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GAME NAV ✦ THE OCULARUM

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[restingslasherface]

"Two topics, actually! One related to our common association, the other to your profession. Though the first is more pressing I won't, hahaha, hahahaha, AHAHAHAHA, HAAAAAAA oh it's getting worse." Jean stops to take Deep Breaths. Deeper. Deeper. Okay. Calm. "I won't leave you in suspense; we discussed the potential dangers of entering my dreams before - if you remain confident, I would like to take you up on that service, comrade."

"...But we really need to talk about the first bit first."

[itsjustabaddream]

"Of course." He moves to sit on the sofa, folding his hands in his lap. "What can I help you with, my friend?" He doesn't even flinch at Jean's laughter, smiling politely the whole time.

[restingslasherface]

"Comrade Angel has indicated that the cabins in the woods may be compromised. He displays holy power and expresses a bad feeling...not the most solid evidence, but given the unknown number of hostiles present..."

[itsjustabaddream]

Neil tilts his head in confusion, brow furrowing. "Compromised? In what way?"

[restingslasherface]

"I'm unsure," Jean admits. "But I do trust his judgement in this matter, at least enough to strongly endorse an investigation in force. I am, of course, available for the safety of the team's bodies. Their minds..."

They kinda gesture helplessly at Neil. That's your department, my guy.

[itsjustabaddream]

"Indeed," he says in lieu of finishing Jean's sentence. His expression has soured slightly with worry. "I can, of course, handle that part. Though I might like to do a bit of scouting. I do wonder if this has anything to do with the murder of Merrick Gladwyn. That was also found in that area."

[restingslasherface]

"Eminently understandable, Doctor. Which does also bring me to the other order of business. You've expressed great confidence in your skills..." They shift, uncomfortably. Open their mouth to keep talking. Close it again. Then:

"...I...would very much like to see about getting some of these active hazards out of my mind."

[itsjustabaddream]

Neil smiles proudly at this. "I would be honored to assist you, Agent. Have you got any specific questions about the process or would you prefer a general overview?"

Montage Time

[restingslasherface]

Jean does have questions, though they mostly come in the form of explaining their situation; Lobotomy Corporation's mental defenses involve a lot of compartmentalizing, literally attempting to lock various influences up in one's mind palace as a sort of quarantine. There are some obvious flaws, among them that active cognitohazards are still in Jean's mind, and that they have no idea what is behind which 'door' inside their dreams. Still, they're quite eager to get on with it, as soon as possible, and ready to make the arrangements to stay over at Neil's home to contain potential damage and so that Doctor West has the most comfortable environment possible to work in.

They remain worried. Whatever these things are, they still scare Jean.