Network, backdated to the 10th

[crystalmaster]

Radley rarely posts, even though he comments a lot to others. When the video comes on, he looks badly shaken and worried.

"I came out this morning and the place was like a ghost town!" he exclaims. "What's going on?! Did almost everyone get sent back at once?!"

And why would he be left behind? He looks frightened, even terrified by the thought. When he speaks again, his voice is quieter but wobbly.

"Please ... someone answer...."

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[stitch_witch]

[Oh dear he sounds so distressed. Good thing Lark is soothing and patient in tone.]

Something like this happened last summer too. I was in Sh'Ka on a project at the time when many people fell out of contact for a full month. They came back... tired and strained. Said they had been trapped in something.

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[crystalmaster]

[Radley is so relieved to hear a reply!]

You're here! ... What the hell, what were they trapped in?! And how did it happen? If that's happened again, we need to find a way to help them.

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[stitch_witch]

Indeed I am. I believe I will temporarily take up agriculture while young Thomas is gone, so the harvesting of fresh food does not diminish.

I think it was into dreams? Or memories? One or the other. They could not escape before.

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[crystalmaster]

That's a good idea. I can try to help too.

That's insane! What would be the purpose of that?!

[stitch_witch]

I confess that I do not know. I think it is for the amusement for those who control our presence here.

[crystalmaster]

Yeah, that figures. And you don't know where they're being held?

[stitch_witch]

No. I was not here for it the last time, and apparently we can't be led back to it when it isn't happening.

[crystalmaster]

Well, that’s just like them. Ugh. What would happen if I went looking for them? I’d just get caught too?

[stitch_witch]

Truly I do not know. But if you go, I can try and help some.

Actually... I could make a map.

[crystalmaster]

Thanks. That would be great.

[stitch_witch]

It will take me a while to weave it. I don't suppose there is some food I can get to keep me energized?

[crystalmaster]

Sure! Is there anything specific you'd like?

[stitch_witch]

Something easy and high energy. I don't suppose you have some porridge already started?

[crystalmaster]

No, but it won't take long to start it!

[stitch_witch]

Alright then. I can come and help if you wish.

[crystalmaster]

Sure, I'd be happy for the company.

[stitch_witch]

Wonderful. I'll gather the spools I need and tools to set up a frame.

[crystalmaster]

Great! Thanks.

Any particular ingredients you'd like for the porridge?

[stitch_witch]

Nothing in particular. I'd just like some honey to put in it.

[crystalmaster]

Will do!

[Radley starts looking around for something else good to put in. Maybe some fruit on top....]

[stitch_witch]

[And it takes a while, but Lark does arrive, with a wooden frame and with spools of thread.]

Radley?

[crystalmaster]

[Radley comes out of the kitchen.]

Hey! You're just in time; it's about ready.

[stitch_witch]

Good to hear. Thank you for this.

[She sits down and starts to set up the loom.]

You're not uncomfortable with magic, are you?

[crystalmaster]

Sure.

[Radley pauses, considering.]

Uh ... well, I'm not uncomfortable with your magic. Yours is nice.

[stitch_witch]

That is very nice to hear. What I'll do is spin this, and then flood it with magic. It will take on color then, showing us where the persons whose thread I'm using are.

[She had selected a few of those who had voluntarily given her thread, ones that she would have an easier time gathering new spools for.]