1st Oath

[unlucky_hero]

[When the feed clicks it appears to be pointing down at a blue eyed Prickmane. It seemed to have noticed right away that it was recording by the way its ears perked up. Although its person must be oblivious still, so it chirped.]

Huh? [The voice was still off screen but in a few seconds he moved it.] Oh!

Geez, I didn't think it was going to start right away.. [Nervously scratches the back of his head. He didn't even have an introduction planned out yet or anything!]

S-so umm.. this may sound stupid but, what is exactly going on? I'm not too sure how much I believe this whole 'dream' thing. I mean for one thing, I haven't been suddenly in my underwear yet. And second, I've never heard of a dream that you can get hurt in before.

... Or can that sometimes happen? I don't think I even know anymore.

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[raisethemoon]

It can, and more frequently than thou wouldst think. Unless, of course, thou referrest to injuries which remain upon waking - that hath not happened for millenia, in my lands.

[eternalfrolicbond]

Hey! Welcome to town; I'm Lea.

[Now that things are settled, Lea wants to start saying hi to people; he should be friendly.]

Yeah, this place is real. It's not like regular dreams; we're all here together until we can figure out a way to get back home.

[colorbymemory]

The Realm of Sleep is a little different than normal dreams, but everything the Moogles said is true.

[Namine's just going to let that part about underwear slide for now in favor of helping the obvious newcomer.]

[unlucky_hero]

[Curious to hear about that story, but maybe not right at the moment] I was referring more to the actually feeling pain. I would hope it doesn't stay.

[Not when the Pricklemane appears to be affectionately sadistic...]

[unlucky_hero]

So it's dream, but we're not in a dream? [Oh.. kay. If whatever caused all this was some sort of major concussion he would not be surprised.]

[Kind of just shaking head and just going to assume that actually sense.] H-how many are here anyway?

[unlucky_hero]

[... Good, doesn't really want to talk about that anyway.]

Even the whole thing about we can't leave yet?

[raisethemoon]

Ah. Well, as I said, 'tis certainly possible. At least, 'tis so for ponies...

...regardless, that doth not mean this is a true dream. I hath my doubts.

[colorbymemory]

[She figured as much.]

Unfortunately, yes. We've been trying to find a way to all wake up, but...

[eternalfrolicbond]

I don't have a really good count. Less than fifty people, definitely.

[He needed to meet more of 'em, really.]

[shadearchivist]

Greetings; if you need assistance, there are a number of people who would be happy to come help you.

As far as this world goes, the moogles' explanations are accurate.

[unlucky_hero]

[Well he's not a pony, so did it still count?]

If it's not really a dream then where are we? [This was all so dang weird, slightly more than what he was already used to, and that's saying something right there. May take some time before the confusion wears off.]

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[unlucky_hero]

That sure is a lot..

[unlucky_hero]

[Gets a thought.] Wait, do you have an idea who most of them are? [There's no way he could have been brought here all by himself. Luck would never hate him that much.]

[unlucky_hero]

No success, huh.

[Pin squeaks to cheer them up.]

I'm sure if there's anything I can do to help if you've tried everything, but I do need to get out of here eventually too.

[eternalfrolicbond]

More or less. Are you looking for someone?

[unlucky_hero]

A few people, actually. ... Most of them are from the Netherworld. [Well, all of them except for him and one other, anyway.]

[eternalfrolicbond]

Names would help; not many people talk too much about where they're from.

[onehandsomeslickninja]

You're thinking about it too much. Don't tell me nothing strange has ever happened to you before?

[colorbymemory]

Not much so far.

We all do, and we're trying, but we don't have so many clues, yet.

Oh, and my name is Namine.

[unlucky_hero]

[He's positive that one of them probably would have. That may either not be a good sign or Lea hadn't ran into him yet.]

Do the names Sapphire, Mao, or Rasberyl ring any bells? [No, it totally didn't feel odd calling the princess by name]

[unlucky_hero]

... Maybe not this particular kind of strange.

[eternalfrolicbond]

[Lea shakes his head.]

Sorry, haven't met anyone with those names.

[unlucky_hero]

I see.

[DESPAIR.]

[unlucky_hero]

It's still nice to meet you, Namine. I'm Almaz.

[And there was another Pricklemane squeak. This time followedby some bouncing to get more into view of the screen.]

... Ah, I guess Pin wanted to say hi too.

[onehandsomeslickninja]

There's plenty of different kinds. If no one is dead, it could be worse.