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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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[There is a first time for everything.]

If I told you I believe I know of a way to fix the barrier, what would you say?

[His brows raise a bit further, mouth opening as if to say something... then thinking better of it, taking the time to instead pull on one of his boots.]

I'd... wonder where you got the idea, I suppose. That's a pretty big mess to fix.

In a way, from the people who first built it. It is a big mess, certainly, but with enough effort, it should not be outside of our ability.

[he hopes.]

From the people who built it?

[There's a slight train of suspicion in his voice. He'd like to think that the scientists were the ones who'd built this place... or, at least, borrowed it from someone or something more magical; people like the priestess, perhaps. But both sides were clearly against them.

So if that was the case, then why was the Station Master presenting a possible plan now? Was he not associated with either party? Or...

...

Guy's brow furrows for a moment as he pulls on his other boot.]

...Alright, sir, you've piqued my interest. What's this idea of yours?

I'm afraid I cannot divulge the details of my plan right now. Make no mistake, I have every intention of telling you all the relevant information. However I believe it would be best to discuss this manner while everybody who has an interest in repairing the barrier is present. I'd hate for any misinformation to spread.

Huh. So a mystery plan with a mystery team. Sounds like a party.

[It's a very dry response, a brow still raised. Skepticism and curiosity were certainly battling for dominance.]

So, when exactly do you plan on doing this?

I've planned a meeting this friday evening for offering all the information I possess and seeing who would like to help out. It will be held in a location where we can discuss things openly without fear of being monitored.

Without fear of...

[His words trail off as it sets in. They'll have privacy. They'll have access to information. Maybe answers to questions that really needed to be answered a long time ago.

Maybe. It seems a little too good to be true.]

You mean a place like that actually exists?

It does. I have recently constructed it.

[Him? Just on his own?

The skeptical look is hard to wipe off his face, but he lets the idea settle long enough to give the older man a break. It's not as if they had any other leads when it came to knowing more about this city, and it was already clear the Station Master had been there longer than any of the rest of them.

He shoves a hand back through his hair, exhaling deeply.]

...Would it be better if I didn't ask for details right now?

It would be very helpful yes. When we meet next, however, you can ask all those details you wish to know about and I'll try and explain them to the best of my ability.

Alright...

So, what do you need from me for the time being? Just to keep my eyes open, or was there something more specific?

Not in particular. You are free to talk about this with others, but I request that you only do so in private and in person. Please refrain from using the communicators. I do not believe they can be trusted.

We're being watched...

[Half question, half statement. Really, it doesn't surprise Guy at all by now.]

Thanks. I'll remember that.

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