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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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ohhhh I see
was that just religious schooling or other stuff too

It was a bit of everything. There were religious studies, of course, but it was really more like tutoring.

makes sense!
boy, that was nice of them to come teach everyone, right?
educations probably really important to get when youre nomads!

It was nice. And I'm very grateful for it.
But it was only me. I was the only one they were teaching.
I was the only one old enough at the time, though now there are more children.

ohh i got it

hang on that sounds like it must have been really lonely growing up!
you didnt have ANYONE else your age?

That's right. There were a few kids who were older than me, but they're all adults now.

But I never felt lonely. Everyone in the settlement feels like family to me. I can only hope one of them will join me here soon.

ahhh ok yeah that makes sense
haha I know the feeling
all my friends are still asleep too

its really nice meeting new people but
well
you know ໒( •́ ∧ •̀ )७

I know what you mean.

But in my opinion, a new meeting is a new meeting. Regardless of the circumstances, the wind still brings two people together whether it's in person or over these devices. In our circumstances, a meeting that never would have occurred.

I think it's alright to be thankful for that even in the face of everything else.

I really like that way of looking at it!
its a good mindset I think
Im glad I met you for one! (〃＾▽＾〃)

Just as I'm glad to have met you.
Maybe one of these days we'll be able to meet in person as well.

Im sure we will!
I mean we're all in the city, right? haha theres only so far we can go

You're not wrong, but...at the same time, there's still a whole world out there waiting for us to see.
Only time will tell which way the wind blows us.

yeah I guess youre right
do you think well get to leave the island?
cant really fight the Storm from here

That's a good question, and it's not one I have an answer for. I think focusing on settling is more important right now, and then we can focus our thoughts outwards from here.

right, right, gotta get used to here first
mmmmmmm it doesnt really feel like were helping save the universe though when you think about it
I got a job in a tailors shop and thats great! I love sewing but
its still a job in a tailors shop

I think that's just as important myself. While we wait to learn more and for more of our friends to join us, you're giving back to the community and making a name for yourself. Not everyone can say they're doing as much as you are.

aw now you're just trying to say nice things about me :P

Not at all. Though, maybe I am being a bit too straightforward. I'm sorry if I'm making you uncomfortable.

oh no no
I was just kidding sorry!
text is hard for jokes

Oh, I see. I'd never considered that. I'll have to keep that in mind.

[He's a little embarrassed for not picking up on that.]

its ok, cant blame you
do they not have text messages where youre from?

As far as I'm aware, we don't.
But I'm not really great at computers to begin with. I might've missed it.

well nows a great time to learn!
oh do you know kaomoji? ヾ(*'▽'*)

I can't say I've heard of it. Are you referring to the punctuation at the end there?

ya!
in japanese kao means face and emoji means like.... ahhh its like a little picture that represents how you feel
so its a face emoji!
!(•̀ᴗ•́)و ̑̑

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