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[ditherer]

What a curious device this is. And, a very convenient means of communicating as well — but I'm going off on a tangent.

My name is Ruva, and I'm what one calls "new" here. There seems to be a language that involves gesturing with one's hands, and I was wondering if anyone was willing to teach it to me. I'm afraid I have little to offer in compensation, but I would be ever grateful.

[he means sign language.]

Also, if I'm understanding correctly, we're to complete these quests? While I'm still trying to grasp all this, I'd like to be of help, in those or around the town. I'm not much good in a fight, but I make for a decent healer, if that would be of use to anyone.

USER #030066 | ON DEATH

[passio]

Hello. It’s Dextera. I appreciate everyone who checked on me.

I’m sorry that this post isn’t especially happy, since I’m not trying to put a damper on the nice festival we had, but I feel as if it’s important.

There are people here who are dead, in the worlds they’ve come from. It’s not a difference in time, as others have experienced. Nor is it the same as what happened to John and Dave and I, where we were killed here and revived days later.

Somehow, this town is able to bring people back to life, even outside itself, in order for them to serve some purpose here. I assume that if they return to their worlds, they will die again, unable to sustain themselves without whatever “magic” this town is able to work.

I realize there’s nothing to be done about this. I also realize that this is a Pandora’s box of information, since the perceived impermanence of death is a source of hope and despair, as well as fear, for many.

To those who are dead, please don’t feel the need to reveal yourselves. To those who have lost those they loved, I hope that this town will give you a second chance with them.

Thank you.