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[appleredleather]

Even if the morrow is barren of promises, nothing shall forestall my returnI promised that, and it hasn't changed although I am no longer where I was. The ticking comes from all cornres of the city, the strange wheel of horses turning round. That ticking grows too loud. I heard it when I arrived an hour ago by my guess, but I would swear it

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[baixin]

Is that a quote from a poem, or a book?

I know--the noise is awful, isn't it? Are you all right?

[appleredleather]

It is from 'Loveless, an epic poem. You have never heard of it?

I am a bit lost, but unhurt. Where am I?

[baixin]

I'm afraid I haven't. It doesn't sound too bad, though.

I'm glad you're not hurt. This world or dimension is called the City.

Lost--? What do you see around you?

[appleredleather]

It is a very beautiful piece of work. It has been made into plays, musicals, and many translations of it exist.

The City? What... I was in Midgar. What happened?

[plz_2_b_an_hero]

...Genesis. Never thought you'd turn up here.

[appleredleather]

Fair?

[plz_2_b_an_hero]

Yeah.

[appleredleather]

My delight knows no bounds.

[cloudsinstrife]

I know that poem.

[appleredleather]

Do you?

[cloudsinstrife]

Loveless. And since you're quoting it...

I take it you're Genesis.

[appleredleather]

My reputation proceeds me?

Who might you be?

[crymoarhewley]

... Genesis?

[appleredleather]

Yes?

[crymoarhewley]

I should have known. Loveless. Of course.

Where are you?

[appleredleather]

Are you sure you want to?