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[urbandev]

That clock has ticked 13,295 times since I woke up this morning. Even the cats can't make it stop.

Oh, Gaia, the cats. I should go scoop their litter box again. And maybe wipe down the counter around their food bowl.



Princess? Please, just say something to let me know you're ok? Please?

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[mildlyreckless.livejournal.com]

You've counted the ticks?

[urbandev.livejournal.com]

Yes. We're up to 86,017, now.

Why?

[mildlyreckless.livejournal.com]

That's just really impressive! I always lose count!

[urbandev.livejournal.com]

86,227.

...I don't usually count like this. I think it's something about the city today.

[mildlyreckless.livejournal.com]

Maybe it's a curse?

[urbandev.livejournal.com]

Maybe. It's certainly odd. I've never liked the ticking but I've never felt compelled to count it.

I'm Reeve, by the way.

[mildlyreckless.livejournal.com]

That's probably what it is, then!

It's nice to meet you, Reeve! I'm Vash!

[urbandev.livejournal.com]

I suppose your right. These curses are really tiresome.

It's very nice to meet you, Vash. How long have you been here?

[mildlyreckless.livejournal.com]

You're right about that.

About a year now. How about you?

[urbandev.livejournal.com]

Goodness. Just over a month, for me.

[mildlyreckless.livejournal.com]

Oh, so you've been here a while then! Been settling in okay so far?

[urbandev.livejournal.com]

Rather smoothly, all things considered, I guess...

[mildlyreckless.livejournal.com]

That's good! In this place, 'smooth' is sort of relative anyway...

[urbandev.livejournal.com]

I sort of got that impression.

May I ask you a question about your time here?

[mildlyreckless.livejournal.com]

Sure, go ahead.

Private to Vash//Unhackable

[urbandev.livejournal.com]

Other than the curses... or rather, extending beyond the curses -- do you know of the city changing anyone's emotions, or manipulating them into a commitment in some way?

Private to Reeve//unhackable

[mildlyreckless.livejournal.com]

...Not the City itself, but that sounds like something some of the inhabitants like to do.

Private to Vash//unhackable

[urbandev.livejournal.com]

The other inhabitants do it to each other? Would you explain a little more? If you don't mind, of course.

Private to Reeve//unhackable

[mildlyreckless.livejournal.com]

There are some people who live here who have really strong powers of persuasion. Some use leverage in the form of people's friends and feelings.

Private to Vash//unhackable

[urbandev.livejournal.com]

Mmmmm. No different than home, then -- at least my home. Thank you, though, for the warning.

Private to Reeve//unhackable

[mildlyreckless.livejournal.com]

Pretty much. You're welcome. Let me know if you need anything else!

Private to Vash//unhackable

[urbandev.livejournal.com]

Thank you again for your help. I appreciate it greatly.

Private to Reeve//unhackable

[mildlyreckless.livejournal.com]

Hey, don't mention it! I'm glad to help!

[kisaraginights.livejournal.com]

I'm fine. Found a place to stay.

[urbandev.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank Cetra.

Come home?

[kisaraginights.livejournal.com]

Need space.

[urbandev.livejournal.com]

Alright.

Can you tell me when, at least?

[kisaraginights.livejournal.com]

Soonish.

[urbandev.livejournal.com]

Oddly, that makes me feel better.