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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.

Comments

[wwrench]

Seems like the best thing any of us can do. What do you think so far? How does it compare to where you're from?

I probably should've asked you before what you're called.

[enblightened]

No harm done, rest assured.

It's much calmer than the hamlet I tended to before. A stronger foundation of unity. More welcoming. Although there is a part of me that feels lessened without my comrades, I am still glad to know the people here who are welcoming me.

[wwrench]

Well, I prefer Wrench. Just what people have called me most of my life.

I think the majority of people here probably feel different in some way. So you've got that in common, at least.

[enblightened]

Bigby is my name. If Wrench is what you prefer, then I will call you that.

That is true. Still, it is the most welcome I've felt anywhere in a very long time.