Catch-all: Emet-Selch

[soulus]

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Week 1: Friday

[soulus]

[A series of clicks sound as Rufus enters the Railroad Station via turnstile. He glances around for a once-over of the area when his gaze falls on Emet-Selch.

What's he doing?]

[arkitect]

[the clicks catch his attention-- he's just sitting out here on a bench, seemingly enjoying the relative quiet. rufus gets a brief once-over, but while he isn't beckoned over, neither is he dismissed.]

If you were hoping for privacy, then I am afraid I will have to disappoint you-- but it is quiet enough, regardless.

[soulus]

[Pity, that. Solitude, and therefore privacy, doesn't sound so bad.]

Did you investigate this area?

[arkitect]

I did not, no. It seems I missed the bulk of the commotion.

[purposely or otherwise... that will remain a mystery.]

But it does sound as if there will be more work to be done this time.

[two whole body.]

[soulus]

How many removals do you suppose the Realm will need to neutralize this distortion?

[arkitect]

I suppose it depends on how much worse it is, this time-- or if the distortion is actually any worse to begin with. We may still require only one.

[soulus]

Then it's a question for the Leaders.

[arkitect]

So it would be, were they available. One to be asked on the morrow, then.

[soulus]

. . . Will you continue to observe?

[arkitect]

I am always observing, yes.

[that comes with a lazy wave of one hand.]

If you mean to ask whether I will participate, then I will help as much as is called for.

[soulus]

[Rufus' gaze wanders to the message on the wall by the ticket booth, then back to roaming the station's interior.]

What brings you here?

[arkitect]

I hoped that it would be quieter than most places-- but then I suppose the message will inevitably draw attention.

[it's a place with little purpose, seeing as there are never arrivals or departures; he generally expects it to see less traffic.]

[soulus]

That's twice in two weeks. This location is always busier around this time.

[arkitect]

Well, I for one would appreciate if the next person to act showed a bit more creativity, rather than making messes of the same places.

[the planetarium had evidence last time too... stop ruining the quiet places.]

[soulus]

[Keep ruining the quiet places, just for Emet-Selch.]

If you would prefer an announcement, all living participants will be gathered tomorrow.

[arkitect]

[stop let a grandpa have his quiet places to lurk, he can't do it in the shadows properly anymore.]

And a welcome distraction that would be, I am sure. It is of little import in comparison-- merely a personal annoyance.

[soulus]

What do you consider of import?

[arkitect]

Accomplishing what yet needs to be done.

[looks ahead at trial... laughs with salad,]

[soulus]

Yes. Accomplishing that should eliminate the noise.

[arkitect]

Only when we are well and truly finished. Until we leave, I expect the noise will only continue.

[soulus]

It may be some time before we have that option . . .