Twelfth Spell

[courageous-wit.livejournal.com]

I read back, and I saw that I arrived here in Paradisa nearly a year ago the last time. My stay wasn't very long but it does make me wonder... Why do people arrive in Paradisa when they do? I've seen times when many people show up around the same time, and sometimes they come in slowly over several months.

And if we leave and come back, do the different times of our arrival count for anything?

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[inafadingcrown.livejournal.com]

[It would be pretty hard to by voice.]

Have patterns been found in other dealings of the castle?

[courageous-wit.livejournal.com]

There do seem to be recurring losses that people experience while they live here. I've even seen a person experience the same loss more than once.

[inafadingcrown.livejournal.com]

Truly? I wonder what purpose there is to such things.

[courageous-wit.livejournal.com]

I think it depends on what the loss entails. Most of them seem to be humiliating, though there are a few that give insight into people. I've seen losses that force people to tell the truth, for example.

[inafadingcrown.livejournal.com]

[Oh, the irony of talking about losses right now.] It seems as though that might lead to both humiliation and insight, depending on circumstance.

[courageous-wit.livejournal.com]

[inorite] And some losses get unfortunately violent.

[inafadingcrown.livejournal.com]

Do such losses occur with frequency? [Pause] I am sorry to question you so, but I have just arrived.

[courageous-wit.livejournal.com]

Oh, I don't mind the questions. I'm trying to understand it all myself.

[inafadingcrown.livejournal.com]

I am glad; I should hate to be a burden. May I ask your name? I am called Artanis.

[courageous-wit.livejournal.com]

My name is Hermione. I'm pleased to meet you, Artanis.

[inafadingcrown.livejournal.com]

And I you.

[courageous-wit.livejournal.com]

Hopefully we can meet in person soon.

[inafadingcrown.livejournal.com]

I should like that very much. [This is a Limited Time Engagement: get it while it lasts.]

[courageous-wit.livejournal.com]

The lobby is a common meeting place. It's on the first floor.

[inafadingcrown.livejournal.com]

Do you wish to meet now? [Just...making sure that she's understanding this right.]

[courageous-wit.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes! I would like to very much!

[inafadingcrown.livejournal.com]

Very well. I shall meet you shortly.

[courageous-wit.livejournal.com]

Brilliant.

[inafadingcrown.livejournal.com]

[When Hermione gets there, she will be seated demurely on one of the couches. In some ways, Artanis looks a great deal like Galadriel, the woman she will become- the pointed ears, the golden hair, and her manner of dress. But she's also about a foot shorter and lacks most of that intimidating and regal air.]

Hermione?

[courageous-wit.livejournal.com]

[well Hermione still might not make a connection. She's read about dopplegangers in the castle, after all]

Hello, Artanis. Now I can put a face with a name.

[inafadingcrown.livejournal.com]

[It would be rather amazing if she did make the connection, actually. She stands in greeting.]

It is my pleasure.

[courageous-wit.livejournal.com]

How long have you been in Paradisa?

[inafadingcrown.livejournal.com]

A few hours, at most. [Girl is a fast learner.]

[courageous-wit.livejournal.com]

That's very impressive. Most people are still adjusting to the castle in that time.

[inafadingcrown.livejournal.com]

I am, to be sure. There is much I do not know and more still that is strange to me. But I will learn little if I do not ask of it.