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<blockquote data-quote="Fanog" data-source="post: 939422" data-attributes="member: 10680"><p><em>on the M6</em></p><p><em>London, England</em></p><p><em>October 2002, around 9 PM</em></p><p></p><p>"Hmm, yes..." The man sitting next to Taylor slowly lifts both eyebrows behind his glasses. "You must know that our group values its privacy, hence I have kept the <em>details</em> until the end. <em>However,</em> I have good hopes and will try to give you an <em>impression</em> of the specifics."</p><p></p><p>"Most of our knowledge regarding the human mind and behaviour has been gathered by <em>experiments</em> with people, mostly <em>psychological</em> in nature. You wil review these experiments and the conclusions that <em>prior</em> researchers have drawn from them. This will give you insight in the way in which we gather knowledge about the human mind. Also, you will be instructed into he use of several <em>instruments</em> which we have developed precisely for this research."</p><p></p><p>"Once you know enough you will be allowed to set up your <em>own</em> investigations, but in many cases you will be <em>directed</em> to persons who are <em>suitable</em> for study. We have <em>many</em> agents among the globe who are watching for people who show behaviour <em>indicative</em> of these 'subconscious drives' I described earlier.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: silver">OoC: Taylor</span></p><p>_______________________</p><p></p><p><em>Someplace in the Mountains?</em></p><p><em>The Himalayas?</em></p><p><em>Sometime now but in the past?</em></p><p></p><p>The man's gaze in Leo's eyes holds while he nods, sunken in thought.</p><p></p><p>"Yes, I think that it has happened to you before, but never as strong as this... Earlier, the memories must always have been weak, perceived only subconsciously. You have experienced that the reliving of these memories can be hazardous if the mind does not know how to handle them. It takes too long to react, and is in that period unable to perceive the needs of the body. That is why I am here now, and why I want to teach you."</p><p></p><p>He takes some distance and looks Leo up and down, amost gazing <em>through</em> him. "You are not the first to experience the memories of the soul. Many before you have explored its wonders. I am a student and master of an ancient tradition, and I am here to pass my knowledge on to you. <em>I</em> do not necessarily want anything from you, except that you listen to me and take my lessons to heart..."</p><p></p><p><span style="color: silver">OoC: Leo</span></p><p>_______________________</p><p></p><p><em>The old man looks slightly puzzled by Charles' words, and responds defensive, in an apologizing tone. "I am sorry, but I just got here. I did not see you play yet, and I do not think I have to, necessarily..."</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>He strokes a hand to his chin as he thinks about Charles' latter words. "I think I have a better way, yes... At least, Miss Carrie here also seems to think so. But I really have to ask - Where </em>are<em> you going?"</em></p><p></p><p><span style="color: silver">OoC: Charles</span></p><p>_______________________</p><p></p><p><em>Ty's home, city centre</em></p><p><em>Cambridge, England</em></p><p><em>October 2002, late evening</em></p><p></p><p>As Ty opens his front door, the old man catches up to him. He makes a small bow as he speaks to Ty, in a rather heavy asian-sounding accent.</p><p></p><p>"Excuse me, Mister Gustalf...? Today I left a book to be delivered to you. I hope you have received it in good order? I thought that you might have some questions regarding the text... To be honest, I hadn't expected you home so early."</p><p></p><p>Despite the apparent oddness of his words, the man's face looks quite stern and serious.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: silver">OoC: Ty</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fanog, post: 939422, member: 10680"] [i]on the M6 London, England October 2002, around 9 PM[/i] "Hmm, yes..." The man sitting next to Taylor slowly lifts both eyebrows behind his glasses. "You must know that our group values its privacy, hence I have kept the [i]details[/i] until the end. [i]However,[/i] I have good hopes and will try to give you an [i]impression[/i] of the specifics." "Most of our knowledge regarding the human mind and behaviour has been gathered by [i]experiments[/i] with people, mostly [i]psychological[/i] in nature. You wil review these experiments and the conclusions that [i]prior[/i] researchers have drawn from them. This will give you insight in the way in which we gather knowledge about the human mind. Also, you will be instructed into he use of several [i]instruments[/i] which we have developed precisely for this research." "Once you know enough you will be allowed to set up your [i]own[/i] investigations, but in many cases you will be [i]directed[/i] to persons who are [i]suitable[/i] for study. We have [i]many[/i] agents among the globe who are watching for people who show behaviour [i]indicative[/i] of these 'subconscious drives' I described earlier. [COLOR=silver]OoC: Taylor[/COLOR] _______________________ [i]Someplace in the Mountains? The Himalayas? Sometime now but in the past?[/i] The man's gaze in Leo's eyes holds while he nods, sunken in thought. "Yes, I think that it has happened to you before, but never as strong as this... Earlier, the memories must always have been weak, perceived only subconsciously. You have experienced that the reliving of these memories can be hazardous if the mind does not know how to handle them. It takes too long to react, and is in that period unable to perceive the needs of the body. That is why I am here now, and why I want to teach you." He takes some distance and looks Leo up and down, amost gazing [i]through[/i] him. "You are not the first to experience the memories of the soul. Many before you have explored its wonders. I am a student and master of an ancient tradition, and I am here to pass my knowledge on to you. [i]I[/i] do not necessarily want anything from you, except that you listen to me and take my lessons to heart..." [COLOR=silver]OoC: Leo[/COLOR] _______________________ [i]The old man looks slightly puzzled by Charles' words, and responds defensive, in an apologizing tone. "I am sorry, but I just got here. I did not see you play yet, and I do not think I have to, necessarily..." He strokes a hand to his chin as he thinks about Charles' latter words. "I think I have a better way, yes... At least, Miss Carrie here also seems to think so. But I really have to ask - Where [/i]are[i] you going?"[/i] [COLOR=silver]OoC: Charles[/COLOR] _______________________ [i]Ty's home, city centre Cambridge, England October 2002, late evening[/i] As Ty opens his front door, the old man catches up to him. He makes a small bow as he speaks to Ty, in a rather heavy asian-sounding accent. "Excuse me, Mister Gustalf...? Today I left a book to be delivered to you. I hope you have received it in good order? I thought that you might have some questions regarding the text... To be honest, I hadn't expected you home so early." Despite the apparent oddness of his words, the man's face looks quite stern and serious. [COLOR=silver]OoC: Ty[/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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