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expiationnet2024-07-12 06:22 pm
baldrshand) wrote in expiationnet2024-07-12 06:22 pm
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[A photo appears shortly before the post beneath.]
It seems that there is a lot of... strangeness happening to people. So far, I haven't noticed any drastic changes in my person or my thinking, but I think I'm one of the more fortunate ones. This seems like a good time to issue my customary greeting to all of the new "Chosen" of Aldrip.
Hello! My name is Ethlyn. (If you're not new, hello again!) If you find yourself ill or injured, I manage the Willow Clinic. It's not too far from the Inn, between the residential and commercial districts. You'll know it immediately from two things: the willow tree out front, and it being a farmhouse in the middle of a lot of four-and-five story apartment complexes made out of concrete and whatnot.
Since it's come up: I don't charge money for medical services (although if you would like to make a donation it's welcome!). I'm not interested in making injured people fish through their purses while they're trying not to bleed out.
As well as the Clinic, I lead the Arztenritter--we're a mounted brigade of healers. Anyone is welcome to join; if you don't know how to ride a horse or set a bone, we will happily teach you. Should you need emergency assistance, please send a message on the network, or message myself, Marianne, Toph, or Minato.
I've been here for over a year, and I've lived through the many disturbances and changes of this world, so if you have any questions, I would be happy to help...
I suppose that means I've grown another year older, hasn't it? Twenty-one.
[She's not going to add FUNNY GIVEN THAT I'M DEAD but she's sure thinking it.]
It seems that there is a lot of... strangeness happening to people. So far, I haven't noticed any drastic changes in my person or my thinking, but I think I'm one of the more fortunate ones. This seems like a good time to issue my customary greeting to all of the new "Chosen" of Aldrip.
Hello! My name is Ethlyn. (If you're not new, hello again!) If you find yourself ill or injured, I manage the Willow Clinic. It's not too far from the Inn, between the residential and commercial districts. You'll know it immediately from two things: the willow tree out front, and it being a farmhouse in the middle of a lot of four-and-five story apartment complexes made out of concrete and whatnot.
Since it's come up: I don't charge money for medical services (although if you would like to make a donation it's welcome!). I'm not interested in making injured people fish through their purses while they're trying not to bleed out.
As well as the Clinic, I lead the Arztenritter--we're a mounted brigade of healers. Anyone is welcome to join; if you don't know how to ride a horse or set a bone, we will happily teach you. Should you need emergency assistance, please send a message on the network, or message myself, Marianne, Toph, or Minato.
I've been here for over a year, and I've lived through the many disturbances and changes of this world, so if you have any questions, I would be happy to help...
I suppose that means I've grown another year older, hasn't it? Twenty-one.
[She's not going to add FUNNY GIVEN THAT I'M DEAD but she's sure thinking it.]
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I'm just worried it's only going to make you sad if I write it.
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cw: talk of suicidal ideation
Ange stares at the word for a moment or two, and then slowly starts typing again. The girl can't help but brace herself almost a little as she hits send, like she doesn't think she wants to see Ethlyn's reaction, despite the other's reassurances. ]
The reason I can handle dying is because I've wanted to die now for a long time.
The fact that none of those deaths have stuck is far worse to me than the deaths themselves.
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seeing her friend write words like that makes her VERY SAD INDEED.]
I wish you didn't feel that way.
I've known people who should feel that way, if their hearts weren't corrupt and blackened. But you aren't one of them.
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A whole lot of people in my life have told me that I am the one who has to feel this way. They must think of me the same way you think about those people you're talking about.
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In the time I've known you, I've seen someone who tries to help the people around her, who searches for answers even when it would be easier not to, who cares for those who are important to her. You've helped me a great deal while we've both been here, and i know I'm not the only one.
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Her instinct is to deny this, after all - but she doesn't want to do that when it's Ethlyn. She knows the other wouldn't be saying this for no reason. But it's still difficult to process.
Especially when-- ]
Then why would people only say stuff like this now?
It feels like I've already been alive for so long. Why did no one else ever tell me in all that time?
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[are idiots
are jealous
are just unappreciative jackasses these are all of Ethlyn's real answers but maybe she'll think a bit before hitting enter on that]
Some people see goodness and get suspicious. Or jealous. It happened to my family. They see you doing what they're too selfish or cowardly to do and it makes them angry.
They're idiots.
[okay she did say it]
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Thank you, Ethlyn. I don't know how long our time here is going to last, but.. I really appreciate that you've always been so nice to me.
[ Even when Ange doesn't know how to live. Even when she isn't used to kindness. ]
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