This place is close to their world, with one glaringly obvious difference: the absence of Kellis-Amberlee. No blood tests, no safety measures, no firearms. The internet is full of social media, but no news, unless it pertains to the Fyre Resort and the posts being made by their group. It doesn't seem to matter to the standings that Mahir never actually makes a post of his own.
Mahir tries, over the first few days, to catch Shaun alone. The problem is that he never seems to be able to manage it. If Shaun is around, the ghost of his sister is usually nearby. If not Georgia, then their parents. Mahir watches and observes; if there's one thing he's good at, this is it and it's proving very handy. He's making a study of the Masons.
It's interesting to him that they are not so very different than the actual Masons. It makes sense, as they are obviously tied to Shaun's psyche, but it also surprises him that Shaun hasn't imagined them in a more favorable way. Maybe it's part of the dream's effects on them; Mahir isn't sure, and while he could easily fall into the trap of analyzing this whole mess, it's not going to help him help Shaun. Periodically, Mahir notices changes in the Masons. They seem to flicker, changing clothes and appearance, bleach streaks appearing in their hair where they were missing moments before, guns tucked into their clothing where they were not. As soon as Shaun notices them, however, they return to their dream-selves.
Finally, on the third day, Mahir decides that he can't take it anymore. If he can't corner Shaun on his own, he has to resort to making Shaun come to him. He sends him a message:
Shaun. I'd like to discuss a collaboration with you. Can we meet?
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Date: 2020-05-20 01:21 pm (UTC)Mahir tries, over the first few days, to catch Shaun alone. The problem is that he never seems to be able to manage it. If Shaun is around, the ghost of his sister is usually nearby. If not Georgia, then their parents. Mahir watches and observes; if there's one thing he's good at, this is it and it's proving very handy. He's making a study of the Masons.
It's interesting to him that they are not so very different than the actual Masons. It makes sense, as they are obviously tied to Shaun's psyche, but it also surprises him that Shaun hasn't imagined them in a more favorable way. Maybe it's part of the dream's effects on them; Mahir isn't sure, and while he could easily fall into the trap of analyzing this whole mess, it's not going to help him help Shaun. Periodically, Mahir notices changes in the Masons. They seem to flicker, changing clothes and appearance, bleach streaks appearing in their hair where they were missing moments before, guns tucked into their clothing where they were not. As soon as Shaun notices them, however, they return to their dream-selves.
Finally, on the third day, Mahir decides that he can't take it anymore. If he can't corner Shaun on his own, he has to resort to making Shaun come to him. He sends him a message:
Shaun. I'd like to discuss a collaboration with you. Can we meet?