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Once or twice. Statistically speaking, some memories are actually dreams that we've convinced ourselves are memories. If we ever realize they are not, we generally keep the dream as the true interpretation.

On Vatheon, it can be different, given the unnatural nature.

Why do you ask?

Ah, so it could simply be a fluke, then. That's reassuring, given my prior existance in the Coral and the apparent loss of memory.

Merely curiousity, though I do wonder if you would be able to recognize the image if I'd described it to you.

Certainly. Go ahead.

Have there been any reported cases of kidnapping within the city?

I'd say no, but the best I can give you is 'not recently'.

...hm.

Do you know if I might've been in a related incident?

... At one time.

It was... vivid. I remembered being strapped down to a table, after having blacked out on a walk home. It wasn't Vorselon's ship, and the methods of torture were far more personal. I remember blood, screaming, visions of places and people I can't quite understand, then I'm back out in the street.

The next thing after that is someone's home, and I could swear I'd heard you as well. We were talking about... something. Something that had rattled you.

[Jade frowned, furrowing his brows.]

There was a time, when you'd been kidnapped. I did not know what happened to you, but I was with you while you recovered. It was a time ago, so I don't remember all of what we discussed. I do know you were very sick.

Are you trying to say it's more than just a passing illusion, then?

I'm unsure what it is.

And I'm unsure what to make of it. Out of everyone, why would I think of you...?

We were good friends before you disappeared. If old memories are surfacing, I might appear in a good amount of them

Is that... possible?

I'm unsure. I'm questioning this place more and more these days.

For a world that can supposedly restore the dead on a whim, I wouldn't rule out the possibility. It would be nice to remember my prior experiences here - give a better understanding of where I should be.

I have another inquiry for you, Colonel. Are you multilingual?

I suppose I have inquiries for the locals, I can add that in.

[He blinks at the screen and nods.]

I'm fluent in the Fonic Language and Ancient Ispanian.

Would you be interested in a third language? I don't normally ask this, but it would be good to have another fluent in Lombax within the city.

[Interest Piqued]

Certainly. That should be an interesting experience, and useful should the time come.

It isn't all that complicated, but I can understand if it's different that what you're accustomed to. It's rare to see used nowadays in my own world.