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?

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[betheman]

I, the man Gongenzaka, heard the terms of agreement, Mr. Strange, just as I heard my friend from home attempt to argue for herself to be taken in your place, [He growls. The anger quickly fades, replaced by more of a huff or mumble.]

Is it so ridiculous, when one considers how most of those taken by the fae have looked upon those experiences? A radio may have recorded the events of your agreement, but I, the man Gongenzaka, would hardly know what followed wherever you were taken..!

[kingsroads]

That's why I volunteered-so that he wouldn't take anyone else. I've survived the fae already, I knew I could handle it. [ jury's still out if Yuzu or Zan could. ]

As for what happened, he trained me to be a soldier. Ignatius is a general, after all.

[betheman]

I imagine you will have plenty who will question you on the matter, so I, the man Gongenzaka, shall certainly not argue... [His tone does at least imply he feels Yuzu would've fared far worse, however so...He's grateful??? In a weird, round about way.]

Hmn. I suppose, that makes sense... ...such training does not sound like it would be at all enjoyable at any rate- I, the man Gongenzaka, can only imagine the sort of experience it would be, if spearheaded by a Faerie general.

[kingsroads]

It wasn't enjoyable. [ and that's all the details that Gon's getting! ]

But it did have it's uses. I've developed new ways of using my magic that I never thought of using before.

[betheman]

In other words...you have few qualms due to having...been able to practice new techniques, as a result?

[He's only SLIGHTLY skeptical, you see,]

Hmn. I, the man Gongenzaka, shall have to take your word for it...

[kingsroads]

That's right, you will. [ he says, a bit bluntly. ]

But you needn't worry about me. Focus on helping Steven recover instead.

[ despite the fact that Steven had a week's recovery time on Strange. ]

[betheman]

I am.

[And, while he's at it.] And he has recovered far more than you, I should note.

I, the man Gongenzaka, hope you understand if others are less likely to take your word on matters involving Ignatius however- you were, after all, only recently under his control. [Translation: don't you use that blunt tone, he has good reason to be skeptical, sir!!! Good reason!!]

Until later, then. [But he's done for now, apparently.]