TEXT; UN: LOCALBIGSIS

[thinkingpositive]

I know this sounds like an odd question but I can't think of any better way to come up with an answer.

Say that you've just basically returned from the dead. Not a zombie or anything but well kind of but not really!

What should you give your friends as an apology gift? Flowers? Something more extravagant?

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text; un: sansastark

[clothed]

Truth is a gift. An honest answer when asked about the circumstances of one's death and return should suffice.

Has someone that you knew as dead come alive again?

[foolishjustice]

I expect it'll be the same with your friend. Just promise to be around, so they won't have to miss you anymore.

[spah]

That's a relief. Me and my buddies used to die on the regular. I'd be a little concerned if there was some kind of resurrection etiquette we weren't following.

[he's kidding

about being concerned]

Reckon I can understand that. Well... if it gives you any ideas, me and the boys would always get a drink after. That was more of a relaxing-after-a-long-day sort of thing than a present, really, but spending time with your friends ain't a bad gift.

Corny as that sounds.

[anti_altruisms]

Since I doubt you had a say in either dying or coming back, there isn't really a reason for it.

[ Not a logical one, anyway. ]

[Text] un: firefist

[burnt_offering]

I didn't do gifts, but I apologized and took my brother out to dinner when I came back. A few times.

If they love you, they'll just be glad to have you with them again. That's present enough. They might even be frustrated with you for trying to apologize.

[healingraen]

I think I understand. I can't claim to know for certain, obviously, I can only speak from my own personal experiences. I've encountered... quite a few similar losses, and I often blame myself, though I know that I shouldn't. Practice what you preach, and all that.

It may be worth speaking with them about when you're ready. I hope that it works out for you, either way.

[thinkingpositive]

Oh, that's awful...I'm sorry to hear that.

It just came out of nowhere or me, personally. One minute we're feeling victorious and the next I'm dying.

It's not fair.

Not even Lisa's persona could save me.

[thinkingpositive]

Oh! The one person that's here loves music. Specifically the guitar! Maybe I should buy him a new one...

I just hope it doesn't cost too much.

...Will it?

[thinkingpositive]

Well, in a way, I guess I hurt my friends by dying.

So doesn't it seem natural to apologize when you hurt people?

[thinkingpositive]

That sounds really nice, actually.

I guess it is kind of a second chance. And I should take it!

Well, at least do my best anyways.

[forestofjade]

I don't really know what a guitar is... but, perhaps you can find an affordable one? If they are your friend the gesture should be good enough.

[thinkingpositive]

I would die for a bottle of scotch right about now.

...Bad joke.

[hearstheblood]

[Why not - she has nothing going on today. Daisy takes and sends a picture of her kitchen counter, the one with a few bottles arrayed against the wall - including one that, as far as she can tell, is a generic-branded, drinkable but unremarkable local scotch equivalent.]

I could pour out a drink for the dearly departed.

[Hey. If death jokes are on the table.]

[hisblackwings]

I suppose I hadn't thought of it in that way. Then again I suppose dying and coming back isn't something that many experience.

text | username: absterge

[downswing]

Only words of apology.

un: unchained

[hedonistic]

booze

[afoolshope]

Personas can't cure everything.

But I'm sorry it happened to you. It just means you should focus on being with your friends now, rather than on what happened. I think they'll appreciate that more.

[satanslash]

yeah i think that would do it

or cupcakes

cupcakes make a pretty good apology too

text, un: thereth

[unholy_rebirth]

[A topic Thereth has a lot of experience with!]

The pain of death cannot be erased easily. Speak with your friends, and ask them what they need. And, if they are willing, ask them for help with what you need.

[thinkingpositive]

Second person ever?! That's concerning.

Oh, right! I'm Maya Amano. It's nice to meet you.

[thinkingpositive]

That usually does it, huh...

I just feel like I should offer more, you know?

[thinkingpositive]

Yeah, I know.

But my friends were still hurt by my death. You usually apologize when you hurt people, even if you didn't mean to.

[thinkingpositive]

Oh, I know how they work.

They definitely won't take anything from me.

But I still feel like I need to offer it to them.

[thinkingpositive]

Ugh. Now I want some pie...

But what kind of pie flavor apologizes for dying?

[thinkingpositive]

Um, well, the person is me.

I just happen to know people who saw me die beforehand that are here...