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[oliverplus]

[Oliver is in the safety of the library, though he doesn't look like he feels safe at the moment. in fact, he's pacing up and down and around a group of aisles. every time he reaches the end of one, he stops and looks around him as if watching for someone. he's also babbling agitatedly to himself again, but at least this time it doesn't sound like a psychopathic brain worm]

Nobody yet? Maybe I should go out there... [turns into another aisle, pacing up it. his expression is harried] But there are monsters out there. It won't help if I get attacked! [scowls in frustration] But there has to be something I can do! [continues his pacing, crossing his arms over his chest]

Maybe I could... [stops in his tracks, looking briefly thoughtful. turns to one of the shelves, but then shakes his head and scowls again] No. If looking up the Horsemen doesn't help, what could? Looking up the monsters? No, that wouldn't help us solve the choices! But what can we do that would help!?

[grabs his head, crying out in frustration] Nnnnnngh, there has to be something!

[sighs, lowering his hands, and resumes walking toward the end of a row] Maybe I should go out there, see if I can at least help somebody... And find somebody. [pokes his head out of the aisle, looking at the area around him] Anybody...?

[ooc: Oliver is under an effect that will do something to your character if you tag in. Please leave a note in your tag for me to PM you or your e-mail/AIM to contact you with the details. Also, Oliver's choice is still in effect, so if you haven't spoken to him since that started, I'll ask about that, too.]

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[promisedsomeone.livejournal.com]

[Why is Asch such a magnet for crazies? He looks up from his book to see Oliver peeking out.]

... What?

[ooc: inherits the sun / PMing works.]

[oliverplus]

Asch! [his expression lights up at the sight of a familiar...well, glowing entity, and he hurries over to him] How are you?

[promisedsomeone.livejournal.com]

[Asch is confused by the... sudden... cheerfulness. Why the hell is Oliver so happy to see him? HE DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO RESPOND TO IT.] ... I-I'm fine. [He still manages to sound ticked off, but whatever. Ugh. God. He's had such a rough time lately, he just wants to save everyone and go home, and then...] What happened? You're acting strangely.

[oliverplus]

Huh? Nothing. Just, it's been...quiet, around here. It's good to see you.

[promisedsomeone.livejournal.com]

[His eyes narrow. He sets the book aside and steps closer.] Quiet? Now I definitely know you've been in here too long. Tell me what's going on!

[oliverplus]

[frustrated] In here, nothing! That's the problem. There's so much going on, and I'm not doing anything about it!

But you're here now. Is there anything I can help you with? [he might just sound a bit desperate]

[promisedsomeone.livejournal.com]

You can't fight. It's better that you stay in here and keep looking for answers. [He lets out a hiss through his teeth.] If you go off and try to fix things without thinking, I might not be able to...

[He turns away.] If you want to help me, then tell me anything you find out and-- and don't do anything stupid.

[lamb_of_gold]

[It takes Mu a second to realize that wasn't just mental chatter]

Oliver?

[oliverplus]

Mu? [turns and, spotting his friend, breaks out in a bright smile] Hey, Mu! [jogs over to him]

[lamb_of_gold]

Who were you looking for....? Are you alright?

[oliverplus]

Yeah! Just glad to see you. It's been...[pauses, trying to put his feelings into words]...quiet. [his mind is very active at the moment--full of excited thoughts about Mu being here, but mixed with his worries about what to do about the situation on the Plane]

[lamb_of_gold]

Are you sure? You seem very excited about something.

[He normally doesn't worry unless something gives him cause to, but he can't stop the feeling from welling up in his gut]

[oliverplus]

[raises an eyebrow] Well, yeah, 'cause I haven't seen you lately. And... [his expression sombers slightly] You haven't run away yet. I was afraid that...I might've scared you away.

But I haven't, so that's a relief!

[doctorsfanboy.livejournal.com]

[Damon is perusing the shelves too, and smiles slightly when he finds Oliver] I have a few ideas that may help us.

[ooc: I think you have my email, but just in case it's keytone8@gmail]

[oliverplus]

Damon! [Oliver breaks out in a grin, thrilled to see him] Really? Like what?

[doctorsfanboy.livejournal.com]

It's a matter of logic, I think. As illogical as all this seems. Whoever made the original choice made it before we were all trapped here...and they may not have realised they made it. Things have happened to me that I can't explain...I don't ever recall making any choices.

[oliverplus]

[well, that tempers his enthusiasm] Yeah...somebody mentioned that chance to me, too.

[concerned] But what happened to you?

[doctorsfanboy.livejournal.com]

[shakes his head] Nothing to be concerned over, Oliver. I've simply been given the ability to return home whenever I wish to, and I'm not certain how it happened.

[oliverplus]

[gasps] So you're the one! [blinks. didn't Nathan say that person was a bloke in a dress? it takes Oliver a second to work that one out] Well, I'm really glad it's you. But you're sure you didn't do anything?

[boxtheotaku.livejournal.com]

Oli...?

[Box appears pretty worn out, and very thin as he is crouching over a table, sketching something on the empty pages of a book. The onsen is full with ghosts so, he's pretty panicky about not being able to clean whenever he wants to now. Not to mention all the monsters that keep appearing, gah.]

You are always here, huh...? [Trying to joke, but his voice's tone a bit higher than necessary.]

((ooc: You got my email I hope, so you can write to it, but a PM to this account works too. ^^ ))

[oliverplus]

Box! [hurries over to him with a grin and has a seat next to him, but he makes a face at that joke attempt] Yeah, but maybe I should go out there more. I can't help anybody staying in a safe place...

What about you? [frowns, scrutinising his appearance] You don't look well.

[boxtheotaku.livejournal.com]

[As Oliver sits down Box immediately shifts away. Somehow he is more sensitive about his originally wide personal space.]

Yes, I was about to do that too. But you know, weird things started to appear, creeping me out. Oli, I don't believe in ghosts but I swear there are some at the onsen. It so doesn't make sense, nothing makes sense anymore...

[oliverplus]

[looks wounded by that, but he doesn't move after Box]

What happened? Did they hurt you?

[boxtheotaku.livejournal.com]

[Shakes his head, and strokes his forearm as if he is trying to get off something.] Nnnno, no they really just crept me out. Just... that. Why, they could hurt people? I knew the zombies can, and the-- Slime suffocates you but the ghosts too...? Maa, as I said this all is chaotic, I can't see any point--!

[oliverplus]

[quickly, waving his hands in an attempt to calm Box] No, I don't know if they could do! I haven't seen the ghosts. I was just...worried.

Well, the library's safe, anyway. You should stay here.