un: lecomte

[levampere]

Bonjour. I have a question for you all, if you'll indulge me.

How many of you here are immortal? Whether it be by natural means or otherwise. How do you feel about your immortality?

You don't need to tell me how or why you are, I'm simply curious. I myself have lived for 500 years, so I'm looking for kindred spirits, one might say.

Of course if you're not immortal and you know someone who is, I'd be glad to hear that as well. This platform was made to share opinions, correct? I'd enjoy having everyone's different perspectives.

All the best,
Comte de Saint-Germain

[ It's... It's not a letter but he's from the 19th century so. There you go. ]

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[lightthedarkness]

Oh, it's not that, I love this power. It's a part of me, and I'm a part of it. But I've been hunted down for it since I've had it and so it's just... habit to hide, I guess. I know a lot of people have powers here so... maybe this is a bit silly, I guess. But old habits right?

[levampere]

Of course. I won't force you to be open if you're not comfortable.

I was simply curious. It's been enlightening to learn about how different worlds share these things.

[lightthedarkness]

It's um... difficult to explain everything, but I hope we can meet in person about something else, you seem really nice!

Are you immortal? Well I mean, I know you said you're 500 years old, but in a place like this that could be like, being 5 for me, ya know?

Also, um, sorry, how do I pronounce your name?

[levampere]

Likewise. I hope if you see me, you won't hesitate to say hello.

I am immortal, yes. Not of a curse or gift, simply by birth.

And my name is French. "Comte" is my title, it's pronounced similarly to "Count" but instead of the n, you make an m sound a bit like you are taking a bite of something with your lips. "de Saint-Germain" means "of Saint Germain" and it is pronounced "San Jermahn." The t is silent. The i is too, I suppose, depending on what your native language happens to be.

[lightthedarkness]

I never hesitate to say hello!

Oh! Neat! Do you mind my asking anything else?

.... Geeze and I thought English was hard! I would have so pronounced it "Com-ty" or something like that. I don't know French at all.

[levampere]

Of course, you are free to ask whatever you choose. The choice of whether to answer lies ultimately with myself.

[ He's having fun answering people so maybe he's taking a break from being super cryptic, who knows. ]

Oui, French can be quite difficult to learn if you are unfamiliar with Romance languages. I speak several, my long live has given me plenty of time to practice.

[lightthedarkness]

Well, fair enough! So, you said you're immortal, are you anything else? Like a vampire or spirit or fairie, or something like that? Or just an immortal human?

I'm from Japan, I only speak Japanese and a tiny bit of English. I guess I should learn some French though cause I super wanna go there someday.

[levampere]

Good guess. I am a vampire.

That's a good goal to have. It's a beautiful country, but then so too is Japan. I'm a bit of a fan of Japan myself, so I speak it as well. My name is spelled "サン・ジェルマン" in Japanese. A friend of mine helped me learn these, I'm afraid I'd need another lifetime to master your beautiful writing system.

[ wow turns out st germain is a major japanophile, quelle surprise ]

[lightthedarkness]

Well, then here's hoping you can find me in Japan! I'll be happy to be your tour guide! ... I... don't speak any French besides "oui" and "Bonjour" though so hopefully you speak way more Japanese... sorry! But I think it's amazing you know so much! How many languages do you know?

[levampere]

Speaking is much easier, I'll have to go for a visit someday. I've always wanted to.

Oh, I know quite a few. I speak German, English, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Romanian... Of course, French and Latin, and Japanese, though it's by far my weakest. When you live as long as I have and travel as much as I do, you pick up a variety of skills.

[lightthedarkness]

Then I promise to be your tour guide!

Oh wooow! That's so amazing! I hope someday to be able to do that much!

[levampere]

I look forward to it! Though I'm afraid your name isn't attached to this post. I may have some trouble finding you.

It's not as impressive as it sounds, I promise you. Many at the time spoke a variety of languages as well. I've been meaning to learn Greek but I've simply never gotten around to it.

[Text -> Private Video]

[lightthedarkness]

Ah... haaaa... um yeah...

[The text changes, suddenly, to a video and Usagi blushes, offering a little wave.]

Um... hey hi!

video;

[levampere]

[ He'll switch to video as well, since she's offering. ]

Enchanté, mademoiselle. [ He smiles, waving back. ] Ah, or perhaps I should have said hello in Japanese? Ohayou-- no, that's not quite right...

[ His accent in Japanese is Bad. ]

Video;

[lightthedarkness]

[She blushes because, well, French is a quick way to do that to Usagi, apparently.]

Oh ah, let me help! Ohayou gozaimasu! [Hey, Usagi will encourage everyone because learning languages is hard!] You were so close, that's great!

video;

[levampere]

[ He has that effect on people, it's true. ]

Ah, yes, that's it! Thank you for your guidance. I'm afraid Japanese is far from my strongest language. But it's lovely to meet you, Mademoiselle.

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[lightthedarkness]

Well, your weakest Japanese is better than my best English. That language is so difficult, I don't know how my best friends speak it so well! [They study, Usagi.]