001. The cycle begins anew

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[ooc: For some characters this handwriting will be rather familiar! He writes is his typical manner, bold and precise like it was printed off from a word document.]This entry is for the record, as I am sure it can be of use in the study of Edensphere's death and hatching methods and cycles

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[wartimenovelty]

[Range responds after reading the majority of the other replies. Well, this could get awkward.]

Welcome back, Aurora. It's been a long time.

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[ooc: For you, maybe. Aurora almost can't believe his eyes and his reply is hastily written.]

It has been. I'm sorry I wasn't there for your hatching; where you greeted properly? Have Gundam and Raise briefed you on our situation? Did you find a proper home and job?

-Aurora

[wartimenovelty]

You don't have to be sorry; as for the hatching, I guess I was greeted in the way I should've been. Raise can pass on the story if you have to know. They've briefed me on the basics so far, and right now I'm working as a journal maker and living in Section Three.

Who's Yehuda?

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I wanted to be there. I will ask Raise about it once he comes over. If you have any more questions, I will answer them the best that I can, though any pertaining to our past should be kept off the journals.

A journal maker? That's a strange change in occupation, but if you are happy with it, it's fine.

Yehuda is my biological twin. He previously went by the name Mirage, but has recently changed it. He is capricious like that, unfortunately.

-Aurora

[wartimenovelty]

Trust me, you'll be glad you weren't when you hear about it from him. You don't get to take that back now, you know; I'll at least make sure to return the favor with a few things.

I guess it is; sometimes it gets boring, but I like dealing with the paper. I've actually been helping out at the weapons stall recently, since Cara was handling it on her own.

A twin? I didn't Good thing you told me. I'm sure someone mentioned it once, but I'd almost forgotten.

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Why, did something happen? And of course I won't take it back. I may not be able to share too much at a time, due to Edensphere's nature, but you will always get your answer.

That's interesting to note; what is it about the paper that you like? The weapons stall is where you used to work, though I'm sure you know that by now. Cara is running it? That is probably how she and Gundam met.

If I have been missing for so long, then it's not an important fact. It is easy enough to tell us apart; for some reason, his hair is cut differently.

-Aurora

[wartimenovelty]

It did, but I'd rather not talk about it on the journals. I appreciate the extra help. I've been playing catch-up for a while, and it's taking longer than I thought it would.

I like figuring out how it works, although that's been going slowly. I found that out soon after I got here; Cara decided to take care of it until Gundam returned.

I think it is, since the two of you came back around the same time. Does your text look alike?

[ooc: Pinged a little involving twins~]

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Of course. I want to see you in person, so we can talk more in depth at that time. If you've been back for this long, you should know most everything; I'll be disappointed if the others were lax about important details like this.

I never stopped to think about how the paper was made, since it's just condensed mulch. Do you think you'll return to the shop full time to stay with your current arrangement?

How long has Yehuda been absent? I was under the impression he hadn't been missing for long and only got himself into some sort of trouble. And our handwriting is identical. That is why we sign our names, so people are able to tell us apart on the journals.

-Aurora

[wartimenovelty]

Most everything, huh? I guess we'll just have to find out. It's been...a little crazy over the past few months.

The process is interesting, especially when it comes to the machinery involved. I'm not sure about going back to the shop just yet, but it's been fun working there. I think a part of me must've missed it.

I've been here since--May. That long? I hadn't heard of him until you mentioned him just now. You think he left after you did?

So that's why. Does he ever sign your name to make it confusing?

[ooc: Strikes appear after a minute or so.]

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As long as it isn't too much information at one time, I will fill you in where the others haven't. I understand that Edensphere is never very peaceful; have you readjusted to the strange events alright?

I would like to see the process for myself at some point. I admit that you have me curious about the machinery used and I would like to personally investigate it. The shop most likely reminds you of your past; you have excellent proficiency with guns, after all, then and now.

May? Then I just missed you. The last date I remember is in April. Yehuda was going by the name Mirage then, but if he disappeared about the same time that I did I wouldn't be surprised, because of our connection.

No, though he has impersonated me at times. It is rather annoying.

-Aurora

[wartimenovelty]

I've been managing. A lot of the events aren't as bad as they could've been; the worst so far was when most of the Sphere got sick.

Once you get the hang of it it's not overly complicated; I've still been trying to figure out the machinery. You might like to see the insides if you're going to investigate. I found out about the guns when I first came, but it wasn't until recently that I--rediscovered my proficiency.

Then it must have been right before I was born. Raise told me about you, but Yehuda must've slipped his mind.

I'll keep an eye out from now on for your signature in case he ever decides to be playful.

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Sick? But you've recovered, haven't you? Perhaps Medical should look you over again. [A noticeable pause] Does your eye still bother you?

Though I know nothing of making paper, I am familiar with machinery. If you wanted, I could help you figure it out. I doubt they would let me disassemble the machines, but looking would be sufficient. What happened recently that made you aware of it?

Strange, since the three of us lived together. Perhaps the information wasn't relevant at the time, or he feared telling you too much.

Please do, I wouldn't want him to inconvenience you. If he bothers you contact me immediately and I'll have words with him.

-Aurora

[wartimenovelty]

I have; it was pretty mild in my case, and I haven't been experiencing symptoms since. [Range pauses at this point, taking a moment before answering.] It does, but it wasn't as bad as it used to be, from what I've heard.

I'm not sure how far we would get in terms of an investigation, but you're welcome to look. I can smuggle you in if you'd like. As to that--well, I helped deal with an infestation of spiders. I was more effective than I thought I'd be.

Probably both, considering how disoriented I was then. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

I'll make sure to if it happens, Aurora.

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I'm glad to hear that, it wouldn't do for you to remain sick. And I had hoped that maybe, after such a long incubation period, your eye would have been fixed. It seemed like people hatch without any prior injuries, normally.

It would be easy enough to request an inspection of the machinery, under the authority of Housekeeping HQ. And you do not have to smuggle me in, there's no reason they wouldn't let non-workers enter, unless you feel it's the most prudent method. What size were the spiders? I'm going to hazard a guess and say there were taller than yourself. [Hurriedly] Not because I doubt your skills, but because the wildlife here tends to be unnaturally large.

As long as you are aware of him now, it should be alright.

-Aurora

[wartimenovelty]

It's healed enough for me to see out of without major issues. Sometimes I get headaches from it, but there's been nothing drastic.

Don't worry about the smuggling part; I was just joking. If you can do an official investigation, I think it'd help, but I'm not sure if it's worth going to all the trouble. The spiders were--they were huge. They also had kids already, so unfortunately, I had to take care of those first.

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That is an improvement from before. Has Medical given you anything to take for when you get a headache? I find tea sometimes helps; I think it's the steam from the hot water.

Ah, I see. Joking is something I'm still working on. It wouldn't be much of a bother if it would convenient you, but again, if you don't think it's necessary than I won't request it.

I wish I had been there to assist with the spiders. We work well as a unit, and it's been awhile since I've last experienced that with you.

-Aurora