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ϡ - Chapter Two; it's a cold day [action/voice]

That snow storm was something...it reminded me a bit of back home. [ He sounds a bit sullen with the statement, but continues on cheerfully nonetheless. ]

Ah, a nice warm cup of tea would be absolutely wonderful right now! With sugar...lots of sugar!

I must thank everyone for when I arrived your help was much appreciated. Sonic, Ted, I don't know how else to thank you. I'll have to get used to this...journal thing however. It's very strange or I'm just very bad with this whole technology business! [ He laughs a lot, because it's so true. He clears his throat and continues. ]

I was wondering if there's any place I might be able stay? I've heard from some that there are apartments available. I wouldn't want to intrude on anyone, I'd feel just awful you see! So, er, does anyone know which are open?

[ Meanwhile as he's saying this, he's making a snowman outside in the eastern portion of the town since he's odd enough to brave the cold. If you're really good at noticing tiny details you'll see that the snow isn't melting as fast as it should, or not at all, within his hands he's also not very cold or showing signs of being affected. It's probably the only perk to your skin being devoid of all heat and practically corpse like. He then starts to hum a small tune, nothing recognizable, but it's still at least catchy and you all can hear it because he forgot to close his journal, this is likely going to happen a lot, derpy derp. ]

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Oh! Right! I'll be over in, er, a little bit. [ Doesn't give a distinct time because he'll likely get lost, hopefully not though, the power of tea compels him! You can hear the crunching of snow as he starts his journey to find the apartment. ]

My I didn't realize how big this place was.

Yeah, it's bigger than I thought it was. The village is small compared to everything else, though.

[Whenever Helios finds his way to the apartment, Keu's going to be waiting at the entrance to the building itself.]

It would be nice to have an aerial view of the place. Too bad these wings can't make you fly.

[ After a few more wrong turns and shuffling through the snow he manages to find the apartment complex. He's a little ways off but he sees you there and gives a slight wave, smile ever apparent on his face. ]

Aha! Found it! Your map worked wonderfully, Keusrai!

It did? Oh, good. I'm just getting the hang of the place myself. Come on up. [He'll lead Helios up to his floor/apartment, even holding the door open for him. It's pretty clean, and there's a definite tea aroma in the air.] I hope Earl Grey will do.

Ah also new here, then? I didn't realize so many came at once. [ He follows looking around as he heads up the stairs. He smells that aroma smiling as he walks in. ]

My that smell certainly brings back memories. Earl Grey is wonderful, thank you.

Apparently the new arrivals come in waves, about once each month. I think I must've gotten here just ahead of you.

[He's busying himself in the kitchen at the moment, but shortly he'll bring out a tray with two cups of tea, as well as cream and sugar. He sets this on a nearby table, then takes a seat.] Good, I did get the right kind then. I wasn't quite sure what a normal tea was.

Ah I see, yes I've read about that in the guide. Funny that it's only once each month, though. [ He looks around as Keu goes off to get everything only taking a seat after the other. ]

Oh! There's all sorts! Earl Grey, Irish Breakfast, Oolong, Green Tea and Jasmine. [ He uses his fingers to count out for each one before dropping his hand into his lap with a smile. ]

They also make delicious blended flavors now too.

Ooh, hold on. [He takes out his journal and starts jotting the names down.] ...and jasmine. I'll have to try the other ones, and maybe some blended flavors.

[He takes the cream and sugar, adds a little of each to his tea, stirs, and sips it.] ...It's good tea, actually. [Sip.] There's more if you want it, and plenty of sugar.

Yes the blended ones are quite delicious! French Vanilla, Vanilla Hazelnut er there's others too. Chamomile is good as well. [ He taps his chin with a lone pointer finger before reaching for the sugar. He puts in about three spoonfuls before realizing what he's doing. He might've used all your sugar Keusrai good thing he's semi-self conscious so he stops himself. He goes on to add some cream and stirs. Extra sugary just the way he likes it! ] Oh! Haha my apologies! Can never have too much of that.

So there's no such thing as tea in your world? Or perhaps you're just not familiar with it? [ He's genuinely curious, asking the other as he sits back his chair. ]

[Jotting those ones down as well.] I think I've got a shopping list started here. [He pauses for a moment, then adds "sugar" to the list.]

Oh, no! My world has tea! Really good tea, actually. It's just that I wasn't sure what the fairly safe teas are for the worlds around here. I actually had to go get a book from the library about it, haha.

Ah! Does it?! I'd love to try some from your world sometime! That is...if the store here even has it. [ He pouts furrowing his brow as he thinks. ]

I almost forgot about the library. I'll have to pay a visit soon. I do want to read up on all these other worlds. Some of them sound simply amazing

I'll keep a look out for some. They had some fruit from my world before, so tea isn't too out there. Speaking of which, I'm thinking about writing something about my world... would you be interested in a copy when it's done? [He sits back in his chair and takes a few sips of tea.]

[ He sits up from his position in his chair taking a few more sips of tea before placing the cup back on the table. ]

A book about your world, hm? What a wonderful idea! I would most certainly be interested! All these new and different worlds, ah there's so much to learn.

Alright! I'll let you know when it's done. [Drinking the last of his tea and getting up to pour a new cup.] I'll probably see if the library will take a copy, too. [And back at the table, adding sugar and cream to the tea.] Let's see... if you're familiar with Earl Grey, then your world's Earthlike, I think. Am I close?

Correct! [ He says with a singsong sort of tone, smiling as he finishes off his tea. He leans over to take some more himself chipper as can be. ]

Actually not earthlike more like it is Earth!

Really? I've heard a lot of people saying they come from Earth... do you think maybe there's multiple Earths, or just one? I was never quite sure.

Oh that's certainly a possibilty. [ He may just be smirking a little as he takes a sip of his tea, eyes still on the other. He recalls his own adventure of going to a different plane of existence his other self being anything but like him. ]

Different planes of existence are not so odd when you think about it. It could very well be that there are multiples of ourselves living lives diverging from a single or multiple acts preformed in another plane.

It's definitely possible. My world was nearly infinite, so there might be a few of me running around somewhere. Might even be one of you in there too. [He's just idly stirring his tea right now.]

Let's suppose there's multiple Earths... what made yours different from the others?

Really? That sounds fascinating.

Ah...w-well...magic, mythica, things like that. [ He idly looks down at his cup. ]

[Let's not press that one at the moment. We'll just have more tea.] By mythica, you mean legendary creatures and stuff? Vampires, demons, faeries, what-have-you.

[ He nods rather enthusiastically. ]

Correct! Dragons, Phoenix, all sorts of things! But you can't really spot them they're quite good at blending into their surroundings.

Camouflage of some sort, or more of a magical thing? Hiding in plain sight and whatnot. Either way, it definitely sounds like you're from a pretty good Earth. I don't think I'd like to live in one without magic. [Keu pauses there for a moment, the teacup at his lips.] Actually, it might be a nice change. [Sip.]

More magical means actually. They are quite skilled in it after all. Oh yes I wouldn't want to live anywhere else, haha, Earth or otherwise. [ He just smirks sitting back in the chair tapping the arm of it with a pointer finger. ]

Hm, I think you might be right. It'd certainly take getting used to...

People always seem to want change, or something different. [Sip.] People from mundane worlds want magic, people from magical worlds want mundanity. [Leaning back in his chair, getting more comfortable.] Nobody's really satisfied with who they are or what's around them.

Well of course! I think it's the vigor and unfamiliarity of the situation that draws people to taking chances or trying new things.

I suppose there's some truth to that. I rather like magic, being normal...wasn't really instilled into me you could say! But I suppose the want for change is different for everyone. [ He takes a final sip of his tea draining the last remaining contents. ]

And what of your world, hm? I bet there's tons of odd things you could talk about. [ He has a broad smile on his face as he props both elbows on each leg hands holding his chin up. ]

[audio/action] :D they should start a cool name organization or something

[audio/action] YES. now it just needs a cool name

[audio/action] Hm. this requires careful deliberation

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