Paging Mr. Warder

[allegedprisoner]

Sender: Anonymous
To: Everyone
Subject: Looking for someone I met while dreamwalking.

((OOC NOTE: This post is backdated to the morning after Vigil's prison dream.))

To the chief warder of Barclay Prison in last night's dreams,

I don't know what your profession in real life was before arriving in this world, but let me make it clear that I bear no ill will towards you or the position you held in that dream. In fact, I honestly believe you are the most considerate and understanding person I've ever spoken to. I wouldn't have expected any sympathy at all in that situation, let alone anyone willing to listen to my side of the story. Thank you.

Unfortunately, if I remember correctly I may have brought up some information about myself that I would rather not have the public knowing about. I don't believe I managed to get your name, so I'm writing this letter in hopes of contacting you. I'd like to discuss things with you in private at the earliest convenience.

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[buriedvigil]

[Despite being in a dream world now, it's still rather fantastical to hear about a world that's centered around fictional stories. Even with all the weirdness with dream energy, Vigil can confidently say that he's still himself... and not bound to any character from a book. It sounds rather frightening, honestly.]

I remember hearing about the Story Eater and how its presence is now in this world. It must be worrying to have such a creature be a continuous threat and now in another place.

[Vigil shakes his head lightly.]

I'm only used to dealing with criminals... and all of them were shackled.

[allegedprisoner]

[ Luca had the opposite notion at first. At least a world of fairy tales operated on some scientific logic. In fact, if it wasn't for his experience in that world, it would have taken Luca much longer to get used to this one! ]

Indeed. I don't remember who said it first, but we think dreamotion might be essential to dealing with him here. It's only a matter of mastering it. Until then...

[ And he trails off. Luca's train of thought derails once again at the mention of shackled criminals... His hand instinctively rubs at his neck, but thankfully he doesn't have to wear that heavy shackle anymore. ]

... Anyhow. I saw my arrival into that world as a way to leave my ruined reputation behind and start over. To ensure my success... I decided to keep mum about my past. I've only spoken of it to at least... Two? Two or three people I trusted the most? But I haven't seen them in a while.

[ He pauses. ] The blindfolded man with the owl was a bit different, but he hasn't been around either. Must have woken up at some point...

... No matter. My point is, I would prefer if you don't tell anyone what I told you in that dream. Please.

[buriedvigil]

[The combination of Luca mentioning dreamotion and seeing him rub his neck causes Vigil to visibly flinch, suddenly remembering how he nearly choked someone in his dream with his ability. It was fully unintended, but it doesn't erase the fact that it happened because of him.

It's a sharp reminder that he should probably practice, to get it under control.]

I don't see the need for me to tell others about it.

[Especially if it was truly an accident. If Luca was more dangerous like that man with the mechanical arms, he would be more wary, but... he feels okay letting this be private.]

I promise that I won't tell anyone. [.....] Not intentionally, at the very least.