
      Terrible bit of inception, that.

      And why do I get the feeling I'm missing a reference?

      Quote Originally Posted by Raven
      I have lost count of how many times I have told myself to do a RC every time I even think about dreaming... and yet I seldom do.
      Almost-lucid without realizing the implications thereof. RCs might be a good idea.