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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 most physicists, the multiverse is thought to be near infinite. However, if I recall, there are at least three different schools of thought currently considered. It is a... very hypothetical topic and one I never took seriously until my arrival here in Luceti.

[She pauses for a moment and then grins.] I must admit, that as an anthropologist, the diversity of individuals here has been one of the few redeeming qualities of this place.

I have to agree with you on that point. Really, the biggest downside to this place that I'm hearing about is the fact that we seem to be at the mercy of these "Malnosso-" which, admittedly, is a pretty big downside.

H-Hermione? You're back?

[Oh man, how did he miss this?]

[...Her, huh]

How old are you?

...! [The familiar voice speaking gets her attention--moreso it's the name at the end of it that catches, although it doesn't take long to realize that Hermione is here without her memories. Again.

Well, that's what drawing boards were for, and starting over. It wouldn't be the first time in this place. So there will be a pause, and she'll take in what's said, and then smile a little. ... Well, she did still seem similar, even if this wasn't exactly the same Hermione she had once switched bodies with - but that was another matter, and long ago.]

There is a lot of opportunity to learn new things here, about various worlds and dimensions, so I don't think you'll find yourself growing bored any time soon. The idea is not to place any limits on what we are able to accept... although it's not always easy to do.

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There's probably as many dimensions are there are worlds represented here, if you want my opinion. Everyone is very different. Even those of us who come from Earth aren't necessarily from the same Earth. It's a little unnerving at first, but it can become very fun if you work it right.

Arsene Lupin III, by the way. Enchante, Hermione.

No kidding, you look like a whole new you! [Probably because of the change of clothes rather than the hair or any of the finer details that completely zip past her, but oh well.]

I've kinda had a look around, but nothing super in-depth. So let's get to exploring! Maybe they have super secret Malnosso ruins lying around that haven't been uncovered for centuries!

[Luke appears on the camera]

Its no trouble, Hermione. People helped me at first, I'm just paying it forward. Its confusing at first, and I'm happy to help you get settled however I can.

Or it may not be such a nightmare, since clearly the technology is there somehow, even if not in our hands, to take people from where we're all from specifically to here.

I'm Ivan, by the way. Vorpatril.

Hermione?! It's...it's very nice to have you back here with us! [ Helios sounds rather chipper about this too if you couldn't tell. ]

Did you get a map yet? We can pick a place to talk about it. Journals are watched by the Malnosso so I'm not going to say anything that's not widely known over them, even if it's filtered.

I would like to read everything on those schools of thought. I find the mere existence of Luceti to be fascinating, though it does make me worry about our worlds. I've been told that time stops in them, but if we even retain a speck of memory from our time here, it could affect...everything - even how we view reality itself.

[Hermione takes a moment to breathe, her eyes widening slightly.] An anthropologist? It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm...a Witch, though I do hope to become involved in laws and regulations, especially where oppressed species are concerned.

From what I've heard, I agree. They seem to view us as nothing more than play things. [Her disgust is clear.] I'm hoping they leave me well enough alone.

Er...yes? I...

I'm sorry I...don't know you. [She trails off apologetically.]

[Yes?]

Eighteen. Why?

[She knew this might happen; she knew people might recognize her. All the same, she feels guilty over not remembering them. They deserve that much at least - not that it's up to her.]

I might not have too many limits when it comes to what I can accept - especially if it's right in front of me - but I do have a limit when it comes to torture. I really can't think of what else to call these so-called "experiments".

[If she sounds irritated, it's directed at the Malnosso.]

I take it you've been here for some time?

If I were guessing, I would say there are more dimensions than that. New worlds keep cropping up, don't they? There is even the possibility of worlds within worlds.

[This really is endless.]

It's nice to meet you, Arsene. [Her tone softens, almost shyly.] I'm afraid I'll talk about the various worlds and dimensions quite a bit. You're right, it is fun to think about, but terrifying to analyze too closely.

Y-Yes, I do feel better. [The compliment is appreciated nonetheless.]

I think they would have been discovered already, but it doesn't hurt to look. I'd like to make a map while we search. [She has become rather untrusting of anything she doesn't make with her own two hands. Which means starting at the bottom.]

Where are you?

[Now that she's rested and fed, he can finally see a full, warm smile.]

Then I'll make sure to pay it forward with another newcomer. [Not that she wouldn't anyway.]

But keeping track of them and retaining our memories if we crossed from dimension to dimension might prove impossible. [It only works one way in Luceti. Memories are retained going in but not going out.]

Hello, Ivan. Vorpatril...?

...oh, do you remember me? I'm sorry but I don't have any memories of being in Luceti before. [She hates killing such chipper-ness.]

I have a, more or less, official one. [Though she wants to make one of her own.] Tell me the place and the time and I will be there.

I don't think it would be impossible. [Where there can be transfer in one direction there can usually be transfer in the other direction as well. That's a large part of what an understanding of wormhole physics provides.] Perhaps very very difficult, and certainly beyond me, but that's not too surprising.

Vorpatril. My family name. I'm from Barrayar. [He says that like it explains his name, inasmuch as an explanation is needed. He's still not used to the fact that for most people it doesn't.] But you can just call me Ivan, of course.

Lupin's fine. [It was an automatic response--so many people unfamiliar with French tended to slaughter his given name.]

Honestly? After a while it become easier to not think too hard on the details. There's too many of them, and they become a mess if you look at them too closely.

Good, good. Thats how things tend to work around here. Are you finding everything alright? I hope you've managed to get yourself nominally settled, Hermione.

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