public channel; forward-dated a hair to day 67

[kingsroads]

[ There's a bit of a pause before Strange starts talking, as if he's not entirely certain what he's going to say. He sounds a bit tired, but awake enough to hold a conversation. ]

For those of you who didn't already know, I'm not dead anymore. [ pause. ] Which, I suppose, is obvious as I'm talking to the radio, but the point stands.

I'd like to speak directly to the Ringmaster, Syrlya, and Zangetsu, if possible. As for everybody else, can you please fill me in on what happened from the time I left with Ignatius to now? Don't spare any details, this will be written down for posterity's sake.

[ fun fact: Strange has ABSOLUTELY ZERO CLUE about the various levels of trainwreck that the fae party in the library + rescue missions + torture session were. ]

Finally, odd question, but did anyone bring any flameproof fabric?

Comments

[betheman]

Hmn! You hatched swiftly, it would seem, [Comes Gongenzaka's reply.] ...As for what occurred...as best as could be heard through the radio, it would appear that Zangetsu returned here with your soul and body upon your demise, while those left behind...

[Is it his place to go into the gory details here? Probably not. He'll let them expand on what he says, then.] ...Continued with their actions against Ignatius until the Ringmaster was forced to step in herself. [...By their hand.]

...Sadly, the most I, the man Gongenzaka can offer, is a crown of fire immunity... ...which I, the man Gongenzaka, would rather not part with for very long, as it was not originally mine...

[periphrasing]

Strange!!!!!

[Shouted directly into the radio. Guess who's small and green and overjoyed to hear your voice again?]

Oh oh oh, I have SO MUCH TO TELL YOU. It-- Where are you? I'm not doing this over the radio!

[mylastchance]

You died?

[chronosynthesis]

Welcome back to the living, Strange. [He actually sounds a little positive about that, even. It's genuine!]

The Ringmaster is tending to the carnival, so you may not have a chance to speak with her just yet. But I'm listening, unless it is something you wish to speak of in person.

[atouts]

Come find me when you're capable of it. The rest should be able to fill you in on what happened just fine.

[moonfang]

Well, that didn't take very long. Welcome back to the world of the living, I guess? I guess it really is a good thing I didn't eat yer body, hehehehe. What can I do fer ya?

[scientificist]

I certainly hope someone has. [Herbert doesn't even look up from his book, and this is only caught on the radios if Strange still has his on.] I'd like to stop wetting that towel.

[Yes, he's been making Strange lie on the cot on a damp towel. Sorry, Strange. It's that or the entire forest goes up.]

[dressedtothe]

[He's absolutely relieved to hear Strange's stupid voice again. The relief is clear in his voice.]

Welcome back, Strange.

[Relief at Strange's return isn't gonna stop him from mind whammying him later though.]

Sooo, now that you're back, do you still have injuries from when you were killed?

[Like the people who were killed at the Manor?]