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{Robespierre appears on the Astral Plane, giving the sudden change in surroundings slightly more attention than the book in his hands. For most, he seems especially out of place, wearing fine and stylish clothes---circa 1740. He does not seem surprised by the stars all around, but certainly interested.}

...A never-ending night sky? How magnificent.

{He closes the book and puts it securely under his arm as he merely starts to look at the stars quietly.}

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It's quite the sight.

[Albus notices the new gentleman, whose attire looks to pre-date even his own.] It is, isn't it? [He adjusts his spectacles, looking around at the stars. Then he looks down.] Though perhaps unnerving at first.

Is this merely an illusion cast by the senses, or is this a real place?

I would imagine so. I cannot truthfully say that this is the first time I have encountered something of this nature...But it is certainly the first to this degree of complexity.

[Albus peers at him, interested] By 'something of this nature', do you mean an unusual sky?

I would call it more of an aberrant plane of existence created through the use of a devil's art. An illusion cast by a powerful magic, if you will.

I only wish it were the former.

How troublesome. Is it possible to return from whence we came?

It is. Just think of home, and you will return the--[Poof]

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[Poof] Return there. Forgive me.

{But that last part came to no one since Robespierre got enough to try it himself. But he reappears only a moment after Mu returned.}

...I see. How unprecedented. Yet if this is not an illusionary place, then what is it, monsieur?

I've no concrete answer to give you, sadly, but what I do know is that this is a place that seems to bend reality .

Such a feat seems quite impossible. I was under the impression that the concept of reality, while its definition may vary person to person, was quite a rigid thing.

As was I, alas this place proves us both quite wrong.

Then may I ask how so?

This is a concept much easier to illustrate than explain - I am from Greece, 1986.

[smiles a little] Then perhaps your adjustment to this place will come easier than that of most others. The majority of us have no experience with different planes of existence - [he pauses, slightly] - whether accustomed to magic or not.

Ah.

Then this place would seem to serve as a convergence point for times and people...I am from France, 1743.

More than that - I have met several colleagues of mine who have recollections of certain events that are far different from mine.

...Perhaps so. Though, by what you said...Are there many others here?

Then I can only assume that this place is one that should, logically, not exist. Such a place seems to defy the laws that govern the existence of our world, so set by only God.

I am of a similar opinion, and yet here we are nonetheless.

By a rough estimate, I would say that there are 40 others who have access to this place. But it is hard to say, given that not everyone is here at once.

{Long pause} I suppose if it is of no harm and returning home is as simple as a thought, however, it is not of the utmost importance. In any case, thank you, monsieur.

{He bows his head gratefully} I am Maximilien Robespierre.

I would think it preferable. With such an amount of people in one place, it tends to get noisy and uncomfortable.

[bows his head as well] I am Mu. A pleasure to meet you.

[oooh, period clothing!] It's beautiful, isn't it?

I guess it is a really beautiful view.

Indeed it is. I had not imagined that any person would be so close to the heavens, much less myself.

And you as well, monsieur Mu.

Is there a name for this place, or have those that come to visit thought it irrelevant?

It is spectacular, I find no doubt about that. Standing upon nothing is a bit unsettling, though if the invisible ground will stay, it will not be a problem.

This is the Astral Plane. If it has another name, I do not know it.

Ah, plenty of people can, really. It's the people who appreciate it that matter. [beams] I'm the Doctor.

A pleasure, Doctor. I am Maximilien Robespierre.

{He bows his head politely} Though, plenty? What is it that you mean by that?

Maximilien Robespierre? [looks surprised for a moment, then nods back] Pleasure to meet you, too. And, well, there's plenty of us around here, eh? We can all stand in the heavens together. [smiles] You're from France, correct?

Ahahaha~~ [claps] Such a unique way to name the place~~ "Never ending sky" is it~? [looks around dreamily~]

It is a fitting name, at least.

The name is familiar to you, Doctor?

Ah...I see. But yes, France is my one and only home.

With a night sky all around and no end to it in sight, it seems more than appropriate.

[chuckles] Indeed. Ah, how artistic~~ I like it~~

May I have your name~?

Hm? Oh, thought I heard it before but maybe not. I travel around a lot and names just get jumbled up after a while.

[beams] Always did like France, though. One of my favourite places to go.

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