Video/Action | Day 132 | Open

[labyrinthrunner]

[When she opened her eyes again, Sarah found herself in a room. Not her room, but a room. She was back in her jeans thank goodness. That dress had been uncomfortable. But where was she. It had to be somewhere in the Labyrinth.

She sat up and looked to the nightstand. A... thing sat there. A thing with an inviting button. She picked it up and pressed it only to hear a message telling her welcome to the Science Center, that it was her new home, and to enjoy her stay. She pushed a few more buttons and accidentally turned on the video broadcast without realizing it.]

Video

[The camera is trained on the ceiling when it opens up, but it moves around, occasionally landing on a girl's face. It's as though she's turning the thing around.]

New home? That's not right. This is some sort of trick. Hoggle? Ludo?

[Silence... the camera stops facing a wall.]

I wonder what's outside the door. Come on feet. We can't find Toby or the Goblin City unless we start walking.

[The video shakes as she steps. A door opens and closes. Now the viewer is staring down a hallway.]

My name is on the door? But that's... this whole place is wrong. It's not at all like the rest of the labyrinth...

[Back to a wall, it's clear the person with the phone has started walking. When she talks next, her voice is raised as she shouts for someone.]

Hoggle? Ludo!.... Sir Didymous? Are any of you there? We have less than a half hour...

Action
[Sarah can be found wondering the halls looking for her friends or a way out if you encounter her.]

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[cinereoargenteus]

[Garrett has been slowly making his way through the halls for a little over an hour. He's found no way out to this building, by far the largest he's ever seen in his life. He smells the girl before he sees her. His right hand visibly tightens around the silver staff he's holding, though his voice holds more bewilderment then malice.]

Ves ken Ay? Qet ent zee?

[Where am I? Who are you? Some humans know The Tongue. It's worth a shot.]

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[labyrinthrunner]

Sarah stopped when the creature came towards her. He could definitely be a goblin, but she didn't recognize him at all. Nor did she understand what he was saying.]

Sorry? I don't understand... what part of the Labyrinth am I in?

[cinereoargenteus]

[Garrett sighs and switches over to Common. His voice has a distinct accent when he speaks]

Who are you? Where am I? What is a Lab-er-enth?

[labyrinthrunner]

[She raises an eyebrow.]

My you ask a lot of questions.

I'm Sarah. We're in the Labyrinth. And a Labyrinth is a maze. Honestly you should know since you live here.

[cinereoargenteus]

Questions always bring answers. Do not live here. Live on the Western Front. Was in the desert and then--

[He snaps his claws.]

--here.

[labyrinthrunner]

You don't? But surely your a goblin! You look like them. Or maybe a bit like Sir Didymous.

[cinereoargenteus]

[Garret makes a small 'harrumph' noise in his throat. He's been called worse.]

Not a goblin. A Skinwalker. Do not have those where you are from?

Video

[heart_of_a_witch]

[Okay, so, new girl. Courtney can deal with that. It's not like her to reach out to a stranger, but either the tedium of the place is getting to her or else she's developing a greater range of social awareness.

That, and the mention of the Goblin City is intriguing.]

Hey. There's no connection to Goblintown here that I know of. You've been dragged somewhere completely different. Who were you looking for?

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[labyrinthrunner]

[She startles as the brick in her hand starts talking, and Courtney gets a lovely spinning view of the walls and ceiling as the phone lands on the ground with a crack.]

Oh! You talked again! But with a different voice.

[Sarah crouches down and picks up the phone looking at it, concerned. Finally the image settles on her face, and she bites her lip as she studies it.]

You can hear me?

Video

[heart_of_a_witch]

[Wince. Good thing these communicator things are fairly sturdy.] Don't crack the screen, I doubt these are under warranty. You've never seen an iphone or anything before?

[They're about the same age, although Courtney may look a bit younger at first glance. She's got a cranky, knowing look that Sarah lacks, though. It's not that she's lost all her innocence, just that she's buried it pretty deep.]

I can hear you and see you. The box thing you've got is a communication device. Like a phone without the cord, kinda. I'm Courtney, who are you?

[It's a brusque introduction, but meant kindly enough.]

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[labyrinthrunner]

What's an iPhone?

[Have a closeup of her eye as she looks at it.]

We just have phones. With long cords. Nothing portable like this. But that would be nice I think.

How does the video work?

[She's still examining the thing closely until she remembers the girl asked her a question.]

Hm? Oh... I'm Sarah.

Video

[heart_of_a_witch]

[Courtney's lips twitch at the visual pun, but she doesn't comment.] Maybe they don't make 'em yet where you're from. Your video's running. Can you see me?

[She waves casually.] You'll get the hang of it before long, don't worry. Welcome to Kore, Sarah.

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[labyrinthrunner]

But it's all so complicated. I don't even know how I made it take video.

[She focuses on the girl's eyes, not that it's completely noticeable through the screen.]

Kore? You mean this really isn't the Labyrinth?

[video]

[blackmagus]

[Fortescue listens to the names with a slight frown. They don't sound familiar.]

I'm afraid none of those people are here, darling. That, or they've yet to arrive. [But that's pretty rare, all things considered.] And while this could be considered a labyrinth, its official name is Cape Kore. Apparently. Are you all right?

Video No worries... I'm awful at clarifying... there's enough context clues for me to figure it out

[labyrinthrunner]

[Sarah still hasn't fully figured the video function out yet. Have a view of her cheek.]

I'm not hurt if that's what you're asking.

I do however need to get back to Jareth's Labyrinth. He has my brother.

Video

[blackmagus]

[She doesn't chuckle, but only because she bites it back.]

Glad to hear it. Unfortunately, you won't be getting back any time soon. We're still looking for a way out ourselves.

[It would be nice if they could all go home. Or at least the ones who want to go home.]

I wish I could give you better news than that, but it's the truth.

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[labyrinthrunner]

But I only have a half hour before he turns my brother into a goblin! Less time than that! I can't save him if I'm here!

Video

[blackmagus]

I'm sorry. [And she really is, because yikes.] If it helps, no one who goes back home seems to remember being here. So perhaps time stops a bit on the other side. Who's "he"?

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[labyrinthrunner]

Jareth. Jareth the Goblin King. I was so stupid!

He's the only one that can change time around. If I'm stuck here, he's probably...

[Her voice catches as though an idea just struck her.]

Wait a minute... it all happened after I ate that peach!

video, sorry this is so late, please don't feel obliged to reply!

[hung_garian]

Hoggle, Ludo and Sir Didymous... wherever you're from needs a new baby name book. Pronto. Sounds like you've been using the games cupboard to come up with them. What's your name, sweetheart - Monopoly? Buckaroo?

Video - it's perfect.

[labyrinthrunner]

Well there's no need to be rude.

[Since he's the third person to contact her by video, she is now able to mostly get herself in frame. Though you still have a better look of her eye and right cheek than her full face.]

I'm Sarah if you must know.

video

[hung_garian]

No, but it's a service I like to provide anyway. Just outta the goodness of my heart.

[Or something.]

Sarah, huh? Disappointing. Half the country's called Sarah, you know that?

[He says it as if it her's fault.]

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[labyrinthrunner]

I'll be sure to let my dad know if I ever see him again. It's not like I had any choice in my name as a baby.

video

[hung_garian]

Oh, sure. It's always someone else's fault.

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[labyrinthrunner]

Well how is it my fault what I'm named? I didn't pick it!