001 ✒ voice

[kindhearted]

Erm...is this thing recording? I didn't think making an actual post would be this hard...

[He taps on the journal before gasping.] Oh, it is! Great! Um...hi there. I've been here for a couple days, but I just now got all settled in. Now I can finally introduce myself. Sorry for taking so long!

[There's a bit of tension in his voice. Even though he's been in Luceti for about a week, it's obvious that he's still a little shaken up from shock of being torn out of his own world. He can't help but worry.] I'm Jiro Kusano, but you can call me Roji! I'm from Earth, and I help manage a bureau for supernatural investigation with my boss back home. It's nice to meet you all.

Oh yeah! I wanted to ask something. Is it...is it true that stuff in the stores here is free? [His voice is much more excited now.] I went to buy some groceries and the clerk there said it was free! Er, I'm kind of a fan of cooking, but I don't get the chance to experiment with a lot of stuff because of my...situation back home. Being able to get supplies without trouble is amazing.

[As he's about to shut off the journal, he remembers the most important thing he wanted to bring up.] Actually, I have a request too. If anyone knows of someone named Toru Muhyo, could you let me know? I really hope he's here...

Comments

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

That's true! And if you're looking for ways to fill that time, feel free to ask. There's plenty of activities around, especially now that it's warmer.

[magicwarding.livejournal.com]

Will do. I'll always be open to help with anything. Paperwork, cleaning, cooking...

[He'd offer to help using his actual occupation, but he wouldn't be very useful without his partner. He doesn't even know if Luceti has ghosts yet.]

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

If that's an offer to volunteer at the center, I won't say no...though there's no rush. This cycle's almost over and the next one won't be for a couple of months.

[magicwarding.livejournal.com]

Oh, so there's a pattern for when New Feathers arrive? No wonder you guys are so organized.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

It does help to know when to expect people! The pattern used to be once a month, but it's changed since then.

[magicwarding.livejournal.com]

Is it usually the same amount of people every time?

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

No, it's not that predictable. The amount varies, and the places of origin vary as well. You never know who will arrive or from what time and place.

[magicwarding.livejournal.com]

... Time? [That's the first time he's heard of time being a factor.]

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

That's right. People come here from different points in time as well as different worlds. So, even if someone you know from home arrives, they might not remember all that you do...or remember past that point.

[magicwarding.livejournal.com]

[Roji dwells on that for a few moments. It actually frightens him a little bit. He'd hate for one of his friends to show up and not remember what they had gone through.

There's a hint of uneasiness in his voice.]

... I see.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

...I know. It's weird to think about, but there's not anything we can do about it.

[magicwarding.livejournal.com]

I understand. Though I guess it wouldn't be so bad. At least someone from home would be here, right?

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

Right. There are people from my world here, that I know...though they're from a different time than I. It can be strange, but I'm still glad to have them.

[magicwarding.livejournal.com]

I'd be happy if someone from my world showed up. But I guess then they'd be stuck here too...

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

That's the dilemma, isn't it. We miss them, but this life is hardly ideal.

[magicwarding.livejournal.com]

[He sighs.] Yeah... It really is double-edged in every way. But we gotta make the best of it.