Audio:

[tis_disapproval]

And so, I find myself returned to the Admiral's bosom... A scant few changes, here and there, yet still incompetence persists. A situation common to most kingdoms, it seems.

Tell me, am I to expect the same ritual humiliation as persisted during my previous visitation? I have so missed the opportunity to awake and discover I possess another's body or gills where none should be... Still, some prices are worth paying - just. A lesson, I am sure, which shall be sorely tested before my time here is at an end, once more.

[And there it ends... Of course, being Morrigan, she's no idea her Claudia Black-alike voice might be mistaken for certain previous residents aboard ship.]

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[youwillgotohell]

[She wonders if it's Xen returned, for a moment, but the way she speaks doesn't match up with those memories. Still, it takes her time, because it's been so long. But, eventually, and almost incredulously:]

Morrigan?

Video:

[tis_disapproval]

[And the switch to a visual medium confirms it. Same Morrigan, same clothing. Even the same golden hue in those eyes.]

Morgana...

I would speak of this being a pleasure, but suspect the elapsed time has not proven so for you.

[velocette]

Tested, that's a good way to put it. Of course, I can understand--he is paying us pretty well. I'd be pretty suspicious if it was easy to get from here to a graduated inmate.

Audio:

[tis_disapproval]

'Tis easy enough for some... Many simply refuse on principle.

Audio:

[velocette]

Pride, more than principle. Most people don't really give thought to ethics, just to whatever strokes the ego.

Re: Audio:

[tis_disapproval]

Perhaps... Or laziness. I remember a charge of mine, while here, who felt spite would propel him forth. An idea I was only too glad to help dissuade him of.

Audio:

[velocette]

Spite? [He's pretty tickled by that.] What, he thought throwing a tantrum would get him off of here?

Re: Audio:

[tis_disapproval]

'Tis surprising to you?

Ah, well... Reside here long enough and you'll soon conclude otherwise.

Audio:

[velocette]

I've seen people lash out, but it's mostly out of frustration or fear. Once they settle in, they give it up, unless they have some other moral code to follow.

[Like his own inmate, who leaves everything to chance.]

Did you just have the one inmate?

Audio: Because I can't remember how many! c:

[tis_disapproval]

'Tis no longer of relevance... This entire affair was but a temporary reprieve from far more pressing matters in my own world. Matters which shall soon come to a head, one way or another.

Until they do, however, I try to keep my word and return to my duties here.

Audio: THAT IS A LOT OF INMATES XD

[velocette]

Who'd you give your word to? [Because a lot of people have been leaving (and have been replaced with angry newcomers).]

Audio: It's been so long!

[tis_disapproval]

Morgana, amongst others.

[routemistress]

Well, aren't you the little ray of bleedin' sunshine. I were just thinking we didn't 'ave enough folks constantly pissing and moaning. Iris Wildthyme. Nice to meet you.

Re: Video:

[youwillgotohell]

[There she is. Morgana hesitates, but eventually turns her feed on as well. She never looked entirely well when she knew Morrigan, but she looks worse now, and older.]

Has it been for you?

Re: Video:

[tis_disapproval]

[A flicker of... Something. Eyes narrow, fleetingly. Curiosity. Times have changed.]

I labour under obligations... Larger than I. Worlds are colliding. Though, whether for good or ill, I cannot yet say.

Tell me, have your abilities waned since last we spoke? I do not believe you ever spoke of the path your training took.

Video:

[tis_disapproval]

[And the switch to a visual medium is made because Morrigan appreciates certain things.]

An almost civil greeting - if not an honest one. Rare qualities, indeed, to be found here.

And you may call me Morrigan.

Re: Video:

[youwillgotohell]

I have my magic. [And it gives her comfort, but not much, these days.]

My training was rushed.

Re: Video:

[tis_disapproval]

Rushed, how?

Re: Video:

[youwillgotohell]

I had less than two years instruction. I had to discover a lot on my own.

Re: Video:

[tis_disapproval]

And hunted for it, as in my world? Or do your people have a more evolved perspective on things?

Re: Video:

[youwillgotohell]

[That earns a snort.] There are no evolved perspectives on magic.

Re: Video:

[tis_disapproval]

There's mine.

Re: Video:

[youwillgotohell]

In my world, I meant.

Though that is a pleasant change of pace.

Re: Video:

[tis_disapproval]

Oh? You've the only such power to wield? Surely, there must be others.

Re: Video:

[youwillgotohell]

Others who have been forced to hide for decades.