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[aheroipray]

[ The woman looking to the camera has probably been through worse. She looks like there's some powdered sugar on her nose, her glasses are askew, and her sweater definitely has some chocolate smudges, but hey... at least her rabbit ears are fine? At the very least, she looks determined, like the utter mess behind her isn't fazing her in the slightest. ]

There are others here who celebrate by making their gifts, aren't there? Whether it be Firialia or Starlight or - anything, really. Since we're all ushered away here... or, well - supposed to be? Is anyone truly braving that icy tundra? - either way, since many of us are here, perhaps it'd be helpful to make gifts together.

I imagine those who have just appeared here may not have much in the way of Chroma to buy anything if they have someone close to them here, and there are some of us who are doubtless better with our hands than finances. The villa I managed to rent is far too big for just two people, so I've no problem having a few over if one wishes not to craft alone.

I'm not stepping out into that snow if I can help it. [ She grimaces. ] It's simply not good weather for a desert-dweller.

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[aheroipray]

if it's how you prefer to be, there's nothing wrong with that

i've been here about a moon
others have been here many moons
though that means something different here since they have three

[porcelainandblood]

Different for them, you mean. For those like you and me, I imagine we have a better understanding of the time when we use that word.

You have not been here long, then, yet certainly longer than I have been. Although a courteous man upon mine arrival did explain things as they were for me. I have had adequate time to reluctantly accept the concept of their moons. Although I must needs inquire—are the moons and their respective cycles as horrid as they sound?

[aheroipray]

i think it depends on what changes you're saddled with
i belong to the "iris" moon if i remember correctly
the last time i had a rabbit's tail and feathery wings
it wasn't very bad at all

[porcelainandblood]

I was told that the cycles can also affect one's behaviours. I am unsure of how to say it without being unfortunately crude, which I would like to avoid if possible. Is there any truth in that statement to your knowledge?

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[aheroipray]

i
suppose?

[aheroipray]

oh
that explains quite a few things actually

[porcelainandblood]

[...Perne might have preferred to have been lied to in light of that confirmation.]

I see. That is unfortunate. I suppose it better to be aware of it. I had hoped it was exaggerated, in truth.

[aheroipray]

i haven't seen anything particularly concerning
i understand that you may prefer to not disclose it
but i don't think you have much to fear

[porcelainandblood]

I might not consider it a 'fear' as much as I would a potential discomfort. Yet I am more inclined to believe someone from mine world than someone who was not. If you feel it is nothing to be too concerned about, then I shall have to take that into consideration and pray you are right.

[aheroipray]

let us hope that this world doesn't make a fool of me and my words
were you able to secure a place for yourself here away from the city?

[porcelainandblood]

Something sparse, aye, though I did not hold high expectations or standards, all things considered. Tis something simple, but shall work for the time being. I am hardly in any position to be particular, though I eagerly anticipate the ability to return to the town proper. I had barely oriented mineself, only for us to be so rapidly relocated in the face of the winter's storm.

Most unfortunate timing on mine part, it would seem.

[aheroipray]

i don't think there anything akin to fortunate timing in this city
i arrived as prismals and moonblessed, children included!! were being kidnapped and put under the control of some sort of sorcerer
and before then i heard there were some dragged off into a stream?
no rest for the wicked i suppose

[porcelainandblood]

I had heard naught of such things before.
I suppose the only upside is that if anyone was anticipating a rather dull stay, they will certainly caught unawares. Although I confess that the thought of such happenstance is troublesome, at best. Is this kind of thing a common occurrence?

[aheroipray]

this constant peril?
i would like to say no
however the pattern i've heard of says yes

[porcelainandblood]

Splendid.

[She doesn't need a voice to properly convey the sarcasm in that response, she's sure.]

At least I shall not be suffering in mine solitude. Misery does so love company.

[aheroipray]

that's certainly true
at the very least we can stick together
i'm grateful we're given so much kindness from the prismals but
it is different to be able to speak to others who are displaced

[porcelainandblood]

You seem relatively optimistic about all of this. Is it wise to think they have our best interests in mind? Would you not find it a bit strange if they were?

[aheroipray]

it's not so much that i think they have our best interests in mind
i think that's only possible of ourselves
but i've been told they rely on us often
it would be in their best interest to keep our favor

[porcelainandblood]

Then that would explain the hospitality. They offer us what they can in return for that reliance. I suppose it would have been too much to expect unconditional kindness in light of the odd situation. Yet they too must survive. Mayhaps they are simply doing what they must.

[aheroipray]

perhaps
i don't think it's fully one or the other truth be told
i would like to believe the best of them
either way we benefit from them

[porcelainandblood]

[That optimism again... It's so very different from how Perne perceives things. If she hadn't been of Ishgard, mayhaps she would be more like Allumette.]

And they from us. If it equates, then I suppose that is the only thing that truly matters. I pray that such a fruitful relationship betwixt our peoples will continue as it has.

[Because alliances have a way of turning sour with time.]

[aheroipray]

it'll take work to maintain it
but work it seems many of us are capable of doing

[ She wants to say that if she comes from Ishgard she probably has a good head for diplomacy - Twelve know that Allumette wouldn't have lasted a day if she hadn't had a literal princess telling her to cool her head, if anyone was able to live there, they had to know something about biting their tongue - but that's... is that overstepping?

Probably. ]

are you any good at the camera with this... thing?

[porcelainandblood]

There is that to be considered. At least it seems there are some here with some good sense. Such relations will require patience and circumstance. Many do not have the luxury of such skills.

[There's a particular pause with Allumette's question, though...]

I am remotely familiar with how it works. I have not utilised it much mineself except for testing purpose.

[aheroipray]

well
if you are going to be outside i was wondering
perhaps you might be able to take a picture or two?
i dont LIKE the cold but even i can admit its pretty
of course i understand if you would say no
i thought i might ask anyhow

[porcelainandblood]

Are you asking me to take some pictures of the snow for you?

[For one reason or another, Perne is utterly charmed by the prospect. She could, of course, be misreading what her Viera companion is getting at, but...

She never really has been good with people, though. Or interpretations, evidently.]