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4th moon [written]

[Written with a quill:]

Which writing instruments do you generally favor?

[Written with a ball-point pen:]

Are they the same you could find in your worlds?

[Written with a graphite pencil:]

Also, what are all of these named?

[Written with an ink brush:]

Rydia, I'll need to speak to you.

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This message is not quite due to boredom, to be honest. But that can wait until we speak. I'll be there quickly enough.

[And by quickly enough, he means Teleport.]

So will I. See you in a minute.

[Warp spells are wonderful things. She arrives in her room and departs a moment later, heading for his and knocking on the door.]

Cecil?

Come in! Be mindful of the floor!

[Cecil is sitting on the floor, surrounded by enough pens, pecils, quills and brushes and crayons to last five years or so. On his knees is an enormous, heavy-looking volume bound with leather.]

[Rydia enters...and stares around at Cecil's mess.]

What are you doing, Cecil?

I was talking with Archie about his remembrance ceremony project, the other day, and the subject of people who have left and returned came up. And I thought we should have a book, where people could write messages to those who have left, should they happen to return. This way, new arrivals would know they have potential friends here, and be able to contact them if they wish.

[She's silent for a moment, then grins.]

That's a wonderful idea, Cecil! I wish we had thought of it earlier, but there's no time like the present to fix that.

Since it would be at everyone's disposal, I wanted to know what people usually write with. As you can see-

[He gestures at the pile.]

-I've received some rather varied responses.

[She peers at the pile, then shrugs.]

I don't see why we can't have a good variety available. Then, people can write with whatever they please.

Sadly, I was unable to find a keyboard. But I did take some artistic supplies, for those who cannot find the right words.

This ought to do just fine, though! Hm...I think I know where we can place that book in the Welcome Center. I'd just need to rearrange some things, but it wouldn't take long.

That would be quite kind of you. Newcomers should be able to access it easily.

Exactly. I think in the main room would be best, so people can see it when they first enter.

Perhaps with a panel nearby, for those who'd prefer privacy while they write?

[She nods thoughtfully.]

Hm, that's a good idea. I'm sure we can provide that, without an issue.

I only hope everyone'll not feel too embarrassed to write their feelings down.

Some might, but they can always right something anonymous, I suppose. It defeats the purpose of getting in touch right away, but it's their choice.

...I'd feel saddened, if I knew someone cared but not enough to tell me their name.

((right=write))

[She nods and sighs.]

So would I. In a place like this, you need all the friends you can get. Still, there's no forcing people. At least your idea will allow some bonds to be kept or rekindled.

At the very least, it might spark some interesting discussions. Even then, no one would be forced to become friends again.

Did Archie say when he wanted to do this ceremony? I wasn't sure if he'd decided on a date.

He mentioned no date to me. Could he be waiting for the next wave of New Feathers?

Possibly, that might be a hectic time for that. After the flood subsides would be better, but it's completely up to him. I'm just glad someone's taking the initiative.

Has there ever been such a ceremony before? Since some people have been here for years...

[Rydia's silent for a moment, thinking.]

I...there might have been one before, but if I'm right, it was a very long time ago. Certainly enough time has passed to make it welcome again.

Remembering those who have left is important. Our memories are the only proof of their pasage here.

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