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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.

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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.

[fierceprotector]

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

[atheva]

Would have? So your partner is here?

[atheva]

You're not alone. That is fortunate.

[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.

[fierceprotector]

No, I'm not alone. I have my son and my brothers. There are also those that I've made friends with too.

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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]

You are very fortunate. (( She pauses, looking down with what could be interpreted as hesitance. ))

I fear I may never see my family again.

[atheva]

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

[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.

[tightbod_bigrod]

I'm doing good, but what about you? Missing a partner sucks.

[atheva]

You must love wedding cakes very much.

[atheva]

I'll survive. It's simply strange not to have him at my side. We've been through a great deal together.

[faeshim]

I love cakes very much. I've never tasted wedding cake before.