[Exploration of a stark, officious, winding government structure proved both disgustingly familiar, and in its own sick way, a vague comfort. At least she'd had no time to be misled into thinking this dream-place was any different.
Sticking to herself certainly felt the norm, at least, though one key difference seemed clear; in this buddy-heavy environment, the foreign concept of teamwork may well prove necessary. As the only one without a partner Dream Eater yet, Chell made the concession where she could: periodically, where wall allowed, she threw up a partner portal to the one at the entrance, linking the two. As uncomfortable as it felt, leaving an opening for something to come after her, she'd have to trust Lin to let only the right sort through. With luck, though, she'd get to keep to herself. ]
Chell, open for any others
Sticking to herself certainly felt the norm, at least, though one key difference seemed clear; in this buddy-heavy environment, the foreign concept of teamwork may well prove necessary. As the only one without a partner Dream Eater yet, Chell made the concession where she could: periodically, where wall allowed, she threw up a partner portal to the one at the entrance, linking the two. As uncomfortable as it felt, leaving an opening for something to come after her, she'd have to trust Lin to let only the right sort through. With luck, though, she'd get to keep to herself. ]