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[Valdis woke in a panic, to emotions not her own and she wondered briefly if this was what X had felt once the shock had worn off. But she didn't make any moves until she was sure of herself again, taking time to pick apart the dream and remove herself from it.

That hadn't been easy. The turmoil of the crew, the black, oily shadows that twisted with their own life. Far too reminiscent of darker things. Had some creature from the Death Plane managed to reach through a breach? And if so, was this some kind of warning? As someone who could not dream without some power at work, she had long since stopped discounting them.

It was still dark outside when she turned on her video stream.]

Has anyone else had strange visions tonight?

[Her voice is steady, more certain than she feels, but Valdis refuses to allow dread to overwhelm her.]

I tried to sketch what I remember, but it's more the feeling of it that I can grasp. A sense of fear and...a black, oiled shadow that seems to move on its own.

[It was that oily shadow that bothered her the most.]

And a name...Nerrin.

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If that's your belief, little one, then do what you will with it. Reason is a difficult thing to unearth.

[Padparadscha is a little too old yet to be much for actively pursuing this sort of lead. They'll keep their eyes and ears out, but as it is, they feel it's best to observe what might come of it.]

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[Valdis is silent for several moments. Little one. Not even Kratos had ever seen fit to insult her in a such a manner and he was the oldest she had ever met. What was this person to think he had the right to call her, an immortal creature, such a thing? Not that it mattered that most didn't know, it was an insult all the same.]

Perhaps I simply have more experience in these things than you. But if that is your path, then by all means, take it.

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I'll take your word for it. [There's a lingering amusement in Padparadscha's voice, as if they know something Valdis doesn't, but they're not outright challenging the impression. It's a little bit funny, but there's no need to make unnecessary enemies.

Still, it's another hasty assumption in a world such as this.] I hope my information comes in useful to you, in any case.

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[She doesn't allow a trace of her offense enter any aspect of her facade, she simply nods and continues on. This person won't be changing their mind on anything, hence not worth any more of her time.]