un; hob | video

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[ The video feed shows a weary looking man who appears disoriented but in good health. He went from disappearing from Auriel to returning to his own world, living his life for a year, attending a somber matter in the realm of dreams, to returning to Etraya.

For anyone who knew him previously, Hob Gadling looks a bit different with a changed haircut and a beard, but it's undoubtably him. Looking into the camera, he offers a sheepish smile. ]

Hello. Uh, not that anyone probably noticed, but I took a little detour on the way back to Etraya. I went home. I'm not sure how much time has passed here since our mission to the fairy lands, but it's been a year for me. My name is Hob Gadling, and I'm just a man from Earth with some extraordinary stories to tell. Much of which I've kept to myself in the year and a half I've lived in Etraya prior to my trip home.

[ He shakes his head, as if removing the cobwebs after a deep sleep. ]

Anyway, I just wanted to say I'm back. Oh, and Happy Christmas. Or.. New Year. Whichever is closest.

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un: s0001, this time he remembered audio!

[miniroth]

Are you alright? You look tired.

audio

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[ It's a relief to hear his voice. Loki is rather put-out at Hob right now. ]

I am. I was at home and... a couple people died who I was very close to. It's a little disorienting to be here again after that.

[miniroth]

I'm glad to know you're safe. Allow me to extend my condolences for those you've lost. Do you require anything I may help with?

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[ There's a smile in his voice. One that's appreciative. ]

That's very kind of you. Can you tell me how long ago everyone returned from the fairy world?

[miniroth]

A little over a month. As far as I have been able to discern it was a less traumatic venture than when we were sent to be live entertainment to a dying planet.

[100more]

I agree, it was not as bad as that.

How have you been?