text, un: BellaBelle

[doreimi]

Hey, everybody! Wow, this forum thing is really neat. I wish we'd had something like this back home, it would've made keeping in touch with people a lot easier. It's pretty fun to look through and see all the questions people are asking, and read what everyone has to say! It seems like that's what this is for, right? Asking questions?

Actually, I was hoping I could ask a couple, too. One of them is, for people who have jobs, are your jobs enough to keep you sustained just from the Demichroma you earn, or do you have to accumulate Chroma yourself on the side, too? I don't just mean for splurging at the mall or something — I mean more of, with the moon cycles and all. It feels pretty weird to have to just ask people outright if they'll hold your hand to get some extra Chroma, but I guess around here people don't think that's as bold a thing to do as they would back home.

Anyway, I was a little worried about it, so I thought getting a job would be a good thing to do, but boy! The customers sure are something when there's a moon in the sky!

The other question I had was, I sort of want to go back to school, so I've been thinking of enrolling at the Academy. I'm just wondering if it's hard to balance classes and a job? It's sort of strange to get used to having to sleep again! But I really want to see if there are some opportunities to play music, or maybe do some acting, or dance. I used to know some girls who did ballet and I was always really jealous of how easy they made it look! I wonder if it's too late to learn...

Well, anyway! Those are my questions, and I won't be on break for much longer, so I'll check back when I have the chance. Thanks, everybody!

Comments

[penpoint]

Sure, why not? You did a lot for us at home.

[ Without being too specific, of course. The next message, of course, is because in part he'd feel really bad if something happened to her. ]

Alright, but if you get off late, it's fine to call me and I'll come get you.

[doreimi]

Mm...I think in a way, you guys did as much for me as I did for any of you. I'm still really grateful about all that, you know.

I get off pretty late, I think part of the reason they hired me so fast is that I said I didn't mind working the night shift. I think we're open until 1 AM? You'll already be asleep by then, won't you?

[penpoint]

Maybe so. He would have to get caught eventually.

Of course I'm not asleep. I stay up late these days. 1 AM is not a problem.

[doreimi]

...You'll really come pick me up?

[penpoint]

I said I would. It's the least I can do.

[doreimi]

Okay, then. I'd like that a lot.

I just found out one of my friends works here, too, so you don't have to worry about me while I'm on the job, okay? I think he'll probably beat up anybody who tries to smell me again.

[REIMI...]

[penpoint]

...Smelling you?

That's really creepy. But...uh, good. I think.

[ EVEN TO HIM... ]

[doreimi]

[OH LIKE YOU HAVEN'T DONE WORSE, ROHAN-CHAN]

Yeah, I think it's something to do with the red moon. People are acting weirder than usual tonight.

[penpoint]

[ HE'S TOTALLY DONE WORSE DON'T CALL HIM OUT... ]

Oh. Yeah, it's that time, isn't it? People get...weird, and it seems each one effects each person differently. I'm by no means an expert at this, though.

[doreimi]

Mm, is this one bothering you too? Or are you a different one?

[penpoint]

No. I'm the next one - a Cordis. I ate way more than I normally would during it. So that's something to watch out for. And... people are unafraid of entering your personal space, too.

[doreimi]

...People are already unafraid of getting into my personal space NOW. You're saying it's going to get worse in a few days?

[penpoint]

I'm saying it could get worse in a couple of days. You could be the one after us, too. None of them are particularly fun.

[doreimi]

I guess there's really only one way to find out, huh...

Do you want me to check in on you when Cordis comes around?

[penpoint]

[ He wants to tell her know, and that hesitation is more than obvious in his reply. ]

Alright. I am planning on leaving the apartment as little as possible. Getting stocked up on food before it, too. Be as ready as possible.

And yeah, experiencing is the only way to know. And it seems to be a little different for everyone.

[doreimi]

I won't stay long, or be a bother or anything. You don't even have to open the door if you don't want to. I'll just make sure nothing's wrong — that's okay, isn't it?

[penpoint]

I'm going to let you in, Reimi. Of course that's fine.