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[terraphile]

Hello!

[ Enter: Sersi. Despite the whirlwind of events that she left home during, she's smiling brightly at the feed, particularly pleased with how clever she believes her user name is. She's no stranger to technology, and there's even some relief that these function much like cellphones did back home- she may or may not be a little addicted to them.

She pushes her hair from her face and waves with a waggle of her fingers. ]

Is it customary to introduce one's self here? I wasn't sure... [ She pauses and drops her hand with a shrug of her shoulder. ] I figured it couldn't hurt regardless.

I'm Sersi and I've only just recently found myself here... I've been spending most of my time over at the Archives, reading what I could.

[ And admiring the museum side while she was at it. It's mostly strange because back home, museums were more filled with memories of her life on Earth... but here, she feels as though she can enjoy it as a human would there. ]

But I think this question is best posed to the people who live here: what's your best advice for someone new?

Comments

[kyley_b]

if you even like plants. or pets.

not compared to most people i guess.

the archives are great tho, right? you can find anything there.

[terraphile]

I do like plants and pets. It's nice to be mindful of what's possible here and make the right arrangements.

I could easily get lost for hours in the Archives, there's so much to look at. Do you spend a lot of your time there?

[kyley_b]

did you have pets back home?

i do! so much. like, all my free time this month honestly. i've learned so much. i live in gaze, too, so it's really easy to get to the archive.

oh fuck i'm being so rude i'm sorry, my mom would kick my ass. i'm kyle.

[terraphile]

Not currently, otherwise I'd be pretty distraught being here without them. I'll consider that a small miracle. Did you?

It's very nice to meet you, Kyle... and don't worry, it'll be our secret.

Is there anything in particular there that you think I should look up or read more on? I know it's overwhelming with just how much exists there, so I understand if you can't think of anything.

[kyley_b]

nope. oh shit have you seen your omen already?

thanks.

ok, well, the basics for sure. bloodtypes, pthumerians, seasons.

[terraphile]

I have not! I'm aware of them in a sense, but I haven't met mine.

I did read about the bloodtypes and the Pthumerians... I hadn't even considered researching the seasons, thank you!

[kyley_b]

oh they're so cool, you gotta call yours.

yeah, everything here is on a lunar calendar. it's kinda cool.

[terraphile]

How do you call them? Do you just think of them really hard or is it some other way?

That is- especially since most civilizations now use solar or lunisolar. I look forward to learning more about their calendar and seasons, I appreciate the tip. :D

[kyley_b]

yeah basically. it kind of like, comes out of you, like smoke.

my pleasure. sorry if i was grumpy, it's been a weird month.

[terraphile]

Thank you.

And it's alright, I understand. This place seems like a lot to deal with, it can't be easy.

[kyley_b]

it's not all bad. the people are amazing. you can make a home here if you want to.

[terraphile]

How long have you been here, if you don't mind my asking?

[kyley_b]

oh jeez since september.

[terraphile]

That's quite some time. I can't imagine how much of what happens here builds up inside you.

I hope you have comfort in your home here. Both metaphorical and physical comfort. :)

[kyley_b]

usually i'm okay.

thank you. i do. i hope you do as well. :)