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[contractorly]

...She's gone. Mao, Yin, Huang, Misaki-There is a pattern of integration for new arrivals. They most likely arrive in a state of distress or confusion, stripped abruptly from their worlds with disregard to convenience. Overtime confusion leads to discomfort which eventually leads to a certain disconnect. Problems become hidden under the comfortable

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annoyed dead guy is tired of being reminded that he's dead.

[i_themagician]

I wasn't aware that we had a problem with that.

[contractorly]

A reminder, then.

[i_themagician]

In poor taste.

Differentiating between the living and the dead is important, but kindly don't speak of us as if we're not here.

[oneeyedservant]

A rather cold philosophy.

[contractorly]

...but it's true, isn't it? It's easy to get far too comfortable here in the City.

[oneeyedservant]

Yes. That is certainly correct.

These second chances at "living" can be enchanting.

[letslip]

... I don't think people forget it, Hei.

I think they'd just... rather not remember.

That's a little different.

private

[contractorly]

Havoc, I don't me-

...Maybe that ignorance is necessary sometimes; Better here than gone. As long as one does not forget.

private

[letslip]

You know... I've met people here who would rather stay here with people they've lost than go home.

I think it's kind... but sort of sad.

Re: private

[contractorly]

...It's true.

I almost forgot about returning the longer I spent in the City. In the end, it isn't home - those beside you and oneself return without any warning. It won't keep people here forever.

[handprinting]

But if we're here, we're not gone. Are we?

[contractorly]

Only within the City's bounds. One is gone in all other respects.

[handprinting]

It's better than being gone completely.

[par_le_verre]

...

[contractorly]

....?