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[ushahin]

[The video opens up in a darkened tent somewhere in the woods. It’s the middle of the night and most everyone should be asleep at this hour. The half-man isn’t going to be sorry for waking you up. There’s one candle giving off just enough light to make out what’s going on. Ushahin is lying on his back, has his eyes closed, and is breathing deeply. Did his ring accidentally send out this message in his sleep? Then his eyes snap open, none of the usual grogginess that comes from waking up present in his face. His voice is soft but carries a tone that says he’s used to people listening to what he has to say.]

The dreams of both groups here are all so very much alike. Fear, growing tensions, and mistrust fill up their minds. Their differences are minimal when looked at from the right point-of-view.

[He rolls over so that he is lying on his stomach. The shadows from the dim lighting accentuate his ruined face. He might have been handsome at some point before some horrendous injuries happened to him. A sunken cheekbone, the other riding higher than it should, and his left temple caved in are just the most noticeable. It gives him an unsettling appearance.]

To walk their dreams tonight has become tiresome. You all, on the other hand, are a fascinating bunch. I have seen much I don’t understand. These worlds you come from have many differences from my own. So let us speak of them this night. Tell me something that sets your world apart and I shall do the same.

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[ushahin]

Well, there are six races. [He ticks them off on his bad hand, crooked fingers moving one by one.] Mankind, Ellylon, Dwarves, Fjeltroll, Were, and Meronin's Children that live in the sea.

[They're dolphins, though the other races don't have that word in their syntax to describe them.]

Much like here, they don't get along.

[sweetea]

Okaaaay, definitely very different from mine!

We just have humans, where I come from.

[ she blinks a couple of times, a smile on her face, awaiting to see what his reaction might be. ]

[ushahin]

Oh? That sounds like it would make things simpler. I wonder if they get along any better than in Urulat.

[He doesn't truly believe it even as he voices the thought. His nature is far too cynical.]

[sweetea]

[ honey is a very optimistic person, so her response to this is; ]

Oh, some don't, but most do!

In Earth, anyway. That's what my planet is called. I'm guessing Urulat is the name of yours?

[ushahin]

[He's a touch surprised at her answer. A place where people get along? It's a novel concept.]

Yes. It was formed from the body of the first god, Uru-Alat, by the seven that came after him.

[sweetea]

I'd love to learn more about where you've come from, if you have the time!

Of course, I'll answer whatever questions you have of Earth, too. I'll try my best in answering, anyway.

[ushahin]

I have nothing but time. I've slept enough for tonight.

[Though for all he knows, it could be midday. This neverending darkness makes it hard to tell time.]

What is the favorite thing you miss about this Earth?

[sweetea]

[ she ponders about this for a moment... ]

I haven't been gone for very long, but I do miss my friends.

[ushahin]

That's something the two of us have in common.

[He looks terribly sad for a moment and glances away from the video, face being swallowed up by shadows. When he looks back, his face is back to its usual composed state.]

Tell me about them. It will keep your memories close.