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Whew! That sure was an extended nap I took. Well, I woke up a few days ago but I didn't really have anything of substance to say. There were a ton of kids running around, but I guess that is supposed to be normal here? Strange things happening?

[She has had to let go a little, she knows this isn't normal. She doesn't like it either. This entire place still really made absolutely zero sense to her. She could have a lot to say to Jake, Roxy, and Dirk. The living room was a little untidy when she finally decided to rise again. But that wasn't really anything of importance and she could have scolded them directly. But no! What she has to say is a bit more important. She fixtes her SFC camera so it's facing the pile of goodies on the counter.[]

I have jars of cookie mix just laying around. I meant to hand them out around the holidays but never got the chance. They come with instructions and only require about three extra ingredients not in the jar. If you would like one please contact me, and I would be happy to take it out to you.

[One last question...]

Golly. There is one more thing befuddling my noggin! About that "extended nap" [air quotes] I took. Is that normal? Normally people don't sleep for more than a week. [This is the week Jane starts to question the "normality" of Vatheon...]

Comments

[notmyfirstrodeo]

You have a point. I would be interested in knowing what is baseline here though.

[A nod.] Well. Welcome back to the world of the waking.

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I would also be interested. But wouldn't that require either speaking with a Native or someone who has been here from the start?

[Oh. Here she'll just smile awkwardly.] Thank you very much! I hope to not do that again any time soon.

[notmyfirstrodeo]

Best would be a number of people who've been here a significant time -- if not form the start or a native. [Large numbers. Statistics. He thinks anyway. He's not exactly an analyst.]

I'd imagine not. Is it something that happens here? Because of this place I mean.

Sorry for all the questions. I'm relatively new here. Still trying to get my bearings. I'm not used to flying blind. Or swimming blind, so to speak.

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Well, then I suppose it wouldn't hurt to ask- right? Do a little sleuthing around until you have your answer! [Jane is a pro at sleuthing! she is a master female detective.]

I suppose it is. I'm really unsure.

[She understands.] I've not been here for long myself, but you get the hang of it pretty quickly. At least I had no trouble hopping onto the swing of things!

[notmyfirstrodeo]

It sounds like a solid strategy. [He almost feels, well, familiar to him too. Less high tech. Less men with guns and other assorted weapons.]

Well that's reassuring. I still haven't managed that myself. The name is Coulson, by the way.l

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I think I could give you a few sleuthing tips! [She says this almost fondly. Just like in her movies and games.]

You'll most certainly get the hang of it soon, Mr. Coulson! My name is Jane Crocker, but feel free to keep it to Jane.

[notmyfirstrodeo]

[Color him curious.] Well, I always appreciate professional advice. You have some experience?

I hope so. [A pause.] Actually, I hope to not be here long enough to, but barring that, I hope to get the hang of it.

Nice to meet you, Miss Crocker. [Sorry. He's pretty terrible at casual.]

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I am hardly a licensed professional, but I did quite a lot of amateur sleuthing in my home. [Maybe she also played Nancy Drew games.]

There really isn't any way to determine how long a person will be here, or so I have heard. The bubble is like an ebb and flow with people. I know that really isn't something everyone wants to hear.

It's a pleasure, Mr. Coulson.