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2nd moon [voice]

No good, they don't have... How does this even work? I'll stay away from it for now...

[Rummaging noises come from the journal, numerous but careful. It sounds like someone is exploring the item shop.]

I apologize for bothering everyone, but could anyone recommend objects that are helpful to a household? Specifically, objects that are necessary for a new arrival or that can keep the house organized and clean. I'm not familiar with most of the products I find here, and I'd rather not bring anything that is useless or dangerous home. I'd be most thankful for your help.

[He falls quiet, and for a few moments only the sounds of items being moved can be heard. It appears his message is over, but-]

Also, Ceodore. What blade are you currently using?

[With that, his post is truly over.]

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It's a good sign in itself.

How're the supplies coming? Did you figure out what those-- wait. ...Were you talking about lightbulbs? With a wire inside?

Ah, yes, those. They do not exist in my world, and since I've never really looked at the lamps... But apparently, we'll need them soon enough.

For nighttime! But yes, they burn out after a while. Still, they're more convenient than candles.

They do seem less likely to set the house on fire, and also easier to clean. Though I've been told they should not be in contact with water.

Oh... well, that's right. Electricity can go through water, so anything that uses it shouldn't go near water. [Sounding a mite concerned here as she is suddenly seeing the potential problem with people unfamiliar with technology being put in a place with it freely available.]

It really does work like the elements, then. But I still do not understand how a lightning-elemental can use fire.

The energy makes heat too--but you know what, I'm really not the best person to explain it. [She laughs.] I never questioned the why of it much!

There is a lot we never question unless someone asks us about it. And then we never know how to answer.

We can't know everything, so it's better to focus on what we want to. ... But there's also certain things you have to know. I guess the trick is making sure you know what you need to know.

In that case, is there anything I need know about those lightbulbs? I'd rather not cause problems to my housemates, you see.

Well, let's see. You already know not to combine electricity and water... [Thinking: she doesn't want to miss something important, but she doesn't want to sound condescending either, and what would an adult who's never seen a lightbulb before need to know?]

If you ever need to take the bulb out, make sure it's been off for a few minutes before you unscrew it. The glass gets hot. And some lightbulbs use different amounts of electricity, and some sockets might put out different amounts of electricity for the lightbulbs. I think the Malnosso have made them all the same, but it doesn't hurt to doublecheck. If you put a lightbulb that uses more than the socket's meant for, it could start a fire.

Hmmm... I think those are the most important parts.

[Sadly, Cecil has no quill with which to take notes, but he makes note to write all of that down at the first opportunity.]

Wait a few minutes before touching it, be certain to use to right lightbulb, check the electricity on the bulb and the socket. I'll do my best to remember all of that. Thank you very much for your help, Miss...?

Aerith. What's your name?

My name is Cecil. Cecil Harvey. It is a pleasure to meet you, Aerith. Have you been here for a long time?

Since November, so a few months. We have technology like this back home, too.

That's a quite respectable amount of time. I suppose you had less trouble adjusting, then.

Respectable... That's one way to put it! But people have been here much longer than that.

I've heard talk of multiple years... Even this world's good points must lose their shine after all that time.

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