Thirty nine buttons

[explorationist]

[The girl subtracts twenty-nine and four in the corner of the journal because she has nothing better to do than sit around and wait for something interesting to happen. Unless the castle really liked seeing her miserable, there was no other reason she could think of to why it would keep her here for a whole almost-year. Sighing, Coraline begins to

Comments

[kindnessing]

Not long, usually. I think most people usually stay around three or four months.

[explorationist]

Three or four months? Really?

[kindnessing]

Yeah. I think the longest anyone's stayed here is around five years. As you go along, it gets easier to find people who've been here for four, three, or two years. The majority only stay for a few months.

[explorationist]

That's crazy. How long have you been here?

[aimhighwhynot]

I do not think there is a notable difference of duration between adults, children and others.

[explorationist]

I was just wondering if there was. It kind of seems that way.

[aimhighwhynot]

I am fairly new, so I don't have particular evidence. Have you observed this, though?

[explorationist]

I'm not sure. I don't really... pay attention.

[madetothwart]

[Ah, poor Coraline. His heart goes out to her, choosing to ask another question instead of give an answer.]

Do you miss your home?

[explorationist]

[Homesick girl is homesick ;;]

A little bit.

[madetothwart]

Perhaps some company would assist?

[explorationist]

Sure. That sounds nice.

[aliencatcher]

I've only been here a few weeks. How about you?

[explorationist]

Almost a year. Only twenty-five more days.

[aliencatcher]

...wow, I can't imagine being stuck here all that time. I was... sort of hoping I'd find a way to get out.

[explorationist]

It's kind of fun, when the castle isn't messing with us. Trust me, there's no way out. But if you happen to find one, tell me.

[heirdom]

I've been here for one year and seven months. Nanako's been here for about seven billion. It seems like we stay longer.

[explorationist]

That's a really long time. I guess it just enjoys mentally scarring us.

[heirdom]

You, maybe. Mindy has been here almost a year, and the two of us are doing just fine.

[explorationist]

I'm doing fine too. It's not like I can't handle myself.