Video; un: nightwanderer

[dragonrising]

[He's taken a few days before coming to this network, mainly observing and getting a feel for it. But now, he wants to try it. So here Runyu is, sitting in his room before a low table with some tea before him. Compared to a few days ago, he doesn't look nearly as regal, his white robes simple despite their numerous layers.

He offers the view a smile, nodding his head politely.]

Greetings. My name is Runyu.

I wanted to start off by saying that I'm grateful to all those who took care of me when I arrived here. With such friendly faces it was rather easy to settle in. Thank you to those I have met so far.

[He might be confused as to how he's being kept here but he appreciates everyone regardless.]

Though, I have noticed that one can find themselves alone a good deal if they lack those from home here. I'm curious to know how people handle this here. What have you done to occupy yourselves? Not everyone is so used to the feeling of isolation so I wouldn't mind learning what you have come up with. It could be interesting.

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[Video; UN: Darknight_heir]

[reliesondirtytricks]

[ Mingye is up in a tree, sitting casually while spinning his xiao around. He probably even looks comfortable where he is. ]

I understand isolation, as well as being the only one from their home here. I have found, however, even with a bit of reluctance on my part, that making friends goes a long way.

[dragonrising]

[The xiao catches his attention, makes him think of a certain snake. It almost brings a smile to his lips but instead he focuses on the one holding it.]

Friendship can really take you far, can't it. I've seen it do such wonders for people over the years.

[reliesondirtytricks]

[ There's a half smile out of the Darknight Court heir ]

I don't know how far friendship can take someone. It's something that I'm still getting used to.

[ Unless, of course, you can call childhood advesaries friends, but that's neither here nor there. ]

[dragonrising]

Oh? Are you not so used to friendship?

[Not that he can fault him really. After all, it's something he isn't that used to either. Especially after he's lost so the few relationships he's had not so long ago.]

[text] un: midnightrose

[infernaltouch]

leaving an old world and moving into a completely new world is something I've done before. Granted this time I have been taken to a new world unwillingly, but I still had the experience.

My advice? Make as many allies as you can. Make connections, friends, whatever. Having someone you can rely on is key to survival. Lone wolves may sound cool in story books, but they'll have a hard time surviving in reality if they're alone.

[dragonrising]

[He can't help the soft laugh as he reads this, tilting his head a little before replying with his own text.]

Lone wolves. An interesting phrasing considering how poorly wolves do without their pack. Though, I do have to admit that I haven't ever really had the chance to read stories before. My life never allowed me the time.

[infernaltouch]

that's a shame! Were you too busy all the time?

At least you can read some stories here?

[dragonrising]

Busy is probably the best way to put it.

I suppose I could read them here but I wouldn't know where to begin.

[Video] un: fated

[fated_dance]

[ Zishu smiles a little, shaking his head a bit. ]

We helped each other, Runyu. I am glad we met.

[dragonrising]

It's good to see you doing well, Zhou Zishu. Are you still being sneaky?

[fated_dance]

[ His smile becomes a grin. ]

Why should I sneak when I can walk, now that I'm healing well?

text | un: ouyang

[theatrics]

I understand isolation well. It's the alternative that troubles me.

[dragonrising]

Does it? How does it trouble you?

[theatrics]

Others are unreliable.

(Video; UN: flowergirl)

[earlylight]

Hello, Runyu! (His question deserves some thought and she brings a hand to her chin, pondering.) I guess I...make new friends. It's not always easy, but I don't think anyone here means you harm.

[dragonrising]

Make new friends seems to be a common answer. I confess it's not something I've had much success with in the past, at least not ones I've been able to keep, but I could try this.

[earlylight]

You can try with me? My name's Aerith. (She is a sunny gremlin. There's only slight danger in this alliance.)

video | un: wwx

[diabolique]

(( Wei Wuxian waves and smiles pleasantly. ))

I got a job to kill time until people from my world (sort of) began to arrive.

[dragonrising]

A job? [He blinks as if this has never occurred to him. Mainly because it hasn't.] What does that entail? If you don't mind if I ask.

[He's never had a job before. Only duties.]

[Video; UN: gentlebreeze]

[gentledawn]

Healing others has been comforting for me. When I am particularly anxious, I travel to the hospital and hold the small newborns. [The premature babies, actually. Xingchen has a gift for snuggling them.]

[dragonrising]

I haven't done a great deal of healing here. Though there is a man I offered energy to when I arrived. You have a kind heart to offer it so freely.

[gentledawn]

Then you have already begun the process! I think you must be kind too.

video; UN: geth

[agglomerate]

[ Legion's optic seems very... intense for a second, watching and pondering. ]

This... is a question we find ourselves asking often. We are not isolated. It is not a perspective that we understand. We do not understand having only one perspective, for that matter.

For all of our observations, organics continue to surprise us with how they choose to avoid their existential dread.

[dragonrising]

[A unique way of phrasing things. Runyu can't help but be interested in this one.]

They do like to find ways to avoid this dread, it's true. It seems something that is a part of their very nature from what I've seen.

[agglomerate]

We agree with this sentiment. Perhaps it is due to the unknowable nature of their origins. The seemingly pervasive mystery of what preceded the birth of the universe.