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[Private to Yurippe.]

I'd like to hear more about your plans concerning sending a message to the Malnosso? I've tested my powers extensively [Between naps.] and they are greatly reduced. Regardless, if I can help, I will. I just need to know what direction you're taking.

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[Private to Pascal.]

It's amazing the difference a little rest makes. [She looks much better. There is more color on her cheeks, her wounds are either healed or healing and her hair has been Charmed so the frizziness is gone.]

Have you explored the village? If not, I think we should start there and then branch out into the less obvious attributes of Luceti.

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[Private to Luke Skywalker.]

Thank you again for coming to get me. If I can ever return the favor, please let me know?

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I wasn't sure about this place when I first arrived, but it is proving to be quite fascinating. I almost don't mind losing some of my abilities [Or, rather, the intensity of them.] in order to meet those I never thought I would [More like: "could meet".].

If Luceti really is located in another dimension, it makes me wonder how many other dimensions there might be. Of course visiting them and keeping a tally would probably be a nightmare, but it is interesting to think about.

[She is slowly braiding her hair, sitting cross-legged in a chair. Over-all, she looks much better than she had on her arrival.]

For those I haven't met, my name is Hermione Granger. [A faint smile crosses her lips.]

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According to the Theory of Parallel Universes there is an infinite number of possible universes existing alongside one another. So it is entirely possible Luceti exists in a separate dimension from the ones we are familiar with.

[How ironic.] Alright. [She can empathize. Her name is butchered right and left.] Feel free to call me Mione if that's easier.

I'd rather examine the details and take note of them. [It's just her nature.]

I think so. That part is relatively easy. [Now comes the difficult part: figuring out Luceti.] I'd like to visit the library. Have you visited it yet?

Perhaps not, but it's beyond my knowledge. I'd need to rely on a system already in place. [This is a first: Hermione admitting her knowledge falls short in an area.] Even then, I'm not sure the journey would be worth the risk. [Though it would be fascinating.]

Oh I see. [She still looks a mite confused.] You're welcome to call me Mione, Ivan. I know that's easier to say.

Of course. I'd be happy to show you where it is. I'm something of a regular.

That's entirely possible - and probable, I would say. I never gave thought to other universes, but this...

It is intriguing.

Absolutely. [Hermione perks up. Libraries are wonderful, don't you know?] Let me know when you're free.

From an intellectual standpoint, it is certainly intriguing. However, I find the thought of being taken into an exclosed area and used as a test subject to be rather unsavory.

Right now is fine. Meet me in the plaza, its not far. And for future reference, I live in House 46, should you need to find me.

[Luke packs up his journal and heads out the door]

Go to the rec house, take teleporter A, and meet me at the hot springs in 30 minutes.

[ might as well go somewhere relaxing, right? ]

Hermione's not that hard. The name's Greek, right?

[He chuffs, amused.] If you're insisting, then I have a warning for you: don't be so bullheaded about it that you refuse to believe the people who have been here for years. This place is more complicated than what scientific theory can help us with.

[ It's a blow, but not a hard one. Helios knows the chances of such things happening. People returning without any prior knowledge to their stays here. It still does sting but Helios won't make that knowledge known to her. ] Oh! Ah, y-yes I do. I-I'm Helios Sprensonne.

[ He sounds just a tad bit sadder at this news. ] It's...nice to have you back with us.

It sounds like some people really want to get back to where they came from. And, ah, a friend of mind was saying that people who die here don't stay dead, apparently...

[If Ivan's visibly uncomfortable it's because the 'friend' was his cousin and also his Emperor, and had been saying it in the context of contemplating suicide.]

It's a nice name.

Just wondering. [A beat] So you're only a little younger than me now, huh...

I rather agree with you, but I half-suspect this conversation is just us tempting fate. It's probably better to prepare than to hope.

No sweat, I already have a map! There's this whole Welcome Center full of the things. I took twenty.

[Why she would ever need twenty maps is a mystery.]

Right now I'm at home. Or you know, the home I have here anyway. I'll come find you!

Unfortunately, you have a point. But I haven't the slightest clue how to prepare for the seemingly random.

...now?

You knew me from before?

Not many people know the origin. [She's impressed.] Hermione was also one of Shakespeare's characters from his play A Winter's Tale.

I will listen to anyone who is willing to tell me about their experience. But I don't think there's anything wrong with remaining skeptical and compiling facts for myself.

And who made the maps in the first place? [If it was a fellow resident then she might trust it.]

Are you sure? Is it...that easy?

I'll remember, thank you. [She shuts her own journal, ties her hair back into a simple ponytail and leaves her apartment. Using one of the maps provided by the Welcome Center, she makes her way to the plaza and pulls her wand out of her sleeve.

It's just for protection. One can't be too cautious.]

You're not alone in that opinion. We are prisoners and test subjects. I honestly don't think we could be in a worse position when it comes to our freedom.

...oh. Alright. [It seems a bit strange, but hey, she's going to take a leap of faith.

Thirty minutes later, Hermione is walking to the hot springs, her brow furrowed in thought.]

Hello, Helios. [Her tone softens and she sounds unsure.] Do you mind if I call you that?

[She swallows a bundle of nerves and continues...]

What was I like? Before?

I can understand that. [But traveling recklessly isn't something she would condone.] I...would rather that remain a mystery.

[Testing something like that would be...agonizing. And not just to experience.]

Thank you. It's not terribly common where I'm from.

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