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Have any of you tried a fruit called the 'doreh'?

[It’s a brief question. Gaius addresses the network early in the morning, hopefully after people have eaten breakfast. There have been a few things on his mind for a while, so he might as well ask now before the network turns to death talk again.]

I spoke with one of the workers on Thesa before coming here, and he shared some with me. It’s a green fruit with several leaves, and it has a bumpy texture...you might have seen it before. When you slice into it, the juice is purple. It's delicious and tastes like honey and plum, but...if someone offers you the same fruit in a different color, you might want to be careful. I’ve heard the other colors of doreh have side effects that are...less than desirable.

[How ominous? He seems to know what’s going on, at least.]

With all the conversation topics we've had, I'd also like to ask...were you religious where you're from, or was your world religious? I've visited the temples here, and they're...unique. [It's so hard to pick just one word.] I've been thinking about my own faith...a lot changes when you end up on a different world, doesn't it?

[He pauses for a moment, and then shakes his head slightly.]

Haha...it sounds a little heavy when I phrase it like that, but I'm still interested in hearing about your worlds if I haven't lost you all yet.

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Would it take too much of your time if you were to tell me about just one of them? If you're busy, I'd understand, but I have to admit I'm pretty curious.

Oh no, I'm not busy at all.

[ she's not entirely sure why he wants to know, but hey.. it's not going to hurt anyone, so. ]

I'm only passable in my knowledge of the tribes, but I've spent some time among the Kobolds and the Kojin. The former are miners and metallurgists, the latter are traders and collectors who live beneath the sea.

You're familiar with people who live under the sea? That almost sounds like a fairy tale where I'm from. How did these Kojin manage to do something so difficult?

[He's pretty shocked, actually. And intrigued! People who live under the sea...like fish? Or in buildings? He can't even imagine unless they're literally just mermaids. He knows mermaids, they show up in a storybook from time to time.]

Well, easily enough I imagine, considering they can breathe beneath the water. They're an aquatic people, you see, they look a bit like.. turtles. Man-shaped.

[ she's gesturing vaguely with her hands. ]

T'would make sense if you saw them, I'm sure.

[Man-shaped turtles... He can't even begin to picture what that must be like.]

That's incredible. I believe you, of course, but that there might be an entire civilization under the water in other worlds...haha, it's kind of fascinating to think about. I'd say you can't more different from people like me than living under the water, but I'm sure there's a surprise or two out there waiting to prove me wrong.

[ i mean you're really not far off........ ]

It's all right, it was honestly rather unbelievable for us as well, and quite breathtaking to behold. I've never quite seen its like before or since.

[Cowabunga, Alisaie O'Neal.]

Again, I can only imagine. I suppose if there's one silver lining to this place, I can say it's been enlightening seeing so many people who aren't human. I wouldn't say no to meeting a Kojin myself if one's ever sent here.

[Assuming there's one healing in the pods to begin with.]

Are there.. only hyur, where you are from?

[ she means humans, and yeah she knows you guys are prolific but.. ]

Yeah, more or less. Off the top of my head, I've seen a few strange things that wouldn't count, but they're so rare that it's easier to say we're all 'hyur.'

[Familiars, sentient mechas...weird things like that.]

Wow.

[ she's clearly surprised. ]

So then.. no Elezen either, I gather.

That's right. Until meeting you, I'd never met anyone with elongated ears before. Since arriving, I've met a demon and seen men and women with tails as well. It was a bit shocking at first, but it's not something that bothers me.

[ elongated ears, it makes her smile in that holding-in-a-laugh way, and she shakes her head. ]

Gods, to think of it.. I could hardly imagine a world like that. It seems so bland.

[ oops ]

Err.. I mean no offense.

Haha, none taken. I'd almost think the same thing myself if I hadn't seen some impossible things this last year.

[He shakes his head just remembering some of those crazy, terrifying shenanigans after bringing it up.]

Maybe there's an underwater village here as well. If there is, I'd enjoy traveling there with you.

[Gaius...blunt and to the point.]

[ blunt and to the point is how she rolls, so it's appreciated. ]

Mayhap there is, and if so I'd certainly love to see it. If I ever stumble across one you can be sure I'll keep you in mind.

I'd appreciate it. Truth be told, I'd really like to leave the city and explore more of what's out there when I get the chance.

I absolutely think you should, I make a habit of venturing beyond the walls every few day, for the sake of my sanity.

Haha...I'm worried that if I start, I'll never come back. My people were nomadic, and staying in one place for so long for something other than school is starting to get to me. I figure one of these days I'll drop everything I'm doing and head for the nearest mountain.

I cannot say I would blame you, mayhaps it shall come to that. Though I might advise against going alone, who knows what might be out there.

I wouldn't rule out a group trek if the occasion ever calls for it. This is our world now, we might as well see what's out there.

I agree entirely, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who would.

Maybe it's something I'll keep in mind, then. But until we can make that trek...would you settle for joining me on a journey outside the castle walls sometime?

[He would like to 'haing ouit', as they say.]

[ youths these days and their hainging ouit ]

I think that's a perfectly reasonable compromise for the time being, yes.

I'll hope to see you sooner rather than later, then. Feel free to send me a message if you ever need anything or want a walking partner, Alisaie.

Of course. And the same to you. Take care.

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Sorry for the late reply, I took a break because of the heat.

no worries dear!!

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every time you tag I have to recheck how to spell her name

IM SORRY.... it is a weird difficult name..

No I'm mostly just making fun of myself...dw...you're perfect

no friend it also took me several times to be able to spell it without checking also... alas

I'll just add extra i's so I know at least one of them is in the right place

i think that's a fair idea

it's a greait idiea

goddaimmit

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