video; un: jin_guangyao

[turmoiling]

[The smiling face of Jin Guangyao shows up on the sepia-tinted video of the Watch.]

Good evening, everyone. I've been considering several things for some time, and I thought I would ask my fellow Mirrorbound for their opinions, if you would spare a moment or two.

[The smile is soft, perhaps a little sad here.] I'm afraid that even if a way back to my home was found, going back would be quite impossible. Of course I am sure there are others who would hope to remain, if given the choice. Or perhaps some have not given the issue much thought? No matter which way your intentions lie, I would ask for you to please indulge me by answering the following 'poll'. Even if you have no interest in commenting further on the issue, even a simple yes or no would be appreciated.

I do think that, even though we are all strangers in this land, many of us share an interest in improving the world here. We are not temporary visitors, but rather, people whose homes are here now, and for that group of us, putting this forth plainly to the local folk this may be viewed well, I had thought.

Poll #24758 To return or not?

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 31

View Respondents

Do you plan to remain in Aefenglom even if a way to your home realm is found?

View Answers

Yes
6 (19.4%)

No
16 (51.6%)

Undecided
9 (29.0%)

Comments

[zewu_jun]

[Hang on, let him ponder this one a minute.]

You don't hypothetically think they would want us to stay?

[deadvotional]

[ Oh buddy. ]

hypothetically i imagine some would be pleased to be rid of an increasingly large group of confused foreigners

[zewu_jun]

Hm. Yes, that is probably true.

But we have not increased too much recently, so perhaps we are not as much trouble now!

[deadvotional]

they have certainly found their uses for us

[zewu_jun]

Well, it is only right that we do what we can since we are here. I'm sure they appreciate some of our contributions at least. If we are only speaking hypothetically, I wonder if it will be too much trouble to allow some to remain here as they wish if others want to return home? That seems like a good compromise.

:)

[deadvotional]

is it a compromise if one side gets exactly what they want

what is that

[zewu_jun]

What if all sides get what they want? I don't think that is so impossible if we just talk to each other reasonably.

It is a smile. ;)

ahaha! That one works well too.

[deadvotional]

that presupposes reasonable people

i see. why.

[zewu_jun]

Smiling helps, I have found.
It makes people more reasonable as well.

[deadvotional]

you and i have encountered very different people

[zewu_jun]

That may be true. Sometimes people are reluctant to consider others.

But I think with patience we can find a way to reach them too.

[deadvotional]

you can't soothe everyone

[zewu_jun]

No, one cannot soothe everyone.
But Young Master seems calm today. I am happy we are able to speak.