un: sawyer

[bilocations]

[ using any technology like this is still new to him but it seems easier than going around asking questions. ]

Hi. I just got here… I have some questions?

1. Is this some sort of hell?
2. What am I supposed to do?
3. What are all the penises about?

[ The whole situation is a bit overwhelming for him. Going from a very secluded upbringing to the real world had been tough enough and he hadn’t adjusted and now this one is even less familiar to him. ]

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un: sterling sylva

[smilingarmor]

Good to meet you, darling! Well, if this counts as 'meeting' anyway. I just got into town recently myself, but I'll be happy to answer your questions as best I can.

1. No.
2. Whatever you like, for the most part. Though if you'd like some suggestions, I'm willing to offer.
3. They're part of a fertility festival of some sort. They're a tad much for my taste, but it's all in good fun. And the food there is quite tasty too!

[bilocations]

I think it does? Is your name Sterling then?

[ There's a second message a little bit later. ]

I would really like some suggestions if it isn't a bother.

[ He's easily overwhelmed and this place and all this information is nothing but overwhelming. ]

[smilingarmor]

Sylvando, actually. Sterling Sylva is a masked character I put on once while participating in a tournament back home. It was great fun, so I thought I'd bring the name back, since using these things is rather like putting on a mask, you know?

[And a bit later...]

No bother at all, honey! Before I offer suggestions though, tell me, what are some things you like, hmm? For example, are you the sort of person who likes parties, or would you rather stay at home with a good book? Do you prefer doing things indoors or outdoors? Are you a person who likes to keep busy, or are you more easygoing? That way I can narrow down the list of suggestions for you a bit.

[bilocations]

Oh. I'm sorry. Nice to meet you Sylvando then.

[ The questions are a little difficult for Sawyer. So it's nice that this is over text and he has time to think and work out the answers as best as he could. ]

I like books... I don't like crowds or loud noises. It doesn't matter so much indoors or outdoors... I think? I always try to be busy if I can. There's always something that can be cleaned or something like that.

[smilingarmor]

[Sylv considers the answers for a moment himself before replying.]

Well the city and the area around it has some lovely temples and public gardens that are good places to find a bit of peace and quiet. And I know there's a library or two in town as well, though I haven't needed to locate them myself just yet; they would be quiet too, and could provide you with something to read.

And since you enjoy keeping busy, while you're at those gardens or libraries, you may want to see if they're looking to hire any extra help. That sort of work would be terribly dull to me, but it might be right up your alley, and it would provide you with some extra spending money to boot! Or alternately, you could try taking up a hobby. Maybe something artistic, if you're the creative type. Or cooking, if you enjoy good food.

[bilocations]

Thank you very much for your help and kindness. Work would probably be good, I think...

I've never had the chance to figure out what I like and enjoy. It's hard to figure out how to do that now.

[smilingarmor]

You've never had a chance to figure out what you enjoy?! Well, that simply won't do!

Fortunately, if there's one thing The Great Sylvando knows all about, it's enjoyment. You call me up any time you want someone to try something new with, darling; I'll make sure you have a fabulous time!

video because elf is still working out this new fangled tech

[bythewaves]

Hail and well met, stranger - I fear I do not know what hell is, but this is probably, not that. As for 'doing', it seems to be only required of us to do as we please. And the last... I cannot answer, but it seems to be some sort of ... festival?

[bilocations]

[ Sawyer is more hesitant of the video option but this person seems kind so he replies after switching to video. ]

You are probably right... People do seem too helpful, I think...

[ But he's seen so many strange things. ]

Just doing as I please? That sounds... weird.

[ And difficult. ]

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor offers a small polite bow, when Sawyver reciprocates ]

We try... it's not easy, to be suddenly in a strange place! The locals are also very kind.

[ He shrugs, a wry smile ]

Perhaps so! You might find it hard to adjust, if you had a more regimented lifestyle before - but most folk seem to find something to do, eventually.

[ Although he is aware that 'wandering by the shore' is not the usual choice of behaviour ]

[bilocations]

Ah yes...

[ Regimented is really an understatement. He fidgets. ]

What do you do?

[bythewaves]

Ah well... mostly I find places where I can play music and earn a little coin. I used to wander, before coming here, but well... my fosterling is here now, and he prefers that I do not wander too far, so I try and stick to local places, now.

[ He says thoughtfully ]

[bilocations]

You're a... musician then?

video | un: wwx

[diabolique]

(( Hello from an old timey Chinese guy. Wei Wuxian holds up a finger. ))

No, this isn't any sort of hell... as far as I've experienced.

(( A second finger joins the first. ))

Establish bonds with others and just live your life.

(( And he holds up a third finger with a grin. ))

It's a festival!

Re: video | un: wwx

[bilocations]

[ the man looks interesting and Sawyer offers a small smile as the message is switched to video. ]

It all sounds simple but it doesn’t feel like it.

[diabolique]

It was hard for me, too, at first. I was the only person from my world for a while. Even now, some of them are different than I remember. I think once you get settled in and make some friends, it all starts to feel more normal.

[bilocations]

Normal... I'd like that.

[ He hasn't ever had normal. ]

[diabolique]

This can be a good place. Just be mindful of the festival foods. They can do strange things.

[bilocations]

What do you mean strange things?

text | un: me

[faeshim]

do we have to answer them in order?

Re: text | un: me

[bilocations]

No.

text | un: me

[faeshim]

ok.

3. it seems a bit one-sided. fertility requires more than just a penis. but i guess it might be a little more complicated to make a waffle in the shape of a vagina. i would still eat it.

Re: text | un: me

[bilocations]

[ oh. That’s…. ]

what is wrong with regular shaped waffles? Why is there a need to… represent fertility at all?

text | un: me

[faeshim]

are you a living thing?

Re: text | un: me

[bilocations]

yes.