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[recollecters]

Hello, everyone! As you've probably noticed, we've been having a few problems - I mentioned earlier that something got knocked out of balance, and we had to recalibrate, but in a few days we should be able to drop the emergency measures. Please be aware that there is an incoming storm, class four. General orders for that kind of thing are to report to management for any known threats and follow instructions, but so far what's known is "that might be a little annoying" and "hope it isn't". Theoretically it'll probably be related to the holiday, I think, because a large group of souls focused through the needle of a pin on one thing can sort of shape a thing around them. That's sort of a really inaccurate way to put it on the technical side of things, but I think it's the easiest way to understand it! At any rate, we'll know more once we're in the thick of things. Please take care as usual; resources aren't exactly what some of you seem to think they are, and we had to expend rather more than usual in the past month or so to keep things with a few of you steady. Joanne Wiseman Technician 2nd class Retrspec Incorporated Per the mod plotting post, you may use this post to obtain one of this month's freebies! This month's freebie can be earned by turning in a thread on this post that has 5 or more consecutive comments from you with someone new. We define someone new as someone new to the game, or simply someone your character has never tagged before. Please feel free to use this post as a network mingle. Every toplevel can be considered a new post, and threadjacking is permitted. No NPC response will be given. Usernames are the character's full real AU names, not aliases or chosen nicknames or usernames, and seemed to have filled themselves in; nothing characters do can change or obscure their names currently.

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[livingimpaired]

I would suspect it would be the person given insight into this upcoming storm -- Joanne Wiseman.

In any case, I assure you that the animals will survive... or they won't.
One never knows, but I can at least say that if there will be casualties, it probably will be more human than animal.

Good day to you, Howard.

[ohrlyeh]

i don't think they'll do anything about this

and that's fine about the humans. they're not all that they're cracked up to be.

i didn't know you had this app too, kei

[livingimpaired]

Oh?
Unfortunate. THEY are the heralds, then?

Now, now, humanity is what it is. It may be the only species that knows what goodness actually is. That makes them means something, but of course, it doesn't mean that there aren't worthless individuals among us. :)

It is a new addition to my life. One that actually benefits it.

[ohrlyeh]

yes they very likely are

i don't care if they know what good or bad is. that's not something valuable i think

how does it benefit it? it'll do the exact opposite you know

[livingimpaired]

Well, if it makes you feel better, Noah was reluctant to build the ark, too.

Not good and bad. Good and evil. And such things are very valuable to uphold society.
So long as one is not considered evil, one can live in society. Unlike with other animals, if there is one that is acting up, the rest will abandon them. There is value in the fact that humanity will hold onto everyone so long as they are not "evil." It speaks a lot for our species, and in a positive way.

Because it has granted a revelation. I can see what you see now, and share in discussions rather than be incapable of acknowledging anything that is happening in the city and the world.

[ohrlyeh]

maybe he would've saved us a lot of trouble if he hadn't.

so you're saying humans are interesting in the fact that they can forgive and even absolve others and put them in a framework of "good", as long as they don't go too far and are deemed "evil"

can we trade then. i don't want this app and what it entails. you can have all the revelations you want. too bad we're both stuck with this

[livingimpaired]

Maybe. But you would be unable to see cats every day, so let us call the situation a wash.

I'm saying that they're valuable due to their nature. Interesting would be acting like I am an outsider viewing them under a glass. But all the same, you have the right idea. So long as a person never goes too far to be "evil," we as humans cannot truly ever abandon them. Individuals may be able to abandon a person, but society never will be capable of doing it. There will always be one or two or even more that will still hold onto that person, and that is something I consider worth great value.

It is a shame that we're both stuck like this, but it seems like your mood has soured since we've last spoken. I wonder if you've been sleeping enough. A poor night's rest can cause all sorts of negativity.

[ohrlyeh]

if only the cats survived and everyone else died i would be happy with that

but the idea of forgiving evil changes over time, doesn't it? like back in the day burning women at the stake was acceptable for their suggested witch crimes. now that's different. the ability of deciding what is evil and not evolves over time. besides, even if society could forgive a person, it doesn't mean it won't do all it can to ostracize them for their beliefs and actions

i guess i've been sleeping less. i've had nightmares. this app has introduced its own variety of stress that i really didn't need to deal with on top of everything else

[livingimpaired]

If both cats and us survive, will you be okay?

Indeed, the idea of evil can change over time. That, too, is what is valuable with humanity. Other animals have set rules that can never alter or change, after all. However, with humanity, as we grow, our ideas grow with us. And you are also right that it won't do all it can to ostracize the individual even if they are forgiven, but they will never cast them out. That would be deemed as inhumane, and so humanity has a kindness to it that is also a cruelty. Which teaches us something, doesn't it, Howard?
It teaches us that for every kind act done to another person, it could very well be a knife in their back. :) Only a joke.

Nightmares? About what?

[ohrlyeh]

i would be okay as long as the cats survive. that's all that matters

there are too many knifes in this world, kei. i've seen too many of them. people hide them under their kind words all the time. its not even a joke when it's absolutely true.

about memories i've gotten after getting this app. it's made it hard to even appreciate sleep

[livingimpaired]

Then, I hope the cats survive, too, for your sake.

Is that so? I apologize for the painful situations that you had to endure. No, what I mean is that I offer you sympathy. But no matter how painful it has been for you to witness, to experience, do know that there are just as many hands held out to you with nothing clutched in them. How can I say that so flippantly? Because what is society?
It's number. It's numbers and numbers. For every knife, there is a hand attempting to pull it free and heal. Such is the numbers game.

I see. That is a tragedy to hear.

[ohrlyeh]

that's the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me.

well i don't care about numbers, nor do i care what people want to do with their knives. i just don't want to be a part of it. leave me out, thanks.

i want an opt out form from this app and society

[livingimpaired]

Howard, I mean this honestly, but I certainly hope that is not the nicest thing that has ever been said to you.

If you want to be left out of all things, you have to become such an evil that no one will accept you. And while I think you could, unfortunately, it requires a lot of effort and work to be such a thing. I'm afraid that you don't have the drive and so you'll always be part of the world. I'm sorry. Truly, I am.

[ohrlyeh]

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don't worry i was being facetious.

yeah if it requires work and effort i'm out. besides if i turn evil then that will get the attention of everyone and i don't want a mob or something to chase me down? that's like the opposite of what i want

this world is so tiring, kei. how do you even deal with it

[livingimpaired]

I'm relieved -- on all fronts.

How? I have two businesses and very few hobbies. The contradictions of the world are the contradictions of the world. I lack the curiosity to seek any of them out, and live within my means. Because of my personality, few people wish to get to know me and so I'm happily unattached to the world while still connected to society due to being neither too evil or good to be cast out.

Unfortunately for you, Howard, your personality -- though negative -- is far more pleasing than my own. People are drawn to you because they want to help and to know you. In short, I'm never tired because no one feels drawn to me.

[ohrlyeh]

well i feel drawn to you

and i don't think it's my personality as much as people want to stick their noses into problems they think they can fix

i don't need to be fixed. i'm happy the way i am and i don't want to change

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[livingimpaired]

Please have better taste in friends, Howard.

[livingimpaired]

But I appreciate the fact that you feel that way towards me. I hope to always be able to return the kindness in some way.

I like you the way that you are, too. And you needn't be concerned. So long as you don't want to change, you won't. You are the master of your own destiny, even with the memories thrust upon you. Besides, I believe your slothful nature will save you in the end.

[ohrlyeh]

you can't tell me what to do

that's the first time i ever heard anything like that though

"my sloth will save me"

this world relies on people far more active than i ever will be

in people's eyes the fact that i don't do much is an utter waste of life

[livingimpaired]

I suppose I cannot.

I do not consider your life a waste. It is your life and you are happy as you are. You don't wish to change, and you wish to continue living. The latter is enough for me to say that you're living a fulfilling life.

Your nightmares may disrupt your sleep now, but I believe one day you shall sleep soundly. Your sloth will save you in the end, because you'll eventually find those dreams too tiring to wake from. You'll find your peaceful sleep soon, Howard. This I believe.

[ohrlyeh]

that's the dream, isn't it?

eternal sleep

nobody ever having to bother me again

a way to detach from society without, you know, dying

unfortunately a thing like that doesn't exist

[livingimpaired]

Unfortunately.

But I am certain that you'll eventually get tired of being tired. That'll be enough to sleep through even the roughest of dreams. Until then, I'll keep Chamomile at the restaurant for you.

[ohrlyeh]

thanks

this is why i like you

you know what i'm about

and you don't pry

also chamomille is good, i might drop by later for some

[livingimpaired]

You're welcome.
I don't like the idea of tiring you out.
You're a friend, after all.
So, I'll look forward to your visit.

[ohrlyeh]

thanks, what time would work for you?

also, what do you make of retrospec so far