User: #B90B3C - To those whom it may concern

[ifionlyhadthecourage]

Hello again! Are you used to seeing my string of letters and numbers yet? I think I've spoken to you all often enough, or it feels like I have. It's Caramia!

This may feel a bit impersonal, as I am addressing all of you, but I hope you'll find comfort anyway. Even if you just needed it a little bit. Most of you have probably been victim to the constant proding and poking from the furniture, which is a sentence I never thought I'd write or say, but I'm sure I'll say stranger. Know that you're not alone, know that we realize it can be agonizing, and if you are tired or frustrated, know that above all else, we should understand. Obviously I can't speak for everyone, or even to everyone, but this is just for those who need it, I suppose?

We can get through this. If no one else, there's at least one person who believes in you.

Feel free to chatter with each other! Maybe give a compliment to someone? Say something nice? Counter all the negativity, if you will. If not, I'll be here for you. And if you'd rather not speak publically, I'm not hiding. I'll be in Ruga if you need an ear.

Comments

[ifionlyhadthecourage]

It is!

[ Though their definitions of "family" might be different. ]

That's actually exactly what it is!

[brightlyshines]

oh, i like the sound of that!

[Estelle would, given her rather oddball family.]

yeah, that definitely works here!

[ifionlyhadthecourage]

The comparison is certainly easier to understand, at the very least.

Though I'm aware there may be some who disagree.

[messianic]

[... Oh. That's...really endearing. Best friend, huh...? So despite Kyrie's sour mood, he definitely has some sort of reason....

It's good to know, even if Minato had suspected that already.]

It sounds like you two really do balance each other out well. I'm really glad you have each other here, Caramia-san.

[Isn't it just... kind of nice to see a friendship like this, keeping a place this bleak warmer?]

[ifionlyhadthecourage]

You think so?

[ "I'm glad, too." ...Selfish. Why would you be happy he's here? He's your best friend, right? Him being here, stuck in this awful place... this isn't what you want for him. Yet you're glad? How selfish. ]

Grazie, Minato.

[messianic]

[Selfish, sure--but people are selfish sometimes. There isn't necessarily anything wrong with that.

Either way, for now--]

Take care of yourself, Caramia-san.

[He'll leave Caramia alone. It was a good way to learn a few things, though--he's glad for that.]

#ffff99

[troubadamsel]

A wonderful thought to have and share. We must work together if we're to solve all the mysteries before us. A brilliant strategist I know back home said our bonds give us strength.

If anyone wishes to converse with me, my name is Maribelle. Should any of you need healing, I can help you there, as I brought my staff along with me. In addition, my horse also arrived, should someone need it.

[dreidels]

What if it doesn't? What if it keeps finding things to complain about?

[ifionlyhadthecourage]

It will. It falls silent when we clean, so there's no way it can find something else to complain about when it's all cleaned.

Did you need help with cleaning?

[ifionlyhadthecourage]

They certainly sound brilliant! I whole-heartedly agree.

Nice to meet you, Maribelle. By "healing"... do you mean to say you're a doctor?

#F73717

[doublesharp]

Caramia-san!!!

Your smile is really warm and makes people happy!

[ifionlyhadthecourage]

Aw, you'll make me blush, amico. Thank you! I'm glad I can make other people happy.

[troubadamsel]

Not in that sense. I'm a Valkyrie. It means I can use elemental tomes and healing staffs.

[ifionlyhadthecourage]

So, healing magic? That's impressive, signorina! I've never seen magic like that before.

[troubadamsel]

It appears we all come from unique places. For some of us, magic is commonplace, and others are in disbelief that it exists.

[ifionlyhadthecourage]

Ah, yeah, I've noticed that, too. Where I'm from, magic users are called "witches" or "wizards", though when I've called people either of those, they were either amused or upset.

Are there only specific things you can heal?

[troubadamsel]

I can heal major wounds and restore energy. But if you're dead, you're dead. And I can't heal major illnesses.

[doublesharp]

I think making a post like this is enough to cheer everyone up a little. It's easy to get down on yourself after having the furniture insult you...

So this is nice!

[ifionlyhadthecourage]

No illnesses? Disappointing, but understandable! Regardless, that's mighty useful! Especially if we intend on venturing into the woods again.

[ifionlyhadthecourage]

Definitely. But, at least it's not targeting any singular person? As bad as that sounds, it... can help to know you're not alone!

[troubadamsel]

Yes, a good army is nothing without a good healer. I can already tell I'm going to be needed all over.

[dreidels]

I hope you're right.

If you don't mind. It'll probably go faster if we work together.

[doublesharp]

Yeah, you're right. I think I'd be really sad if it was only insulting me.

Not that I want it to insult anyone else, but! You know what I mean.

[ifionlyhadthecourage]

If it were a targeted assault, then it would absolutely hurt a lot more. That's sort of the reasoning I wanted everyone to know that they weren't alone and that there's people here for them that understand.

Did you need someone to talk to?

[doublesharp]

You're a really good guy!

Huh? I mean, I'm always happy to talk to you, but it's better to talk about positive things than dwell on the bad stuff.