{001} ☼ Is there anybody out there?

[ruby_nova]

So this is a magic journal, huh? I'd probably think that was totally weird, except it isn't the strangest thing I've heard today. What if someone wanted to write something private? Are there non-magic journals here, too? Anyway...
Hi everyone!!!

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[heretic_hamlet]

This is a welcome change; too few emerge from that chamber in smiles.

Welcome to Edensphere, Nova.

[ruby_nova]

I'll try my best to only ever smile! Maybe I can help cheer up people who are sad.

Thanks for the kind welcome! What's your name?

[heretic_hamlet]

Forgive my lapse. I am Reed. And worry not, you'll soon find yourself setting into a familiar mold. You'll learn again your talents.

[ruby_nova]

Reed! It's nice to meet you. I hope that my talents are cool. I wonder what they'll be? Maybe I can cook? I sure hope so!

[spandexisyouth]

Hello back! There was a Nova here before but it is not you because she is back with a different name!

I am Youth, and if you write in these, it is very hard to keep things private.

[ruby_nova]

There was another Nova? Huh... I wonder if I've ever been here before but don't remember? I saw floating islands in the dream I had before waking up. But there was also an ocean and a volcano, and I don't think they have those here.

Thanks, Youth! I'll be sure not to write anything secret in here.

[spandexisyouth]

Kagerou was called Nova before, she said!

You are welcome!

[ruby_nova]

Kagerou. I haven't met her yet. I bet she's nice!

[lotus_bloomed]

I think only the journals made with paper from the tree are what everyone can read, but I am not certain if there are others. It is strange, but you get used to it quickly!

It is nice to meet you, Nova! My name is Lotus, and I would be glad to be friends! Maybe drawing is a hobby of yours? The drawing you did was very good. :)

[ruby_nova]

Hello, Lotus! It's nice to meet you, too! I don't know if drawing is something I do much or not. I just thought it was cute!

What kind of hobbies do you have? And aside from riding chocobos, what do people do for fun in the sphere?

[lotus_bloomed]

It might be something to look into :) I know there are other people who draw here, like Qi, but I am not certain if there are any jobs related to that.

Training, mostly! I like to spar whenever I get the chance, and there are lots of fun people to spar with here. But there are lots of fun things to do in the Sphere. Right now there is a game called Blitzball in the wilderness, which is a lot of fun to play. And there are gryphons too if you like riding things, and there is the Yard, and there are bunches of islands around.

[ruby_nova]

Maybe I'll draw more, later. It could have been beginner's luck, but we'll see. Who's Qi?

Sparring? [There's a pause while she considers that.] Would you mind if I joined you sometime? And did you say there are gryphons? Like... lion body, bird head and wings?

[weaver_girl]

[There's a streak of ink across the page.]

[A moment as she reads the other replies, then]

I'm sorry about that! For a second there I thought

We'll, it's a bit complicated, but as Youth said, you're not the first Nova here. I'm Kagerou, pleased to meet you! We're not quite namesakes, but that's probably better so there's no confusion!

[ruby_nova]

Oh, hi! I'm glad to meet you, Kagerou! Youth said you're nice!

[weaver_girl]

He did? That's very kind of him!

Are you still in temporary housing? I can see everyone's offered lots of advice, so I'll just welcome you once more then. Edensphere is strange, but right now it's really beautiful.

[ruby_nova]

I am, for the moment. It's small, but at least I was able to get cleaned up! It is strange here, but it's kind of fun in a way. It's like living in the biggest tree-house ever! The flowers are so pretty, but I guess it can't be like this all the time.

[ungleucklichen]

Welcome, Nova! My name is Lady, I'm new as well.

[ruby_nova]

Hi Lady! It's nice to meet other new people. This is all pretty crazy, isn't it? If you ever need anything and I can help you, just let me know!

Have you decided on a job yet?

[ungleucklichen]

[There's a slightly overwhelmed pause.] I'll be sure to do that! If you need help, too, I'll try to help.

I think I'm going to learn how to be a medic. I just need to talk to Mr. Lezard. What about you?

[ruby_nova]

Sure thing!

Wow! I'm meeting so many medics lately! I'm sure that's not one of my skills, though. I might get a job in a shop until I can figure out what I'm good at. I definitely want to go exploring in my free time, though.