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It's been a while, hasn't it? I'm afraid things are really quite busy here, and unfortunately our liaison has been compromised. Well...so have a lot of people, actually.

Are you still yourself if you're not the self you were? It's the kind of conversation we've had a lot of times, around here. I've always only been myself, but if I woke up tomorrow as someone else, would I still be me even if I wasn't?

I think rather than worrying about that the best thing I can do is focus on trying to sort things out as best I can. I'm a little worried, actually, but I think I can manage to give everyone a shot even if I can't fix things on my own or even with everyone's help.

But you can help! Or at least I think it will help if you think about what it means to be "you". It's okay if that answer changes or doesn't. Just hold onto that concept and don't let it go. And maybe tell other people what you think it means? Not like I'm saying you have to talk about that. I think usually you all just talk about anything, and I think that is also a good way to hold onto who you are and who you want to be. Sometimes I think it'd be fun, all those parties or little plans. I've never spent much time outside of these walls, did you know?

I don't have time to really ramble, though. Those of you who know what I mean, we're doing our best. Those of you who don't, you do your best too. Pay attention to the things you tell yourself, and I'll try to fix what I can fix.

Please take care.

Joanne Wiseman
Technician 2nd class
Retr

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We were all full of energy when we were that young. I can hardly blame your past self for wanting an adventurous life.

Wouldn't it be more accurate to call it possession?

That seems like a more fitting term.

he wasnt young when he was doing his astronaut business
more like my age now

dunno if thats exactly it
sounds like he could read everyones mind without really trying
but could control peoples actions with more effort?
wasnt super clear

There are many things in this world without answers. It sounds like a very complex matter.

We may not be able to understand it even if we try.

his motives were certainly complex
i know this because he said so himself while refusing to explain them
strange guy to say the least

Perhaps we weren't meant to understand after all. It's far too much for an old lady such as myself.

Indeed, he sounds like a strange fellow. Aren't we all strange in some way?
We can hardly call ourselves normal.

speak for yourself akane
id consider myself pretty normal
all things considered

Perhaps.

You're still the same man I remember. That won't ever go away.

what do you mean by that?

Edited 2018-07-09 03:47 (UTC)

I meant what I said.

It's not too uncommon for people to forget themselves. Regardless of that fact, you'll always be you.

i think the core of who anyone is stays the same
thats what makes them who they are in the first place
so damn straight im still me