Chapter 37. Wait, I think I feel like hell

[thebestseller]

What the hell is going on? Genius and I just got out of the elevator and it looks like this place has gone to hell in a handbasket.

Is everyone alright?

Just how long were we gone?

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[man-genius.livejournal.com]

And how come Rick gets the fancy hat, weapons and shiny pins while I'm stuck with the medic outfit and no gun?!?!

[bloody-pens.livejournal.com]

Probably because you ARE a medic?

[man-genius.livejournal.com]

Not THIS kind of medic, I don't do field surgery and seriously, your gun is massive and has a giant shank or whatever those sharp thingies are.

Somebody take his gun away I feel like my life is in danger.

[spandexisyouth]

Welcome back, Rick and Genius! Most people are fine, though Lyle has now been taken by the elevator.

It is this current thing. It is just on the islands, I think, but it is best to get clear of that quickly if you can. Not like you will get very badly hurt. I do not think anyone has been. But just in case!

[weaver-girl.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you're back safely, Mr. Castle! And Genius, too, of course.

We're mostly all right! Some people were injured by the explosions, but they're not... They're like special effects. They're not as strong as real ones.

And everyone is wearing either rainbow or grey, except some people are in normal clothes, but the rainbows and the greys can't really interact much, except by writing in the journal.

[bloody-pens.livejournal.com]

True enough. You're much more of a mad-scientist type.

And don't make me quote Boss. You're setting yourself up for it.

[cathar-jedi.livejournal.com]

It is another of Edensphere's occurrences. It appears worse than it is, I believe. There is no invasion, there have been no reported deaths, and it has not been severe enough to call for an evacuation. Caution is advised all the same. Bastet and some others were injured [pause] over an unrelated matter.

But you must know that the duties of Guard and Greeter have changed. There are no more cocoon pods.

[bloody-pens.livejournal.com]

It's getting hungry again, then.

Good to know. I have no intention of getting caught up in this.

[bloody-pens.livejournal.com]

'course we are. ... I'm still glad, too, though.

Thanks for the info. So... we're pretty much stuck inside a war movie.

[spandexisyouth]

Apparently you were not filling enough. Maybe it thinks you should eat more!

Are you or Genius [pentaps] wearing strange outfits? You would be matching, I am guessing, if you are, since you are not talking about being pushed away from each other.

[man-genius.livejournal.com]

Bwahaha!

Do it and I'm shoving this roll of gauze down your throat.

[bloody-pens.livejournal.com]

Bastet's hurt? Damn. I won't press for more details; sounds like this isn't really the time to ask.

So it's all a farce? Just some big special effects show? Wonderful. Guess it's better than the real thing, but still...

... damnit. I knew they had to disappear sooner or later.

Appreciate it.

[bloody-pens.livejournal.com]

Yeah, we both have gray outfits on. They're different, but they're both the same color. We've seen lots of examples of both all around us.

[bloody-pens.livejournal.com]

I will keep my stupid mouth shut, then. I wouldn't want to choke.

[spandexisyouth]

Oh, I see. Then I will have to wait to see you until this thing ends, because I am in the other. But you can drop by my house and see Bell if you would like!

[cathar-jedi.livejournal.com]

It is better said in person. Any of the Guards or Greeters can tell you what they know.

We are not yet superfluous. It is as it was when there were so many sudden appearances - we tour the habitable areas in search of newborns. It is rather less organized than the previous arrangement. Sometimes hours pass before they are found.

[pompous_today.livejournal.com]

Good to see you two again.

My sister and I have Tribble at our house; he has behaved himself very well, though the noise does scare him on occasion.

[man-genius.livejournal.com]

Especially since your only option for CPR is me.

[bloody-pens.livejournal.com]

I understand, thank you.

That sounds about the only way that works now if people are appearing all over, yes. I'll get back to work as soon as I can, if they're still appearing.

[bloody-pens.livejournal.com]

Good to know!

[bloody-pens.livejournal.com]

But don't you want to kiss me?

[man-genius.livejournal.com]

Hey. You too.

Seriously? He did? I mean--thanks for taking care of him. If we survive the explosions I'll come get him.

[man-genius.livejournal.com]

Please, I don't know where those lips have been.

[man-genius.livejournal.com]

Who are the others?

[cathar-jedi.livejournal.com]

[It takes her a moment to remember the name.]

Toushi. As far as I am aware no others were badly injured.