[ VIDEO | TEXT ] FIRST FORGE

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[The camera focuses on an amused looking Eames, who is standing in a hallway, looking over both of his shoulders at the mirrors behind him. He opens his mouth to say something, censors himself, then tries again.]

I’ve never been one to mind mirrors, but this might be a bit much, even for me. Is this the work of someone with uncontrollable vanity or is the wallpaper really so terrible?

[He would have thought he was dreaming, but his totem was shockingly real in his hands. He had ruled out kidnapping seeing as how there had been no one to gloat about his predicament when he had awoken nor did he believe he had managed to be killed and sent to some weird after life. But he wasn’t ruling out that this was some sort of elaborate prank. Whatever the case, the reasoning would sort itself out and until then he was going to enjoy the free food and board.

Then, having made his decision, he shrugged, smiling faintly at the camera.]

Well, I won’t kick up too much of a fuss if there’s a decent drink in this place.


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So far I've seen a fair share of the interesting aspects of this place, but I'd rather not experience the bad. Any words of warning? Other than standing too close to the closet and thinking of pole vault poles. Got me square in the gut, that.

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[oversight]

There's an out-of-date pamphlet floating around that has some good information, but you should definitely avoid the albino crocodile that lives in the basement.

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[embellishing]

I must have missed the welcoming party along with that pamphlet. Would you know where I could get ahold of a copy?

First raptors and now crocodiles. Is this some sort of very odd zoo?

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[oversight]

A very, very odd zoo, yes. You can usually find the pamphlets in the entranceway or sometimes the kitchen. If not, I have one you can read.

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[embellishing]

Are you sure there won't be any man-eating ostriches that I should look out for?

Though if it's not too much trouble, I'd like to be sure to get one. Do you no longer need yours?

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[oversight]

I have a few sitting around. If you're looking for a drink, there's a bar on the fifth floor. I can leave a copy there.

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[embellishing]

I appreciate both pieces of information.

Though just out of curiosity, how large is the albino crocodile in the basement?

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[oversight]

16'. And faster than it looks.

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[unregenerate]

You see any guys ambling around in flannel, turn in the other direction.

Or be sure to make them cry.

[ Meg's got some people here she's quite fond of. ]

Enjoying Wonderhell, new guy?

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[embellishing]

Any particular reason, or is it just because you disagree with their fashion choices?

It hasn't been too inhospitable, though that might change at any time, I take it. Why would you say this place is hell, exactly?

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[unregenerate]

A little bit from column b, a little bit from column 'because they get people killed'.

It's like Hell in the way whoever's in charge enjoys torturing the population on the regular. Can't tell you who is the Big Bad but I can tell you it's probably one of the Queens.

They're a real treat.

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[embellishing]

Those are the sort I'd like to avoid then. Though I am curious how those sort always manage to get others in trouble while avoiding their share of the consequences.

Forgive me for my ignorance, but the Queens?

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[onsilksheets]

If it's a decent drink you're looking for, you can either go to the bar or ask one of the closets.

I swear the second part is true.

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[If Eames wasn't seeing the woman on screen himself, he might have asked if she was already drunk.]

My question is, can I trust closet alcohol? It seems pretty suspect to me.

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[onsilksheets]

It depends on what kind of alcohol you ask for, darling.

[Bela knows that it sounds insane but she was being sincere.]

Find the nearest closet and think of what you want. After a moment or so, it appears. Try it.

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[Eames mulls over this information over for a few moments, before shaking his head in amusement.]

That would explain why the closet nearest me was spitting out some rather questionable objects.

What happens if multiple people are thinking of different things?

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[onsilksheets]

You know, I can't answer that question because I've never tried it before. Probably because I didn't want to overwhelm the closet and make it unable to work.

Does this mean you believe me?

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It might be an interesting experiment.

[At the question he'll smile, amused.]

I have a terrible habit of believing anything a lovely lady tells me. You seem far too kind to want to deceive anyone, especially about closet alcohol.

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[Natasha's only been here for a day and she's still trying to figure most of this out herself, but she caught the video message on her phone while investigating her new room, so she paused to answer, figuring that branching out and making a few contacts here couldn't hurt.]

I suppose that depends on your definition of 'decent'. But if you find some, pass the word along, will you?

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I'm always happy to share such information. As for my definition of decent...

[He'll pause for a moment. Is there a classy way to say anything that gets him drunk or goes down smoothly? Probably not.]

So long as it does the job and doesn't make me regret my choices too much the morning after, I consider it decent.

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[widows_kiss]

Such refined tastes you have. [There's humor in her gaze as one corner of her lips twitch upwards in a half-smile.] And here I thought morning-after regrets had more to do with the quantity than the quality. Or perhaps it's just the company, more often than not.

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[That'll get a small chuckle out of him, and he shrugs, speaking with a wry tone.]

I never figured out how to deal with finery. Too much silverware and rules you have to keep straight.

[He'll nod in agreement over the quantity over quality line, but the part about the company kept is what makes him grin in amusement.]

Oh, definitely it's usually the company. Some people don't need alcohol for an excuse you know. And it's always the ones you least suspect who will get you to do things you'll regret.

[He definitely thinks she'd fall into that category. She probably has no trouble in getting people to do what she wants.]

[widows_kiss]

[It's not the first time she's heard sentiment like that and it gets a laugh from her. One dimple peeks out at the corner of her mouth.] When in doubt, it's usually safest to start on the outside and work your way in.

[And he's probably not wrong on the latter either, although she doesn't confirm or deny it either way.]

It's not always regret. Sometimes it gives you the most memorable moments of all.

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[Her laugh causes him to grin, and he'll just slap a palm to his forehead, a bit theatrically.]

You make it sound so simple. I have a hard time remembering even that when I'm surrounded by an army old ladies who disapprove of my every move.

[His hand drops back down to the side as he eyes her in interest at that sentiment.]

You can still come out with a good story and regret having it a little bit. Though you sound like you're well versed in these sort of situations.

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[Greed's well aware that people sometimes look alike, this isn't even the first time he's run into it himself, but it's still surprising when Blake's face suddenly appears on someone who definitely does not seem like him.

There was never any chance that he would leave someone like that alone, of course.]

You're taking this all very well!

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[Eames will shrug at that.]

Losing my temper or calm in situations like these are never helpful. No one here has tried to kill me yet and it seems accommodating enough.

[He'll cock his head to the side thoughtfully.]

Though I have a feeling that can change at any moment.