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[true_noir]

Reasonable and fair. If you would wish to share coffee sometime, we could speak in a more private situation one day that is still comfortable to meet a relative stranger.

And I had considered this. There are pieces, however, of this vision that make it unlikely. One that I could share was my first. I saw pieces of Corsica I have never seen before, but on verifying with maps and images, were too accurate to have come from the sort of shared insanity.

Like always, the puzzle seems to miss key pieces.

[godcards]

As you've extended the offer, I expect you to pay. Given that you're one of the more... reasonable people I've talked to, I see no reason to decline.

The mind is a strange thing. It could be possible you saw pictures or a tv show that had Corsica in it, and you're just now remembering... It's hard to say, yes?

[true_noir]

Only fair, and I think I can afford to pay for a bit of starbucks or the like to share information. Perhaps today or tomorrow, or whenever you are free?

It is certainly a possibility. I haven't ruled it out, especially as the possibility of these things being true is almost comically unlikely. I have seen no physical sign other than a few items appearing that could be Retrospec toying with me that it is definitely true.

[godcards]

I am free tomorrow. Morning or afternoon, take your pick.

Toying is a good word to describe it. I also received something in the mail today, although we can discuss that later. Fact of the matter is, they seem to enjoy sending out trinkets and gifts to people... for whatever reason. I doubt it's out of the goodness of their hearts, however.

[true_noir]

Afternoon would be preferred I think. It would avoid conflicts with church. We'll meet and speak more then, but I do think that this is more about their amusement than it is about anything that benefits us. It would be foolish to think that they do not stand to benefit, or at least find some level of sick, twisted fun out of this.

(OOC: Separate Log?)

[godcards]

[ ooc: yes please, that would be nice (*´∀｀*) ]

1pm. Good enough?

Yes... I'm inclined to agree with that theory. Although I suppose we'll find out more in time, won't we. With the level of pervasiveness they have, they aren't going to be going away soon. Things will only get more twisted from here.

[true_noir]

I will see you there in that case.

In theory, we cannot help but learn more. The reality of the situation almost demands it. It is just a question of what exactly we'll learn, and if it will be enough to help us figure the situation out.

[godcards]

That is true... I suppose to further that line of thought, it's also a matter of what they want us to know. Which doesn't seem like much, given their lack of communication.

[true_noir]

I do not think that they want us to know anything that might enable us to take control over the situation or change what is going on. That much seems readily apparent.

[godcards]

My thoughts are the same. So now we're back at the beginning: what is their true motive?
I know, we wait and see, but that doesn't sate any curiosity in the mean time.

[true_noir]

The repetitiveness of the conversations is both concerning and at the same time unavoidable. Each time this nonsense happens, we want answers that do not exist, after all.