001 || Of Arrivals and Introductions

[crimsonmischief]

[The handwriting appearing across the page was a messy scrawl, one that you would perhaps see from a scientist, if said scientist was forced to take up calligraphy lessons because someone had gotten tired of trying to decipher his illegible scribbles. The lessons were perhaps not a success in the conventional sense as the handwriting was far from elegant, but at least people could now actually read what was being written.]

I must say that hatching out of a cocoon is not something I’ve ever experienced before, or at least, it’s not something I think I’ve ever experienced before~! I’m not sure if I would ever want to be born in such a way again. Once makes for an interesting experience, more than that makes for…

[Some ink splotches appeared on the page as the writer tapped the pen absent-mindedly while searching for the phrase he wanted.]

A bad habit! And one must be careful not to accumulate too many of them~

To the dearest Dash-kun who was there to greet the newborn me and explain this extraordinary world, you have Crimson’s thanks~♥! As for the rest of you... Won’t you come introduce yourself to your newest neighbor~?

Assuming of course, that this journal does really work as it's been said to work.

Comments

[treeleopardess]

If anyone knows, they're not telling. It's one of the many strange things about this place.

[crimsonmischief]

How very odd... Do they just appear out of nowhere then?

[treeleopardess]

No, they're made, over in the paper factory. It should be on the map you were given upon arrival.

[crimsonmischief]

On the map...

[And there's a long pause as he searched through his belongings for it.]

Ah! I see~ Does the factory allows tours?

[treeleopardess]

I don't know, actually. Maybe if you were applying for a job.

[crimsonmischief]

I'm not sure if I would particularly enjoy working at a factory though... It doesn't sound terribly exciting.

[treeleopardess]

Well, you've got three weeks to decide on a job. No need to try to jump into things all at once.

[crimsonmischief]

Ah! That is true~!

But I do want to know how the journals work...

[treeleopardess]

Magic?

[crimsonmischief]

That's such a boring answer though~! And besides, one would want to know how said magic works!

[treeleopardess]

Actually, I think most people come out wanting to know more about themselves than about the journals.

[crimsonmischief]

Why can't one do both~?

[treeleopardess]

I suppose it all depends on your priorities.

[crimsonmischief]

And what are yours... Ahaha, forgive me, but I haven't asked your name yet.

[treeleopardess]

I'm Bastet. And I'd say...that my priorities shift as needed.

[crimsonmischief]

Oh? Could Bastet perhaps be convinced to give an example~?

[treeleopardess]

You're a very curious man.

[crimsonmischief]

It seems to be a deeply ingrained part of who I am, so you see, the goal of learning about this world is linked to the goal of learning about myself~!

[treeleopardess]

Well, there are certain things about yourself you don't lose, despite the amnesia.

[crimsonmischief]

It's a comforting realization, especially since one only has a dream to rely on.

[treeleopardess]

True enough. It's something to build on, if you're lucky.

[crimsonmischief]

Has Bastet-san been lucky?

[treeleopardess]

Bastet-san has been managed well enough, thank you.

[crimsonmischief]

Crimson is happy to hear that~!

[goneonenight]

How kind of you.

Well, Crimson, I suppose I'll let you get settled in.

(ooc: ready for her visit? XD)