[mingle] the space (january).

[fracturamods]

interim mingle

( WELCOME BACK, TRAVELERS. )

There's nothing but the clatter of train tracks, and the odd feeling of almost floating.

When you wake, it's hard to tell exactly what it is that you're missing - only that you are. There are pieces that aren't quite right, even if you're not sure where those pieces would normally be. Pieces of what, exactly....? Well, if you had to put a word to it, it would be - yourself, probably. Or did you get something back recently?

The place you've found yourself in is strange, certainly. It's probably worth exploring a bit. Though it just as easily seems that the only form of welcome or explanation that you have, comes from nothing more than a slab of marble. It might've changed since the last time you saw it.

You might have changed since the last time you saw yourself too - perhaps with a new emblem on your clothes, or a portrait on your skin.

There's no need to fret that much though. You've already gone through the ordeal once, and you might be able to see results from it. Even so, it's best that you don't get too comfortable, because there is still the unshakeable feeling:

There's still much more ahead of you.

Comments

[ittoryu]

Hahaha! I hope so, as difficult as the search is. But if I fail, I suppose it's not the end of the world.

[lightmage]

I don't quite understand your... Strategy, but...

Wanting a family is a perfectly respectable goal.

[ittoryu]

[...]

Thank you for your kind words. And I hope that if you seek love, you find it one day.

[lightmage]

I don't. [ Hm. ]

... But thank you for the sentiment.

[ittoryu]

Then, I hope you live your life however you want to!

[lightmage]

It's a nice thought.

[ She can't, but that's. Fine. ANYWAY ]

... So, other than 'willing,' are there any other traits you look for in a woman? [ Lux is very serious business, but, I mean also, matchmaking sounds kind of fun? ] I could keep an eye out.

[ittoryu]

[...

shigure has to take a moment to think about this.

wow it's like he has no standards or something]

[lightmage]

... You must have a type, at least? Even if it's flexible.

[ittoryu]

Truthfully, I cannot think of anything.

[he really. has no standards.]

But I suppose for her sake, it may be ideal if she had some interest in combat. She wouldn't have to learn or participate, but she would be marrying into a dojo, after all. Oh, and it would help if she liked cats—she'd have to get along with Shion, hahaha!

[lightmage]

So... Someone who shares your interest in combat and likes cats...?

That's still so vague.

[ittoryu]

I have only a few conditions! I imagine you'd have a much more difficult time with finding someone who'd take me as her partner.

[he can admit it?]

[lightmage]

If forming a relationship is so important to you, couldn't you work on that...?

[ittoryu]

Why? I would not pursue someone uninterested in me, so by the same measure, I see no reason to change myself for someone I don't yet know. That's the sort of thing you do for those you already love.

[lightmage]

[ She does not know how to handle his outlook on this at all, which is especially wild because she's used to arranged marriages and political marriages. ]

I... Guess so.

I'll let you know if I meet any women more interested in settling down, then.

[ittoryu]

Much appreciated!

May I have your name, my friend?

[lightmage]

Oh, right. My apologies.

[ Normally she'd be a little more uptight about being polite, but look. Things are weird, and also manners clearly aren't that important to her since he was propositioning her before even learning her name. So it's fine! ]

Luxanna Crownguard. It's a pleasure to meet you.

[ittoryu]

The pleasure is all mine, Luxanna! Shigure of the Itto-ryu.