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Sir Jacob Frye (derailedatrain) wrote in compass_network,
@ 2020-07-06 15:00:00

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!open, eddie kaspbrak, jacob frye, jake sully

Station Network
Discovered a new rule to live by: Never trust anything that doesn't die when you shoot it in the head.

If anyone could enlighten me as to just what in blazes happened I would appreciate it. One minute I am here in my flat, the next I'm in a crypt with an undead man who unbelievably has an ego double the size of my own. We're subjected to puzzles and upon completing them I allow him to talk me into going through a portal. Thankfully the portal led me back here, otherwise, I would be very cross. Though without some sort of explanation, I might decide to be cross anyway.

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	_toruk_makto_ 2020-07-06 09:13 pm UTC (link)
	Did you see anyone else? Or talk to anyone else? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	derailedatrain 2020-07-06 09:17 pm UTC (link)
	No. When I checked my phone some names were grayed out, but now that I'm supposedly back on the station the list has flipped. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_toruk_makto_ 2020-07-06 10:35 pm UTC (link)
	So everyone else is where you were? Where did the portal bring you to? (Ngaytxoa, man, I'm glad you're back safe, but my girlfriend's where you were, and her kids want their mom, you know?) (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

derailedatrain
2020-07-06 10:48 pm UTC (link)

I think so, the gentleman I was with seemed to be able to communicate to a limited degree. That said, we didn't see anyone else.

It was on wheel two, but it closed not too long after I went through it and it doesn't seem to still be there. But I don't think that means it is gone completely.

I understand, my companions are still there. I've been lingering near where the portal was in hopes that it will appear again and that I might be able to send them a message.

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	hypochondriac_ 2020-07-07 04:31 am UTC (link)
	What was the undead man's name? Did he mention any of his family members, if they were okay? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	derailedatrain 2020-07-07 05:50 am UTC (link)
	He called himself Loki, thinks he's some sort of god. I don't recall him mentioning anyone other than a daughter but he didn't say if she was there or not. I believe he decided to stay behind likely because he wanted to locate friends or family. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hypochondriac_ 2020-07-07 07:57 pm UTC (link)
	He didn't mention his grandsons at all? Bill? Richie? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	derailedatrain 2020-07-07 11:26 pm UTC (link)
	No, but if their names are greyed out currently it is likely that they are there. The list flipped when I came through the portal. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	applejack_ 2020-07-07 09:25 am UTC (link)
	Did Loki let ya in on where ya'll were? Cause my wife, and my husband are likely there. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	derailedatrain 2020-07-07 06:52 pm UTC (link)
	Something about an island, but given that we were in a crypt a majority of the time I only have his word to go on. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	applejack_ 2020-07-08 06:11 am UTC (link)
	That sounds mighty scary sugarcube, I hate that you had to see our Island from that point of view. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

derailedatrain
2020-07-08 06:20 am UTC (link)

It was certainly unnerving. Surrounded by coffins that had the names of people I knew assigned to them, Loki coming up out of a sarcophagus the way he did. But I'll admit that was much easier to take than having to wait and hope that those dear to me are safe and will soon be on their way back. They are both far more clever than I am and I managed to get here, so I'm optimistic that it shouldn't be too long.

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	applejack_ 2020-07-08 07:34 am UTC (link)
	Well that weren't too nice of him. I don't know your who your companions are, but they'll be alright. They're there with some really good people. Question is, if that portal opens again if you're around, are you gonna step right on through it? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	derailedatrain 2020-07-08 07:41 am UTC (link)
	I shot him, so I would say we were even on the not too nice scale. The Lady Bryn and Captain Kenway, my hope is that they might be together and if not that then someone who can match them. I'm not certain, I would rather they come on their own but if I had to go in after them and bring them back then I wouldn't hesitate. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	applejack_ 2020-07-08 10:41 am UTC (link)
	Not all of the island is like that little bit. We lived there for quite some time. They should be alright, once they get free that is. Would you like a distraction while you wait? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	derailedatrain 2020-07-08 05:12 pm UTC (link)
	A distraction? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	applejack_ 2020-07-08 08:26 pm UTC (link)
	Ain't nothin' that makes time go by faster than hard work. Now I ain't gonna say go tend to the farm on your lonesome, but the critters up there, and the horses down in the wheel 3 park, need to be fed, and I've got ten younguns that need supervision. Do you wanna supervise kids? Or do you wanna feed critters? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	derailedatrain 2020-07-08 08:34 pm UTC (link)
	I appreciate the thought, and I know that to some degree I am being ridiculous, but I wouldn't feel right going too far from where the portal was. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	applejack_ 2020-07-08 09:41 pm UTC (link)
	If it matters... I don't think you're being ridiculous at all. If shows you really care for them, and if these younguns were old enough to be left alone I'd be right there beside you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	derailedatrain 2020-07-08 10:15 pm UTC (link)
	If you tell me your spouses names I will keep an eye out for them. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	applejack_ 2020-07-09 04:10 am UTC (link)
	Maryanne, she's a tall drink of water, with a pair of the bluest eyes you ever did see. And Clint is tall too, but he's a dark blond fella with real pretty eyes, and a very incredible backside. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	derailedatrain 2020-07-09 06:12 pm UTC (link)
	I will let you know when I see them. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	applejack_ 2020-07-10 04:19 am UTC (link)
	I really appreciate that Sugarcube. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	After she arrived back on the station - two days after Jacob daddyissues_ 2020-07-07 11:02 am UTC (link)
	So, you met Dad, hmm? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	After she arrived back on the station - two days after Jacob derailedatrain 2020-07-07 06:53 pm UTC (link)
	It was an experience. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	After she arrived back on the station - two days after Jacob daddyissues_ 2020-07-08 05:24 am UTC (link)
	I'm sure you have been blown away by his charm. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	After she arrived back on the station - two days after Jacob derailedatrain 2020-07-08 06:03 am UTC (link)
	Oh absolutely, his godhood and supremacy were undeniable. An impressive man really. So very skilled. So very powerful. Not at all subject to the same obstacles we mortal men are, such as doors. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	After she arrived back on the station - two days after Jacob daddyissues_ 2020-07-08 06:20 am UTC (link)
	Oh yes. I'm glad you picked up on that. He's usually so very humble about it... trying to let other people shine, you know? He would not want anyone else to feel inferior in his presence. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	After she arrived back on the station - two days after Jacob derailedatrain 2020-07-08 06:27 am UTC (link)
	And certainly would never threaten to leave a man to slowly die of dehydration and then spectacularly fail in an attempt to leave. Never in a million years. I tell you truthfully, I am strongly considering converting, he has impressed me so much. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	After she arrived back on the station - two days after Jacob daddyissues_ 2020-07-08 08:02 am UTC (link)
	Oh boy, my pride as a daughter grows every minute. It is quite funny though. To his defence - and I am aware I am biased - he can be very helpful to his followers. You would not have been to Brenna's wedding if it had not been for Dad. She had lung cancer. It was bad. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	After she arrived back on the station - two days after Jacob derailedatrain 2020-07-08 08:11 am UTC (link)
	Make no mistake, I am grateful for his help, I would likely still be down there if it weren't for him. But with an ego so great and so fragile, it's hard not to want to pop when the opportunity presents itself. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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daddyissues_
2020-07-08 08:23 am UTC (link)

Oh, I understand. As much as I love him, he is not always an easy father. I like to make fun of him as much as the next person. Maybe even a little bit more.

Just a tip, don't push him too far and let go when you hurt him. For Dad humans are born, stumble around a bit and then die. He does not have a high regard for human life unless he somehow developed affection for that human. It can be dangerous to provoke him.

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derailedatrain
2020-07-08 08:33 am UTC (link)

Have no fear, I don't enjoy ribbing him nearly enough to be spending much more time in his company. And truth be told, he holds a place of respect in Bryn's chosen pantheon, while I am not a man of faith myself I understand how important that is to some people, especially her. I wouldn't want her to think I was disrespecting her or her faith, so there is a limit as to how far I will push this. But I do appreciate the warning, I will do my best to be careful.

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	Private daddyissues_ 2020-07-08 08:57 am UTC (link)
	Thank you. For what it's worth, I'm glad that we both made it out. Now we only have to wait for the others. Sometimes that part is worse. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Private derailedatrain 2020-07-08 05:13 pm UTC (link)
	It is always worse. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Private daddyissues_ 2020-07-09 09:29 am UTC (link)
	Do you want company? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Private derailedatrain 2020-07-09 06:13 pm UTC (link)
	I certainly wouldn't say no to it. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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theboysandcrash
2020-07-12 12:11 am UTC (link)

I get the sentiment, but I can't fully agree with that idea.

Anyone who can read this: Everything seems alright where we were. Jacob is right, there were a few stupid ass puzzles and different rooms, then a portal leading back here.

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So, I take it you've met the residential God of Mischief? He can be a real piece of work, but, as far as I have seen his heart is the right place more often than he cares to admit. He did decide to stay behind, after all.

It was a rough couple of hours on the first day for us on that... Island? I don't know, Kat seemed pretty freaked out by all of it, at first. So was I, but I think it was for different reasons.

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	Private derailedatrain 2020-07-12 12:34 am UTC (link)
	There are worse people to be stuck with, I've not met them on the station but I'm certain they exist. I have a vague idea why she would be, but it seems that island has a great deal of baggage. It also seems we ought to be better prepared in the future if it is a possibility that we're going to be messed about like that even occasionally. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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theboysandcrash
2020-07-12 09:04 pm UTC (link)

Haha! Ain't that the truth? Well, at least you made it out.

Yeah, that seems to be the way it is with that place. I don't know much about it myself, only little bits and pieces I've been able to gather. Figured it was better not to pry too much in to it.

You said you were going to wait by the portal, right? Mind if I join you? Scarlet is still in there, and I'd like to wait for her as well.

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	Private derailedatrain 2020-07-13 07:18 am UTC (link)
	Largely due to him, but let's not mention that. Certainly, he more the merrier, as they say. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Private theboysandcrash 2020-07-13 08:06 am UTC (link)
	Hey, we all have our strengths and weaknesses. Great, I just gotta go pick up Reeve and I'll be down there. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Private derailedatrain 2020-07-13 08:24 am UTC (link)
	I certainly don't have a head for puzzles, I can admit that, but on principle, I have to be annoyed with how smug he is over the whole thing. No rush. There is plenty of room for you and the little one, and the portal has been quiet. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Private theboysandcrash 2020-07-13 08:33 am UTC (link)
	Yeah, that is a quality of his. But, given he's some 1,500 years old.. Some smugness might be warranted.. Sounds good. I'll bring everyone something to drink, as well. I feel like we all may need it. (Reply to this) (Parent)