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[desertdaggers]

[Unsurprising, being whisked off somewhere new is somewhat disconcerting. Hawk ventures a couple of steps further onto the Plane, looking around, before offering any opinion on it.] So… a travelling shop, and this is… what, the destination? The point of origin? [the shop continues to not show up when he scans the area again, though, and he sucks his lip in, hands going to his sash.] It seems very eager to have taken off again. So… maybe not. Maybe it’s a common area, a stepping stage, that could make sense. But for what purpose?

…well, at least the floor stays where it ought. [He taps it with one foot a few times, and straightens up.] And it’s rather more spacious than where I was, that’s a point for it. [He relaxes, shoulders going down, elbows loose, lips quirking up.] May as well stretch my legs while I’m here. I’m not exactly in a hurry.

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[blackstarsenal]

[ Tsubaki is making her way towards the Theater when she notes the new face. ]

Oh! Hello. Were you looking for something?

[desertdaggers]

Ah! [He turns to face her, smiling- he's glad to see he's not the only one here.] I wasn't looking for anything in particular, no. Just exploring. Have you been here long? Do you know what's around?

[blackstarsenal]

[ The smile is easily returned, though apologetic as she shakes her head. ] Not so long. I've been going back and forth from the Plane, though I've done my share of exploring um...

I've been to the very large onsen, and I've taken a look at the Library. There's also a working kitchen, and there's a Theater that asks for food as an admission fee.

[desertdaggers]

That's more than I know! So this place is called the Plane?

Huh. That's quite a variety of things, isn't it? [He pauses, considering that for a moment.] What does it need the food for?

[blackstarsenal]

[ Tsubaki nods. ] Mm! And there are other places I haven't yet seen!

[ Then she shrugs a shoulder. ] I don't know yet. I want to find out though. I'm headed to the kitchen to put a bento together! Would you like to come with me?

[desertdaggers]

It does seem pretty big… I guess it would take a while to see everything. [he doesn't seem that bothered by it.]

A bento? Certainly! Lead the way. [He smiles, hands tucked into his sash.]

[blackstarsenal]

Please follow me then! [ Tsubaki does lead the way, motioning for the newcomer to follow suit. ] There's an information kiosk with brochures, though it's still different to go and see the places yourself.

[ Then remembering her manners -- ] I am Tsubaki, by the way. What's your name?

[desertdaggers]

[He follows, a few steps behind and a little to the side.] Mm, it's one thing to hear about somewhere, and another to be there. Besides, you might notice something they didn't think to mention.

I'm Hawk. Pleased to meet you, Tsubaki.

[blackstarsenal]

Pleased to meet you too, Hawk! [ After giving him a polite nod and a smile, Tsubaki looks up to the Plane's "sky". ] You're right about that. If someone just told me how this place looks like, I'd most likely see it differently in my mind.

Oh-- is there any food you like in particular?

[bonnypiperlad]

[Jamie is in the kitchens - or, well, more accurately, just exiting the kitchens, sandwich in hand. It's just in time to see the new arrival wandering about, and Jamie hurries over, lifting his free hand in a friendly enough wave.]

Hello there! Looking for something in particular?

[desertdaggers]

[Hawk turns and grins, lifting his hand in turn.]

No, not particularly! Though- [his eyes flick down for a moment] -is there a kitchen around here? I wouldn't mind getting a bite to eat.

[bonnypiperlad]

Aye, there is. It's right over here. Not sure what's available right now, apart from the sandwich makings, but ye should be able to find something to suit.

[Assuming it hasn't switched around already, but he doesn't think that's the case.]

Say, I don't think I've seen ye around here before. [He offers out the same hand he used to wave, this time to shake if the other man wants to.] My name's Jamie.

[desertdaggers]

[Hawk nods, looking over that way.] I'm sure I'll manage. Thanks.

Well, I've only just arrived, so it's only to be expected! [He reaches out to take Jamie's hand and shake it.] I'm Hawk. Pleased to meet you, Jamie.

[bonnypiperlad]

Good to meet ye as well, Hawk. Although you'd be surprised at how long ye can go without meeting someone here. It's a big place, and since ye can go back home whenever ye like sometimes you'll not run into people for some time.

[He's fairly sure there's people here who've been here for awhile that he hasn't met, what with one thing or another. But since Hawk is new, he figures it can't hurt to offer some help, if the other man wants it.]

Have ye had a chance to get either of those brochure-things yet or would ye like me to fill ye in instead?

[desertdaggers]

[His eyebrows arch up.] Is that right? How do you do that? [not that he's in a great hurry to return to the room in Rolante, but it can't hurt to know.]

Brochure-things? I didn't know there were any. If you don't mind! [He smiles brightly.]

[bonnypiperlad]

Aye, there's two types at yon kiosk over there. [He waves in the general direction of it.]

They've both got some useful information, but ye...ah, may have to try and puzzle it out from what they've written down. Better if someone just tells ye about it, if ye ask me.

[And that is all the warning Hawk is going to get there, although he may apologize later if he finds out Hawk actually reads Nathan's brochure. It's...colorful, to say the least. But since he's here and the brochures are not, he's willing to give the information in person.]

Well, the first thing you'll need know is how to go home. All you've got to do is think about it, maybe take a wee step forward if that helps, and you're there. And to get back, you just think of coming back here.

[desertdaggers]

[Hawk glances that way, then looks back to Jamie, smiling.] Sounds like it. Thanks.

Just like that? That… seems almost too easy. [Still. If he can return, and come back here just as easily, there's nothing much to lose, is there? He just needs to be quick, and he can be. He flashes Jamie a toothy grin.] All right. Back in a moment! [and he takes the first step forwards and vanishes, reappearing a few moments later and another step away.] …well! Handy if you wanted to get out of something, I imagine.

[oliverplus]

Hey! [when Oliver sees an unfamiliar person looking around in confusion, he's quick to jog over to him] Are you new here? Need any help?

[desertdaggers]

Ah! [Hawk turns to face him, smiling. His gaze flicks over Oliver, curious, not recognising the make of his clothes. Still, it's good to know he's not the only person here- and this person seems helpful, that's good.] Very new- I've just got here. What is this place?

[oliverplus]

[he's surprised--he could tell the bloke was new, but he wasn't expecting him to have just arrived for the very first time] Oh! This is the Astral Plane. It's a, uh, nexus point. Between a lot of worlds and universes. Oh, and don't worry--you can go back home whenever you want. Here, we should get you a brochure...

[it's been a while since he's given a greeting speech, so it comes out a bit scattered, but also with a friendly smile. Oliver turns in a circle, trying to think of where to find the kiosk from here] This way! Uh...what was your name? I'm Oliver, by the way!

[desertdaggers]

Really? [He glances around again, considering.] …well, it's a nice spot for it. So… is everyone from somewhere different? And whenever I want?

[He moves after Oliver, nodding.] I'm Hawk. Nice to meet you, Oliver.

[oliverplus]

Most people are, yeah! But sometimes people from the same place come here. Or, uh, people from different versions of the same place.

You can! [he smiles, glad to be able to convey some good news. giving an introduction to the Plane is often rather depressing] If you think about going home, you'll go there. And when you want to come back here, just think about here again. Oh, and even better--time doesn't pass while you're here, so you won't have missed anything back home.

Nice to meet you, too, Hawk! [he grins] Don't worry, the brochure will explain a lot of things. And I've been here for a long time, so if you've got questions, I might be able to answer them.

[desertdaggers]

Different versions? [he can't help sounding somewhat incredulous.] How does that work?

Sounds pretty good. It just works like that? [he snaps his fingers.]

All right, thanks. [he nods, and smiles back, looking Oliver over, curious] Do you know why we're here?

[oliverplus]

Yeah. Uh...have you ever heard about parallel universes? Because they're real. And basically that's why.

[he smiles, nodding] Exactly! I could show you, but you might just want to give it a go yourself.

Oh... [his expression falls at that] That's the less pleasant part of things. Hang on, you should probably read the brochure first. [he figures that'll be easier than explaining the experiments to Hawk himself, at least] Should be...this way... There's a kiosk--follow me! [and he starts off across the starry Plane]

[desertdaggers]

I hadn't, but… you mean, something that's like our own world but not quite, don't you?

Now? [he's just checking that this won't disrupt the conversation.]

…ah. Well, I suppose it was bound to be more than just pretty. [not that knowing that makes him feel any better. He follows Oliver, hands by his sides.]