Yeah, I guess, but in this case, that "something greater" is the entire world, maybe all of reality itself. [ He shakes his head. ] I know that sounds insane, and maybe I don't even know what I'm talking about, but that's just my guess. A hunch, or something.
[ He shakes his head again, because he can't seem to stop himself from pinning the blame on himself. Maybe it's not all his fault, but maybe he's the catalyst for all of this starting. ]
Maybe, or maybe I just happened to have the world's worst timing, which sounds about right for me. [ Her question takes him by surprise, and after a moment's consideration, he realizes she's right. ] No, I wasn't. There was another writer before me, but maybe the Dark Presence didn't get what it wanted then, so now it's trying again.
[ Somehow, that doesn't make him feel better. Still, he follows after her, watching her pick the lock and then all but hurl herself at the door. Once they're inside the office, he keeps following after her, but he shoots her a questioning look. ]
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[ He shakes his head again, because he can't seem to stop himself from pinning the blame on himself. Maybe it's not all his fault, but maybe he's the catalyst for all of this starting. ]
Maybe, or maybe I just happened to have the world's worst timing, which sounds about right for me. [ Her question takes him by surprise, and after a moment's consideration, he realizes she's right. ] No, I wasn't. There was another writer before me, but maybe the Dark Presence didn't get what it wanted then, so now it's trying again.
[ Somehow, that doesn't make him feel better. Still, he follows after her, watching her pick the lock and then all but hurl herself at the door. Once they're inside the office, he keeps following after her, but he shoots her a questioning look. ]
How do you suggest we do that?