一 ; yī

[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!

[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.

/culture FAIL.

[ghost_of_00]

Why do you think of yourself that way?

00

[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!

[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!

canonical Chinese speaker ftw?

[pompous_today.livejournal.com]

火, a strong name a good one.

I'm 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.

[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.

[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

another chinese speaker here

[pretecorrotto.livejournal.com]

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

-月 (Moon)

[redhead-rabbit.livejournal.com]

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

[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).

[kamishininoyari.livejournal.com]

Hello! :)

[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.

[whitelotuses.livejournal.com]

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

[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]

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?

... 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.

[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.

[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.

Chinese party!

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

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

[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.

[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.

[inthecenterfold.livejournal.com]

... Huh. How about that. Makes sense when you think about it - Fire and Smoke and all that.

People write words in these journals all the time that I don't understand, so maybe we know more similar words than just our names?

... Looks like a couple of us can read your name. Funny, I never noticed it before.

[ghost_of_00]

[ooc: Oh no, not at all! I meant that 00 doesn't get that he's just being courteous by Ancient Chinese standards. She thinks he's expressing genuine low self-esteem l-lol. Sorry for the confusion ^^; ]

Lack of memory does not mean you are worthless.