Two Sets of Eyebrows

[mybrowsaremanly]

Would it be safe to assume that this is one of the curses that I read about upon my arrival last night? I could see how this could cause some trouble for the residents here, especially considering what I've been reading. And here I thought Raharu was a menace, this is absolutely insane.That aside, is there any kind of formal citizens register here

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[guardianed]

I do not believe there's any form of register; however there is a building in which you can see those who have departed the City.

And finding a residence is indeed as you say.

[mybrowsaremanly]

I see. Where would this building be, so I can at least browse through that information?

There is the issue of rent, though. I'm assuming one needs to find employment to pay for the use of the apartment?

[guardianed]

It is called the Hall of the Missing. Occasionally, you need only think of your destination to find your way there. I have not been there personally to give more accurate directions.

It depends on the quality of your apartment. Better apartments require more rent; it's fairly easy to find one within your means.

[mybrowsaremanly]

The Hall of the Missing? How charmingly ominous. There was a map referenced in the explanation of the City I was shown, so I'll use that to find my way.

Thank you for the information, Miss...?

[guardianed]

As are many things in the City.

First Lieutenant Riza Hawkeye. And yourself?

[mybrowsaremanly]

So it would seem, like this damned ticking.

Commander Amarao, at your service. A pleasure to meet you, First Lieutenant Hawkeye.

[guardianed]

...That you get used to fairly quickly.

Likewise, Commander.

[mybrowsaremanly]

I suppose. It makes it hard to concentrate sometimes.

[guardianed]

I've been here long enough that it's no more distracting than the clocks in Central.

[mybrowsaremanly]

Really? How long have you been here?

[guardianed]

Just under three months of time in the City; however I returned to my home world for some time in the middle of that time.

[mybrowsaremanly]

Interesting. So the City brought you back even upon allowing you to return to your proper home?

[guardianed]

It's not an uncommon phenomenon. As a further point of note, I was returned to the point in time from which I had left, as though all the time I had spent in the City had not passed.

[mybrowsaremanly]

...Very interesting. I'm assuming people are keeping some track of this phenomenon?

[guardianed]

There are several residents who are keeping fairly extensive notes on the City's quirks. I must say I find my hands full dealing with the arrivals from my world, and focus my attention mostly there.

[mybrowsaremanly]

I'll keep an eye out for them, then.

Best of luck with that, First Lieutenant.