(IC) Lost In Dreams [Peter]

[the_matrix_walker]

Originally Posted by ericthered

Sarge: "Do you claim to be a US citizen* then? What's your full name. I'm sure we can look you up. Do you know your Social Security Number yet?"
*I was curious if you'd take this line, and I'm still curious where it will go.

"regardless of how you answer, you will not be tortured or mistreated, though you will be detained, and we will figure out what you are."

"That's actually a little complicated. I'm a US Citizen, but I don't want to give more details than that right now, because it could affect other people."

Which is true, Peter is concerned there may be a Nichols family here who may be harassed by the government if he is identified.

Originally Posted by ericthered

Sarge: "Or you're a spy who has really done their homework. If you are truly responsible for their release, then thank you. I think you'll understand if we exercise a little paranoia about people coming through the gates. If you're that capable and that diplomatic you can exercise a little patience, I think."

"This is that! This is totally patient me! It would be easier to be patient somewhere nicer."

Originally Posted by ericthered

"I'm interested. How do we close the portals? And how did you find that out?"

"With incense and a ritual I learned in Thuroma. Hopefully you guys have some people with a knack for magic on this side. If you don't know it, I'm hoping there are some who can do it but don't realize it. But I figured I would lead you guys to a portal and show you how it's done. I sensed a few on the way over here, so I think we should work with ones the guys on the other side might not be watching."

Originally Posted by ericthered

"That chessesteak and cherry coke are on their way. We're taking good care of the dog. Don't worry about him. Just keep talking. Can you explain the clothes you were wearing?"

Peter has been making an effort to keep the tone playful and light despite the soldiers and guns... But his tone becomes more serious and there is no trace left of the quick and mirthful responses Peter has been providing. That all vanishes when Peter is told not to worry about Goliath.


"Okay, I'm done playing the spy interrogation game. Please release me and get my dog. Have I made a mistake coming here? Do you want to be friends or not?"

Peter extends his cuffed hands towards Sarge expectantly. His expression is quizzical in a "How can you be blowing this so badly?" sort of a way. If Sarge thought Peter was impatient before, Peter has just asked him to hold his beer.