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[noblegarnet]

[On the afternoon of the 1st, a disgruntled post goes up on the network.]

Did you know some moths produce silk from their salivary glands? Because I didn't until after I spat out a bunch of string this morning.

[He didn't make that connection immediately, mind you; after the initial utter bafflement, he took the time to go do more research on Fae and the insects they resemble. Nerd.]

Someone let me know if there's a market for organic fae silk. And if you could invent some kind of google or wikipedia while you're at it, that would be appreciated.

[Do you know how LONG it takes to look through PHYSICAL BOOKS]

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[sonnestark]

I'm not sure how much it's worth to anyone else, but... that's what I'm holding onto, and that's the advice I have to offer other new monsters, as well.

[She hopes if nothing else, she can offer a little bit of perspective, and maybe remind herself of it in the process.]

Our life here is hard, but we're still ourselves. Nothing can take that away from us.

[noblegarnet]

[It would be hard for Ferran to drag himself out of his doom and gloom mindset about it even if he were inclined to. Maybe after a while that will change, but it's still far too early.]

Right.

[The carefully neutral expression on his face may or may not hint at his real feelings on the matter, but he's not about to take away Karin's comfort.]

It would be nice to know more about the process, though. [He sips his tea, settling on a relatively less frustrating complaint... or at least less emotionally fraught. Hm.] Do you think they have magic that can tell the future here?

[sonnestark]

They have so many different kinds, I don't think it would be outside the realm of possibility. It seems like every world has some version of divination, though its accuracy varies.

[She looks thoughtful for a moment as she breaks off a piece of her scone.]

But... I'm not convinced knowing the future is any better. Uncertainty is hard, but knowing what's to come can make you feel... helpless.

[noblegarnet]

[He hums thoughtfully for a moment. If the possibility is there... maybe it's worth pursuing?]

We'll have to agree to disagree, I think.

[Ferran can respect her mindset, but as long as he knows the what, he feels like he can prepare himself at least somewhat, whether it's emotionally or practically. He hasn't stopped searching for answers since his family died, and it seems that urge has continued into this world, for good reason.]

Maybe I'm just tired of not knowing anything... and being surprised.

[sonnestark]

[She nods in agreement. She speaks from unfortunate experience on this one, but even then, she knows not everyone will feel the same way she does.]

I can understand that. It's exhausting, and lonely, feeling like you're being left in the dark. So— yes, I think we can agree to disagree.

[She wishes she didn't know her future, but she respects that he'd like to know what awaits him.]