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[givemewings]

If someone was dead before being brought to this place, have they been resurrected?

It seems that there are numerous individuals that remember dying before their arrival here

if you are one of those people, if you are “dead”, i would like to ask you a few questions.

And if someone is dead in their own world, that raises the question of what happens when we “go back”

is this just purgatory before the final death sentence

wonders never cease, i guess.

Please reply if this applies to you or if you have any relevant information or opinions on the matter.

Thanks.

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[givemewings]

A blessing is one way to think about it

This place doesn’t really suit me...a place built on physical intimacy, bright lights...

I don’t know how to be “normal”, sometimes it feels like a big joke at my expense.

If this is all I have left, i know i should probably try to enjoy it more, but it isn’t that easy.

[nonehorse]

It's alright. I think a good chunk of people here all had lives far from normal, so being in a place relatively mundane must be a shock to the system for more than just us. We don't even know how long we can all be here for, to be honest.

Do you have friends here? So that you're not completely alienated? I've found that I enjoyed being here a lot more once some of my friends arrived, since my worries were alleviated and I could focus on them, instead of just...Thinking. At any rate, distracting yourself somehow might be beneficial, and before you know it, you'll adjust little by little without realising.

[givemewings]

My sister is here. Without her, I’m not sure what i would do.

I never had friends before i came here, but i did meet one person that i enjoy being around

I just don’t think i know how to distract myself or relax
Being with my friend only reminds me how stupid and weird i am

It can be very frustrating
The only time i feel comfortable, when things make sense is in battle

[nonehorse]

Do you like reading? I might be able to find some books on historical battles, tactics and whatnot...I know the feeling you're talking about, after all. When you're able to focus on nothing else but the battle, your moves and your opponent, life becomes simpler.

[After all, Mukuro's kind of sounding like a certain other teenager who Avdol knows, and the best way to get through to that specimen was knowledge. There's nothing wrong with encouraging someone's interests, either.]

By the way, my name's Mohammed Avdol. If you ever want to talk about things more, I'd be glad to listen. And I'm very glad that your sister's here for you; that's a very important bond to have.

[givemewings]

[Oh, if only that were true.]

Yes. I’m very lucky that she’s here.

I may be among the most dangerous people in my own world, but the people here are...much more difficult to deal with than normal humans.

I wouldn’t mind some extra reading, especially concerning some of the strange forces of this and other worlds.

[...]

I will...message you in the future if the need to talk arises...

[nonehorse]

I think that's because everyone's so extraordinary in their own worlds! It's...Fascinating, when you think on it! Everyone has talents or abilities that we mightn't think possible, and vice versa...But I rather enjoy the chance to see what's possible in other worlds.

I'll keep an eye out for books on the topic of how this world works, for you. It's a good idea to know about where we're living now, and preparedness is as good as offence and defence! ...Though I don't know how I'll get them to you, to be honest. Would you like for me to find a drop-off point, if you want to remain anonymous?

[givemewings]

I will reach out to you privately.

I’m going out on a limb and trusting you with my identity.

Is that unwise?

[nonehorse]

If you feel it's ever an unwise decision, you're welcome to look me up and kill or otherwise punish me for betraying your trust. I'll even send you a picture of myself right now.

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I just find that sharing books with people, sharing interests and nurturing them, is a fine way to bridge loneliness. That's all.

[givemewings]

Okay.

I don’t have any reason to distrust you, then.

It’s nice to meet you, I suppose.

[nonehorse]

It's a pleasure to meet you too! I'll have to get looking for these books, but...Maybe in the next day or so, I'll have at least a few assembled for you to read? Also, do you like tea?

[givemewings]

I’ll be sure to contact you then.

Um

Thank you.



Yeah, tea is cool. I’ll eat or drink most anything, though.

[nonehorse]

I'll bring you some of my favourite tea blend from Caihong, too. It's always the little things that help us get through a tough time.


I look forward to talking again soon!