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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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Yet when we leave, those memories disappear with us. Who knows how many people have been completely forgotten?

[Rydia frowns, looking sharply away.]

I don't believe those memories are completely gone. I won't. They might be buried, but there's always a chance to bring them out again.

Even if they are merely buried, they follow us to our original worlds. Those who have left cannot suddenly return and tell us about the first people who found themselves here. We are missing a great part of this village's history.

[Calm, Rydia. She takes a deep breath and looks back at Cecil.]

I know. We won't ever be able to make up for that completely, but we'll do what we can. I think it will make a difference.

[Cecil isn't quite as emotionally invested in this as she is, admittedly.]

You've been here for some time, have you not? Do you know who are the earliest residents of this village?

Hm...I can't say for sure how long everyone's been here, but there are a few who where already established when I first arrived. Those who have been here the longest have been present for at least three years, now.

[She paces, making sure to keep clear of Cecil's writing supplies.]

Golbez, of course...and that fiend of wind.

[Rydia says that last part with pure distaste, quickly moving on.]

The teachers in the school -Raine and Gelda- have been here for a long time, too. Martel, too, though she left and has recently returned without her memories of her previous time.

[He deposits the book on his bed before starting pick all the pens and pencils up.]

Perhaps one of them has taken notes on arrivals and departures, though I sincerely doubt it. Otherwise, they'd probably have given the information to Archie. Then again, my broth does have a rather good memory...

[With the whole 'realizing your enemy is actually your brother because his face kinda resembles your mom' thing.]

Teachers might have records of their students, and I doubt there were no disappearances among them.

[Rydia helps him with picking up the writing materials.]

They would probably be the best people to ask, them and Golbez. I'm sure they remember even more people than I do, and most of mine were close friends. Those who own the restaurants and pubs might make good sources, also. They must see a lot of villagers.

Then again, if they see too many faces, they might have trouble recalling any particular ones.

It's possible, but you never know unless you ask. Some people have really good memories.

...Having such a good memory must seem like a curse, sometimes.

[A slightly wistful smile, at that.]

Sometimes, it is...but only sometimes. It's not easy, but I'd still rather remember than not, you know?

I feel the same way, but I doubt everyone has the strength to accept that.

Probably not.

[Rydia leans in to impulsively give him a hug.]

I know it's selfish, but...I'm glad you're here and not just a memory for us.

[Cecil's never had a problem returning hugs.]

Wanting your friends by your side is never selfish, as long as they feel the same way. And I'd certainly never say no to spending time with you.

[That makes her smile warmly.]

Thanks, Cecil. And I would say the same, about you.

I certainly hope so. Otherwise, I'd feel quite bad about all those times Rosa and I invited you to visit and talked your ear off about Ceodore's first steps.

[She chuckles at that.]

Something tells me I'd never mind that.

Do not overestimate a parent's ability to wax lyrical about their little ones. It'll only take a year for you to know all of the most comfortable chairs in the castle.

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