002 :: Written

[lifeandpride]

Hello? I have been reading some of this book, and I think I understand a bit more of how it works.

Since it appears I may be staying a while, I would like to introduce myself. I am Ukitake Juushirou, and I am pleased to meet you all. I hope to have the good fortune to meet some of you in person as well.

[He stops here a moment, as if to consider what else he should write.]

I have noticed a lot of children and youth here. Is anyone responsible for their well-being?

Things in this journal always seem so lively, so hopefully some of you will be getting back to me shortly.

[short pause]

...or else I have just written something very silly!


Father Abel,

Please forgive me for not getting back to you sooner. As you can imagine, I've been spending some time adjusting, and looking for a way back to my own world.

You had mentioned that there was more to tell me about this place, and I think it would be good if I listened. Perhaps we should meet again soon.

-Ukitake Juushirou.

Comments

(it's cool I'm still getting used to para's system, that's all )

[lifeandpride]

Ah, yes, you warned me about the talking ponies. It's good to hear from you again!

[formersocialite]

Good to hear from you as well. You seem to be in very high spirits today.

[lifeandpride]

I try to keep in high spirits most of the time. It's what gets you through the day. You could say that last time we spoke I was... less myself.

[formersocialite]

Well, you were brought to an unknown place without knowing the reason why...it's understandable why you may not be yourself.

[lifeandpride]

Indeed. Circumstances have not been at ease in my world, unfortunately. Things have only just calmed recently down.

[formersocialite]

Which is the unfortunate part of being here, you can't check to see what's going on back home. Unless the castle sends you there. You can leave, but not by choice.

For what it's worth, I'm sorry that things have been unsettled.

[lifeandpride]

I appreciate your kindness. I'm confident that everyone back home will work together and start to put everything back together again soon.

[formersocialite]

There are some others here who have come from troubled places. I don't know what the troubles are though. It doesn't seem right for me to ask.

[lifeandpride]

In my case, put simply: war. It is never a pleasant thing.

[formersocialite]

No, it isn't. My world has seen quite the number of wars.

[lifeandpride]

Then my sympathy to you and your world, Vivian.

[formersocialite]

Thank you, Ukitake. Your kind words are appreciated.

Well, I didn't intend to bring the mood down.

[lifeandpride]

It's all right, it's a reminder that I should be focusing on the task at hand.

[formersocialite]

Always a good idea to have focus, no matter where you are.