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[restingstitchface]

[On the nearest surface: a mess of spidery calligraphy, words from a curious mind, written with a mental hand. Though accustomed to shorthand, he prefers the traditional touch, and believes it to be the courteous option.]

Well, that wasn’t a boring weekend, not that one.

It was wonderful to meet some of you in person - and enormously encouraging to meet so many new faces. I hope the masquerade entertained you all. But, on the other hand, wasn’t there something peculiar about it? Does anybody else feel led up the garden path? I fear this is me being paranoid but…

I think the Fey mean to return to this world. I know I would be delighted to get back home and, I might add, so would many of you. It’s only natural we miss our loved ones. “My heart to joy at the same tone. And all I loved, I loved alone.”

Now, I suggest we discuss our impressions of our hosts this week and what we managed to glean by means of information. The most pressing and urgent problem I think, without doubt, is their intentions. Perhaps we should discuss our experiences and share what we learned. It could prove useful. Our small community cannot afford to misplace its trust, and I advise we exercise critical thinking at this juncture.

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Comments

[nadine_he_loves]

That's a bit of a leap...

Their intentions seemed pretty up front, they're curious about us. I can't say I blame them.

Anything beyond that...we can't assume their intents and logic and everything would be the same as a human's. Or predictable or discernable like a human's.

[restingstitchface]

Well, that depends whether we see personality as human, and my experience here has taught me that even the supernatural amongst us are ruled by behavioral theory. That is to say they are affected by nature and nuture as much as us humans.

Regardless, I see your point, perhaps I worry too much. I'll want to offer the benefit of the doubt, but I can't say I haven't been burned doing so before.

[nadine_he_loves]

I mean some healthy skepticism isn't a bad idea around here. And you're right about behavior, but we just don't actually know enough about the Fey and their history and sociology to extrapolate anything meaningful.

I will say that I'd probably trust them to mean what they say above a lot of the other important groups in this world. They answered questions, they engaged with us, they let us take part in their customs.

And nothing awful happened.

[restingstitchface]

Nothing awful happened now. But you are correct and it's unhealthy to foster this level of mistrust. I suppose I'll wait and see and then decide.

[nadine_he_loves]

And that already puts them above everybody else.

Yeah, I guess I just believe in openly mistrusting the people that have given me a reason to.

[restingstitchface]

Well, I hope that hasn't been a repeatable experience during your time here.

[nadine_he_loves]

I don't trust most of the local authorities, but that's not exactly something new or unique to here.

I like the werewolves, though. The werewolf leaders have always been honest and helpful, at least in my dealings with them.

[restingstitchface]

Oh, the ones from Nocwich?

[nadine_he_loves]

Yeah, I've worked with their representative. Real nice guy.

[restingstitchface]

Well, I haven't the chance to learn that for myself, but regardless it seems he's left you with a good impression.

[nadine_he_loves]

Yeah, it was during the whole kidnapping thing. I was the on-site coordinator for medical stuff during the rescue, basically, he and his people helped us set up and donated supplies and things.

[restingstitchface]

Ah, then it seems you've had a good amount of experience. At least on that side of things. I can only imagine how difficult that time was for you.

[nadine_he_loves]

I've been the main medical provider for the Summoned community for a while now. At least here in Cadens. But yeah, I was really busy during that time. I think I slept for twenty four hours afterwards. I did learn some valuable things though, being able to meet and work with healers and doctors from all over.

[restingstitchface]

Now, that sounds like plenty to be getting along with. We'll have to meet and exchange notes sometime.

[nadine_he_loves]

Sure, you're welcome to come by the clinic any evening. My office is there, I have all my notes and medical journals. I'm on break from classes right now so I've got the free time.

[restingstitchface]

Wonderful. I'll be certain to get in touch when I get some free time.