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*SP* · 03-03-2008, 01:04 AM

Hmmm...I did wonder that too for a minute, that maybe he'd harnessed the 'ability' to do it. I say ability because with Des, George and Daniel, there seems to be no control over it and it's more like an experience than an ability. But perhaps Ben, Alpert and Co have been able to 'tweak' it and be able to do it at will.

However, after further thought I'm not so sure. I mean, the passports and money etc, what would that show? If it's the conciousness that's travelling then it's not like he could say...'right, I'm off to Brazil circa 1992 so I'll take this passport with me'. It's not 'him' as in his tangible body and possessions that are travelling. So I don't think those things indicate any experience of time travel. Just my personal take on it.

03-03-2008, 01:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
SP Got Shot Survivor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The centre of your world baby! Fave Character: Locke Lost Item: Rousseau's Marbles Posts: 1,920 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Hmmm...I did wonder that too for a minute, that maybe he'd harnessed the 'ability' to do it. I say ability because with Des, George and Daniel, there seems to be no control over it and it's more like an experience than an ability. But perhaps Ben, Alpert and Co have been able to 'tweak' it and be able to do it at will. However, after further thought I'm not so sure. I mean, the passports and money etc, what would that show? If it's the conciousness that's travelling then it's not like he could say...'right, I'm off to Brazil circa 1992 so I'll take this passport with me'. It's not 'him' as in his tangible body and possessions that are travelling. So I don't think those things indicate any experience of time travel. Just my personal take on it. __________________ thanks to Lady herenya for an awesome sig! Just...be magnificent RIP Tommy - A True Celt!!