#52 -- Woken from the Nightmare

[inthecenterfold]

[His handwriting's pretty messy since it still hurts to write.]

Here's a tip for all you new kids - don't ever leave your journal behind. Ever ever. Or you may get lost in the Wilderness alone for 3 weeks (or more!) with no way to ask for help and no way out

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[magical_bosom]

Pardon me, but you were lost in the Wilderness? Without a way out?

[inthecenterfold]

You must be one of the new kids. Figured I might've missed a few Welcome's.

There was always a way out, but if you're alone in the Wilderness you can't find it for some reason I've never figured out. It's why the Adventurers always go there out in pairs, if they're on duty.

[magical_bosom]

I'm sure "child" doesn't apply to me in any sense, but yes, I am a recent arrival. My name, at least the one I chose, is Amber.

That's a crucial piece of information to keep in mind. I thank you.

[inthecenterfold]

Eh, it's what I call all the recent arrivals. Some of 'em act like kids for awhile until they wise up. [Also not voice of experience. *cough*]

Good to know you won't be one of 'em, Amber. You probably got the lay of the land already too, huh? Maybe even a job, dunno how long you've been here. You're welcome anyway.

[andcountry]

Not that you would ever do a thing like that. ♥

How are you feeling?

[inthecenterfold]

Heh. ♥

So much better after some rest, thanks.

[andcountry]

Glad to hear it.

I'll visit sometime soon.

[inthecenterfold]

Awesome - door's open for you, man.

[drivetothewest]

Oh my. I thought you were just busy.

[inthecenterfold]

Hey there. Hell man, I don't work myself that hard without good reason.

[drivetothewest]

That is good to hear, I suppose. Did you happen to run into the same tree-related problems as the rest of us down in the wilderness, or is that a safe haven?

[inthecenterfold]

Eh? Tree-related ... oh! Well, my hair didn't turn pink and I wasn't spewing bubbles, so I dunno.

[esoteric_rose]

[Well. That's one question she's had answered.]

Are you all right?

[inthecenterfold]

Oh I'll be fine. Just my pride bruised is all.

[esoteric_rose]

I'll be fine isn't the same as answering if you are, but I can accept that for now. You had me worried Glad you're back.

[inthecenterfold]

Sorry. Don't like lying to you is all. I was worried too. Thanks. ♥

[notpissedoff]

[This response comes the following day.]

Speaking from experience?

[inthecenterfold]

[Noted~]

Unfortunately. Haven't done something that stupid in 2 years, give or take.

[notpissedoff]

You're lucky they found you.

[inthecenterfold]

Hell yeah I am. I know I am. Plenty of new kids get stuck down there all the time! Who knows how many of 'em just vanish on us or wind up in their second goo bath just like that?