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[specialist_snowflake]

[Didn't she just make a video today? NO. That would be her younger sister, and the keen of eye might even be able to realize there are hereditary similarities between the two. But there are differences also. For example, this particular white-haired woman appears much more...stiff. Even if she's not wearing her uniform anymore, her squared shoulders and lifted chin seem to scream 'MILITARY!' even in a soft and fuzzy gray sweater.]

Greetings. My name is Winter.

[Some of you might remember her all the way back from summer when she made a very detailed presentation on what types of moonlacing were and were not acceptable. This time, she's not asking for help. She's offering it.]

It has come to my attention that when we return to our worlds, we lose all memories of this one. It would seem that our actions do not matter.

[She drops her gaze for a moment, reinforcing her resolve to remain professional. Her emotions are starting to leak through just the same.]

But I would very much like them to, for the duration of my stay. Consider this an open invitation to seek my aid for any troubles you might have. If I am unable to render assistance, then I will help you find someone who can. The impression I leave behind will not be forgotten. I would have it be one of fond remembrance rather than hedonistic selfishness. I don't require compensation. I don't desire it either.

[Her jaw tightens, and her brow furrows.]

This is what I want to do. I am choosing it for myself. Seek me out if you have need of me, in public or in private.

That is all.

[Blip! And she's gone.]

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[badluckblues]

i might need help with dinner tonight

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[specialist_snowflake]

[Oh! Well. This is almost deceptively easy.]

I could do that. What would you like to eat?

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[anti_altruisms]

[ Well...this is different. ]

You returned home?

[specialist_snowflake]

I have not. But I have acquaintances who did, and confirmed this information.

[She'd be in far worse shape if she'd gone back to Remnant as well.]

[horncrown]

[ Oh, how interesting. ] What more do you know of this topic? [ The returning home thing. ]

[specialist_snowflake]

Of being returned to our worlds for recalibration? Some. I spoke with the personnel in the science department. However, I have not experienced the return personally. Acquaintances from my world made the journey, which is how the answers I received were confirmed.

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[arrowroot]

[There is indeed a moment of double taking, but this one obviously addresses herself differently and looks older at a second glance. Ana was a twin and could have easily mistaken Winter and Weiss for twins as well if not for that.

In any case, the other thing that stands out is, well, how Winter stands. How she presents herself even in a relatively casual environment. She does, indeed, exude that military air but Ana would have likely picked up on it anyway because of her own experience with them.

She tilts her head a bit, not wanting to make this just an awkward video of her staring.]

Sorry, I have to ask - are you military? Erm. Here, not just back home.

[Ana only vaguely recalled her last interaction with the Moon Knights and it's been a couple of months back now.]

[specialist_snowflake]

I am not.

[She considered it. But there are Reasons why she's never signed up to participate, even though she has people she likes in the ranks, even though she'd be a natural at a job like that.]

I know several Moonblessed who are, however, if you wish for their assistance.

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[burnwithawesome]

So are you basically offering free labor if we need it? Because I can think of some pesky troublesome boxes that need moving.

[specialist_snowflake]

[Johnny, you ass. She turns her head, regarding him with a sidelong glance. You know what? She's calling his bluff.]

I have some spare time for this, if that is your wish.

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[nonehorse]

So we don't recall our lives here...The promises we make here become moot? The knowledge we gain is lost?

[He's being redundant, and he knows he is. But Avdol's been shoring his peaceful existence here on being able to fix the future, and it's just kind of been...crumbled. Dang, huh.]

Thank you for confirming this for me. I really, really wish you the best of luck in your endeavour; it's incredibly admirable, especially since you're not doing it for anything else other than leaving behind a way to be remembered here. I understand that want completely.

[specialist_snowflake]

I'm not doing it for the sake of admiration. But thank you nonetheless.

[She should leave it at that. Ordinarily she might. But she's feeling a little...raw these days, and she knows she could do better.]

That is the case only if we are returned permanently. I asked if it were possible for one to be transported to the world of another. The scientists reported that they did not know. It may be possible to remain here for an extended period of time, as our presence here does not seem to affect our impact upon our home worlds. I received a full report of my own actions in my world, even though I personally was not present to witness such things.

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[teaserving]

cool ok good to know

Did he use that UN for his Dear Abby posts? Want to see if she'd recognize him.

[specialist_snowflake]

[The screen name looks familiar. Has she talked with this person before?]

Do you need something?

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[curriculum_fictae]

What .... sort of aid, exactly?

[ He's reasonably certain you don't want to help him with his problems. ]

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[specialist_snowflake]

That depends entirely on the nature of the problem. What do you need?

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[reposing]

I wonder if it would be too irresponsible to say that I have no desire to return, then.

[specialist_snowflake]

I don't think there's any significant harm in merely expressing one's desires.

[Especially because that particular sentiment is one she shares.]

[painalty]

I've experienced returning home briefly, myself, and I don't remember anything of this world while I'm there, either.

[It's such a shame, because he hadn't expected to make many good memories in Prismatica.]

But even so, I also believe our actions here still matter, especially for those who remain.

[specialist_snowflake]

Perhaps only for those who remain.

[Way to be a downer, Winter. She realizes this, perhaps a touch too late, and exhales. Charles is a friend, she doesn't intend to shower him with bitterness.]

Explain what you mean.

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[penpoint]

I suspected this was a possibility. Thank you for confirming.

[specialist_snowflake]

It's not the sort of thing for which I wish to be thanked.

[She didn't make anyone's day by confirming it, that's for sure. She can't even say it's important to know the truth, as there's no particular harm in blissful ignorance. Part of her wishes she could take it back, after seeing some of the disappointed reactions.]

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[have_hat_will_travel]

Returning without memories... In my particular context, I can barely think of a worse fate given some of the effects of what's happened to me.

And, as much as I think there's a case for some hedonistic selfishness... I get you wanting to focus on helping people. Just don't overdo it and wreck yourself in the process, you know?

[specialist_snowflake]

There's no need for that concern.

And I apologize. It seems I spoke rashly and caused a great deal of unhappiness as a result.

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[getting_better]

What sort of aid are you offering?

[specialist_snowflake]

Listing every capability would be an exercise in futility. Better to state your need, which I can either meet directly, or send you to another who is more suitable than I.

[huaisang]

Would it be possible... perhaps... to do an archive of memories?

[specialist_snowflake]

I suppose, if someone is capable of such a feat.

[She glances to the side for a moment, then back.]

I've considered keeping a diary of sorts. But the odds of keeping such an item upon one's return is unlikely, as those who make the journey reported no change in one's personal effects.

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[nobodylikeshim]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.

[ He smiles. ]

This is really kind of you. Being remembered is nice, huh? There are a lot of people that I met that don't remember me... it's really very sad.

[specialist_snowflake]

I'm not certain it qualifies as a kindness so much as a necessity.

[What's with this person? His choice of words is unusual to say the least. At the very least, he certainly isn't 'forgettable'.]

Why is that?

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[circumitus]

broke as fuck but need new clothes.
dont suppose you know any good thriftstores?

[Turns out wearing the same shirt every day wears down after the various scuffles and messes Rey's got herself in, and the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem.

[Well, it's a start.]

[specialist_snowflake]

[It would be an easy thing to go buy her a stack of clothes. Winter's moonlaced enough to have a sum of considerable wealth. That isn't what concerns her, however.]

How are you broke when you can earn a day's wages holding someone's hand for half an hour?

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[luckthis]

Winter!

[specialist_snowflake]

Operative Ebi.

[This would likely shock her more if she'd been present on Remnant with the rest of them. She's only heard reports. He's also not the first dead person she knows.]

I'm pleased to see that your health has...improved.

[TO PUT IT MILDLY]

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[porcelainandblood]

Apologies. Did you just say that we lose our memories of the things that occur here upon the return to our homeland?

How did you come by this information? Is this publicly available?

[Because this is quite literally the first time she's hearing anything about it.]

[specialist_snowflake]

That is correct. It was first confirmed by the academics at Lunar Scientia when asked, and verified by acquaintances who traveled to our home world and returned. As far as I am aware, this information is not specifically told to new arrivals.