[twenty-seventh quest | elegante (take two) | audio]

[teethofneedles]

So, this island is great and all, but when do we get to go back to our floating prison? I want this trip to be over already.

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[wiserthanusall]

You are not enjoying this little illusion on freedom?

[He says it mildly, almost playfully, as one might inquire as to why a little girl didn't like a particular color of lollipop. The island is as meaningless, and as pleasant.]

[teethofneedles]

Nope. I hate illusions.

[wiserthanusall]

[Ah, but it is at least a different one. You are wise in a sideways sort of way.]

And what do you like?

[teethofneedles]

I'd like to be home again.

Failing that, booze is a good escape. Fighting. [Beat.] My friends from back home.

[missmimmi]

...Why?

[teethofneedles]

Because at least on the ship when they pretend we're free, I can tell it's bullshit.