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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
Retr

spec Incorporated

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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.

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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

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.

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

Please have better taste in friends, Howard.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

thanks, what time would work for you?

also, what do you make of retrospec so far

I will say after the restaurant closes.
You'll not have to speak to anyone.
And no one will look at you.

As for what I think about it, I find it fascinating and interesting.
I'm someone that generally only speaks to people if they enter my shop.
There are a few friends that I have, of course.
But I am usually not one to make new acquaintances.
That said, I actually feel compelled a little to speak to others.
Which shows how highly I am already viewing this app.

well nobody will look at me except you. and i don't mind that

so you're glad at the chance to make friends. more ears to talk off, huh

I'm once more touched.

Yes, that's correct.
I wouldn't call myself a meddling individual, but I am someone who likes to help others out, if I see that I can.
I suppose it is how I am as a person.

i see

well at least you'll help others

you've helped me so i'm sure there will be others who will be happy to get your advice

We shall see, I suppose.

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