Conversation Space III.

[powersthatbe]

A poured concrete floor and cinder block walls are lit by a single bare light bulb hanging overhead. Shackles dangle from brackets on every side, and the chair in the center of the room is clearly an electric chair. A tall glass sits on top of a stool made of what looks like pure gold - but the liquid inside it is almost definitely blood.

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[photonicfighter]

Her eyes have opened again by the time that Justice starts to give her answer, but it's upon learning that if she wins, she can go home, that her head lifts sharply. "That is absolutely what I wish."

The circumstances and the lack of choice in the matter can be put aside. If she agrees with the task and agrees with the goal, there's no need to be upset any longer. "If that's the case, then I'll do everything I can to make sure it happens."

[adastraea]

For the first time since the start of their conversation, solemn Justice smiles. "Thank you, Dakki Sigal. Is there anything else you wish to address or shall I return you from this conversation space?"

[photonicfighter]

A smile in return is a nice thing. Maybe a nice note to end on, too. But before she can declare that she's done here and would like to go back, a thought hits her. "Um..." She gives an uncertain look around at the room. "...why is it like this in here? It's not a very good setup if you want to have a calm conversation with most people, I don't think...."

[adastraea]

"A conversation space is an aggregate representation of the archetypes of the Arcana using it," Astræa explains. "In the case of this one, those Arcana are myself, Pendu, Mortimer and MALBOLGE. Due to various factors, it ended up filtered through MALBOLGE's particular aesthetic sensibilities and zie is not an Arcana inclined to calm conversations. Zir influence was extended to the liminal space as well, unfortunately, with the exception of Pendu's area."

[photonicfighter]

"Oh? Oh." She's making a point to remember those names, in the hope that she can match them to something more concrete, later. This whole system is so unfamiliar... "I glad that I didn't end up having a conversation with him, then. Um, so you're saying that your influences have an effect on liminal space? I'll keep that in mind, if so."

[adastraea]

"Yes," Astræa says. "For this, the dawning of Phase Three, we are all given a region of liminal space to reflect ourselves during our week in which we share the joint conversation spaces. This week's theme was previous Jaunts, with our areas representing Jaunts we previously hosted or co-hosted. MALBOLGE... was also co-host to the Jaunts represented by my area and Mortimer's."

[photonicfighter]

Dakki nods along slowly with the explanation. "So whatever happens, one of you is going to have some influence on it, whether it's a jaunt or the liminal space between. Is that right?" She'll pause a moment to confirm a yes or a no. It's something she's pretty sure she's heard said somewhere before, but personal confirmation is an important thing. And after that...

"I don't have any other questions. I'm ready to go, if you're done."

[adastraea]

"Yes," Astræa says. "We use the Jaunts as playing boards for our tournament of ideas. We act upon Liminal Space as a reaction to Jaunt events and to preview upcoming Jaunts."

She nods gravely. "I thank you for your co-operation, Dakki Sigal, and hope that we may achieve much Traveling together."