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[afoolsgold]

[The Fool has, at last, discovered a good reason to make use of this particular aspect of Aifaran technology. Included in this particular post is a photograph of several pieces of woodwork, ostensibly carved by the Fool's own hand. It is accompanied by an offer.]

Hello, dear friends--and dear acquaintances.

I should think it goes without saying that we Dreamfolk left much of ourselves behind us in our old worlds when we arrived in Konryu. For some I imagine that is a blessing, and a curse for others--and for others still, like so often is the case, the feelings are more complicated than that.

It is with this thought in mind that I would like to extend to each of you a kindness: a small, wood-carved token of remembrance, representing the world that you came from, or something of that world that you cherish.

If this offer is of interest to you, please either respond here, or seek me out at my apartment above Die Rosa Tulpe.

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[afoolsgold]

Yes, [faint agreement, as though the Fool has grown distant, preoccupied by his own grim memories. After a pause--a short one, he doesn't wish to appear rude--he adds lightly,] I do enjoy the sunshine.

Tell me, have you visited the turtle's head yet since your arrival in Aifaran? It has been explained to me that the close proximity to the creature's mind is responsible for the air of peace that exists there. I've been meaning to visit again.

[He hopes the invitation in his words is understood, but a moment later, offers,] I should be delighted to have a bit of company there.

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[Padparadscha doesn't interrupt that brief silence, merely continuing to draw. Sometimes a truth needs distance to be passed on.

When he speaks up again, though, they pause their pencil, perhaps musing on their work at the same time.]

I don't believe I have. I think I may have lost a few of the more faithful here with how much time I've had to spend with the scientists. [They give a light laugh at that, though not one that belittles the fact.] But it sounds like the kind of place I'd like to experience. And company never goes astray in experiencing new things.