šattu eššutu | [dictated]

[demonologist]

As of today, I will have been in Paradisa for an entire year. It hardly seems possible that much time has passed and yet, in other ways, it feels like I've been here for longer.

I've been looking back at my entries in my retired journal, going over the recorded interactions of the past and I can safely say that this place has definitely changed me. I'd like to claim that it's been for the better, although that may be debatable depending on whom you speak to.

[There's a trace of ironic amusement in his tone.]

Nevertheless, I choose to view this day - this milestone - as something to be celebrated. You'll get no bemoaning of my lot from me. In this particular moment, I'm perfectly content. I may not have everything I want, but I believe I have all that I need.

Comments

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[formersocialite]

You're welcome. Maybe you could have a gathering of sorts?

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[demonologist]

That's not a bad idea. It's been a while since the housewarming.

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[formersocialite]

Then all the more reason to do something again for yourself.

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[demonologist]

Excellent advice, Vivian.

[A beat.]

So, how was New Year's? Did you enjoy yourself?

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[formersocialite]

Thank you, Wesley.

My New Year's was great, yeah. I had fun.

[He can't see it but her cheeks are a little flushed now.]

How was yours?

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[demonologist]

I got rather trollied, actually. You should have seen me and Gunn up on the karaoke stage singing. Normally I wouldn't be caught dead up there.

Did he mention it to you?

[Yes, he's fishing...]

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[formersocialite]

You wouldn't catch me singing on stage either. Unless I was very, very drunk.

Not that I recall no...

[She knows what you're up to.]

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[demonologist]

Oh, I was extremely trollied by then. Gunn has quite a good singing voice, actually.

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[formersocialite]

He does? I never knew that. What did you sing?