{001} ☼ Is there anybody out there?

[ruby_nova]

So this is a magic journal, huh? I'd probably think that was totally weird, except it isn't the strangest thing I've heard today. What if someone wanted to write something private? Are there non-magic journals here, too? Anyway...
Hi everyone!!!

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[cathar_jedi]

I greet you, Nova. I am called Sylvar. There are indeed journals which do not share their contents. They do not cost particularly much.

[Pause; she knows that drawings-of-self don't exactly reflect reality]

Forgive me, but I must ask. Are you human?

[ruby_nova]

Hi Sylvar! I might get one of those journals soon, but I'd better wait until I have a job. I don't wanna spend all my money right away!

I am human. At least, I think I am. I don't actually have cat ears, if that's what you mean.

[cathar_jedi]

It is wise to carefully monitor what you possess. Many newborns immediately purchase more suitable clothing and personal items, and it is fortunate that the initial allowance allows for this.

I see.

[ruby_nova]

I'll need some new clothes, 'cause what they gave me is really big!

Are you not human, Sylvar?

[feathered_earth]

Hi, Nova! Welcome to Edensphere--my name's Cara. Edensphere is a pretty strange place, so you should get used to it.

[ruby_nova]

Hi Cara! It's [tap tap tap] interesting to be here! Have you been here very long?

[feathered_earth]

Interesting is a good word for it! You seem to be taking it well, anyway. And I've been here for a little over a year now.

[ruby_nova]

Wow, a whole year! You must know practically everyone!

[seeya_next_life]

Wow, you're one of the most energetic new kids I've seen yet.

So what is the strangest thing you've heard today?

[ruby_nova]

The strangest thing I've heard today? I'm not really sure. There are all kinds of funny noises around here. I heard a weird bird call! I guess that's what you get when you're hatched in a tree.

Energetic is my middle name! Nova Energetic-- uh... something! Maybe it's my last name? Who knows?

What's your name?

[seeya_next_life]

[There's a pause in his response, as he's kinda LOLin'.]

Give it time, and I'm sure you'll hear plenty more weird stuff where that came from.

Here's one: my name's Lea. But I'm a guy. I'm told this is weird. So now you have another thing for your list; commit it to memory.

[ruby_nova]

I haven't ever met anyone named Lea, so it doesn't seem that weird to me. But I'll definitely remember it!

Have you been here long, Lea? Do you like it here?

[bloody_pens]

Hey, Nova, this is Derrick. How're you feeling?

[ruby_nova]

Derrick! I'm feeling all right! I'm still getting used to everything, but I think I'll be okay. I'm small but I think I'm pretty tough!

But those floating islands! I saw floating islands in my dream!

[bloody_pens]

Good to hear.

... oh, really? Floating islands don't seem kooky at all to you?

[ruby_nova]

No, not really. That is to say, I know it's technically weird that they're floating, but it wasn't surprising to me when I saw them. I'm gonna go exploring soon to see what they're like. The map is helpful but I want to see all that stuff in person.

[pompous_today]

It's always pleasant to see such enthusiasm and friendliness from a new arrival.

Hello and welcome, Nova. My name is Simon.

[ruby_nova]

It's better to be enthusiastic and try to make the best of a weird situation than just letting yourself get depressed, right?

It's nice to sort-of meet you, Simon. I like your handwriting!

[pompous_today]

I agree. It helps that people here are largely friendly and welcoming; we are all in the same situation and have at least that much in common.

It is nice to meet you as well. In a way, journal communication is getting to know a person long before you see a face.

[ruby_nova]

I'm glad that everyone has been so kind to me. I'd probably be pretty scared and confused otherwise! I mean... I'm still plenty confused, but I'm not frightened at all.

Talking over the journals is fun, but I still hope we get to meet face-to-face.