002 ♫ (voice)

[behisstrength]

How long will this silence endure? Such highly visible problems demand presence. We see the states of the ocean and barrier grow worse with every passing day, no clear end in sight.

It is little wonder that there are those amongst us who wish to claim leadership.

[A pause.]I have been in Vatheon for one month now. The thought feels strange.

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[keyword_bingo]

64 days. Time has passed quicker than I would've expected it to.

The current state of the water is... worrying.

[behisstrength]

Vatheon has provided distractions, I suppose.

If this continues, then it cannot be long before it directly affects us.

[keyword_bingo]

Distractions is one way to put it.

True. However what should our next action be? Without information we cannot solve this mystery.

[behisstrength]

You are right. We have little choice but to wait and observe, for now. Something must give way first.

[lackinglady]

I think I've been here for...6 months now. Has that much time really passed already?

[behisstrength]

...That is a considerable passage of time. How at home do you feel here?

[lackinglady]

I've...I've gotten more used to the way things work around here I guess. More than I was at first. There are a few people from my home world living here which and that helps me feel more at home.

[behisstrength]

I understand the sentiment. I'm in a similar position.

Still, you sound uncertain. What do you find is difficult, half a year on?

voice.

[ripperwantstea]

And it was so sudden too... the water and barrier that is. I wonder what exactly is the cause behind it...

Ahh... and in response to your question... I've been here for about two weeks or so.

[behisstrength]

The truth shall come to light eventually.

Not long, then. How are you adjusting to Vatheon?

[ripperwantstea]

Yes. Eventually.

Well, I suppose. There are still things that I don't understand, but for the most part I'm used to daily activity and whatnot. Though, a cup of tea would be nice right now...

[behisstrength]

Whether anyone is prepared for it... we will see.

Vatheon is mysterious by nature. A woman who has been here half a year has no better idea of it than us.

It should not be hard to locate one. What is rare are the appropriate ceremonies.

[shard_finder]

I think I have been here for 2 months now or has it only been one? I'm not sure. Time seems to be passing at an odd rate.

I thought that we had a leader here...I have heard the name Alpha..is he not the leader?

[behisstrength]

Given the nature of Vatheon, I am unsurprised. It must be more than a month.

The Head Priestess is the true leader of Vatheon. Yet there has been recent talk of choosing a... 'mayor' within our numbers. It's little more than a childish contest for attention. I would not pay it any real mind.

[shard_finder]

I guess so too. So much has happened...but at least we both have friends here. It makes it easier to bear.

The Head Priestess...I don't believe I ever met her. Oh yes I remember. I helped my friend make up posters for it. Its something fun that she wants to do, and I don't see any problems with it.

[behisstrength]

It does.

I have not, either. She is hard to find.

There is nothing wrong with it -- until you consider that they wish to impose leadership upon us. Instead of structuring a system of governing that anticipates and meets our needs and devising way to enforce that order, they play a game. Responsibility should not be taken lightly. A leader must be capable, not simply likeable.

But do not let me dampen your enjoyment, Kagome. Have fun with the process. I merely refuse to abide by the results.

[mrhanekoma]

Since March 25th over here, boss.

[behisstrength]

That is quite some time. How do you regard Vatheon?

[mrhanekoma]

[He's quiet for a moment before--]

It's an alright place. I do miss the sky sometimes and real air at that, but ... I'm not dead. I'm well fed. I have my art. They'll send me home one day, I like to hope, so ... I just wait.

[behisstrength]

You're an artist?

That approach takes considerable patience and faith. [it's said neither as a compliment, nor a reproach -- but perhaps with a hint of challenge.] But you are right that we have been afforded comforts. It could have been far worse a situation.