𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐢𝐥

— The Cluster —

SAFE HARBOUR. ★★★★★★ Michigan. Appeared in bed. Vanquishes nightmares. A bird in a locked cage, comfortable in her shackles. Curiously silent and accepting of her fate. She has seen my real face. [...] Safety in her touch.

INTELLECTUAL CONVERSATION. ★★★★★★ Kindred spirit. Knowledgeable in several domains. Kind and respectful towards animals. Somehow alternates between struggling to maintain eye contact and staring intensely. He may yet have wisdom to impart.

LOST PROPERTY. ★★★★★ New York. Someone else's leftovers. Moderately damaged. Not a lost cause, but too much effort required to rehabilitate. Polite and potentially useful at least. Free pass into Mirkwood, should physical travel be possible. Guards have been informed.

HERO COMPLEX. ★★★★ New York. Same New York? Ineffective in combat. Somehow worse at lying. Trying to save the world. Stubborn and rash. Too much work.

Drinking companion. ★★★ East Blue. First encounter. Accidentally dispatched to Rivendell. Suppose Lord Elrond deserves an apology (he absolutely does not; not after everything - what did he and Lady Genocide Galadriel think would happen?) Good taste in wine. Unfortunately, seemingly allergic to clothing. Potentially rectifiable.

Worthless trash. ★ Subway. Is she dead yet.

? ☆ I do loathe wizards. Let us hope this one does not disappoint.

? ☆ Not yet acquainted. Luckily the bar has been set low enough as to be underground.