The Picture of

[dwellonschemes.livejournal.com]

It occurs to me to wonder about age. If it is true that time does not pass in our worlds whilst we are here, what would happen if we stayed here for long periods? Time still passes for us, if only here. Would our bodies feel the effects? Either we age, in which case we could appear to age years in a single moment when we return to our worlds, or we do not age, and our experiences may reflect those of one Mr. Dorian Gray. Though I suppose others may not be familiar with that piece of literature. Suffice to say that the Astral Plane may be a fountain of youth - possibly with dire consequences.

Any thoughts on this matter?

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[noking.livejournal.com]

Only way to find out is to wait.

Or ask one of those freaky things.

[buckingbronco.livejournal.com]

I've been wondering about that too. Time not pass back home convenient but there has to be a catch somewhere.

[contract_star]

...Things like this almost always have consequences.

[seventhcoil.livejournal.com]

I sometimes spend hours here... I guess that would add up pretty quick.

[salvagestime.livejournal.com]

I certainly hope we're not all Dorian Grays in the making.

[twelvemasks.livejournal.com]

You could run an experiment.

[theguv.livejournal.com]

Like who?

[frigidfourth.livejournal.com]

I've been curious about the matter of aging as well. Perhaps an experiment, hm?

Take something that does age, though quicker than people, and observe it's progress while on this plane. A plant would work well.

[OOC: Sorry for the second tag. Missed a word :x]

[dwellonschemes.livejournal.com]

[Chuckles] Yes. I would think it would be better to ask than to wait. Though, whether we'll get an honest answer, I cannot say for sure.

[dwellonschemes.livejournal.com]

Yes, I agree; the convenience of this place seems to indicate that there must be a balancing negative trait. However, it's possible that the tests through which they put us are these traits.

[dwellonschemes.livejournal.com]

I do think there are likely consequences, though we may have already had a glimpse of them. The world switching and jewel monsters were not precisely fun.

[dwellonschemes.livejournal.com]

It may. Though it may not affect us physically. The only thing that worries me about such a situation are the possible consequences.

[dwellonschemes.livejournal.com]

Ah, someone who is familiar with the book. [Smiles.] Yes, I hope so as well.

[noking.livejournal.com]

Even if they lie they'd tell you something by lying. The best lies are half-true.

[dwellonschemes.livejournal.com]

Perhaps, yes. I wonder if there is anyone who would be willing to take part in it. Or, perhaps, someone who already spends much time here, and is willing to share their observations.

[dwellonschemes.livejournal.com]

Ah, Dorian Gray? Mr. Gray is a character in a novel whose picture was painted in youth. Curiously, the picture aged, and Mr. Gray did not. He was eternally young until the picture was destroyed, at which time the picture regained its appearance of youth and Mr. Gray aged rapidly until death.

[dwellonschemes.livejournal.com]

That is quite a good idea. I do wonder whether plants, not being selected by the twins or Ms. Sault, would act in the same way. However, if the plant does not age, I think it would be safe to assume the same for us.

[OOC: XD No problem.]

[dwellonschemes.livejournal.com]

Ah, you have a good point. Perhaps, then, asking would be the best way to find out, hm?

[noking.livejournal.com]

Isn't it always?

[dwellonschemes.livejournal.com]

Sometimes, I think, answers are better learned by searching for them oneself.

[noking.livejournal.com]

But asking is less time consuming.

[dwellonschemes.livejournal.com]

That is certainly true. And I do agree that it is the best way the majority of the time.

[frigidfourth.livejournal.com]

Then it may provide us with the answer. I am unable to acquire plants for the time being. However, if you can bring them here, I can arrange for the experiment.

[OOC: Thx~ ♥]

[dwellonschemes.livejournal.com]

I can acquire a plant; that is not a problem. Do you have a place in mind that we can keep it where it won't be disturbed?

[frigidfourth.livejournal.com]

Any remote corner of this plane should be sufficient. It might be best to moniter it in shifts.