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[ The communicator clicks on, revealing the sunlit decore of Twilight Town. Sunset Hill, specifically, for those familiar with the location.

What should also be familiar is the statue in view of the camera. Not so familiar? The portal set at the base, the glow pulsing brightly. Invitingly, even. A pricklemane bounces towards it, then stops, tilting its head from left to right and waggling its ears in a show of interest. ]

This wasn't here when I passed by this morning. But it looks like the wait for something new to happen is over.

[ After 10 seconds or so of focus, the camera swings around until the firm frown of Lin Beifong is visible. ]

We don't know what might be through here, and securing a safe point on the other side is a priority. I plan on crossing over shortly. Anyone in Twilight Town is welcome to join me, but I recommend being ready for combat.

[ooc: this post is action/prose friendly! feel free to reply to Lin, or go ahead and do your own thing in a seperate thread. :D ]

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[Chell saw little point in responding to the post--better to be efficient and just go check it out for herself. Besides, odds seemed slim that some sort of massive portal would show up at the same time as her.

Still, the idea of other people being there... As Chell approaches the Sunset Hill, she stops a moment, considering. Maybe she should try a way to sneak past the rest, and get in before them? The woman on the feed didn't look too friendly, either. It would be a lot easier to go on by herself, anyway.

As Chell stalled, a short ways away, her mind let slip the detail that, unlike turrets, inhabitants of the city are perfectly capable of turning their heads or walking right up and noticing her.]

[ Human, non-Human and dream eater inhabitants, certainly. In this case, while Lin doesn't move far from the portal, her Pricklemane certainly does.

Noticing the stalled figure, he starts bouncing her way, beaming toothfully in what he hopes is a friendly manner. HI hi hihihi are you joining us? you should totally join us. ]

[The bouncing little critter catches her attention, and Chell jerks in surprise, backing up a step--she remembers the angry little thing that Luna showed her before, and if she hadn't remembered the comment about colors she'd have been happy to just punt this thing.

Instead, she crouches low, frowning, and presses a finger to her lips. Calm down now, thing, they're not going to get anywhere bouncing around like that.]

[ Don't be afraid to punt it. Lin certainly wouldn't blame you!

Whatever the case, the back-steps encourage forward steps on his part before the crouching stalls him, and the large large eyes peer up at her. Then the toothy maw seems to smile wider, and it wobbles its ears in understanding. Okay, okay!

Then it blinks, and peers around her. Under, then up above her head. There follows a crooning noise: no friend yet? You should have a friend! ]

[Urgh. Well, at least it has enough intelligence to pick up on that much.

Heaving a silent sigh, Chell shakes her head and straightens up again. The idea of getting some perky, blindingly colored companion struck her as more a pain than anything else, but the sense was sinking in that she'd need to give in before long--everyone else had, at least. Being around others seemed the M.O. around here, anyway.

Steeling herself with a deep breath, she jerked her head at him. Go on, then, lead the way.]

[ Why would anyone NOT want to be around others? Others are fun! And Persons are the best too. (The pricklemane's Person is THE BEST, mind you, but it's fairly certain this Person could be good at Personing too.)

Dream eater logic, everybody.

It's almost a shame non-dream eaters can't understand them.

The ears waggle again, before the Pricklemane turns, and bounces ahead of her, paws scuffing the earth. It stops every so often just to double-check that, yes, Chell is following. You are following right?

Its Person likely knows you're already there, but It has manners and wants to introduce you properly! ]

[Whether such enthusiasm would pass on to Chell at any point would have to remain to be seen. At least the little monster was sure of it, who was she to negate its assumptions.

Yes, don't worry, she's following, steady but not bothering to keep the bouncing pace the thistle-cat set. Instead, her eyes fixed forward on the woman--the owner--as she approached.

She hadn't seen a real human being in years. Not a living one, at least. It should have felt momentous, intimidating, dramatic, but Chell locked all those dramatics away. They had a portal to investigate.]

[ The Pricklemane is SO HAPPY, he found this stray Person, and His Person is awesome and will know what to do! YEAH.

Her arms still folded across her chest when Chell approaches, Lin turns to the right before facing her, allowing a clear view of her scars, before the stern expression flicks between the younger woman in the brightbright orange jumpsuit, and her prickly companion.

There's a hint of resignation when she looks at the purple cat-creature. Chell might be able to tell being partnered with the little guy wasn't Lin's idea at all. ]

Didn't I tell you to stay close? And who have we here? [A glance back up to Chell.] He hasn't been bothering you, I hope.

[At least the woman didn't seem of the same disposition as her little partner. Experienced, for one, stern... or, she had to assume so, from just the voice. Faces were a little harder for her to interpret, since she hadn't really seen...

Chell realized she was staring. It was just hard to believe the woman was actually real, but--but now wasn't the time. It wasn't. She drew herself up--she hadn't been shaking, had she? Honestly--and shrugged at the woman, shaking her head. As far as annoying round things went, this one fell comparatively low on the scale.]

[ The Pricklemane is a bit besotted, to be honest. He's quite the Beifong fanboy, while entirely lacking in any abilities that might let him mimic her. But he's friendlier than her by far, at least externally.

The stern face remains fixed in a frown, but the green eyes soften a little as Chell stares. She doesn't strike Lin as shy, exactly. It reminds her a little of first time visitors to Republic City, wide eyed at being in the neopolitan capital. The shrug and headshake is easy enough to understand, and there's a slight nod in response. ] New, I take it? Well, you arrived just in time.

Apparently a portal to a new world opens every month or two. This is the first to open since I've been here. I take it you'll be joining us in going through?

[It's easier to focus on the portal, in its familiar unknowns, than the woman, so Chell studies the anomaly as the woman speaks. So these aren't an uncommon occurence, it sounds like. Well, she can't say she's glad for the familiar ground, but it's something to work with.

One curt nod answered both questions, and Chell grips her portal gun tighter as she looks back to Lin. Just another puzzle to solve. New variables won't change anything. ]

[ Not one for unnecessary words, eh. Lin can appreciate that. ]

All right then. If you've any questions, don't be afraid to ask. But be aware, we won't likely have many answers right away.

[ There's an agreeable chirp from the Pricklemane, who swishes his spiked tail eagerly. He'll help, he'll help! ]

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