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[repressings]

To whom it may concern,

I write this letter with caution and timid optimism, and not without a dash of confusion. This creature at my side has been most helpful in explaining the various dalliances that makes up this world but I can't help but realize there are things that even this mouse can't answer. As such, my only option seems to be turning to this 'network.'

I have a lot of questions, but to spare you, dear reader, I'll keep them to a minimum so as not to disturb any possible daily communicating or activities. Please also feel free to disregard this message entirely, although any response at all would be absolutely wonderful.

Firstly, is anyone dead here? For clarification: not those who have come back to life in this place if such a thing happens, but before moving to this paradise has anyone perished? I'd like to make a tally. Any of those from The Village who have also escaped, please contact either myself or Mr. Graves at once.

Secondly, if there is a Mr. Akiyama, a Miss Carter or a Miss Gibson, I'd very much like to be alerted to their presence. One is an Japanese man from New York with short cropped hair and lazy stature, one is a British woman with long wavy hair and a very beautiful smile, and the other is also a British woman but blonde and doesn't smile much even when she's happy. Any assistance I could have in finding these three would be optimal.

I'd also like to know who owns the most books here. And if it's not too forward, I'd like to ask about green carnations.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
-C. Barebone

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[deathstouch]

[ Aric finds this way of addressing the network quite endearing, even if he'd never be warm enough to say as such -- at least not any time soon. He can relate in a way. He had been more familiar with technology by the time he came to Eudio, and then here, but actually interacting with people to any personable level had been beyond his experience.

In that sense, he does understand.

He makes the slight assumption on gender when he replies. ]

Mr. Barebone,

It does appear that you have found yourself in quite a new environment. I can relate to your plight. I will endeavor to do my best to assist you now and in the future should you have further questions or needs.

I am not aware of anyone that is dead -- unless you count the undead, such as vampires. There are plenty of those around but I know of no ghosts or zombies. I do not know everyone personally and so it is possibly that some may have come back from the veil between life and death. I suppose that is not really what you are asking. Any further clarification there, I'm afraid I probably will not be of much assistance.

I have not been acquainted with a Mr. Akiyama or Miss Gibson but I do hope that if they are here you can find them quickly. Your descriptions are quite useful if one were to happen to see them I am sure.

I do not know if I own the most, but I do have quite a few and I would be happy to open my personal library to you.

What about green carnations?

At your service,
A. Dominija

[ He's come a long way when he doesn't sign the letter as 'Death'. ]

[repressings]

Mr or Ms Dominija,

Thank you for response. It was both prompt and extremely interesting. I must admit it's also a little worrying as well -- it's reassuring you can relate, although I wish this plight on no one. The end of the world is decidedly unpleasant.

Vampires have been mentioned to others that have read this letter--ones which I will reply to happily. It is your personal collection that jumps out of the proverbial page.

Are you sure you are willing to part with a few, even temporarily? I could offer some sort of skill or trade in exchange, though I do not have much.

With pleasure,
-C. Barebone

[deathstouch]

Mr Barebone,

Mr would be correct.

There are more unpleasant situations I can assure you, although, I quite agree in not wishing this on anyone.

I would be happy to share. People should make it a habit to read more and too many are unwilling to take the time. There are a few that I would not wish you to take out of my office but most of them are not irreplaceable. Do not worry of payments of any sort.

My regards,
A. Dominija

[repressings]

Mr. Dominija,

Do people not read much where you come from? I've heard of places like that, but I've never really believed it. Books are the most wonderful escape from your troubles.

Are you certain about the payments?

Sincerley,
-C. Barebone

[deathstouch]

Mr Barebone,

People read less than they used to and it becomes less and less with each passing year. People instead use movies and TV shows, which I suppose are meant to be visual books but they are not the same.

Your enjoyment of them is enough. Perhaps, your thoughts would be appreciated as well.