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June 28th

[legbreakings]

Obi Wan Kenobi,

I have acquired a sword.

Are you still interested in meeting for tea and possibly training?

Jiang Wanyin

June 30th

[legbreakings]

I don't know how often you check for messages. You might not have read the other message yet. I knew I should have sent a proper letter. This is stupid.

Tell me if you are interested or not when you see this.

July 2nd

[legbreakings]

Fine.

<shyhara> evening of 7/6

[diffidentive]

I just wanted to check in and see how you were doing in the aftermath of...everything that happened with the poachers.
You were taken by them, weren't you? Some of the local merchants were concerned because they hadn't heard from you in a while.
Is there anything that you need?

Afternoon 7/8

[hadthehighground]

Hello Shuichi. I apologize for the delay in my response. Yes, I was taken by the poachers, and for the past several days I have been recovering at the Crowe clinic.

As of right now I am well. Are you?

Have the merchants been faring well?

[diffidentive]

I'm glad to hear you're okay.
I was lucky enough not to be captured so I'm doing fine. Just looking after Oma-kun while he recovers.

There were a few who had been vandalized recently, but other than that the merchants seem to be okay. None of the ones I spoke to were kidnapped or hurt or anything like that.
They just had some smashed windows.
Though, given the timing, I can't help but wonder if it was related.
You were working with them to try and create and sell monster products from parts that were given freely rather than taken, right?
I'd imagine the poachers wouldn't be too happy about that, if they somehow caught wind of it.

[hadthehighground]

I’m glad to hear that you are all right. Be sure to give Kokichi my best.

The poachers are most certainly aware of what I was doing, and were not happy about it in the least. They made certain to let me know at every opportunity.

While vandalism doesn’t surprise me, I deeply regret that has happened. I will be certain to pay a visit to them. Thank you for making me aware.

[diffidentive]

He's sleeping right now, but I'll be sure to do so once he's awake. No doubt he'll be glad to hear that you're okay and recovered as well.

You're welcome.
Here's hoping that this latest debacle will be the one that puts the poachers out of commission for good.

9/1, afternoon.

[daozhangs]

Greetings, Obi-Wan Kenobi,

I wanted to thank you again for your hospitality and for sharing with me your blend of tea.

I've also inquired of Marco regarding further faces, such as the smiling and winking faces we spoke of before my visit. Are you interested in learning more of them?

Regards,
Xiao Xingchen

Askghdls this is freakin adorable.

[hadthehighground]

Hello, Xiao Xingchen,

You are most welcome, and I hope we will have a chance to get together for tea again soon. It has been my pleasure to get to know you.

As for the faces, I am very interested in learning more about this means of communication! It is quite fascinating and I look forward to giving it a try on the network.

Sincerely,
Obi-Wan Kenobi

he has two modes, cute and pain.

[daozhangs]

Obi-Wan Kenobi,

Your kind words warm me, as does your invitation. I regretfully am not comfortable making plans for the future at current, as I don't yet know what manner or degree of monstrosity I will become in (by my understanding) a few short days. Should such a thing as tea be feasible once I do, I will most gladly accept.

As for the faces, the ones I have learned are as follows:
:D to indicate great joy,
:( to indicate sadness or disappointment,
>:( to indicate anger,
>:) to indicate some form of mischief or well-intentioned devilry.

I admit to being uncertain as to how or when I might use many of these, but it's valuable insight nonetheless.

Regards,
Xiao Xingchen

Sounds about right.

[hadthehighground]

Xiao Xingchen,

I understand your concern for your future changes as they are not to be taken lightly. It’s an unfortunate consequence of our having been brought here. Yet I hope you know that you can find support during that difficult time with your fellow monsters, myself included. If there is anything you need you only have to ask.

Meanwhile I thank you for passing on this valuable insight! I’m not certain when I will use these particular faces myself, but should the need arise I am well prepared. I did try the smiling and winking faces when messaging Jiang Wanyin. Though I’m afraid he was less than impressed.

Oh well, I look forward to putting these faces to use!

Sincerely,
Obi-Wan Kenobi

if he isn't actively being cute, it's safe to assume pain lurks somewhere below the surface

[daozhangs]

Obi-Wan Kenobi,

Your offer for support is very kind. I will keep it in mind, though I confess that I'm likely far too independent for my own good and I struggle to place any part of my burden on those who already shoulder their own.

You're welcome to blame the faces on me, should Jiang Wanyin inquire. :)

Regards,
Xiao Xingchen

9/10, afternoon, are you sick of me yet

[daozhangs]

Obi-Wan Kenobi,

Please forgive my lengthy silence - I meant no offense by the discourtesy. Suffice to say that I was regrettably discourteous to everyone for much of last week.

I'm glad to inform you that I am indeed able to make it for tea at your next convenience, provided we meet earlier in the day so that I might make it back before dark.

Is there anything I might bring this time to thank you for your generosity?

Sincerely,
Xiao Xingchen

Never!

[hadthehighground]

Xingchen,

There is nothing to apologize for. I am well acquainted with the challenges this world brings, and how they can divert one's attention. I hope all is well with you?

I would be very happy to have you over for tea again. The day time is convenient for me as well since I can't see well in the dark.

As for bringing anything, you are certainly under no obligation, but I thank you for the offer. If you like, perhaps you can bring something either from your world, or is similar to it, or something you have become particularly fond of in this place. It would give us something to talk about.

I look forward to seeing you.

Sincerely,
Obi-Wan Kenobi

well gosh. c:

[daozhangs]

Obi-Wan,

All is well now, yes. Perhaps less so than when we last spoke, but such will come with time.

While I'm glad the time of day is convenient for you as well, I would like to assure you that there's no need to come partway and guide me this time. My remaining senses have grown sharper as of late. I will find my way to you with little difficulty. Which day and time is most convenient for you?

I will consider your request and see what it is that I might like to bring. Very little here resembles that which we're accustomed to, but I did well enough in finding supplies for funerary rites, so perhaps this is my next challenge.

I look forward to it as well, albeit with different senses involved.

With warm anticipation,
Xingchen

<3

[hadthehighground]

Xingchen,

I am glad your changes are not entirely inconvenient. Some monster abilities certainly do make life easier.

This weekend would work well for me. I believe the day is called Sunday here? Around noon would be just fine. We can have lunch with our tea, and perhaps this time you can meet the girl that I have been caring for.

Let me know if this works for you.

With amazement at your variety of closing phrases,
Obi-Wan

[daozhangs]

Obi-Wan,

Then I'll be there on Sunday around noon. :) I'd be honored to meet her. This is the one which Jiang Wanyin traveled with recently, yes?

With mild embarrassment (but only mild),
Xingchen

[justbeingknife]

[ Season's greetings -- a Christmas present has arrived at the door!

It's a package of fine (read: expensive) tea, plus a little hat for Fluffy. ]

<DrFeistus> Hope this isn't too late! Feel free to ignore/handwave if you want

[dr_feistus]

I found a vendor with a few false trees next to the pottery stand from Djavulenstaad. If you're still interested.

[hadthehighground]

I am still interested. Though I hope they are priced reasonably.

It’s certainly worth a look. You have my thanks.

[dr_feistus]

They are reasonable by the standards I knew back at my home. 40 solars for a five-to-six foot replica that can be disassembled for storage.

[hadthehighground]

Ah, I believe I can manage that.

[He didn’t have the most reliable income but he had been saving from the odd jobs he’s been doing in Kulen.]

Thank you. You have been most helpful.

Merry Christmas! (sorry it's so late)

[aquilasshadow]

[On Christmas morning Obi Wan will find a small wrapped gift by his door with a card that simply reads:]

Happy Nattensfest
- Altair

[Inside is a leather-bound journal.]

<3 I’ve not been on top of things either no worries.

[hadthehighground]

[Obi-Wan likes it very much! Altair will also receive a tin of his homemade tea.]