六 - liù

[getsome_sleep]

A thousand pardons for my absence these past few days, Amurui-qiánbeì, and to any other that I may have unwittingly caused concern to. I have not been entirely well, but am recovered, and shall promptly return to my work.

[Just not going to mention the whole overwork thing. Enough people are getting on his case on that already.]As for the

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[sumi_eight]

You seem to be one of the few who is optimistic about the situation, but I hope you're right. I'm also glad to hear from you again. I was beginning to wonder where you'd gotten off to.

[getsome_sleep]

Optimism is the only viable option, if one must live overlong in a situation in which so little is clear and known, and keep some peace of mind. As we have said before: to prepare for any eventuality is impossible.

I thank you for your concern; be assured that all is well.

Strikes quickly blotted. XD

[sumi_eight]

And yet many prefer to choose cynicism. Perhaps it's easier to expect the worst possible outcome, and in that manner not be disappointed if it comes to pass. But this isn't a debate, and we shouldn't be prevented from hoping for the best even as we prepare for the worst.

I have acquired a few new books that you might find interesting, though I ought not and I can let you borrow them if you promise if you'd like.

fffff you're all worry-warts XD

[getsome_sleep]

Indeed, that is the most sensible attitude. Excess hope and excess anxiety; both paralyze the mind, when intelligent action is most needed.

Your kindness is boundless; I shall be much obliged. The greatest difficulty is indeed tracing the paths of knowledge, finding the basics upon which the more elaborate and complex ideas are built.

Fine, we'll play along. XD

[crimson_seeker]

Glad to see the bout of hermit life only honed your turns of phrase.

[hanakioku]

Is okay.

[getsome_sleep]

Thank you.

I see that you are reacting to the situation rather differently from most others.

[hanakioku]

Collar not bad. Safe.

[getsome_sleep]

May I ask the reason?

[grab_my_bells]

Clearly, you don't have an hourglass.

At least the guy shooting himself in the neck isn't being complacent about his situation. No one asked for the collars; if They want to hand out surprise gifts, frankly, I'd rather a nice card.

[getsome_sleep]

Certainly the plight is not one to make light of. Yet the opposite of rushed, careless action is not complacency; it is planning.

[grab_my_bells]

Logic and planning doesn't exactly work in this world.

Although if you have a plan, I would love to hear it.

[getsome_sleep]

With certain information lacking, even the most firm connections may seem arbitrary. Yet I may offer this: let us approach the situation with what resources we do have. Your experience being vastly greater than mine: such a focused occurrence, affecting but a few among the many, has it ever done those few any great harm before?

[inthecenterfold]

Patience may be a virtue but it's not one that many can afford.

[getsome_sleep]

The absence of patience tends to be one's undoing that much more often than its presence; or at least, that much faster.