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[laughingsword]

Hello~ooo… [in extreme magnification, a pair of eyes blink at the communicator for a few seconds before the face retreats into focus.] Ah! It's working, isn't it? That little light… what a funny dream.

[He chuckles, and holds the communicator a little further away, turning it from side to side.] Very funny. I've tried pinching myself ten thousand times, and I can't seem to wake up! Has anybody found out a better way? If I sleep in all morning I'll ruin my reputation, you see. Everyone will tease me!

[The temporary pout dissolves into a smile as he looks around beyond the communicator.] But maybe I can look around for just a few hours first. That wouldn't be so bad, would it? Ah, look! I think that's a candy store--!

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[lessabrasive]

Those few who've left and returned say that they wake up exactly when they left - but the amount of time that passes once they've awakened before coming back is unclear.

[ A few months, to a year, at most. That seems to be the longest noted. Lin sighs. ]

There are few consistant things, but the few details we're aware of haven't changed much.

[laughingsword]

Then that has happened? People dreaming of this place more than once?

And it seems I won't lose my reputation after all.

[lessabrasive]

A handful of times. But more people have come and gone than have returned. I can only think of three offhand who have.

So it seems.

[laughingsword]

Are they still here? And -- who might they be?

[lessabrasive]

Yes.

Agent Washington, Ziva David and the one called 'Church' have left previously and returned.

[laughingsword]

Thank you very much, Beifong-san.

But I'm afraid I have a lot of settling in to do! If I might be here for months--

[He makes a moue of distaste, then brightens into perfect cheer.] I do appreciate your help! I'm sure we'll meet again soon.