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[thalassino]

It has been quite the few days, hasn't it been, Vatheon? That conversation appearing on the network --just who had posted that, anyway?-- the experiment and then the collapse of the bubble and the evacuation. It certainly kept everybody's hands quite busy and full. But now that things are looking at little more calm, with far fewer trips needed to ferry things from down in the bubble up to the island, Station Master makes his move, abandoning his post to seek out people. Who? Well, just about anyone. He seems to avoid groups, instead seeking out people while they are alone, whether wrapped up in some activity, or moving from on place to the other. His purpose? Unclear for now, but if you are a foreigner and you are on the island, you may very well find yourself with a sudden Station Master at your side.

How will you respond?

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[fulmination]

<sub>[See, this is why he never moved away from Amestris. NOTHING CAN FLOOD LIKE THAT IN A LANDLOCKED COUNTRY AND NOTHING TERRIBLE HAPPENS--Unless you count the whole... Father-incident that he may or may not have played a hand in.

Careful, Station Master >: He's trying to air out a few books with alchemy that got a little damp in the city.

...Okay, really damp.

And it's not going so well. Water stop it.]</sub>

Ah--Hello?

[thalassino]

Oh dear, those aren't looking too good, are they?

[Wet books! A true tragedy.]

If it is not too much trouble, could I have a word with you?

[zelda_hylia]

Zelda's found herself with a sudden Station Master before, though admittedly not in person. She pauses once she notices him approaching, dusting her hands off and choosing to leave the garden for now. It's possible that he has some news after all, the garden might not even be necessary. She'd definitely prefer to get back to the bubble with its cushier accommodations as quickly as possible. All this manual labor doesn't leave much time for being nosy like she usually is.

"Hello, Station Master."

[thalassino]

Ah, just the person he wanted to speak to. Zelda, after all, is one of those people that seem to have a hand in everything. Talking to her is key.

"Miss Zelda, it is a pleasure to see you. If it would not be too much trouble, could I have a few moments of you time? There is something I'd like to discuss."

[beauchevalier]

[Angelo was practicing his sword skills as he had brought it up with him to the island. He stops his practice when the Station Master appears at his side, an expression of confusion crossing his face.]

You're that man who runs the elevator, aren't you? May I ask what it is you want with me?

[thalassino]

You're correct. I was wondering if I could have a few moments of your time. There is something I would like to discuss with you.

[replicatedcourage]

[Sola had been wandering up the beach, bootless for once and with pants rolled up to his knees to better feel the cool water between his toes. He's been taking small bits of time alone lately, considering quite a lot. His outlook has changed somewhat in the time since the loss and gain curse. Or rather, he's changed, and he finds himself a little more introspective at times.

That and it's not like Johnny can go walk in the sunshine with him. The alone part sucks, but his matesprit doesn't begrudge him his time in the sun.

It's not long before he catches sight of the Station Master.]

Hello!

[thalassino]

Hello, Sola.

[This child is not one that is strange to him. They've interacted before. He had been quite helpful during that odd quest curse.]

Could I talk to you for a few minutes?

OLD MAN PARTY

[paladaddy]

It isn't that hard to catch Shiro alone, after the stress of the last week he has been taking some time to himself. When the Station Master approaches, though, Shiro will talk to him. "Did you need something?"

Lets talk and be old together.

[thalassino]

"Just a few moments of your time, if that is not too much bother." He stands there, looking rather jovial, his hands folded behind his back. If anything, he at least looks non-threatening.

[twintailedtamer]

[Izumo is just walking along, minding her own business, when suddenly-]

...!!

[okay, she's been taught to be courteous to her elders, so she's just going to try and calm down...]

Um. Hello, sir. Is there something I could help you with...?

[thalassino]

[An upbringing that teaches you to be courteous to your elders is the best sort of upbringing!]

Hello miss. I was wondering if you could spare me a few minutes of your time. There is something I would like to discuss.

[symmetrophile]

[The spiritual exhaustion still lingers in the wake of the attempt of a small band of hopeful volunteers to channel power through a god into "another", which kept Kid from having an active hand in any of the events that followed.

But the grim reaper does try to go on walks, as his strength gradually returns a little, day by day. Usually, Pip accompanies him on such strolls. This time is no different, and as they meander under the cover of dark, neither Kid nor his Eevee appear to be bothered by the late hour.

Stopping to rest, an occasion of much frequency lately, Kid kneels to give Pip a scritching under the chin, a gesture of affection the Eevee seems to enjoy. Pip enjoys attention, period.]

As I am now, I may be weak. But that's no excuse for poor manners.

[He looks over his shoulder, eyes no longer lambent gold in the dark, but the color of tarnished brass.]

May I help you?

[thalassino]

[And there he is, the child that was the proverbial straw to the camel's back. Or in this case, the giant energy surge to an already seriously weakened barrier. Some might choose to avoid talking to him in the aftermath, but Station Master does not seem to be one of those. To be honest, he needs all the help he is going to get, and if anything Kid had proven to be helpful.]

I was wondering if you would be okay with me accompanying you on your walk for a few minutes. There is something that I'd like to discuss with you.

[introverting]

[ Cloud has mostly just been enjoying getting to look around the island. He didn't have too many things he cared so much about down in the bubble anyway, and it could easily be replaced.

But even with everyone else being stuck up here, he hadn't expected someone to be suddenly there when he was sitting down and taking in his surroundings during a (much needed) introvert moment.

Dammit... ]

Need something?

[thalassino]

A few moments of your time, if that is all right. After that I will let you be again.

[redcladidealist]

[Lloyd's been working on his boat, with perhaps a bit more fervor than before given everything that's gone down. He blinks when he realizes someone's approaching, then blinks again when he notices who it is.]

Oh. Hey, gramps.

[You know, maybe one of these days he should find out the Station Master's name.]

[thalassino]

[What if I told you, his name is Station Master? Maybe he has a brother called School Master. Stranger things have happened.

He chuckles for a moment at being addressed so informally.]

Hello, Lloyd. If you don't mind, could I disturb you for a few moments?

Old people party! :D

[fistfullofmagic]

[The sudden Station Master wasn't quite so sudden as for the others thanks to his sensitive hearing, so Dhaos is more confused than startled by his arrival. What purpose would the elderly man have with approaching him?]

...Hello?

But you don't properly look old, Dhaos. That is unfun.

[thalassino]

Hello.

[A smile, hands folded behind his back to create quite the non-threatening posture.]

If it is all right with you, might I have a few words with you?

[unwrittenformula]

[N's default is 'being alone', unless you count the presence of Zoroark. And Zekrom, but even on the island N has been hesitant to let him out much more than is absolutely necessary considering the sheer number of people present.

But the Station Master will find the former King of Team Plasma in one of the more wooded areas, his meager belongings set up in a half-assed camp, and the teen himself leaning against a tree with his eyes closed. He's not sleeping, though, and he sits up when he hears the approach of another person. He doesn't speak any sort of greeting, but he stares at the man curiously as if to silently say "do you want something?"]

[thalassino]

Hello. If you do not mind, might I have a few minutes of your time? There is something I would like to discuss.

[relinquishing]

[Guy's habit of writing notes to friends hasn't diminished, even with the change of the island's exterior. He's just moved it to a different place - a rocky seclusion among the cliffs on the far ends of the beach. Cool and calm, with enough quiet to feel appropriate for what he was doing.

It's as he's walking back, barefoot through the surf with his boots tucked up under one arm, that the Station Master suddenly approaches. Guy's brows raise in surprise, making a step onto drier ground to meet up with the man and straightening up with polite, unconscious respect for the elder.]

Good morning, sir.

[thalassino]

[He taps his caps for a moment, mirroring the show of respect.]

Top of the morning to you, my dear boy. If it is not too much trouble, could I have a few minutes of your time?

[bethehugejerk]

[When Karkat is found, it's when he's training. He's done this more than once this week already, but after two weeks comatose and one week cursed to no sickle use at all? He's wanted to make up for lost time, and is putting in an impressive effort. The trees may not appreciate his efforts so much. The location is indeed out of the way: a little bit into the forest, not hard to reach, but away from people. It wouldn't be good to get startled while he's swinging blades around.]

[So it's a good thing that funny bearded humans are not a target he's ever had. The sudden appearance of the Station Master (as it seems to him, absorbed as he was in the task) leads Karkat into quite the display of footwork. He pulls his sickles back closer to his body, stumbles back one, two steps, three--hooks his ankle on a root, and falls flat on his ass.]

Ow.

What the taintchafing fuck are you doing here? Don't you have an elevator to be cryptic about?

[thalassino]

[Station Master cannot help the soft, indulgent chuckle, and he extends a hand towards Karkat, willing to help him up, though he has seen enough of the boy that he won't feel hurt if the offer is rejected.]

I suppose you could say I am expanding my territory. Could I talk to you for a few minutes?

[aim_exorable]

[Darkleer is working on a pasture for the horses when the Station Master finds him. Most trees have been cleared out by this point after he found no more need to venture down into the bubble, and now he's tending to both his family and his horses.]

[He looks up when he hears someone approach and his eyes narrow immediately behind his glasses. Archermedes appears in his hands.]

State your business.

[For some strange reason, he is just not feeling very trustworthy!]

[thalassino]

[Station master raises his hands, both palm up, though he looks remarkably calm in the face of the weapon.]

If it is all right with you, I would like to discuss something.

Also, I brought sugar cubes for the horses.

[honeyflaaash]

[Ever since the coral had begun to flicker, Honey had begun feeling antsy. Restless. She just had a bad feeling about all of this, but she'd helped with the evacuations and that was all she could've done, right? She had no idea how to fix the coral or the barrier. If only the Twilight Prince were here; he would've been able to guide her in the right direction.

She sits on the beach, listlessly staring out over the ocean when the Station Master approaches her. For the first few seconds, she doesn't even notice him. Then she starts out of her thoughts and whips her head to the side to look up at him.]

O-oh! Hello!

[thalassino]

Hello. I hope I did not startle you too much.

[He gives her a smile.]

I would like to talk to you about something if that is okay.

[rainbowarch]

[Normally, Cielo loves the island. It's a very special place to him, being the first place he had ever seen a beach. But today, he is not his usual energetic self and not even the beach can cheer him up.

His bro is gone, after all.

His senses remain as sharp as ever, however, and he notices the Station Master right away. There's a familiar face.]

Ah, hello.

[thalassino]

Hello. I was wondering if I could have a few moments of your time.

[radiantwingedone]

Duke blinks once up.

When did you get there, Station Master? Duke studies him silently for a moment, then goes back to working with a cup of ocean water, and a small dome like spell over a second cup.

It will make complete sense if he can get it to work right.

[thalassino]

Station Master watches him for a few moment, before speaking up. He doesn't have all the time in the world here. There are many people he must contact.

"May I interrupt you for a few moments?"

[crabbygenius]

[Finding Washu was rather simple. After all, how many petite red-haired scientists would be sitting on a floating pillow and typing away at a holographic computer?

Not many, if any other than her. Everything that appears to scroll up her screen seems to be some sort of equation mixed with charts and graphs. It doesn't make much sense to anyone that isn't Washu.

And by the looks of it, she isn't paying attention to her surroundings. Well, until he gets a little closer and she pauses in her typing.]

I'm surprised to see you wandering around. Is this a business visit, or something else.

[thalassino]

I'm an old man. Taking frequent walks is good for my health.

[He smiles, tapping his hat for a moment. She may be small, but she is still a lady, and ladies should be treated with respect.]

I was wondering if I could have a few moments of your time.

[soldierofloveandbeauty]

[Minako would usually be her civilian form, but for this day is currently keeping to he Sailor form, not knowing if anything might happy, one must be prepared in the unknown after all.

So currently, she walking up and down the beach, unsure of what to do next personally and wondering if perhaps now was a good time to switch back to being plain simple is not occasionally annoying Minako. But before she could finally go and hide, in order to change back, she was met rather unexpectedly with the station master.]

Ah, hello. I don't think we've ever met face to face before.

[thalassino]

[He taps his head, nodding faintly.]

I suppose we have not. Well met, miss. If it is not too much bother, may I have a few moments of your time?

[not_heavens_adam]

[The sun was low enough that Johnny could sit peacefully on the beach, but high enough to still provide some light and only mild discomfort for the vampire. It doesn't take long to notice the change in smell and he looks up at the man with some interest.]

I don't think I've seen you wandering around before. What are you doing here?

[thalassino]

Merely stretching my legs a bit. At my age, it is easy to become a bit stiff.

[He nods slightly.]

Though there is a small matter I'd like to discuss with you, if that is all right?

[detectiveprincess]

[Naoto was gazing out over the water. She hadn't been up here too much in the past while that she had been there, so to be up here was something new to her. She was trying to get used to this new routine and slowly slipping out of her "have to be male" mentality. She still did much of her usual, but because of the recent chaos, she'd been slipping into her actual voice rather than using the voice changer or even change her voice in person.

She shifted her weight as she felt someone come close to her. She had also heard the footsteps in the sand. She turned her head and inclined her head. Ah... She had never actually met this man, but she knew him well. She tried to keep her voice to that of her male tone.]

Station Master... It's good to see you made it. May I ask as to why you are here?

[thalassino]

If it is not too much bother, could I have a few moments of your time? There is something I wish to discuss with you.

[shippingmath]

[Dirk's been on his own plenty, recently, just as he is now, fiddling with a number of small pieces of robot. When the Station Master draws near, he glances up, and eventually puts down the part and the wrench he's been fiddling with.]

What?

[thalassino]

Hello, Mr Strider. If it is not too much trouble, could I have a few moments of your time?