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[today there is a nine-year-old girl on the Astral Plane who, perhaps surprisingly, doesn't seem that bothered about her sudden presence in a multi-dimensional nexus. she has long brown hair and is wearing a plain T-shirt and jeans that are a little tattered and dirty, as though they've seen quite a bit of exploring. but her hair is neat and she doesn't look like she's been in anything particularly dirty today. being a curious child, though, she's made for the most interesting place she could spot--the black hole. currently, she has a hand in the gravity field around it and is attempting to see how far she can reach into that]

That feels weird! [she pushes her hand a little farther in, making a face at the sensation of the gravity fighting back] What is this thing?

[anyone listening might notice that the girl has a clear Mancunian accent. in fact, she may even look a bit familiar. but on her end, she's too busy poking at the field to notice anyone who might be approaching]

[ooc: Menzies is currently under her first experiment! For the time being, she has been regressed to when she was nine.]

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That distortion is the only one of it's kind here, but the stars are a constant, if that's what you're asking.

You mean it's just stars everywhere? [and quiet, considering what he said before. she looks disappointed]

That's correct. There are items and structures that others have brought here, but the stars are a constant.

[okay, she's not sure what to make of that explanation, either. Mu, talk so kids can understand you!] What sort of "items and structures"?

[ALL HIS KIDS UNDERSTAND HIM :((((] Amenities, such as the kitchen and bar, a bathouse, and a cinema, to name some. They make it possible to stay here for extended periods of time and not need to return home for things.

[she brightens at that. she was starting to wonder if the stars and weird things you're not supposed to put your hand into were all that's around here]

So it's like...for people on holiday? Can anybody come?

Not anyone, no - only those who find themselves drawn here may come and go.

Oh. So it let me come! [she smiles, liking that explanation for her presence. it's a lot nicer than the idea that someone randomly put her here] Does that mean, if I go 'ome, I can come back sometime?

[because as much as she wants to explore the whole place first, she knows that she'll have to go home at some point--otherwise, her mother will worry]

Of course. One may come and go as they please, most times.

[surprised] How do you get back?

The very same way you return home.

[her awe is clear in her tone] So if I think about 'ome, I go there, and then I think about space and come 'ere? And I can do that whenever I want!?

Exactly.

[There is a beat, then,]

My name is Mu, should you wish to find me again.

[she grins] I'm gonna do that!

[but at that, she takes a quick step toward him] No, wait--Mu! Thank you. But who are you?

Just Mu. I was hoping you'd tell me your name, however.

[Sneaking suspicion is sneaking, after all]

Oh, I'm Patricia! But where are you from? You look...different. [she nods at his hair. she was definitely expecting him to be an alien before he said he wasn't from space]

[Suspicion confirmed. Oh dear.]

I grew up in Tibet, which is close to India. I'm aware my hair is somewhat unusual, but it is what it is.

[thankfully, she has no idea what she's just revealed to him. she's too busy being surprised about his origins anyway] Really? But you speak English!

Do I? Or do you speak Tibetan? Because that's certainly what I hear.

What? [she gives him a look because he's clearly trying to have a laugh at her expense] No, I don't!

[He does get a chuckle] This place has a habit of translating our words so that others may understand us.

[her eyes widen] Ohh, that's neat! We can talk to anybody?

Hey, Mu? Which way's the kitchen?

Anybody.

Follow me, I will show you. [He gestures that she walk along side him]

[she claps her hands in excitement at the idea of being able to meet all sorts of people in space] Fantastic!

[she nods, jogging over to join him] Can I try the going 'ome trick, too? You're sure I can come back?

Unless the Plane is up to it's tricks, there shouldn't be a problem.

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