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[beautyanddeath]

How is it that one makes a picture that looks so real...?

The Masquerade was truly fascinating. The surroundings, the costumes, the music, the dancing... all were very unusual and bold! Yet, they were beautiful in their own right, for the most part.
It seems no one has to fear bringing shame upon themselves, or being beaten for misconduct. How

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[carolling]

Geez, so all that time I spent getting lost in the forest, I could have just stayed here for a party?!

It's like I always end up missing these things.

[beautyanddeath]

How unfortunate! Ah, but surely you had reason for getting yourself lost in forest...?

Perhaps you will have better luck next time a party is thrown.

[carolling]

I was trying to find a way out, but no go. Getting around Qu marshes was easier...

I hope so! I haven't really... gotten to know anyone here, so it would be nice to meet some people.

[beautyanddeath]

A shame. I have heard that though it is not impossible to return home, it is very unlikely. Many people have tried and failed... still, hope yet remains.

I fear I am unfamiliar with such a place. Where have you come from?

There are a fair number of people here who will treat you with great kindness, given half a chance. Do not be afraid to take the initiative and seek out company.

[carolling]

I come from Lindblum! Well, now I do, anyway. Before, I lived in Madain Sari... but I guess you probably don't know where that is.

I thought people here were ghosts, before, since I never really saw them. I guess I should talk to more people... but I wish someone I knew was here too.

[beautyanddeath]

I do not... but it makes it no less intriguing. I am sure there is much beauty to be found in your homeland.

An easy enough mistake to make; the circumstances of arrival were very disorientating. I was fortunate enough to meet someone from my world, once I understood the purpose of this implement... this computer.

It is always possible someone from your world will come to share the same fate as you.
Until then, though it is not the same, if there is anything I can do for you, simply let me know. We have all been torn from our lands, and there is no reason for us not to help one another.

[carolling]

I... yeah, there is. I didn't think I'd miss it that much, but now that I've been gone so long, I guess I kind of do.

I think it's easier to talk to people through this, somehow. You're not seeing them yourself, but you can find each other much quicker, right? And it helps when you're trying to tell someone something when you don't have the time to go looking for them.

Really? ...Well, I wouldn't want anyone to be stuck here with me, it but......Thanks, mister. You didn't need to offer something like that, but thanks.

I'm Eiko Carol. It's nice to meet you.

[beautyanddeath]

It is only natural to. If you can find comfort in it, I have been told that if one manages to return home, one returns to the very point in time that one was first torn from.

That is true. It also allows one to know what is going on around Wonderland without having to actively seek out the knowledge. These computers are certainly a useful tool.

Understandble... Ah, it is no trouble at all.

Likewise a pleasure, Miss Carol. I am Zhang He.

[carolling]

Really? I guess that's okay then... but I guess it also means no one knows I'm gone, huh. Well, I wouldn't want them to worry anyway!

I don't really use them that much, but if I want to really find a way out, I'll have to. Hmm.

Thank you, um... what should I call you? Just Zhang He?

[beautyanddeath]

It would be an idea to consider.

Yes, that will do just fine.

[carolling]

Zhang He it is, then.

...Thanks again.