:: That... I don't know for sure. My guess is that my body has the necessary element for this power which neither Korax's nor your bodies have. I think that this element is probably some sort of technology implanted in my brain. :: A slight sense of dread comes over me. :: I sincerely hope that MetaDeep, the computer that had somehow conquered the Earth in my previous, isn't able to take over this one. The technology might not exist, but it might simply have not been developed yet. I don't know what it might do if it gets the chance. ::

You sense her mulling over your words, and can almost feel a jolt of realization from her.

:: Computer... technology...  Wait, wait, wait... ::

She looks at you with wide eyes.

:: You... are a technomancer? ::

I blink in surprise. :: A technomancer? What is that? I mean, I guess that it has something to do with technology and magic, but what is it?::

She considers the query with a thoughtful expression.

:: The peoples of this world dwell largely apart from one another, and our knowledge of other groups is limited.  What can be observed externally from afar is also limited. ::

:: But the technomancers can control technology at will.  Whether they do so by thought, as you taught me to use during the three step journey, or by some other type of power or magic, I know not. ::

:: As far as I know, they are nomads, traveling the skies using their airships... ::

:: Huh. Well, I don't have an airship, but I think I get the idea. So, 'technomancer' is a catchall term for a person who uses advanced technology of some sort? Why do technomancers seem to have a monopoly on long-range travel? Are communities just that far away or are there other reasons for that? ::

:: What motivates any people group to prefer one path over another? ::

:: One can speculate from afar, but 'tis only speculation... ::

I mentally nod. :: Alright, time to jump back into my body. :: I try cast my consciousness out of Rose's body and into mine: the reverse of what I did to get into hers.

OOC: More detail, please.  What exactly are you doing to attempt this?  :)

I move about 6 feet away from my body and away from Korax. I sit down in her body and focus on opening my MetaDeep menu. If successful, I exit through the portal and float to my body.

If that doesn't work, I press her head against my head and attempt the same.

You feel...

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... so very bored...

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I get confused.

Can I 'roll an Insight Check' for this?
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As you think back, you realize that you have only been able to roam freely to and from your own body when it was not occupied by someone else...
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My metaphorical blood goes cold. :: Rose, something or someone might be in my body.::

I attempt to rouse my body. I shove it and shout for it to wake up.
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OOC: Oops, I forgot who was in what body.  Please disregard msg #199 through msg #202.  :o

Now resuming the action in response to your msg #198...

The first method... does not work.

The second method... works!  Placed head-to-head, you feel the magnetic pull of your own body, and after a moment of dizzying disorientation...

You open your eyes, back in your own body.  :)

I blink my eyes and feel myself from my head down to my legs.

Assuming everything seems in place, I say out loud: "Alright, is everyone back in their respective bodies?"

Rose nods, her dimple flashing.

"I am here, Christopher Chosen.  It is well, but it seems... slower... to speak aloud."

Korax tilts his head slightly, and caws affirmatively.  Interestingly, you can understand the meaning via your link to Korax, and you can also understand the meaning via your link to Rose (since she speaks his language)...

I change to telepathy. :: Would you prefer telepathy? ::

She considers, and nods.

:: I already know how to talk, but my telepathy could use some practice... ::

Korax tilts his head as well.

:: My cawing is more limited, and my telepathy could also use some practice... ::

:: Alright then. :: I get up and stand.

:: Shall we continue our walk? ::

She meets your gaze meaningfully, and solemnly nods.

Then she stands and smiles, her dimple flashing.

:: It is well, Christopher Chosen.  Lead on.  We now truly share this path together... ::

Korax stretches his wings, and lands upon your shoulder.

:: Yes... now we flock together... ::

A quote from my favorite movie flashes through my mind. :: "Apes together strong. That is a quote from my favorite movie. A 'movie', by the way, is a form of entertainment similar to an anime. The only difference is that the images were generally captured... er... created directly from the source rather than drawn. Additionally, movies were generally longer than anime. By the way, why am I leading? If we're in the faelands, shouldn't you be leading? :: I refer to Rose in the last sentence.

Her eyes dance merrily.

:: Where does a path lead, Christopher Chosen?  In human lands, the answer is fixed before the first step is taken.  In faerie lands, the answer depends upon who leads the way.  Are you not the Chosen? ::

My own eyes sparkle at this. :: Reeeeaaallly? :: I draw out the syllables to demonstrate interest. :: In that case... :: I close my eyes and begin pointing in random direction. :: Eeny meeny miney... That way! :: I point in a random direction.

As we begin to walk, I pose another question. :: I have been meaning to ask this Rose: what is it that you and the other fae hope to gain from a Chosen? It might help me get a feel for the general state of the world from the fae perspective. ::

To GM: I thought that I had asked this question already, but I couldn't find the answer or the question despite combing through the previous posts.
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She considers thoughtfully.

:: Those who are Chosen are often heralds of great change, and have a hand in shaping that change. ::

:: It is well for us to have earlier knowledge of what these changes may be, and to have greater influence in how it is shaped. ::

As you walk, you notice that the colors around you seem slightly more vibrant than before...

:: Hmm... So the fae are mostly interested in 'seeing what happens'? ::

I then notice the vibrancy of the colors. :: What's happening to the colors? ::