[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

[quickpersuader]

...Chocobos?

[She knows horses, but. ???]

[stressweets]

Chocobos. You've never seen one?

[ ...........whoops,

anyway- ]

Um... They're like, very big birds... You can ride them. [ he... probably has a picture, hold on... he looks through his phone gallery, ah-ha-ing after a moment. it's a bright red one of these babies. ] This is Seabiscuit, the Mayor's chocobo. Adorable, right...~?

[quickpersuader]

[Huh! It really is a giant bird.]

I've never seen anything like it. Are they native to your country?

[stressweets]

[ ..................he

guesses

technically, in a fashion, they ended up becoming native, but it's after a pause that's still too long that he nods. ]

That's, er... Right. They live alongside horses quite well, actually... I work with both of them at the stables.

[quickpersuader]

[...Tilting head? But hey, if he doesn't want to say, that's not her problem.]

So you're familiar with horseback riding, too?

[stressweets]

Yes! [ He hops right to that without a second of hesitation. ] Actually, I'm a part-time instructor for it as well... While my work as a stablehand comes first and foremost, I enjoy being able to introduce people to the wonderful creatures that are horses...♪

[ his passion is alighted gg ]

There's not a horse nor chocobo I'm unable to ride. [ why is he so proud of this. ] Of course, anyone who's worked with them for a while can claim the same thing... It all comes down to simply listening to the animal and making sure they're comfortable, either with you or with whoever you're attempting to teach. It's rewarding to see people so taken with the experience, too.

[quickpersuader]

I was taught how to ride on horseback - it was a nice change of pace from my usual.

[Until the people who so kindly taught her tried to kill her but y'know, these things happen.]

Unfortunately I never got the chance to get to know the animals that well.

[stressweets]

[ her life is so hard wtf ]

Then if ever we should get the chance, I'll be your liaison. [ ♪ ] What's your usual?

[quickpersuader]

[Her world sucks and yet she insists on traveling through it...]

I usually ride a motorrad. He's not here with me, though.

[stressweets]

A motorrad... Is that anything like a motorcycle? Er, motorbike, whichever you call you.

[quickpersuader]

It sounds like it. A bicycle with an engine, right? We call them motorrads, but I've heard a few people mention motorcycles here.

[stressweets]

[ call it*.......... gg me ]

That's right. Motorrad sounds much more rad though. [ ...heheh. he thinks he's so cute, honestly. ] I bet yours looks really cool too~. I've always wanted a motorcycle... I have my license, but I usually just bike - um, normal bike - everywhere... Or take the bus. Living in the city has its perks...♪

[quickpersuader]

[Thinking it over...]

He's kind of old... and he can be really annoying... but he runs pretty well. I'm not so sure about the "looking cool" part, though.