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[wheft]

[ well, that's quite the mental update. while ishmael isn't reeling from the download's sappy effects, she is in the mood to yap and gossip -- which is typically unlike her at all. and so, while they're all still waiting for the download to finish, she's got this to ask on their shared network. ]

Looks like this is going to take a while. And I know that most of us here were haunted by certain dreams a while back, me included. It's something I've already gone through back home so I'm not too bothered with it now, but I'm going to go ahead and ask anyway.

What are some of your happier memories?

That's probably easier said than done, though. You don't even have to think too far back and just share whatever made you happy since coming here. It's corny, sure, but we could definitely need some cheering up after all that on top of this horribly hot weather.

Of course, if you're too shy to share them to everyone in the class, I get it. I know I am. You can just tell me privately if you trust me that much, or you don't have to say anything at all and just read or react to everyone's contributions instead. Also if anyone's gonna come here to say shit like "Oh I'm not gonna share anything :/" then do us all a favor and not waste our time. Thanks. 👍

[ ish is too embarrassed to share hers right now, if anyone's wondering 🧍‍♂️ of course, feel free to threadjack if needed. happy yapping!! ]

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@mr. viper

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[ This feels similar to the offer of a non-existent complimentary compass reading, and Yesod can't help but wonder whether it's an attempt to dodge participating properly. Or is Elysium serious...? ]

When did you make these discoveries?

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[ …

Damn, why is every other person's brackets and dialogue calling him out like this. Also, why does Yesod keep taking him seriously!!!!!!

Ahem. This is nothing he can't handle. ]

When I first learned how to spread my metaphorical wings, I suppose.
Surprised it wasn't any earlier? I've always been a little shy, hehe.

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[ For someone who wants to get to know others, all of this about Elysium himself still strikes Yesod as oddly vague. ]

Is that so? Then these were recent developments?

That isn't necessarily surprising.

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[ There is nothing of interest here, avert thine eyes… ]

Haha! What do you mean, 'not surprising'?
It's been well over a decade since then, c'mon bro.

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[ 👁️ ]

I only mean that I cannot claim to know you well. Consequently, I should refrain from making assumptions about your behavior or your circumstances based solely on my observations thus far.

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People seem to think that you have to be born with confidence in order to have it.

[ A crumb, for Yesod's efforts. ]

Anyway.
So stars, huh? Find anything else you've been enjoying while you're here?

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[ Another vague statement, followed by a change of subject that shifts the focus to Yesod instead. Of course, it's not as if Elysium owes him any answers, and discussing personal topics can understandably be something to avoid. ]

My colleagues appear to be enjoying themselves as they meet various people here. This is comparable to the sight of the stars.

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I asked about you, but you're bringing up your colleagues? What about your encounters?

Hint: aren't you already talking to a certain someone who has managed to totally enrich your life?

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My colleagues are relevant to the current discussion.

As for a certain someone, is this individual shamelessly fishing for compliments?

[ But their conversations did cross his mind, that dataverse tour. ]

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I get it, you're the type to take their happiness as your own

But what if they wanted to do the same thing, hm?

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[ Since Elysium has some idea of the reasons why such changes for the better are significant, Yesod doesn't comment on it. ]

I would be able to recount a number of more recent pleasant memories then.

However, I'm afraid that including the phrasing "Elysium has totally enriched my life" is likely to raise some questions.

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You could always reword it: "My buddy Elysium always knows how to show me a good time"!

[ that

might be even worse??? ]

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[ My buddy Elysium..... This really is reminiscent of "I'll still be your playmate" — all that's missing is something along the lines of calling him "my lord Yesod" to make fun of him. ]

You do seem to be quite interested in facilitating that for others.

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I wonder why, but people seem to be quite stingy about giving credit these days… What would you know about that?

[ Yesod is people. ]

Just kidding. Not a big fan of the beach?

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I appreciated the experience. I won't deny that it was enjoyable.

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Aha! A man of nature? Should I take you on some hiking trails next?

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I'm no more accustomed to that than I am to the beach. Nevertheless, I would like to see your hiking trails.

Do you intend to offer dataverse tours on a regular basis?

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Consider it in the books for when we're back, then.

And I suppose so, for whoever happens to be interested. I thought about monetising it, but after recent events I figured it goes against what I stand for. [ he'll pay off debt arc legitimately…… ] What other landscapes might you be interested in? Winter wonderlands? Lush rainforests? Anything that would be remotely opposed to deserts, I imagine.

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[ So the tours are on the house indefinitely... ]

I presume that you've visited every location?

Is there a limit to the number of landscapes per person?

crawls back to tie up this thread, don't mind me

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Wouldn't be able to recreate them from my memory if I hadn't, would I?

And what a question to ask, wowie. Do I seem that stingy to you? Wherever you want to go, anytime, just name it. I said it back then when we'd first met, and it applies just as well now. Don't be shy, friend!

same here this is just to keep track of things that might come up 🤝

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[ "Friend"... It may be well meaning like the rest, but Yesod can't imagine that it's sincere, anything more than habit. Even so, interchangeable with countless others or not, possibly some sort of project, he does find himself wanting to accept this offer, within reason.

At any rate, truthfully, he's wondering whether his colleagues might enjoy seeing such locations as well. It's something to bring up in person. ]