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[lamb_of_gold]

[Although the CAT is on and streaming, Mu doesn't seem to be paying much attention to it. It can be seen that he's moving through the town at quite a clip, and he doesn't seem to be very happy. Unlike the last time people saw him, Mu is actually in full cloth now, though his helmet is tucked under one arm.

If anything, he just looks bewildered, and maybe a little bit angry.]

This...this can't be, I was just...

[He's silent for a beat, coming to a stop and composing himself, and finally looking at the CAT.]

Why are we back here? I've heard plenty of chatter, so I'm sure someone has an answer.

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[desertdaggers]

[Hawk shakes his head, offering Mu an apologetic smile.] I'm afraid I'm not sure I could give you any kind of proper explanation. [His eyes flick over Mu a few times, and he tilts his head, looking curious.] What did you get pulled from this time?

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[lamb_of_gold]

[There is a long, long moment before Mu answers, and when he does, he does it quietly.]

I was dead...

[desertdaggers]

[Hawk's quiet for a little while, stunned, eyes wide.] …what? Mu, where are you now?

[lamb_of_gold]

Greens East...I'm not far from the houses.

[voice; filtered]

[notsot8rri8le]

So you were home and now you're here again. How long were you there? Any ideas at all as to how much time has elapse here while you were back at home? Hmmmmmmmm?

[fortune_sought]

[Sophie is angry--and not in a composed way. her hair is a mess, she's glaring at the CAT. oh, and she's only wearing a bedsheet] I haven't any idea! It's just stolen us all again, no warning, no regard for people's situations--or my son!

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[lamb_of_gold]

I was, yes, for at least one week. It's...hard to say. [He trails off ever so slightly before picking up again. ]

I don't know how much time has passed here.

[lamb_of_gold]

[Oddly, that's enough to focus him somewhat.]

Sophie, where are you. I...think I have some spare clothing, if you need it....

[fortune_sought]

What? Oh, bother that! Have you been the Mayor's house? Is there a way out?

[lamb_of_gold]

No, I...just woke up. [He does seem suitably discombobulated]

[desertdaggers]

I'll see you there soon, then. [He shuts off the CAT and heads to the houses, keeping an eye out for Mu, and heads straight over once he spots him.]

…hey.

[lamb_of_gold]

Ah. Hello again, Hawk. [Mu's taken a seat by now. He looks...somewhat uncomfortable, but very confused.]

[fortune_sought]

You mean here? Then we'll go to the Mayor's House together! If we both set out now, we should arrive at about the same time.

[yes, she is walking toward her front door in a sheet right now. forgive her, Mu. she's rather upset]

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[terezi_pyrope]

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[desertdaggers]

It's- good to see you. More or- no, just. [He shakes his head, frowning.] May I? [He indicates the seat next to Mu.]

[lamb_of_gold]

Sophie, put something on before you walk out dressed like that.

[Priorities.]

Text, but the video feed is technically still on

[lamb_of_gold]

[It takes awhile to answer, mostly because what the fuck is that text. Also a very slow typist.]

no one to my knowledge.

[lamb_of_gold]

Thank you, I think. [It manages to bring a small smile, at any rate.] Of course. Have a seat.

[desertdaggers]

Thanks. [he sits down next to Mu, hands clasped in front of him, and looks up at Mu.] What happened? Or… is it still too close? I…

[lamb_of_gold]

[Mu shakes his head, and a smile comes to his face, small though it is.] We made the Sun shine in hell. It cost us our lives, but we did it.

[desertdaggers]

[He doesn't really have the context, but from the smile and his own experience, he's pretty sure he can extrapolate correctly.] To help out others fighting down there?

[lamb_of_gold]

[Mu nods.] Yes. At the risk of sounding melodramatic, we put our hopes on the shoulders of our successors, and gave them the best possible chance to save our goddess. I suppose my only regret is not seeing if they were successful or not. My heart tells me they were, but I would have liked to have seen it.

[desertdaggers]

Your goddess? [He looks curious for a moment, then nods.] Yeah… I can understand that. [He looks down at his hands for a moment, then back up to Mu, reaching out for his shoulder with one hand.] I… didn't tell you much about my home, did I?

[lamb_of_gold]

Yes. The goddess Athena.

[Mu does not move away from the hand, but nor does he invite it. He looks at Hawk instead.]

You didn't. Will you?

[desertdaggers]

Athena… It's a good name.

Mm. [He drops his hands into his lap, brushing his thumbs together.] It sounds a little familiar… we were trying to save our goddess, too. We… weren't quite as successful. But- even without the Archdemon, it might have happened anyway.