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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

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

It is appropriate, in a world that makes little sense, that smoke should come before fire and not vice-versa.

It is possible; if we have any connection, we ought to pursue it. With our minds thus scrubbed flat, I shall welcome any foothold.

[inthecenterfold.livejournal.com]

Haha, no kidding man. No kidding.

I found a couple of books with that style of writing in them. I can't read half of it, but maybe you can.

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

It may be best not to bring our hopes up, but I will gladly endeavor to try.

[inthecenterfold.livejournal.com]

You take what you can get in this place, that's for sure.

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

You speak as though it has not been kind to you.

[inthecenterfold.livejournal.com]

I think that may be the understatement of the century.

Put it this way - the longer you're here, the more shit stuff can happen to you.

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

I do not mean to pry, yet you clearly have many tales to tell.

[inthecenterfold.livejournal.com]

I haven't been here the longest... but I've been here awhile.

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

And you have found your experiences wholly negative?

[inthecenterfold.livejournal.com]

No Mostly Sort of

I've met a lot of great friends here. And I think it was my bond with them that brought me back, well... a couple of times now.

... what's the policy on being able to read strikeouts? ^^

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

You are blessed to experience such a bond. True friendship is a light, even in a dark and tumultuous life.

Pretty much case-by-case. Some use it for "inking out" (can't see). Mine are single-line so readable

[inthecenterfold.livejournal.com]

I'll drink to that. You're catching on quick.

Gotcha, will have to remember to make sure

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

If that is so - then perhaps we can drink together? If you are familiar with a suitable establishment.

Good plan

[inthecenterfold.livejournal.com]

Haha dude, I founded the suitable establishment. Only one here, too. Guy I know runs it now.

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

All the more reason to offer it our patronage.

[inthecenterfold.livejournal.com]

And it's got a wide variety of stuff, so you should be able to find something you like.

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

It is certainly a problem when one is not sure what one likes.

[inthecenterfold.livejournal.com]

Oh I think we can fix that.

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

Where might this establishment of yours be found?

[inthecenterfold.livejournal.com]

On the level with all the floating islands - the Bazaar Ltd. space on your map. Great big sign out front, can't miss it.

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

Then let us meet there - perhaps this evening?

[OOC: log/quicklog? ... man I'm doing a bunch of those XD...]

OOC

[inthecenterfold.livejournal.com]

I'm up for either, but won't be able to get to it today either way unfortunately. Traveling home today and 'net will be sparse at best :( I prefer formal logs, but acknowledge that quick logs are often, well, quicker.