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[ His eyes widen slightly. ]
I was not aware you were that wealthy. [ Says the man who is obscenely wealthy, but he did not think the Cirrus family had that much money to their names. ] And I would find time if I had a reason to take more breaks from my usual schedule. I had not had many before coming on this cruise aside from spending time with my sister.
I was not aware you were that wealthy. [ Says the man who is obscenely wealthy, but he did not think the Cirrus family had that much money to their names. ] And I would find time if I had a reason to take more breaks from my usual schedule. I had not had many before coming on this cruise aside from spending time with my sister.
[ He pours some water for him and ice tea for himself then slides into the seat beside Sam. ]
I would not mind a midnight snack, even if it is a bit past midnight. Did you have appetizers in mind or something else?
I would not mind a midnight snack, even if it is a bit past midnight. Did you have appetizers in mind or something else?
I realize it has been a long time since our last correspondence.
If you are free, would you like to go bird watching again or perhaps take a stroll through the library or gardens?
If you are free, would you like to go bird watching again or perhaps take a stroll through the library or gardens?
Splendid. Then I shall meet you there.
I must admit I am a bit curious if you have any recommendations for me.
I must admit I am a bit curious if you have any recommendations for me.
[ He arrives not a few moments later and tilts his head to see if he can catch the name of the latest one as Friday shelves it. ]
[ He startles a little at Jun's appearance before smiling. ]
It is nice to see you again, and there have been a lot of books on philosophy lately, especially regarding the self and the metaphysical self. I did briefly read a fictional love story involving two robots in a post-apocalyptic world as a palate cleanser.
It is nice to see you again, and there have been a lot of books on philosophy lately, especially regarding the self and the metaphysical self. I did briefly read a fictional love story involving two robots in a post-apocalyptic world as a palate cleanser.
Hello, Friday. It is nice to see you again as well.
And your reading material seems rather on point given the nature of this cruise. Might you point me in the direction of your palate cleanser. Provided it has a positive or at least neutral ending.
And your reading material seems rather on point given the nature of this cruise. Might you point me in the direction of your palate cleanser. Provided it has a positive or at least neutral ending.
I was hoping some of these books might be able to explain the memories we have been given and how linked we are to our other selves..
[ He picks out the book for Jun. ]
It is called Shell-e. I hope you will enjoy it. It may seem deceptively juvenile, but there are some surprisingly complex themes woven within.
[ He picks out the book for Jun. ]
It is called Shell-e. I hope you will enjoy it. It may seem deceptively juvenile, but there are some surprisingly complex themes woven within.
[ Takes it and holds it carefully in his hands for a moment. ]
That's an interesting notion — that someone might hide such knowledge in plain sight or rather — like a needle in a haystack for one of us to discover.
Have you come across any interesting theories?
That's an interesting notion — that someone might hide such knowledge in plain sight or rather — like a needle in a haystack for one of us to discover.
Have you come across any interesting theories?
Another set of wings?
[ Glances up at the halo ]
Friday. Gain any more and you'll be the most Angelic out of all of us.
[ Glances up at the halo ]
Friday. Gain any more and you'll be the most Angelic out of all of us.
Two more aside from the ones already on my head...and the ones that occasionally grow from my back. I would not say I was particularly angelic in those memories. More like something alien...
[ He shakes his head. ]
Do you have any literary recommendations for me in return? Another palate cleanser perhaps?
[ He shakes his head. ]
Do you have any literary recommendations for me in return? Another palate cleanser perhaps?
Milo and Knit.
[ Pulls out a book from the shelves ]
It's a story about a creature who arrives from another world and how they become part of a family. It's quaint. Perhaps a little mindless at times. But a good distraction if that is what you are looking for.
[ As he holds the book out to him ]
Are your visions not treating you well?
[ Pulls out a book from the shelves ]
It's a story about a creature who arrives from another world and how they become part of a family. It's quaint. Perhaps a little mindless at times. But a good distraction if that is what you are looking for.
[ As he holds the book out to him ]
Are your visions not treating you well?
[ He shakes his head again. ]
My past self had a more troubled life and more grief. Perhaps, I could envision myself as the alien who arrives at another world only to be adopted, though I would insist they take Ava too.
Have you looked at your own at all?
My past self had a more troubled life and more grief. Perhaps, I could envision myself as the alien who arrives at another world only to be adopted, though I would insist they take Ava too.
Have you looked at your own at all?
I have.
According to that performance— the one with the wisps that glowed— by all rights, I should be a dragon. But in all of them, I've only witnessed an awkward human not too unlike myself.
I'm sorry to hear that the you in your visions also lived a life of grief. And such that you also called them memories, I am sorry that you have to take upon yourself the burden of them.
According to that performance— the one with the wisps that glowed— by all rights, I should be a dragon. But in all of them, I've only witnessed an awkward human not too unlike myself.
I'm sorry to hear that the you in your visions also lived a life of grief. And such that you also called them memories, I am sorry that you have to take upon yourself the burden of them.
[ His eyes widen a little. ]
A dragon? [ He looks Jun up and down, and well, he can see it. His feathers move in front of his cheeks as he looks away. ]
That is better than whatever I turned into...I was some kind of giant, metallic conductor and then something else entirely. I believe they were deities of some sort.
A dragon? [ He looks Jun up and down, and well, he can see it. His feathers move in front of his cheeks as he looks away. ]
That is better than whatever I turned into...I was some kind of giant, metallic conductor and then something else entirely. I believe they were deities of some sort.
A wingless yet wealthy dragon. Or so the wisps led me to believe. I suppose once until the Ticketmaster grants me a vision with my dragon self, I cannot completely verify such a claim.
[ It is Jun's turn to glance at Friday silently for a moment before he places a hand on his shoulder ]
I think an angel of music would be awe-inspiring. But perhaps that's because I'm finding I have an inherent fondness for the divine.
[ It is Jun's turn to glance at Friday silently for a moment before he places a hand on his shoulder ]
I think an angel of music would be awe-inspiring. But perhaps that's because I'm finding I have an inherent fondness for the divine.
I do not know if it was divine or simply monstrous...there were those trying to kill me. I could not tell you why, but I do not believe it was because I was good-hearted.
It does not matter though...that is no longer who I am. [ Not if he can help it. ]
It does not matter though...that is no longer who I am. [ Not if he can help it. ]
I'm glad to hear that as I very much appreciate and am grateful for the person who exists right now in front of me.
I do find it wild, though, how many of the people in the visions are something more than human. It only makes me more curious on what exactly their criteria for a "legend" is.
Edited 2025-02-16 22:12 (UTC)
I could not say...I do not believe we are all inhuman or divine. Gray's own visions did not feature anything particularly fantastic or outlandish.
Legend or not, there is something extraordinary about all of us, even those not chosen to go on this voyage. No life is more important than any other.
Legend or not, there is something extraordinary about all of us, even those not chosen to go on this voyage. No life is more important than any other.
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