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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

Comments

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Ms Rose,

Your words intrigue me! 'Part of' was italicised, I assume for emphasis? May I ask why?

I think I understand the faces. Are there any that hug? Is it like writing 'xo'?

Sincerely,
-c. Barebone

[hasitsthorns]

I'm a yokai, which translates to 'demon' among other things.
We're the 'evil' spirits of Folk Shinto.
(I don't think I'm very evil or demonic, but I'll let you be the judge of that!)

Yes, there are! Lots, actually.
｡ﾟ.(*♡´◡` 人´◡` ♡*)ﾟ °・
That's one of my favorites for a hug.
It's kind of like that but I guess a bit more complicated. I think they're cute though.

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Ms Rose,

I don't think you're very evil. You seem quite pleasant, and a lot of what people think is evil are often just misunderstood, in my experience. Has that happened to you?

Could you teach me how to make these faces? They seem absolutely lovely and quite artistic.

Sincerley,
-C. Barebone

i literally e-mailed myself a kaomoji to c/p at work for this i just wanted u to know

[hasitsthorns]

[ She smiles, at that. A rare, sincere sort of thing that she's glad he can't see over text because it's a bit sappy of her to be so happy over something so simple. ]

Yes.
People back home liked to decide that I was evil just because of what I am and not because of who I am.
It's been different here though and for that I'm glad.

I'd be happy to teach you! There's. A lot.
But! We can start with some basic ones, at least, and get you using them in no time. (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧
When you come to visit, I'll make sure to take some time to teach you if you'd like.

good >:)

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Ms Rose,

I'm very glad to hear that you're happier! Maybe this beautiful city is a blessing in disguise? Like a silver lining.

I'd like nothing more than that, Miss. I can't think of anything more exciting than reading and learning. Should we have coffee or tea, too?

Sincerely,
-C. Barebone

[hasitsthorns]

I definitely think it is.
Hopefully, it's one for you too!

We should! We have both here, whatever your preference is.
Lots of dogs to cuddle, books to read, and time to learn emojis.
I hope you'll like it.