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[callada]

[The view is of a man passed out in an alley beside a whole lot of cardboard. It's late at night, and he's barely visible. A low fog rolls through town down the street.]

I think this one's one of ours. I remember seeing him on the platform. He's passed out cold, but he has a pulse.

Anyone have any suggestions? Just want to make sure he's all right. This isn't a great time or place for a nap.

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[callada]

Yeah. Something about out of body stuff, but -- I can't focus on two in-head conversations at once, sorry. I'll catch up with you afterward.

You doing all right, though?

[chrysology]

Out of body what now? It's okay though. No rush. Taking care of the new guy is more important.

But ah. I'm okay. Mostly. Considering how this place creeps me out. Reminding me of stuff I'd rather forget.

[callada]

Yeah. I know what you mean. I'll be glad once we've gotten what we need from this place so we can leave.

[chrysology]

Yeah. It's...bringing up stuff I'd rather not be reminded. That and I have no idea what to really make of this nonsense except the orb is messing with us, the people here.

[He is a believer in science, that there is always some logical explanation. So it figures Ed might not be so much one to believe in ghosts or whatever. He isn't so much one to believe without some sort of proof. As alchemically, scientifically minded as he is.]

[callada]

[Maybe half an hour later:]

All right. Turns out this guy's able to talk to spirits or something, but he can't do it and use his body at the same time. So he's all right. Taking him somewhere he can lie down more comfortably until he's done.

Name's Clayton. If you see him passed out on the ground again somewhere, touch him and if he's all right he can talk to you in your head. And then tell him next time to pick a better spot, because this better not be a habit of his.

[chrysology]

Talks to spirits? So that was it? He wasn't all hungry or exhausted or anything? I guess that's good. I'll keep an eye out though. Good to know. If I do come across him. Just, mostly I guess focusing on getting him somewhere safe. Alright.