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[ thunder crashes. the wind howls. a blond youth wearing an enormous cable-knit sweater over a dress shirt with the collar popped places his palms flat on the counter of a starter-apartment kitchen and earnestly addresses the camera. ]

Hello! The current circumstances are less than ideal, but I can put this off no longer.

Whether you know me or not, I am Titus Alexius, formerly of the Reim empire. It is more or less accurate to say that I am sixteen years old. I have been conducting research with the Lunar Scientia for the past several months, and I have also had more than I can stand of living alone. Therefore, I have prepared a simple twenty-question survey!

Anyone and everyone is welcome to submit a response, and there is no need to answer every question. But to show my appreciation, I shall provide all those who complete at least the identifying information with a code redeemable for one free empanada from the stall by the fountain at the northern end of Greatmoon Groves. [ he pauses thoughtfully and then leans in further. ]

...And if you do not care for empanadas, let me know and I will arrange an alternative.

...Also, I am reasonably certain everything in that marketplace is currently closed due to the inclement weather and invisible tentacle attacks. And a number of the survey questions, too, posit situations or activities that are momentarily, if not impossible, then inadvisable. But, well. We must believe these hardships will be temporary, mustn't we?... [ he shrugs helplessly and grimaces! ]

Thank you for your attention!

[ and underneath the prismagram video is the survey in question, along with a few additional links. ]

Survey Form Name: Moonblessing: Approximate length of tenure on Prismatica: 1. Are we friends? —If yes, hello! —If no or unsure, would you like to be friends? 2. Are you satisfied with your current living situation? —If yes, might you also be satisfied with a different living situation? 3. Do you have any roommates? —If no, would you like one? —If yes, would you like another one? ——If yes, would your roommate(s) also like another one? 4. Would you like to live on Level 2 of Lunatia in a cottage with a small garden? —If yes, are you open to sharing a room? ——If yes, are you open to sharing a bed? 5. Do you like cats? —If yes, would you like to have a(nother) cat? ——If yes, would you like to have this cat (SEE SUPPLEMENT A)? 6. Do you have any aversions or preferences when it comes to fragrance (both in general, and with regard to Cordis pheromones)? —If yes, please elaborate: 7. Would you consider the recurring presence of Cordis pheromones in a shared living space to be a benefit, a drawback, or neither? 8. Are you comfortable with moths and butterflies of various sizes? 9. Do you have any strong feelings regarding magic or mages? —If yes, please elaborate: 10. Do you like to stay up late? 11. Can you fly? —If no, would you like to? 12. Do you like to cook? —If yes, would you like to cook for me? ——If no, would you like me to cook for you? 13. Do you like to go out to eat? —If yes, would you like to go out to eat with me? ——For fried noodles? ——For waffles? ——For seafood curry? ——Other (please specify): 14. Do you like to go shopping? —If yes, would you like to go shopping with me? ——For snacks? ——For clothes? ——Other (please specify): 15. Do you wish to obtain more possessions? —If yes, would you like some of mine? ——If yes, please visit my current home (SEE SUPPLEMENT B) to make your selections (the Lost Orrery and leatherbound treasury of Prismatican myth are off limits). 16. Do you like hugging? —If yes, would you like to hug me? 17. Do you like kissing? —If yes, would you like to kiss me? 18. Are you a member of the Lunar Scientia or the Moon Knights? —If yes, would you like to join me for lunch in one of the commissaries sometime? 19. Do you have any strong feelings regarding the Lunar Scientia or the Moon Knights? —If yes, please elaborate: 20. Would you like to register a grievance or complaint of any kind against the Lunar Scientia (e.g., for leadership's continued reckless rush to reawaken anything and everything, no matter how poorly understood and potentially cursed)? —If yes, please elaborate (indicate whether you wish your response to be anonymized): ***Please submit this survey to receive your coupon code. For directions to the empanada stand, see supplement C.*** Supplemental Survey Materials A. file: phix.image B. location: apartmentL2U128.nav C. location: EmpanadaEmpusa.nav

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Wonderful!! Do you wish to limit the search to two-bedroom homes, or is a shared room potentially still on the table? I cannot relate in the slightest to what you are saying about eating. But I shall try to respect your feelings on the matter... Have you ever eaten something you enjoyed, or has it never been more than a chore?

Either works. A larger home would be, again, preferable... not that I wish to isolate myself but to have the ability to find silence at any given time without the use of magic is important.

... I have eaten things that I have liked. However, to know that this life will not last forever, I would rather not have any regrets.

In that case, perhaps a two-bedroom home, but we share one bedroom, and the second bedroom is always available for momentary silence or other related needs... Or something like that. And If you don't mind, please explain how having regrets and knowing this life will not last forever relate to eating good food...

Sharing a bedroom... and a bed?

( hmhmhm. )

Simple. I do not want to regret not having a favorite last meal when I am inevitably greeted by the void. What we do here is ephemeral, imaginary and leaves no impact on what we do when we return to wherever we truly belong. And where I belong is that void, an emptiness and silence that will be comforting... it is what I deserve.

I would miss my tea, though.

Well! I would personally like that, but I have no plans to push the issue. I too have noticed that this world and our experiences in it seem to be incapable of having any impact on the worlds we left... But I do not think it follows that it is "imaginary." ...Besides, if it is truly all that ephemeral and imaginary, then can you not simply regret it as much as you like regardless of how many delicious things you did or didn't eat? (Silence and emptiness aren't all that comforting, in my experience. But perhaps I didn't deserve it quite enough.)

I will think about it.

( he would eventually agree. )

If I am somehow fortunate it enough to be sent to the ending I deserve, then there will be no need to regret anything. However, I have been sent into exactly one other world before, and I feel that my future will contain more experiences that I do not want or need.

Regardless. I will entertain your whims as long as it does not interfere with my job or my research.

You may touch my ears only upon request.

Please tell me about the other world you have been to! Was it a space station where rich people made you have sex? Or "Chroma Village" (I have friends who were previously in both of those places) I still cannot really understand how intentionally not eating delicious food is going to make anything easier for you in the future, but I respect your decision. If I ever cook for you, I will try to make sure it is not all that good What are you researching? (Also, you may touch my ears whenever you wish!)

It was a... city. Small. It was made up of four quadrants, each with a kind of leader. They disliked working with each other but each district had certain businesses and individuals that the others did not.

I was a pharmacist.

Whatever you make for me, I just ask that it is simple. Nothing elegant or fancy.

And my current interests are in botany, specifically in the creation and growth of plants. Mostly so I can fill my cafe with flowers of varying colors and sizes and shapes...

Hmm That is a new one to me. But I shall remember Do you still work as a pharmacist? (A pharmaceutical cafe?) Then you are in luck. I don't know how to make elegant or fancy things to begin with! Oh! Are you willing to use magic in that research, or are you hoping to keep it, you know, "organic" Because I can use eighth-type rukh to make plants grow for you, if you like.

I do not. I played by the rules of that world and did what I had to. Though the knowledge was certainly helpful, I do not act as a medicine peddler any longer.

( his magic is better. )

I have been using magic in order to shape the plants in the way that I like, in the colors that I like.

...

Eighth-type rukh. I believe you have explained what that is once, but please do it again.

Eighth-type rukh affect phenomena and magic based around life! When visible to human eyes, they shine with a purple radiance. Eighth-type magic's highest compatibility is with fourth-type or yellow magic, which rules electrical phenomena; it is best neutralized or opposed by the seventh and first types—black, or force, and red, or heat, respectively. Healing magic and curse magic are among the subtypes of life magic!

Based on your description, I am also able to command some of your 'eighth-type rukh'.

I am curious. Where does raising the dead come into play within your system?

Well Such a thing is not possible, as far as I am aware. But if something like that is ever discovered, it will certainly be an application of eighth-type rukh. By the way, what do you think about living together in a home with me, and also Monsieur Serge Battour? He is a very kind and charming young man of Sanguis persuasion, whose circumstances as a (less favored?) member of his own world's aristocracy are quite complicated. In this theoretical arrangement, I imagine you would have your own bedroom! (Though, if you decide you are fine with bed sharing after all, perhaps I would join you there at times)

I see.

Serge Battour... I have never heard of such a man. However, if you believe that he would fit well, then I will not say no--- especially if I do have my own room.

And I suppose you can join me. Either of you can. I cannot reject or refuse a chance to Moonlace. It would be stupid of me to do so.

Are you able to resurrect the dead, sir?? How generous you are!! You know, if you got a big enough bed, both of us could even join you at once!! (Though, in fact, Serge has not yet actually given a definitive answer about whether he's willing to share beds... But I shall pass on your kind offer, regardless!)

I am capable of it, though I do not know whether I can here. That particular kind of magic works best with the corpses of my people, not those who are from other worlds.

( at least, he assumes. )

If I do stumble across a particular bed that would fit all of us... yes. Perhaps. Maybe. Possibly.

But that is extraordinary. How does it work?? Are you able to call back their souls? We can go furniture shopping together!! Or separately. But in any case What fun! It will be just like camping, probably!

[ the two parts of this conversation are equally weighty ]

No, of course not. I would compare it to a one who controls a puppet rather than the actual manipulation of a soul. The souls of the former ribika are long gone after I draw their bodies from the earth.

( a beat, then: )

Like camping... I doubt it. But if you wish for my presence, I will be happy to join you. I have some experience in evaluating pieces of furniture.

Oh! I see. That is I don't know whether I am disappointed or relieved. ... What is the purpose of doing this? I will rely on your critical eye as I choose my own bed, too! And we will need common room furniture, a dining table and chairs... end tables... wardrobes and things, I suppose... Oh, and a big couch! Of course, we should finalize the house itself first

What do you think the purpose would be, if nothing good?

And yes. It would be wise to not go beyond the first step. As excited as you sound, and that it is interesting to see such enthusiasm, the house comes first.

I trust you will find something that is suitable?

Well I suppose that, if put to it I can think of a few possible applications. But I wondered what your own purpose was. I will! But do you not want to be personally involved in selecting the house?

Killing.

But do not be alarmed. I do not plan on killing anyone in our future home. I will ask that you send me pictures so that I can see what we may be sharing...

And then when the time is right, I will join you for a personal viewing, if need be.

Please kill no one outside of it, either.

[ anyway he does all that, with the photo sending and invitation to a final viewing.]

I make no promises.

( he hasn't killed anyone here. not yet. there might be time for it though. )

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