First Song [text]

[secondsmarch]

[This one is keeping herself to just text due to... an inability to actually talk.]

I'm a new arrival, and I can't offer much.

[At least she's to the point. Red's done this before, somewhat. The difference is that this time there's people that can actually read her messages.]

But I need information.

[She's leaving it that unspecific for a reason.]

Comments

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[secondsmarch]

That's a rather sensible way of going about your time here.

What sort of products do you sell?

text;

[hostclubshadowking]

We're currently making plans [as of this minute, when he's finally inspired to pick a destination] to sail to an island known for its wild herbs. There's a market for spices. We deal in whatever there's a demand for, as it were.

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[secondsmarch]

Hearing you talk about herbs, the idea that I'll be sailing on open waters... And even the people.

It's all so different that what I'm used to.

text;

[hostclubshadowking]

If I may ask: what are you used to?

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[secondsmarch]

I'm a singer.

Adventures like these weren't ever a part of my daily life. The most excitement I would see were from the audience after one of my performances.

text;

[hostclubshadowking]

A singer? How wonderful. I admit, I come from a life of luxury myself and was very unused to this life myself.

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[secondsmarch]

What did you do with youself before you were brought here?

text;

[hostclubshadowking]

I was the heir to a major medical company.

[Not entirely true. But.]

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[secondsmarch]

Looks like both our careers have been indefinitely delayed.

text;

[hostclubshadowking]

It would seem so. This life does get more familiar after a time, though I cannot say it ever becomes pleasant.

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[secondsmarch]

[And here she was hoping for exactly that.]

What should I be worried about?

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[hostclubshadowking]

Hard work, long hours, variable quality of food. The locals will tolerate you only for about a week at Empieza, so I advise finding a crew with some haste. The military in this world sees us all as a threat, so either avoid them or find a crew who can hold their own. There's a myriad of personalities here, and you won't get along with all of them.

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[secondsmarch]

So much for a relaxing vacation.

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[hostclubshadowking]

Far, far from it, I'm afraid. Strange alterations tend to happen -- weather, personalities, anything seems fair game, really.

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[secondsmarch]

Personalities?

text;

[hostclubshadowking]

Magic in the air. It has altered personalities before. Temporarily, but it happens.

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[secondsmarch]

I don't like the sound of that.

There's no way to prevent it?

text;

[hostclubshadowking]

Only by being lucky enough not to be affected by it.

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[secondsmarch]

I was hoping you wouldn't say that.

Re: text;

[hostclubshadowking]

I apologize for being the bearer of bad news.

[secondsmarch]

Bad news and myself aren't necessarily strangers.

[hostclubshadowking]

That's unfortunate to hear.

[secondsmarch]

You've been helpful regardless.

[hostclubshadowking]

I try. Sometimes a helpful response is all we can offer. I advise you ask others your questions as well, rather than the one called Scurvy Dog. She writes to us now and then and offers to answer a single question.

Some people have rashly asked foolish questions others could answer and been scolded.

[secondsmarch]

Only one question?

That doesn't seem like it would accomplish much.