IV

[young_once]

I was out and about for most of the afternoon yesterday, seeing more of this rather perplexing city. The 'lift' was quite a surprise for me, and there has been little else that I've encountered that has not been just as strange

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[valentineluke]

The Underground can be quite enjoyable too.

[young_once]

That is what I have found.

[valentineluke]

I'm Luke Valentine.

[young_once]

Captain James Hook, at your service.

[young_once]

I have to admit that I'm a long time from mixing with strangers in that sort of setting. I will build myself up to it eventually.

[its_the_voice]

Ned Ludd was misguided at best.

[young_once]

I beg your pardon?

[its_the_voice]

Not being up on little things like lifts. Luddites aren't closer to God. Take my word on that.

[young_once]

I'm afraid I do not know any of these "Luddites" of which you speak.

[badassbutler]

Excuse me for interrupting, but I must ask.

Flying children?

[young_once]

I thought the same thing the first that I was exposed to it. But yes.

One child in particular.

Without memory or guilt, endlessly cruel, and cocky to a fault. The proctor of my disfigurement and eventual demise.

[badassbutler]

A trait of most children, as I understand. They eventually grow out of it.

[young_once]

All but this one.

[hisplusone]

The Underground can be pretty dangerous depending on where you go. I take it that you're new here, yeah? So where and when are you from?

[young_once]

Quite, Madam.

I came last from a place called the Never Never Land. As for when? Who knows?

[hisplusone]

You can call me Rose, if you'd like.

...Never Never Land? Like in Peter Pan! That's, um, interesting. So you know Peter Pan then?

[young_once]

My thanks for the pleasure, Miss Rose.

And -- yes. Unfortunately.