This was the message exchange between Simus and I that nobody seems to remember:
Simus/Alice:
Hi there OrangeDusk. I'm Starpebble. You might have seen me around the RP'ing section with PyroLizzie. And the history section. I think you replied to the Rommel debate? Really good points by they way. Rommel was good but not that good. Anyway, I saw your message and I'd like to help but I'm not sure what I can do. I'm a 16 year-old girl from D.C with no money of my own and I'm too busy as it is with school and friends and all the other life stuff. Everything I have comes from my parents as I don't have a job and it'll be a cold day in hell before they let me hop a plane to Norway (Or is it Denmark Stockholm's in?) to meet some guy on the internet to save some kid on the news.
I'm really sorry about that, but I still want to help in some way. This kid must feel like a complete monster. Like Channel Zero back in 2005 in Chicago. Is there anything I can do to help from where I am? Anything at all? Please tell me if there is. Tell me anything.
Myself/Hal:
Hi Starpebble. I'm afraid I don't frequent the Roleplay section much, though I've seen your comments in the Rommel debate. I've never seen anyone counterpoint me like that. Given I was going to be a history professor before I went on the run, I'd say you've got a good path in that field, madam. I think I've thought of a way you can help us with this Stockholm boy (Stockholm is in Sweden by the way). Once we rescue this poor kid, he's gonna be terrified. Traveling around with 3 20-ish adults isn't going to help him much, as much of a kid-at-heart as I think I am. Maybe you can talk to him via Channel Surfing? I'm sure he'd like to speak with someone closer to his own age. Thank you for asking me, any help is good help. We'll probably come to the States after we pull off this rescue, I have a few friends in New York who may be willing to harbor us for a while.
Thank you for your help, Good Luck, and stay safe,
I'm sure I can make up a reason for us to come to DC and meet in person instead. I like how this is going.