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Communications intercept. Transmission detected Sat 04th of Apr 2009 at 10:25 AM by MeretrixMeretricis. Communique follows:



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[Tell] To KarmaChang: Good Evening Karma.
[Tell] KarmaChang: Hello?
[Tell] To KarmaChang: Yes, Hello!
KarmaChang: 'scuse me
[Tell] KarmaChang: Whom am I speaking with?
[Tell] To KarmaChang: We have not met, but I am MeretrixMeretricis of The Daniel Institute of Dream Interpretation.
[Tell] KarmaChang: Yes. I recieved your ad.
[Tell] To KarmaChang: Yes, my card.
[Tell] KarmaChang: Good for one free consultation.
[Tell] To KarmaChang: Absolutely.
[Tell] To KarmaChang: Would you feel comfortable making an appt.?
[Tell] To KarmaChang: I'm available tonight...
[Tell] To KarmaChang: If it is convenient for you.
[Tell] KarmaChang: Now is not a good time.
[Tell] To KarmaChang: Well that is alright. Whenever is convenient for you, if you feel like meeting, please let me know.
[Tell] KarmaChang: Thank you.
[Tell] KarmaChang: I will.
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[Tell] To KarmaChang: Hi Karma.
[Tell] KarmaChang: Yes. Sorry about before. I just got out of church.
[Tell] To KarmaChang: Not a problem, I hope everything went well. Spirituality is a very good thing to have in ones personal life.
[Tell] KarmaChang: I'm sorry, I don't know what it is that you do.
[Tell] To KarmaChang: Well, I'm a Psychologist.
[Tell] KarmaChang: Hmm. I am looking at your billboard now. I never noticed it before.
[Tell] To KarmaChang: Yes, we have them around the city.
[Tell] To KarmaChang: They're around here and there.
[Tell] KarmaChang: There is not contact information on the ad. How would someone know how to call you?
[Tell] To KarmaChang: Would you be available to meet tonight?
[Tell] KarmaChang: ... I suppose.
[Tell] To KarmaChang: I have an office in Richland.
[Tell] KarmaChang: Ok, well I am in Mara now. Where is the office?
[Tell] To KarmaChang: I will send you the address.
*Mail sent successfully.*
[Tell] KarmaChang: I can be there shortly if now is ok.
KarmaChang: Escuxe me is the the Red Room?
MeretrixMeretricis: Are you Ms.Chang?
KarmaChang: Yes
MeretrixMeretricis: It's a pleasure to meet you finally.
KarmaChang: I'm sorry, how do you pronounce your name again?
*KarmaChang looks at the other guy.*
MeretrixMeretricis: You may call me... Marie-Tree. Heh.
NeopilI: Hi
MeretrixMeretricis: Neopill is an Intern at The Institute.
KarmaChang: Oh, how lovely.
NeopilI: Nice to meet you.
KarmaChang: Nice to meet you... Neopill.
MeretrixMeretricis: Would you like to come into my office?
*KarmaChang looks at Meretrix's sunglasses.*
*MeretrixMeretricis shows the way.*
KarmaChang: Sure.
MeretrixMeretricis: After you...
KarmaChang: Thank you.
MeretrixMeretricis: If you'd like to have seat please do, make yourself comfortable.
NeopilI: Ive never been to your office Meretrix.
KarmaChang: Thank you again.
NeopilI: How........cozy.
MeretrixMeretricis: Ah yes, my cozy little nook. Don't mind the bed however... I tend to work a lot here.
NeopilI: Its a nice place to concentrate, and get some zz's as well.
MeretrixMeretricis: I'm so glad you decided to meet with us.
NeopilI: Mind if I sit as well?
NeopilI: Its been a long day.
MeretrixMeretricis: Go ahead!
KarmaChang: Yes well, your card got me curious.
MeretrixMeretricis: Basically what we do here at The Institute is offer free consultations and hope that our group grows though word of mouth
KarmaChang: Ok.
KarmaChang: Can I ask you something?
MeretrixMeretricis: Absolutely.
KarmaChang: I couldn't quite make it out, but I saw something on the billboard. I was just wondering what it was.
*MeretrixMeretricis looks at Neopill.*
*MeretrixMeretricis smiles.*
NeopilI: Can you describe it?
NeopilI: Vaguely?
KarmaChang: It looked like numbers
MeretrixMeretricis: It's a special message for certain people
KarmaChang: Certain people... hmm
MeretrixMeretricis: One of the things we do here is Dream Interpretation. If you've had any reoccuring dreams as a child or recently we can help you understand what they mean
KarmaChang: Well, I have been going through a lot of stress lately so this one dream has come back
KarmaChang: I haven't had this dream in years
*NeopilI studies the volumes he has not yet read.*
KarmaChang: And now there is something new to it.
MeretrixMeretricis: Well, what is involved in this dream?
KarmaChang: It is actually a series of dreams
KarmaChang: But I have this feeling that they all conect somehow,
KarmaChang: Well, it started out as an empty white space.
MeretrixMeretricis: That may be a possibility
KarmaChang: I had no idea where I was.
*NeopilI looks at KarmaChang.*
KarmaChang: So I ran and ran, but I felt like I never got anywhere
NeopilI: Were you running from something, or just trying to get out?
MeretrixMeretricis: What are you running from?
KarmaChang: I was just trying to find my way out.
MeretrixMeretricis: Was there anything in the room?
MeretrixMeretricis: Or was it empty?
KarmaChang: No. Nothing, not even walls.
NeopilI: Eventually you woke up, best that was wierd.
KarmaChang: It was more like an area
MeretrixMeretricis: So, just empty white space.
KarmaChang: Yes.
NeopilI: I can imagine that being very hard on my stomach.
MeretrixMeretricis: The emptiness may refer to a void.
MeretrixMeretricis: When it comes to interpreting dreams, you need to take the meanings of your dreams and apply them to life experiences.
KarmaChang: Hmm
KarmaChang: Ok.
MeretrixMeretricis: May I ask you a bit more about the White area?
KarmaChang: Sure.
KarmaChang: This is actually very intresting.
MeretrixMeretricis: Was it bright... bright light?
KarmaChang: Yes. It was very bright. The light seemed to come from everywhere,
KarmaChang: But I couldn't see where it was coming from.
KarmaChang: It was so bright, it was almost blinding.
MeretrixMeretricis: In dreams, bright lights can be interpreted as a coming of "success" if you will... a sort of awakening.
MeretrixMeretricis: An understanding.
MeretrixMeretricis: Have you had this dream recently?
KarmaChang: Yes, but it kind of evolved into another place.
MeretrixMeretricis: Is there anything that you've come to learn as of late?
NeopilI: What other place was that?
KarmaChang: Lately, the white area has evolved into a hallway.
NeopilI: What was in the hallway?
KarmaChang: Come to learn... yes. I think so.
KarmaChang: The hallway just had doors.
KarmaChang: It was very long.
KarmaChang: I couldn't see the ending.
KarmaChang: It was just a long white hallway.
KarmaChang: it was narrow, too.
NeopilI: I guess doors are better than monsters. ::chuckles::
NeopilI: Im sorry, I have a funny bine sometimes.
NeopilI: bone*
*KarmaChang remembers her dream.*
NeopilI: Dont mind me.
MeretrixMeretricis: Hallways you say...
MeretrixMeretricis: Any hallway actually...
KarmaChang: Yes, well I just walked the hallway
KarmaChang: Yes, it was white also.
KarmaChang: And bright.
MeretrixMeretricis: Ah, well... That may lead to a new path you are about to take
KarmaChang: A new path?
MeretrixMeretricis: It is indicative of a new phase in your life... spiritual, emotional, physical.
MeretrixMeretricis: Was there anything in the hallway?
MeretrixMeretricis: Any doors? Windows perhaps?
KarmaChang: Doors, of course.
KarmaChang: It was narrow.
KarmaChang: And bright. But I could see the lights on the ceiling.
NeopilI: Were the doors all locked?
MeretrixMeretricis: The doors were closed?
MeretrixMeretricis: Ah yea neopill reading my mind!
KarmaChang: yes, closed and locked.
*NeopilI smiles at Meretrix.*
MeretrixMeretricis: To dream that doors are locked, and you are outside of them represents that there are things to be learned.
MeretrixMeretricis: Once learned, they shall be unlocked.
KarmaChang: I see.
MeretrixMeretricis: Have you ever gotten out of the hallway?
KarmaChang: Almost.
MeretrixMeretricis: If you don't mind... could you go further into detail?
KarmaChang: Recently, I walk through the hallway and there is one door that is open half way.
MeretrixMeretricis: That's wonderful...
KarmaChang: I push the door open and I see the city.
KarmaChang: It is?
MeretrixMeretricis: That means that you have a willingnes and receptivenes to accept new ideas.
KarmaChang: Hmm.
KarmaChang: That makes sense to me.
MeretrixMeretricis: It means you are moving towards a great... enlightenment.
MeretrixMeretricis: I'm glad it does.
KarmaChang: Well the odd thing is that the hallway is such a contrast from the city.
KarmaChang: There is no way the long hallway can fit in the city.
KarmaChang: I guess that's why its a dream...
MeretrixMeretricis: It's a transition.
MeretrixMeretricis: So it would seem.
*KarmaChang is getting antsy.*
MeretrixMeretricis: MeretrixMeretricis puts her hand on Karma's shoulder to assure her she will be ok.
MeretrixMeretricis: Karma, is everything ok?
KarmaChang: I...
KarmaChang: I'm not sure.
MeretrixMeretricis: Would you like some water?
KarmaChang: Yes, please.
MeretrixMeretricis: Surely, one moment...
*MeretrixMeretricis opens up her mini fridge and grabs a bottle of water.*
*MeretrixMeretricis hands Karma some water.*
MeretrixMeretricis: There you go Karma
KarmaChang: Thank you.
*KarmaChang sips the water.*
MeretrixMeretricis: May I share something personal with you... it seems only fair, as you have been so honest and open with us...
KarmaChang: Sure.
MeretrixMeretricis: I stand here in front of you, and it may seem as though I speak... only to speak.
MeretrixMeretricis: But I know what I am speaking of... I have been in this position before... your position.
MeretrixMeretricis: I have been through the dreams, the confusion, not knowing what exactly was going on...
KarmaChang: How did you handle it?
MeretrixMeretricis: I must say I was jittery, uncomfortable at first, that's quite normal as you can see... and obviously feel.
MeretrixMeretricis: No one can tell you how to feel
KarmaChang: This have been very stressful lately.
KarmaChang: Can I ask you a question?
MeretrixMeretricis: Surely
*KarmaChang looks at Neopill.*
*KarmaChang looks back at Meretrix.*
KarmaChang: I... You seem like a nice person and very helpful. I don't want to offend you...
MeretrixMeretricis: I assure you, I will not be offended, Neopill and I are professionals
KarmaChang: Yes. Well, I see a lot of things where I work. And although you are very professional, I can see that this is not who you really are.
MeretrixMeretricis: What do you mean?
KarmaChang: It is clear to me that from your sunglasses and leather gloves to the way you speak.
KarmaChang: You are a Redpill.
KarmaChang: And I think he is, too.
*MeretrixMeretricis looks at Neopill.*
*MeretrixMeretricis smiles.*
NeopilI: What do you know of redpills karma?
KarmaChang: I know that I have been conveniently bumped into in Camon three times by Redpills.
MeretrixMeretricis: I'm aware of this.
NeopilI: Do you beleive in fate karma?
KarmaChang: Are you another protection agency like those guys in the masks?
KarmaChang: And no, I don't!
NeopilI: No we are not. I assure you.
MeretrixMeretricis: Please believe that we are not part of the Cypherite Organization.
KarmaChang: And you are not government agents, I see.
*NeopilI chuckles.*
KarmaChang: Its not funny
MeretrixMeretricis: I want you to understand that we want you to feel comfortable around us.
MeretrixMeretricis: I do not want you to feel harmed in any way.
KarmaChang: I've been pulled in so many directions lately
NeopilI: I apologize.
MeretrixMeretricis: Please, sit, would you like more water?
*MeretrixMeretricis nods her head at Karma.*
KarmaChang: I just don't want to be in the middle of whatever conflict you people have with one another.
*KarmaChang takes a drink.*
KarmaChang: Thank you.
NeopilI: What if we told you that you are, but you just dont know it?
NeopilI: Would you beleive us?
KarmaChang: I would say I already know that.
*KarmaChang sips more water.*
MeretrixMeretricis: Me... and the people that I work with have been watching you and I'm aware of what you know.
MeretrixMeretricis: I know about Dan.
KarmaChang: What do you know?
MeretrixMeretricis: I know that he disappeared some time ago.
KarmaChang: Yes, well I told the priest that.
KarmaChang: He said that Dan had displayed redpill behavior
KarmaChang: And I was also told that I would be taken to him.
MeretrixMeretricis: Yes, but you were told by a Cypherite and then he abandoned you.
KarmaChang: He was a jerk! I can't believe he did that to me.
KarmaChang: You have no idea how it feels to lose someone
MeretrixMeretricis: My appologies Karma...
KarmaChang: And then to be told you will see that person again and it is a lie
KarmaChang: I can't take this anymore
MeretrixMeretricis: You look like a strong one to me
*NeopilI agrees.*
KarmaChang: If you know about Dan, can you take me to him?
KarmaChang: I'll do anything to see him again!
MeretrixMeretricis: Unfortunately, Karma, I cannot.
KarmaChang: Why not?! Why are you doing this to me?!
*MeretrixMeretricis closes her eyes briefly.*
*MeretrixMeretricis takes a deep breathe.*
*KarmaChang breathes heavily.*
KarmaChang: I just want to be with him again
KarmaChang: Please!
MeretrixMeretricis: I promise you I will do nothing to you but help you from here on out...
MeretrixMeretricis: I understand. However,
*MeretrixMeretricis sighs.*
KarmaChang: Ok, but please bring me to him.
*You kneel.*
MeretrixMeretricis: Karma, Dan has passed on.
KarmaChang: What?
MeretrixMeretricis: I want you to know that he accomplished what he wanted to accomplish in Mansen.
*KarmaChang begins to shake.*
MeretrixMeretricis: He too knew about he Matrix
*KarmaChang cries.*
*KarmaChang cries.*
KarmaChang: No
MeretrixMeretricis: I am so sorry...
*NeopilI cant help but feel bad for karmaChang.*
KarmaChang: I can't believe this.
MeretrixMeretricis: I made a promise to you however, and I intend to keep that.
KarmaChang: How did he die?
*KarmaChang cries.*
MeretrixMeretricis: Please, sit.
*KarmaChang cries.*
*MeretrixMeretricis puts her hand on Karma's shoulder.*
MeretrixMeretricis: I will tell you everything
*KarmaChang 's tears roll down her cheecks and drip onto her shirt.*
MeretrixMeretricis: Dan knew about the Matrix...
MeretrixMeretricis: He was working with some of our people in Mansen Park
MeretrixMeretricis: Some Redpills
KarmaChang: Oh my God! Did they kill him?!
MeretrixMeretricis: No.
MeretrixMeretricis: They helped him really see... really see the Matrix.
KarmaChang: I don't understand. If they helped him, how did he die?
KarmaChang: Please, you have to tell me
MeretrixMeretricis: He was dong some work for us and he took it upon himself to retrieve some data.
MeretrixMeretricis: The information he retrieved helped us in a battle.
MeretrixMeretricis: But the gang he stole the information from, the Unlimits were much more pwerful than he.
*KarmaChang sips some water.*
MeretrixMeretricis: He was killed, but without the information he got us... we all might not be here.
KarmaChang: I don't understand. Who were these people.
KarmaChang: ?
KarmaChang: And how did he manage do deliver the flower to me last week?
MeretrixMeretricis: That's not important right now...
MeretrixMeretricis: What's important is you.
MeretrixMeretricis: He listed you in his file. A friend of his must have delivered it to you once they found you.
KarmaChang: The flower?
MeretrixMeretricis: Yes
MeretrixMeretricis: We've been monitoring you ever since they found you.
KarmaChang: Where is he now?
KarmaChang: Is he buried?
KarmaChang: I want to see him, eve of he may not see me.
MeretrixMeretricis: He is in... another world.
*KarmaChang cries.*
*MeretrixMeretricis hands Karma some tissues.*
KarmaChang: Thank you.
MeretrixMeretricis: He is resting in peace Karma.
*KarmaChang blows her nose.*
*KarmaChang sobs.*
MeretrixMeretricis: Do you remember the blue pill the Cypherite gave to you?
KarmaChang: Yes. He said it was a Slumbril. That it would calm me down.
KarmaChang: I threw it under the train
*MeretrixMeretricis wipes forehead.*
MeretrixMeretricis: Do you know what it really was?
KarmaChang: I- I don't know. I just wanted to see Dan.
KarmaChang: Now I will never see him.
MeretrixMeretricis: I know you spoke to the priest about the Matrix
*KarmaChang sobs.*
*MeretrixMeretricis hands Karma a tissue.*
KarmaChang: Yes. He told me.
KarmaChang: I couldn't feel anything, but now I feel pain
MeretrixMeretricis: Karma you don't have to live in the Matrix.
*MeretrixMeretricis opens up her pill box.*
KarmaChang: I...
MeretrixMeretricis: It's alright...
MeretrixMeretricis: The dreams you've had, the way you feel... the things you know...
MeretrixMeretricis: It all comes down to this;
KarmaChang: I don't understand
*MeretrixMeretricis walks closer to Karma.*
MeretrixMeretricis: I think you do understand
MeretrixMeretricis: I have two pills here
KarmaChang: ...
MeretrixMeretricis: If you take this blue pill, you will forget any of this ever happened...
MeretrixMeretricis: You will go back to thinking Dan disappeared.
MeretrixMeretricis: If you take the red pill...
*MeretrixMeretricis opens palm.*
MeretrixMeretricis: You will be able to see the Matrix for the prison that it truly is.
KarmaChang: I... don't want to...
MeretrixMeretricis: Remember, Karma, once you make this decision, there is no going back.
KarmaChang: I don't want to forget about Dan.
MeretrixMeretricis: I promised you... I am here to help.
NeopilI: You wont forget about Dan
*MeretrixMeretricis offers Karma both pills.*
KarmaChang: ...
xSkarn: Personally, i'd rather have closure.
KarmaChang: I can't forget him. I loved him. I still do.
MeretrixMeretricis: Karma...
MeretrixMeretricis: You're heart will never forget.
NeopilI: Nothing will make you ever forget him.
*KarmaChang reaches her hand out.*
*KarmaChang picks up the red pill.*
KarmaChang: I will take the red pill.
MeretrixMeretricis: Karma, I will always be here for you.
KarmaChang: To hell with forgeting.
*NeopilI approves.*
*MeretrixMeretricis places hand on karma's shoulder.*
*KarmaChang takes a pill.*
*KarmaChang takes a drink.*
*KarmaChang swallows.*
*You cheer.*
*You cheer.*
*You clap.*
*You clap for KarmaChang.*
KarmaChang: I don't feel any different
*MeretrixMeretricis holds her arms open.*
MeretrixMeretricis: Don't worry...
MeretrixMeretricis: Everything will be fine... absolutely fine.
KarmaChang: Are the books moving?
MeretrixMeretricis: No dear!
*KarmaChang breathes deeply.*
MeretrixMeretricis: Sit if you feel a little dizzy.
KarmaChang: I think I will
*KarmaChang stumbles.*
NeopilI: Things may start to feel a bit wierd.
MeretrixMeretricis: We will see you on the other side, we have your location.
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