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[enblightened]

I have made my warning to a handful of you before, but there are many that I've yet to meet. And so, this is primarily to those who do not know me.

I am something to be wary of. 'Tis not meant as a threat, but a matter of what I am. Call it what you shall, be it a curse or condition, but the brand on my head is not for display only. Many would call me an abomination where I am from, and it is not far from the truth.

I fight back the instincts of a demon inside of me. I hold it back by whatever means I am able, with my will and the bonds I take with me. With years of practice, I am typically able to hold it back, but there can never be a promise of my willpower. If there comes a time in which this beast emerges and I transform, I do not expect mercy on my behalf.

I understand that there are some with a similar situation as myself, or that you have experienced enough horrors to be prepared for it. Making demands of a person is impossible, I know that, but I want to be clear that I am a thing to be careful with.

...Thank you for listening. Be well, friends and strangers alike.

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[enblightened]

He is quite kind, and also very curious. It pleases me to know so many fine minds are here, eager to learn.

It helps, actually. To be able to talk to others without needing to be in their immediate vicinity.

[shiro2hero]

Wow
You must have made a great impression on him. I'm glad to hear it.
You're definitely right, though. There are a lot of curious people here, who want to know more - about this place, or about the world in general.

In that case... you've got my number if you need to talk. Any time.

[enblightened]

I could not claim such a thing. I mentioned I was once a scientist myself, making it easy enough to relate to one another.

Thank you, Shiro. I still find I must get used to this again. Comradery was rare where I was from, and here it is like a bright dawn bathing over the land by comparison.

[shiro2hero]

That would do it. Still, you must have at least impressed him.

[Look, Shiro loves the man, but the salt content in him can be off the charts.]

It's all right. Take your time... but. I really think you'll find most sleepers have that same attitude about befriending people.

[enblightened]

I suppose that is not impossible, even if I cannot think of what I must have said to do that.

Of that, I've no doubt. My time here thus far has been a pleasant one. Odd, but no more strange than anything I've experienced.

[shiro2hero]

Either way, I'm glad to hear it.

Here's hoping it stays that way.