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[contract_star]

[Here's Hei. He is no longer crazy; in fact, he has been out of the Gate for a few days now. But you can tell at a glance that the whole thing is still having an effect on him--he looks tired, as if he hasn't been sleeping, and there's a vaguely haunted look in his eyes, though it's not nearly as bad as it was.]

[He wanders the Plane until he finds a nice palm tree at the beach. Then he sits down and leans back against it with his hands behind his head. He says nothing, just stares up at the Astral sky, watching the stars.]

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[contract_star]

...Really?

But... [Trails off, figuring he shouldn't tell Mu about the Masters.]

[lamb_of_gold]

But...?

[contract_star]

[Shakes his head.] What if I was killing people? What if when I came here, I was like Diva? Not in control, but... Would you kill me then?

[lamb_of_gold]

I know many ways to disable someone without taking their life.

[contract_star]

...What if it's not that simple?

[lamb_of_gold]

Elaborate.

[contract_star]

If I ever showed up here and was out of control and killing people, and there was no way of getting me back in control, what would you do?

[lamb_of_gold]

Stardust Revolution. It's painful, but it does not kill. It displaces you to a location of my choosing, and will likely render you unconscious.

[contract_star]

[Mu is making this difficult >|]

And if that doesn't work?

[lamb_of_gold]

Then I will use the Crystal net to immobilize you, or the Crystal wall to contain you.

[contract_star]

[Sighs, but he smiles just a bit.]

[lamb_of_gold]

[:)]

[contract_star]

You're really impossible, you know that?

[lamb_of_gold]

Rams are stubborn.

I do have good news, however. I've found myself able to return to Jamir these past few days. I don't know if it's thanks to Yuzuhira or that the boundaries have lifted, but I can go home as I please.

[contract_star]

I've noticed.

[Blinks.] Really? That's...then I wonder if it's the same for everyone, or just because of mergers...

[lamb_of_gold]

Master would chastise me for it, but it's something I cannot help, I suppose. You're quite stubborn yourself, Mister.

Either way, I'm grateful. Perhaps I should bring you with me some day soon. I'm sure you'll get an amazing view of the stars from there.

[contract_star]

[Just smiles at that.]

Ah...that would be nice.

[lamb_of_gold]

Maybe soon. I've found more of Tokyo in downtown Athens.

[contract_star]

Really? I haven't really had a chance to check Tokyo yet. Although, I've been seeing more signs and such written in Greek and English.

[lamb_of_gold]

Hmm... Well, I've yet to see a wall, so you can rest at ease.

[contract_star]

Well that's...that's good.

[lamb_of_gold]

[A knowing look] Remember, if you ever should need it, seek refuge in Aries Temple.

[contract_star]

I know. I will.