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[hybrida]

[ After calming down from his initial arrival, and learning just exactly where he is, Klaus thought it was about time to check out this little communicator he'd been given. The recent troubles with the mirror side and the riddle are none of his concern, since that was before his arrival, no matter how recent.

When the video starts, he looks to be in deep concentration. An expression that soon changes into something a little more smug when he notices it's working. ]

I'm to understand this broadcast can be seen by all who have the unfortunate luck to be here. [ He seems pretty amiable, leaning back a little in his chair as he rubs a hand over his chin. ] I'll admit, this isn't my preferred method of communication, but I believe there's a saying about Romans and what not that would apply to the situation.

[ Klaus glances over his shoulder, obviously looking at someone off camera, and his mouth curves into a smirk that seems at odds with his friendly behavior. ]

This is as good a time as any for me to get to know everyone, isn't it? So, out with it. Tell me something about yourselves. [ In truth, he really isn't interested in facts or making new friends - he's there to observe and judge his fellow captives. ] As for myself, my name is Klaus. I assume several of you have met my brother, Elijah.

[ Anyone who's had a run-in with Elijah will be getting extra attention from Klaus, how lucky for them. ]

If you would all indulge me just a bit, I would be most grateful.

[ He doesn't sound grateful - he sounds just the slightest bit condescending. He ends the feed there.

It's entirely possible if anyone happens to make their way to the fifth floor bar, he'll be parked right at the counter, downing a few glasses of scotch. ]

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[hybrida]

Do these mirrors cross over often?

[ As he asks, his expression hardens just the slightest bit. Hearing that he has a carbon copy on the other side of the glass, no matter how different he may be, annoys him. Infuriates him, even. ]

I gather it usually isn't a pleasant visit when they do come calling.

[brainsqueeze]

It isn't. And they don't cross over that frequently.

( Thankfully or things would probably already be worse than what has been described in events )

It's the events that happen more frequently.

[hybrida]

Good to know. Seems like I'll have to keep an eye out for them.

[ Because he just needs to see them, see what they're like. Third person accounts won't do him any good. ]

I remember reading these events are based on memories. I take it there's no warning beforehand?

[brainsqueeze]

Not until it's all changed. Apparently it's every few weeks, so you can always keep track.

( If it stuck to that. She didn't know if it always did or always would )

[hybrida]

I plan on it. Better to be prepared.

[ He'll keep an eye out for any patterns as well. Surely, there has to be some. ]

Now that we've gotten the business part of this out of the way, you still haven't told me anything about yourself, love.

[brainsqueeze]

I'm not sure I'd planned to.

( New person shows up wanting to know things about their captives in such an open way? Not her idea of someone to open up to )

Do you have anyone else here or just your brother?

[hybrida]

[ An eyebrow lifts at her obvious reluctance to tell him anything personal. No matter, he has other ways of learning what he wanted to know.

Her refusal to divulge even her name is enough to make him determined to learn more. ]

Just us at this point. I suppose I was lucky enough to have some family here.

[ There is a sardonic edge to his voice that says otherwise. Elijah's most recent memories meant he wasn't especially happy with Klaus at the moment. Such fun. ]

[brainsqueeze]

You don't seem so convinced about that.

( She might have picked up on that tone. Look Klaus, now you know something about her that she didn't have to tell you - she's perceptive. Isn't it more fun this way? )

[hybrida]

Seeing as my brother seems to be a tad upset with me for some dodgy behavior on my part, it hasn't been the happiest of reunions.

[ He's sure Elijah is keeping an eye on his activities here so far, and will continue to do so. Then again, his brother does that even when they're getting along. ]

It seems there are quite a few here who found themselves with a few friendly faces when they arrived. Are you one of them?

[ Still gonna dig for that info. ]

[brainsqueeze]

I knew a few people.

( It was a lot more than a few. Some were friends, some just names, and some didn't yet know her. It was a strange mess )

But the more people that arrive here the more likely it is that you'll already know someone.

[hybrida]

It's interesting to me that the area doesn't seem to have a limitation when it comes to the population here.

[ It should, it's just a building after all, but the rooms seem infinite at a first glance. As though Wonderland itself could have the population of a country within these walls. ]

Of course, you're right. The more people arrive, the probability that someone will find a familiar face is likely.

[brainsqueeze]

People say the place runs on magic. That might have something to do with it.

( If you a) believed that reasoning and b) believed there was magic. She's on the fence, but she can't deny the weird quality to the place )

How much do you believe about where you are?