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[handsomefoil]

There are some questions that I have been mulling over for quite some time now. As someone who has returned home once before and returned back to Prismatica with their memories in tact on multiple occasions (apparently some people return, only to be a blank slate), I've had the utmost displeasure of experiencing a harrowing bit of dissonance: My obligation to the world I grew up in, and the freedom I craved in such a liberating sandbox environment as Prismatica. The longer I allow myself to settle down here, the more reluctant I am to leave, and each subsequent ping-ponging back and forth (especially against my own will) leaves me with a heavier heart.

Seeing such a varying degree of opinions both on the network and in person, I've always been curious as to how people feel about their status as a "moonblessed" citizen and in turn, their unpredictable predicament.

If and when the day of reckoning and/or returning is upon us (and should the higher powers be so kind to provide us a choice at all), would you ever wish to return back to your own pocket of the universe? Or multiverse, if Prismatica is indeed set within a different universe altogether?

What would hold you back?

Or if there is nothing holding you back:

what would you take back with you (memories, tangible items, people, etc)?

Or! Bonus question:

In an ideal situation, (let's just throw all propriety to the wind here for a moment) how would you like things to be? This one might be a tricky one. I think this could also easily tie in to the second question, for reasons I assume I don't have to spell out.

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[goodweather]

Getting heavy on the public network, huh?

I would have to go home. The people there, my wife, my coworkers, my job, my city, it's... basically half of who I am. As nice as this place is, I'm a stranger here, and being separated has been painful.

Uh, that being said, I'd probably like to have all my memories with me. Some photos, too. It's really important to me that I remember. If no one remembers or feels its effects, then it didn't matter at all. I want this to matter.

As for an ideal situation: it'd be great to be able to visit this place from my own universe.

(anon forever)

[handsomefoil]

I think it's appropriately heavy enough for a public network.

Makes sense. Especially when you've already settled into a certain lifestyle back home with people you're bonded to, that certainly sounds harder to deal with.

So you view Prismatica more as a place you could consider a possible tourist spot. A place you'd like to visit but not to live. I can see the appeal. The ability to move freely between worlds would put me at ease, too.

What if your loved ones were here with you? Would that change your mind at all?
Or does it have to be the entire package (city, friends, job, etc)?

I feel that would change my mind to return home drastically.

{ Even if he would miss Earth as a whole with its cultures and familiarity, he certainly wouldn't miss his circumstances. }

[goodweather]

Yeah, kind of, although I was thinking less of a tourist spot and more of a place that I ought to just pay a visit to. Same way someone returns to their home town every once in a while. Not for any attractions, just to check in.

That... might. But to really convince me to choose between having my loved ones here or back home, you'd have to move entire towns. Even then, every time I step outside and see a weird moon in the sky or a Prismal on the street, I'm reminded that I don't belong here. I only ever fit in just enough. Never wholly.

[handsomefoil]

That does sound much nicer.

I suppose that would be just jarring enough. Might as well just be back home at that point if you'd need to go as far to invite the entire town, huh?

I think if I just had the right person with me, I'd find a way to integrate into such a foreign society. Or just not care. That's just me, anyway. I've been fortunate enough to live in various cities and adjust accordingly to have developed a sense for it.

[goodweather]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking.

I can see that. I think I've just gotten far too used to living and accepting my own corner of Pennsylvania to be able to go with the idea of being locked away from it, without being horribly homesick. If being here has been any indication.

Being away from home on, say, the other side of the planet, is one thing. But "in another universe" is about as hopelessly far away as you can get.

[handsomefoil]

Heh yeah I suppose you're right about that.
I try not to think too hard about it though
Too big of a picture to really wrap my mind around despite literally living it right now

[goodweather]

Yeah. I know the feeling.

I hope that answers your question, anyway. I poked around here and saw that most folks looked like they wanted to stay here, so I thought you might want to hear from someone who doesn't.

lmao dangit i broke my anon icon line!!! o9

[handsomefoil]

It did. I was mostly lookin for an interesting conversation and what people thought, so. But yes it looks pretty varied so far. I get the feeling most are stuck in that shaky middle ground which I suspected would be the most popular opinion.

I appreciate your input.

o7 rip icon line...

[goodweather]

I'm not surprised. People stay here so long that they build new lives, and it's hard to leave it behind, even if you miss home too.

Yeah, of course. See you 'round.