audio; un: hob

[100more]

Uh, hello everyone. It looks like we might be here a little longer than we hoped for, unless anyone has figured out how to leave yet.

[ He tries not to sound pesimistic about it. ]

I mean, whoever brought us here threw us a really dull mixer and hasn't made themselves known, so a lot of people are probably looking for places to stay and figuring all that stuff out.

No one's asking my opinion, but I would encourage everyone not to live somewhere too secluded. We don't know what might happen, and if you need help, it may be difficult to reach you. I know most of us probably don't know anything about each other, and it can be difficult to trust strangers, but putting city blocks between you and your nearest neighbor won't make things easier.

That's all.

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[meowpheus]

This would also mean you live in an area of great risk, should anything happen. [ There's judgment, yes, but also concern.

His next response is terse, though. ]

No.

[100more]

That's.. another way of looking at it.

[ It sounds as though Hob hadn't even thought about it like that. ]

No? Do you.. want to stay with me?

[ He hopes that's not too forward, but Hob does think they can look out for one another. ]

[meowpheus]

You should consider it.

[ Look! He's doing so well not bossing you around! Please clap.

And he's ruining his progress a second later, gdi. ]

I am not staying anywhere. This is not my realm. I have nothing to claim, nor will I.

[100more]

[ Hob is used to Dream's opinion. And his ways. ]

Of course. [ .... ] I guess you're not burdened with human problems like sleep and other functions, so you don't really need a place to stay.

[meowpheus]

[ Alright, maybe he's taking his frustration out on Hob. He's still carrying a lot of anger, but that doesn't mean he should be lashing out. This isn't his friend's fault.

After a long pause: ] I will consider your offer.

[100more]

[ Hob figures this can't be easy for Dream, so he'll show a little compassion. His voice then lifts with a smile at Dream's words. ]

I'll text you the address.

[ Even if Dream doesn't stay, they should know where each other are. Just in case. ]

[meowpheus]

[ Before, he wouldn't have needed an address. The fact that he does now only unsettles him more.

That's neither here nor there, though. He'll focus on something else. ]

Does this new space please you?

[100more]

It'll do, but it would please me to go home.

[ Even if he can live in a bigger apartment here, Hob would like to go back to his comfortable little flat in London with all of his things. Mostly, he'd prefer his freedom. He did not wish for immortality only to be trapped in one place, not unless that place is his choice. ]

And it pleases me that I'm not alone.

[ He's not referring to all the other prisoners. Just one. ]

[meowpheus]

Would that I could grant your wish. [ There's regret in his voice, but more than anything, he just sounds sad.

He's quiet for a moment. ]

There is some comfort in that, yes. Though I would not wish imprisonment on you.

[100more]

[ Hob knows Dream would have them all out of here in an instant if he could. ]

Nor I for you, old stranger. But if I had to pick one person to be trapped with, I think it would be you.

[ Hob doesn't have any friends he's known as long as Dream. His life is often a cycle of new beginnings and sad farewells as he outlives all others. At least there is one constant in Hob's universe, even if Dream did disappear on him for awhile. ]