9 - [Voice]

[winds_voice]

[There's an awkward silence at first as if the speaker is finding this rather difficult to say... or doesn't know quite what to say in the first place. But though hesitant, his voice soon comes.]

I... would like to apologise for any embarrassment caused during the recent holiday. This was my first experience with such an event and... I was not prepared for what might happen.

[Another pause.]

That is not the only reason I have chosen to speak today however. There are two other matters I would like to address.

Firstly, I have learned more about what humans call 'birthdays' over the past few weeks. Is this celebrated by all humans? Perhaps even non-humans? Why celebrate another year passing when it only means you are being brought closer to death? Why is this such a... joyous occasion?

Secondly, I have found myself growing idle in Luceti and have realised that the time has come for me to offer some assistance to those living within the enclosure. I may not be able to fulfill my original purpose here, but... I need to make myself useful. If I do not then I may not stay here for much longer. Unless of course, this body will keep me trapped. It would be an empty and meaningless existence.

I cannot offer much in the way of strength but I would be willing to learn new skills, within reason. If my power to manipulate wind would be of any use to you then that is something I can do as well. If anyone has any suggestions... I would like to hear from you.

Comments

[Written]

[eyesofstrength]

No, they often do not fully give it up even if they prefer not to acknowledge the age. Very few also would give up the chance to receive gifts and it is rude in most places to turn one down.

I prefer not to speak on the events that caused me to dislike the day. My reason now is more than it is rather awkward to celebrate reaching an age that I will not live to see in my own world.

[Voice]

[winds_voice]

I will be sure to remember that then, as one who is not accustomed to receiving many gifts of late.

[Perhaps in the past yes, but people were giving up on the Spirits lately. Why present them with offerings then?

It takes Eley a moment to realise just what he means by that - that he is living beyond his years in his home world.]

I had never considered that a possibility in Luceti. It... must make the prospect of returning home rather uncomfortable for you. Would you stay, given the choice?

[Written]

[eyesofstrength]

My choices means very little because this place seems to want me here whether I want it or not.

[Leonhardt happens to be the one dead person who does still want to go back though. But he already saw a hint of the afterlife that awaits and it is a good place to be in and better than his life was.]

[Written]

[winds_voice]

Yes... that is true. I must admit that since involving myself more with people in Luceti I have not been dwelling as much about returning home. Still, I hope that we will be able to leave one day. I have left much behind... I am sure I am not the only one.