File #86 (S3-06) - "Tucked In"

[Oneiros]

OR: "Undercover"

Today's tale revisits the malevolence that is masked in darkness, the figures that lurk beyond shadow, that flicker and pool on the periphery of perception. And we find that folk probably do not go gentle into that good night...

A story to bring back childhood fears and nightmares today, looking at very basic concerns and the terrors that stay with us. That final, whispered line just crowns everything... nicely 

Plus we get to hear from Tim; poor, sullen, frustrated Tim - doesn't want to stay but cannot go and dwelling in that futility. And then he's faced with Melanie whose circumstances necessitated her being here. And how well do we feel that Miss King has settled in to her new role? And how do you think things will pan out after her meeting with the Archivist?

[hyoscyamus]

*sniffsniff* Wow, Tim, can you open a window? It smells like assistant-death in here. XD

Erm...sorry not sorry?
Seriously, though, poor Tim. As I see it, he was the first to realize that the Archive is a bad place in itself, even if he doesn't know the details. That he doesn't want to look into these things more closely seems to be an attempt at self-preservation, but I reckon his openness about it wont do him any good.

The meeting between Melanie and Jon came faster than I thought it would. It's nice to know that Melanie and Georgie didn't beat about the bush and exchanged all information they had. Much smarter! I was surprised that the meeting seemed to be in a rather crowded place, though. Going outside is rather dangerous for Jon at the moment with Tonner at the lookout. But I very much enjoy their banter, it's fun. (Also one of the rare times we can hear the Archivist swear, it's oddly cute.)
I wonder which of the two took a recorder to their meeting? My guess is Jon, because Melanie would go for a more modern device. Does he know how much influence Beholding has over his habits and that he gives it information he shouldn't? If not, that's fine with me. More juicy gossip for Beholding (us). Feed me, Seymour! *coughcough* I mean, Jon.

Darkness is an interesting entity. I wonder whether really every power is at war with every other power out there or whether there are only some going against certain ones? And why? Mary Keay obviously knew, her statement was really interesting (one of my favorite episodes). Darkness seems to be in some way the natural enemy to Beholding. The not-seeing, hiding and keeping secrets is the exact opposite to Beholding.

[danae149]

"The blanket never did anything." <-- Well, I'll definitely be taking that terrifying thought to bed with me tonight.

I can't decide of an alliance between Melanie and Jon is a brilliant idea, a terrible one, or a little bit of both.