To: Everyone

[leitstern]

When I was only fifteen my closest friend learned the importance of manners. At present I respect him too much to repeat the tale. Though the shock taught him well, I hardly think I can claim credit for his education. He learned all by himself that his lesson was a simple one: if you intrude on a private space, you cannot expect the individual to let things be.

Our realms within the Horizon are supposedly an expression of emotions and desires. How many worlds exist that are akin to an expression of one’s identity? To visit another’s sanctuary is an honour and a privilege. One that many abuse and squander by entering without permission.

For some, they are the closest place to home. How can one rest knowing their only source of shelter has been intruded upon by nothing more than common knaves and scoundrels?

This leads unto the question I have for all of you:

Have you people never learned to knock?

Comments

[unnecessaryflourishes]

"Knock," you say, as if all realms within the Horizon have such easily defined borders as to present a surface on which to knock. To say nothing of the fact that we are not all present in the Horizon at the same time, thus potentially rendering any knock - theoretical or otherwise - pointless at best, should no one be present to hear it.

[leitstern]

Upon my word, I have never met a gentleman so bored as to regale me with philosophy. Is your nitpicking a ploy to disguise some absurd penchant for encroaching upon foreign soil? The spiritual kind. Like that within the Horizon, I might say.

[unnecessaryflourishes]

Given the time it took to come to the point, I had assumed philosophy to be your intent. My sincerest apologies if that was not the case.

[leitstern]

Sincere apologies, of course. I dread to imagine you being insincere. That you are sincere does you credit.

[hextechhead]

Sorry, I'm new here, but can't you just lock the spaces you don't want people to get into? My partner does that.

[leitstern]

Perhaps I can. But an entire realm is a tall order, I dare say.

[hextechhead]

Probably not, no. The Horizon isn't fully private, it's all inter-connected and technically we're all neighbors. Some of us our Horizon is literally next to each other. But if there is a way for you visualize your space within the limitations of a giant door or enclosure, you might be able to then subconsciously 'lock' it and see if that does the trick.

[leitstern]

Were it not a bridge above the clouds then I believe that would be entirely possible. Beyond that, I find myself deluged by people irregardless.

Perhaps I am simply cursed with misfortune.

[princessvegas]

If you don't want to talk to people and you won't close off your domain so other people can't come in, then stay the hell out of the Horizon. It's not anyone else's responsibility to coddle your precious little sensitivities. You wanna be alone, it's on you to make it happen. You don't have to go there.

Or just talk to the people who visit for a few minutes. You sound like kind of a dick, so you'll be left alone soon enough if you do that.

[leitstern]

Alone indeed! I am not a graceless peasant who neglects his duties as a host. Not even for those who come without invitation. I entertained people enough. I did my duty. I simply think people should have the manners to ask before intruding upon anyone's time.

[princessvegas]

Dude, you're the one who won't make his domain inside. You want a place people can't go? You suck it the fuck up and make a door that locks, or you shut up and deal. The Horizon isn't private fuckin' property, you didn't buy it and get a deed. Everyone has as much right to every speck of space there as you do.

[leitstern]

Honestly? That sounds utterly anarchic. I should be surprised our nation states have neglected to pass laws governing our behaviour, but I suppose given your attitude our little community is capable of policing each other.

I imagine that causes quite the drama.

[earthborn]

So, if this works the way I understand it...

Can't you lock the damn door? If you have a problem with people coming into your ""sanctuary"" then make sure they can't. And if they do anyways, then kick them out— kick their asses for their trouble, if you have to.

What's wrong with you? Handle your own problems, and stop whining in public.

[leitstern]

Kick their backsides? I find it perfectly reasonable to dole out physical admonishment when the situation requires but in this instance I hardly think one can expect results with that approach.

[earthborn]

Maybe it would, maybe it wouldn't.

But do you really think the poor me routine is going to work to keep your borders clean?

[leitstern]

No, but again this address is no complaint. It is a cautionary deterrent. Or do I strike you as a man given to melodrama?

[carmesi]

It feels like you forgot to write my name in.

[she is not bothered by whatever accusation there may be here, though.]

I'll remember to knock next time.

[leitstern]

Thank you. It would be simple would everyone follow your example.

[carmesi]

[JASPER,,]

Have you considered a gate or door before your bridge?

[sakaya]

What's that? An invitation? You're too kind. I'll make sure to bring a housewarming gift and knock on the door if that's what the issue is here.

Or Horizon-warming as it were.

[leitstern]

Heavens above, of course you are here to invite yourself onto the guest list.

Fine. If you intend to plague my door at least bring a good bottle of vintage.

[sakaya]

Funny, I thought you'd put up more of a fight.

But! I'll take what I can get and I will introduce you to the finest sake that can pass through your lips.

[wickedprayers]

When you take people from many walks of life, some unimaginable to others, it is frankly a surprise if the only incident is an uninvited traveler who does not understand the necessity of knocking.

Perhaps a sign would be useful.

[ He's kidding about the sign. Maybe. ]

[leitstern]

That is a good suggestion. It would be better had I the walls to hang notice upon, but I suppose in the Horizon even defiance of natural philosophy is possible.

[wickedprayers]

I can't speak much of how the Horizon works, but you may benefit from seeing this as a challenge as opposed to an annoyance. Another obstacle to overcome.