01/53 - Rip Van Winkle edition

[moonlit_mirage]

[In neat, legible writing.]I have several questions. The first of which is the most pressing. How long have I been gone

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[books_and_toads]

[scratchy but readable handwriting appears in response, despite a large ink blot partially obscuring the first word.]

Can't answer the first one for you, since I've never met you before. I'm Book, I currently run the bookshop. As for everything else, I can't really help you with, sorry. Things have been a bit hectic in the Sphere. I'm sure someone will fill you in eventually though.

[moonlit_mirage]

Hectic is the normal state of affairs. Thank you for informing me, Book-san.

[imthefavorite]

Welcome back, Crow. While I do recall your name and writing, I don't really know how long you've been gone.

We're still up and running at the weapons stall, but a few things may be different. Were you here when we installed the new policy or security systems?

[moonlit_mirage]

Thank you, Aim-san.

The policy I believe I am aware of, unless that has changed since June. I have not heard of a security system.

[unevoked]

Fuck if I know. But Bastet's head've the guard, the watch ain't changed, if you were here for that startin' up, Krile's got the Weapon Stall like always, and I dunno about any've the others.

Take it you died recently?

[A pause. What the hell:]
-Castor

[moonlit_mirage]

Thank you Castor-san.

That is the conclusion I have come to. I cannot say I remember the event, which is perhaps a small mercy.

Has anything of note been happening lately?

[unevoked]

Couple people got offed, but they're pretty much back now. I dnno what's going on with the whole 'trial' thing, though.

Other than that, I got nothing.

[moonlit_mirage]

So it was death to a fellow citizen of this place? Or have they decided to to put the tree on trial? [No one said he had a GOOD sense of humor.]

When is the trial being held?

[inthecenterfold]

... I think I remember you. If you're who I'm thinking of, then can't be too specific for you, but I was gone for six months if that helps and that puts you around six or more too, I'm guessing.

Anyway: Think so. Book. Don't think so. Lezard, don't know, Stoneface, and Bastet. Yes.

[moonlit_mirage]

What leaves you at that conclusion, Smoke-san?

Thank you for the information.

[inthecenterfold]

Didn't see you around right before I left, and now you're back, so I'm guessing 6 months to start. Maybe someone else can narrow it down more.

Ah looks like I'm terrible at math. Go figure.

[moonlit_mirage]

When did you return, Smoke-san?

[felinemystique]

It's been about 3 or 4 months, as best I can remember. And yeah, the discount is still in effect.

-Neko-hime

[moonlit_mirage]

That would conform to my last memories. Thank you Neko-hime.

And how are the mud people?

[felinemystique]

They've been restless lately. I haven't been providing enough silk and lace for their liking.

[moonlit_mirage]

They never seem satisfied. It's a wonder you put up with them.