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[The audio feed catches the sound of waves and it is clear he is on the top deck.]

There is a reason no one travels by boat anymore. If the maiyu attacks us out here, don't ask me to help. I'm not helping.

[And that's final.]

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[thequeensown]

I'm uncertain as to what a maiyu is... [Talia tilts her head curiously, and if Odin is at all familiar with the setup of the ship yet, she's appears to be in the library.] But I can agree that being on board a vessel such as this has its downsides.

[You would totally help, Odin.]

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[Second person today. Man, these people must have been living under a rock or something.]

This is impossible. Why have the maiyu not attacked?

[What sorcery are you using B| also yes, he would help. But let him have his denial, Talia. It's all he has left in the world.]

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[thequeensown]

[She doesn't need empathy to pick both confusion and frustration out of that tone, mister!! She closes the book she'd been reading, setting it aside as she focuses her attention wholly upon the unfamiliar face.]

You are no longer in your homeland, friend... I doubt your maiyu can be found in this place. [Her expression and tone hold apology and sorrow.] You are here as a guest of Captain Rowe.

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[Silence. Then. Laughter. oh god.]

Oh, that is funny. Thank you. I needed a laugh today.

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[thequeensown]

[A beat and then Talia sighs, lips quirking in a not smile.]

Would that I could take credit for such a jest as that... [Only she doesn't sound amused. Not at all. Wait until you get the punchline, Odin... We'll see if you're still laughing.]

As an empath, I would be happy to prove to you just a slice of the truth this place has to offer. [Yes, she could make any emotion seem real, but she'd never had to and really the truth was weirder than any lie she could manage.] I would prove it to you any way within my ability... better you realize it now then later.

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[wattage]

[The fact that she is not laughing only unsettles Odin a bit. Not a lot, mind. Just a bit. He frowns.]

This makes no sense. It has to be a joke. Right? Right?

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[thequeensown]

[Her expression doesn't change much. If anything her gaze grows sadder.]

I've wished the same for longer than I care to admit. No, friend... I am afraid i speak the truth, as much as every admitance of it breaks my heart. I've not seen my home in near five years, though only a few months can be credited to the Black Tide.

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Five-Five years? You will forgive me. This all a lot to take in.

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[thequeensown]

[Talia hates having to be the one to tell you this stuff, Odin.]

Five years between this vessel and another that left us stranded on a deserted island. [Deserted except by survivors... And bodies. So many bodies.] I've been on this vessel for just over a month and it looks as though we are to expect a long voyage.

[A beat.]

I'm Talia... Have you a name? [It's not sarcastic when she asks, not passive aggressive; some people don't.]

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[wattage]

[There isn't much to say to that. If he's here then what is happening in his own world? There'd been a storm brewing and the sea was angry. A sign that something big was happening. They needed him.]

Odin. Can I go back?

[thequeensown]

[Her smile falls entirely and she shakes her head once.]

No, we have found no way back to any of our worlds.

[Sorry, boo.]

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[He runs a hand through his curls then wrings his hands uselessly. Shit.]

I do not believe you.

[He doesn't sound angry or upset. Just. Resigned. He does believe you, Talia. He just needs time.]

[thequeensown]

[She nods her head once, allowing him this. Everyone came around to it in their own time and manner and she wouldn't press the issue any more than it had been.]

It's alright. [She doesn't take the remark personally, exhaling softly.]

If you need to speak to anyone when you're ready, I'm in room 401 and you're welcome at any hour.

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[Maybe he would. He's not entirely sure how to feel right now. All those people would be dead without the asger and he's certainly not the most powerful one there was. Not without Warshaw anyway. There were others. They would be okay. He hoped.]

Thank you for your help.