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[atheva]

(( A pale face appears on the screen with notably pointed ears and markings that may seem strange to some on her face. If one looks at them just right, they seem to resemble the form of an owl. She probably isn't familiar to many as she has only made use of the network shortly after her arrival a handful of months ago. ))

To those who are parted from a spouse, do you find more comfort in holding out hope of their arrival in this place or accepting the loss and grieving for it?

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[fierceprotector]

[ She may not be familiar to many, but Yanli is one who pays attention. So, Atheva gets a soft smile out of the elder of the Jiang siblings. ]

Sometimes one holds out hope. My husband has been here before and then was taken. Though, there are those here whose spouses never show and they accept that loss, the grieve, and fill that time with making friends. Surrounding themselves with people so that they are not alone.

[atheva]

You have my sympathy for losing him more than once. Have you been married long?

[fierceprotector]

We were actually betrothed at a young age. Our mothers had known one another before we'd known each other.

[atheva]

How fortunate to have known each other for so long.

[fierceprotector]

Zixuan was a loving husband and a great father.

[atheva]

You have children? You must miss them terribly.

[fierceprotector]

I have a son, Jin Ling, who is actually here.

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[tightbod_bigrod]

Damn, that's a rough one. I guess everyone would have to decide that for themselves.

I don't have a husband, but I have a partner. I'd wait... I'm not talking about chastity or something, 'cause we weren't together like that before. But I would've been waiting for him to get his ass over here.

[atheva]

Would have? So your partner is here?

[tightbod_bigrod]

Yup. Showed up soon after I did, 'cause he knows what's best for him.

[atheva]

Have you been here long?

[tightbod_bigrod]

Not all that long. Less than two months still.

[atheva]

Ah, not much longer than I have been here. I am glad you aren't alone.

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[faeshim]

Did you have a wedding cake?

[he'll...get to what was asked, he will. he's just been obsessed with wedding cakes recently.]

[atheva]

Such a confection is not a tradition for my people.

[faeshim]

I see...

[at this rate he really might get married just for the cake.]

I can say that the magic here is strange but strong. You should not give up on them.

[atheva]

(( It's more reassuring to hear than she realized it would be. Atheva's lips curl up into a warm smile. ))

Must there be a wedding to be cake?

[faeshim]

It's more complicated than you might think! I've been told that wedding cakes are the most delicious of cakes. But 'marriage' is not a tradition of my kind. To have the cake without it would be a lie, which I also cannot do.

Last night I couldn't sleep for thinking of it.

[atheva]

You must love wedding cakes very much.

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[song_princess]

I never experienced what you are going through my lady but....

[A small frown with a coo.]

Have comfort in the hope that one day, your mate will be here. Where I am from, many are forcefully separated from their loved ones and gone the way just acceptance of their sorrow. Though I was still being weaned when I see them, it always saddened me to see it.

[atheva]

(( Atheva nods in understanding. ))

I am glad you have not been through such an ordeal. It is a difficult burden to bear.

[song_princess]

Such a heavy burden isn't for this one.

[To have such a mate like, she knows that she will never have the blessing and love.]

Tell me about him, your mate? I would like to hear about him.

[atheva]

(( A thoughtful look comes to her face as she searches for the very best way to describe him. ))

Cullen is the strongest person I've ever met. Not in terms of physical strength, but rather strength of character and conviction. He had a troubled past and by all rights could have despised someone like me. Yet, he never let his experiences harden him or close his mind.

[song_princess]

[She couldn't help but to smile as she listens to her description of her husband.]

He sounds like an amazing man. You are truly blessed to have such a person to call your mate. How did the two of you meet?

[atheva]

(( She has to nod in agreement. She is very fortunate, especially considering all the battles they could have lost each other in. ))

He was the Commander of the forces I ended up leading.