Fünf. [video]

[kartoffelstampfer]

[Germany is a little bit careless when he turns on the communicator and almost automatically turns on the video function. So when he had been hiding behind audio feeds up to now, the dark red and glowing eyes he had gained not that long ago are now painfully obvious. Behind that eerie glow, the German looks pensive, however.]

We... Had a couple of arrivals, it seems. But what's more important right now: Who will follow that call and who will stay here?

It's a chance, yes. But she said she only has control for a little bit, meaning that they may very well regain control soon and resume where they were interrupted. I don't think it's a good idea to just leave unless those Rulers have actually been defeated for good. I'd hate leaving unfinished business behind. And there's not much reason to go back anymore either...

Comments

[extrafancy]

That's a pretty smart thing to do, good job.

[kartoffelstampfer]

It's only reasonable to be prepared for any outcome.

[extrafancy]

We really should formulate some kind of plan....

[kartoffelstampfer]

It doesn't seem like many people trust this lady after all. But, yes. That may be appropriate.

[extrafancy]

...I don't exactly trust her either, but it's the best chance we have.

It could be a trap or... it could be something to get us out of here.

[kartoffelstampfer]

We will see by tomorrow.
For now you still have time to make up your mind whether you want to take the risk and go or not and then prepare accordingly. I will make sure that those staying behind make sure to be prepared to charge in case this is a trap.

[extrafancy]

I'm taking the risk of course, what kind of person would I be if I didn't?

[kartoffelstampfer]

...

Probably one with no desire to return home...

[extrafancy]

...Someone like that really exists?

[kartoffelstampfer]

It may sound odd, but you can't completely dismiss the possibility. There may always be those who consider being here to be preferable to returning to their own world. Personally, I am not inclined to stay forever. But leaving the matter unattended seems unresponsible to me.