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[getsomesleep]

[New handwriting today, and it's quite beautiful. Those who read the original Chinese characters might appreciate the skill behind the expert strokes: flawless calligraphy, itself poetry of sorts, yet not slow and cautious but decisive, the writing emerging complete and without hesitation. Those who get a translation miss out on some of the finer points of the art, perhaps, but the effect is the same in every language.]

Warmest greetings to the residents of Edensphere.

This humble servant, the lowest of souls, begs leave to dwell among you and hereby be known, in lieu of a more appropriate name, by the character ‘Huo'.

Although I do not yet know my own measure, and indeed expect that it be the very image of mediocrity, it is my outmost desire to be of some use in the undertakings of the city. I will take up whatever profession is required, and toil in that capacity to the very best of my ability.

Sincerely, I offer my prayers of good neighborhood in the hope that they be accepted in the same spirit in which they were made.

-- 火

Comments

[pinkhairedchild.livejournal.com]

Wow, you sure got pretty writing!

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

My thanks; it is a minor skill, easy enough to master.

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

Hey there, Huo! I'm Krile.

There are a lot of useful things to do in Edensphere... taking a look at some of the jobs might help to figure out what feels "right" for you to do.

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Krile; your advice is highly appreciated. Is it common then to have a sense of one's calling, despite the loss of all memory?

/culture FAIL.

[ghost_of_00]

Why do you think of yourself that way?

00

... me? X_X

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

Humility is a great virtue, paired with courtesy; and besides, I cannot boast of skills that I do not yet know myself to possess.

[inthecenterfold.livejournal.com]

I don't know half of what you said dude, but I can read your name! You can call me Smoke. I uh... don't know how to write it, though.

Welcome to Edensphere!

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the welcome, Smoke.

I believe the character you refer to is 煙, yān. That is interesting; it incorporates the character for my own name. I wonder what, if anything, that might portend.

[spandexisyouth]

That is not a way to look at yourself, Huo! There is much to do and you can chose what you want to do on your own!

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

You are much too kind, but I thank you nonetheless. I shall apply myself where I may, and hope for fortuitous results.

canonical Chinese speaker ftw?

[pompous_today.livejournal.com]

火, a strong name a good one.

I'm Simon

Chinese party!

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

Though it has some troubling secondary meanings, still it seemed the most appropriate. Still, I thank you, Simon.

[of-mindelan.livejournal.com]

[Great formality. Peachblossom is familiar with a pseudoJapanese culture. It's not pseudoChina, but she sees it written in kanji and is vaguely pinged for people she knew in the Emperor's court.]

[She spends a while trying to think of how to respond, aware that she can't do it that prettily, and isn't sure how to go about being formal. She decides to write back in kanji. It doesn't look as nice in pen, but it's clear and even.]

You write so elegantly. The custom here is to be less formal, but people here can choose otherwise.

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

You flatter me. I have a trifling talent, perhaps; yet it behooves us to do our best, even when there is still much for us to learn.

[brbnaptime.livejournal.com]

Hey it's a new guy! Welcome, I think. That's what you're supposed to say, anyway, isn't it? ...er, though no offense meant by "guy" if you happen to be a beautiful young woman.

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

Alas, I am afraid that I am only young. And that, too, will not last very long. Still, I thank you.

[lingeringlegacy]

[She can read Chinese via embedded AI, but have no appreciation of the art of calligraphy. Of words and etiquette, though...]

Welcome to Edensphere, Huo. Though you express yourself most modestly, it is difficult to miss your admirable eloquence. If you wish to look for a job, vacancies are commonly posted in the Bazaar on the second floor. I hope you can find one to your liking.

-Stellaris

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

That is most kind of you to say. Considering that in this marvelous method of communication, we have only our words for a face, one should I believe take care to wear one's face well.

I shall certainly search for it. My thanks.

another chinese speaker here

[pretecorrotto.livejournal.com]

It's rare to see writing like that. Most people don't even try.

-月 (Moon)

Chinese classical novel buddies! XD

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

It is understandable that folk, when concerned with passing on their thoughts or else conversing, should trouble themselves with the function and not the form. I merely enjoy the act of writing.

It is a pleasure to converse with you, Moon.

[redhead-rabbit.livejournal.com]

Huo, huh. Nice to meetcha. The name's Bookman, but most people call me Rabbit

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

Rabbit. It seems a good name. Rabbits are swift and free creatures.

[crimson-seeker.livejournal.com]

Interesting choice of name, but everyone has a story for theirs. That said, wouldn't mind hearing yours some day.

Good to meet you, and you'll find your footings soon enough. I'm called 鷹 (Hawk).

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

I am afraid that it carries some weight it might not mean to. Yet one should not be fickle when it comes to one's name.

I thank you, Hawk. I hope matters turn out well.

[kamishininoyari.livejournal.com]

Hello! :)

Anachronism stew time!

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

Hello to you, as well.

A thousand pardons, but it seems that there is a part of your words that I cannot read.

[mythgravenblade.livejournal.com]

Your writing is lovely, Huo.

My name is Paladin, and it is my honor to make your acquaintance. Others have already advised you on finding a job, but I will add that it is good to look around fully--do not feel too rushed. I myself work at the clinic, we are located on Wellspring Island if ever you require our services, as well as with the Guard.

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

You credit me beyond my worth; the honor is mine, and your advice rings sound. It will not be an imposition, I hope, if I were to visit the clinic to observe your work? I am curious to know what kind of medicine might be practiced in a place such as this.

[whitelotuses.livejournal.com]

Welcome to Edenpshere, Huo. Please do let me know if you need anything.

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

My thanks, you are most generous. If I may trouble you, it will be helpful for me to learn your name.

[heretic-hamlet.livejournal.com]

If only we'd a hundred more of such a mold.

I, too, bid you welcome, Huo. I am Reed.

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

My thanks, Reed. Your words are too kind; I am afraid a hundred of the same mold would get rather boring.