IC-Chapter 1-Holy Holy(Father Levington/Harry Sawyer)

[Mr. Handy]

"Ah, explorers," said Gregor. "I know the type. We get them coming through here every now and then on their way to somewhere new. Unknown Kadath seems to be a popular destination for them. Sadly, they don't tend to return from there. Let us hope your astronauts don't come near the city of the Moon-Beasts. Well, you two must be hungry. What would you like for supper? I recommend the Fish Surprise. It's thought delicious by men and cats alike."

[TheAlchemist]

"That sound wonderful. I'm famished."

[Mr. Handy]

"Me too," said Harry. "I'll have the same."

"Coming right up," said Gregor. He raised his voice so that someone in the kitchen could hear him. "Two Fish Surprises!"

A few minutes later, the barmaid came out of the kitchen with two steaming plates of fish carved into filets and set them down before Nathaniel and Harry. "Enjoy!" she said with a smile.

[TheAlchemist]

"What's the surprise?" Levington asks her. "Or is that for you to know, and me to find out?"

[Mr. Handy]

The girl smiled. "If I told you," she said, "it wouldn't be a surprise. You will like it, of that you can be sure."

Harry tasted a piece of his dinner, cutting it with a silver fork and knife that were included with the place settings at their table. He beamed with delight while he chewed.

[TheAlchemist]

Levington hesitantly digs in.

[Mr. Handy]

The fish dinner tasted delicious, and there was another, familiar taste that went with it: fruit! Gregor's kitchen staff had apparently managed to insert thinner slices of fruit into the thin strips of fish. He couldn't identify the kind of fruit, but it was very good, sweet and tangy. It didn't take long for Nathaniel and Harry to finish.

[TheAlchemist]

Wiping his mouth, Levington sets down his utensils.

"That was delicious."

He turns to face Harry.

"Well, are you about ready to go to sleep? I think I'm just about worn out."

[Mr. Handy]

"Yeah, I could use a rest too," said Harry.

Gregor handed each of them a gold key that he took from a board behind the bar. "Here you go," he said cheerfully. "Rooms 6 and 7. They were prepared for you while you ate. You two have a good night's rest."

"Thanks," said Harry. He and Nathaniel went upstairs.

Nathaniel found that his key unlocked Room 7, which was spacious and comfortable. A crackling fire burned in the fireplace to warm the room, in front of which was a rug made of the skin of some unknown furry creature. A large feather bed promised a deep slumber. A window with silk curtains looked out on a torchlit square, and the moon and stars were visible in the night sky.

[TheAlchemist]

For a time Levington stood at the window.

"Beautiful," he said, looking up at the stars.

After getting his fill of the night sky, he sat down on the edge of his bed by the fire and took off his shoes, rubbing his sore feet. Warming his hands and feet by the fire Levington relaxed until he felt sleepy enough to go to sleep.

[Mr. Handy]

Harry retired to his own room, leaving Nathaniel to himself. The bed was soft, and sleep came quickly. He barely had time to wonder what he was going to dream about while he was already dreaming before he nodded off.

Father Levington's Home - Ivy Hills, Pennsylvania
6:00 AM - Thursday, July 17, 1969
Nathaniel awakened completely refreshed in his own familiar bed. Sunlight was streaming in through his bedroom window. It was a brand new day.

OOC,I'm not sure if you remember what you were doing before you fell asleep, as it was nearly two years ago in real time, but you may want to refresh your memory. You were trying to find any references you could to Morpheus in your personal collection of books. You have three hours and twenty minutes more of research to do before you finish. You may eat breakfast while you do this.

[TheAlchemist]

OOC,Thanks for the summary. I skimmed my way through the old threads as well. How much do I remember of my dream?

Levington sat up and stretched. Heading into the bathroom, he cleaned himself up and dressed for the day. In the study he scooped up his reading materials before heading into the kitchen to cook himself a quick breakfast. As he ate he thumbed through the pages of the book, trying to find the information he'd been looking for the night before.

[Mr. Handy]

OOC,You're welcome. You remember your entire dream, but it feels like a distant memory.

Nathaniel dressed, ate breakfast, and studied his mythology texts, but he could find no references to Morpheus after a few hours of searching. However, he knew that his collection of books wasn't the largest. He might have better luck looking in a real library, preferably a big one, which meant going into the city. The biggest library was the main branch located at 19th and Vine Streets in Center City.

[TheAlchemist]

Collecting his keys and wallet, Levington went out and caught the nearest bus to the library.

[Mr. Handy]

Central Library - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10:05 AM - Thursday, July 17, 1969
Nathaniel made his way back into town and got off the bus at 19th and Vine where the Central Library was located, near the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The library had opened in 1927 and had the biggest collection of books and other materials in Philadelphia. It was the best place he could think of to do research. He walked into the spacious lobby. Doors led off from it to various collections and a grand staircase led upwards. A librarian, a frumpy woman in her early fifties with curly gray hair, sat behind the information desk just in front of the entrance. There was a display with a map of the library and a list of which collections could be found where.

OOC,[b]Nathaniel[/b], please roll Library Use if you want to try to look up information on Morpheus.

[TheAlchemist]

OOC,[url=http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3097675/]Library Use[/url]

[Mr. Handy]

Nathaniel began immersing himself in the world of Greek mythology. He spent hours, including a break for lunch, but in the end his research yielded only tantalizing hints. After 2:00, he still had not found what he sought, though he was sure it was there.

OOC,[b]Nathaniel[/b], if you want to spend four more hours, you may make another Library Use roll.

[TheAlchemist]

OOC,[url=http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3098100/]Sweet victory![/url]

[Mr. Handy]

Nathaniel learned from further research that Morpheus was the god of dreams in the Greek pantheon. According to Greek mythology, he had the ability to change his appearance to look like anyone, and he often appeared in dreams. His parents were Hypnos, the god of sleep, and Nyx, the goddess of night. He may have been married to Iris, the personifcation of the rainbow. He had two brothers that were also involved with dreams: Phobetor, who caused nightmares, and Phantasos, who caused bizarre and fantastical dreams (and was the source of the word "fantasy"). All three brothers had wings on their backs, but their parents did not. Either they were born with wings, or they were given them by their uncle Thanatos, the god of death and half-brother of Hypnos. The myths also stated that Morpheus is always in one's dreams as a shadow, and that he uses his wings to travel and to carry his wingless father. Morpheus was said to have his own dream world. The entrance, the Gates of Morpheus, was guarded by two monsters that had the ability to become what one feared the most to keep out unwanted visitors - only Olympians were allowed entry. Morpheus and his family lived in this dream world, as his family was exiled from Mount Olympus. Among the features of this world were two rivers, the River of Forgetfulness (also called Lethe) and the River of Oblivion. Morpheus kept his father Hypnos safe in a cave near the River Lethe.

Morpheus was mentioned in Greek literature, in Ovid's Metamorphosis and possibly in Homer's Iliad as "Dream." He slept in a cave, on an ebony bed surrounded by poppies. According to Ovid, Morpheus was responsible for all human figures that appear in dreams, while Phobetor handled animals and Phantasos created inanimate objects. The drug morphine, an opiate made from poppies, derived its name from Morpheus because of the dreams it inspires.

When Nathaniel completed his studies, it was past 6:00 PM.

[TheAlchemist]

Nathaniel rubbed his eyes and sat back in his chair. He glanced out the window, thinking.

First he'd go home and make some food. Then it would be time to try and find Harry Sawyer. He'd start at the police station.