[To All: 18th June]

[shinrasfinest]

[For those that know of Sephiroth's penchant for sending Mognet mail directly via Spencer and not via the duplication systems in place at Mognet Central will be surprised to note that this letter will come through in the morning in the usual way. Either Sephiroth has conveniently forgotten why, or this really is a message intended for all that might read it.]

This may come as something of a late announcement, I hope that you can accept my apologies for the silence.

I recently returned from Crystal Stasis, and it seems that a vision of my future has indeed already come to pass.

But, everything will be alright. I know that now.

~Sephiroth

[ooc: Sephiroth came out of stasis on 16th June and has spent the last two days in the hospital, at his own request - to 're-adjust'. Partly at Spencer's suggestion, but mostly to give himself the time to remember...and to process. (Updated info post)

Will be followed by a open-log, tomorrow.]

Comments

[deadlyvu]

[This'd come from Betel-Po, since Lydia remembers people telling her about the mognet leak. Nor does her moogle seem to mind that much, even if he shares interesting commentary with her about his trips.]

Dear Sephiroth,

How long were you in stasis? I know a lot of heroes suddenly vanished, and only a few of us were here. Whatever happened, I know it wasn't good, but no one's really talking about it. What kind of vision? Do we still need our crystals checked?

Sincerely,
Lydia.

P.S: I hope you're alright. Not just that everything else is, but that you are.

[shinrasfinest]

[And the reply comes much later in the day but it is directly from Spencer who, perhaps notably is a lot cheerier today than he has been in a long time.]

Dear Lydia,

Thank you for the kind postscript. It's taking some time to settle again but I'm sure I'll be fine.

I've actually not much of an idea; perhaps you might help to enlighten me? I was one of those taken away somewhere else- how long ago was that? How long were people gone for? I remember coming back and then...waking up again.

I don't mean to confuse you.

~Sephiroth

[deadlyvu]

Dear Sephiroth,

I think it was May 27th, when most of the heroes just...vanished. Some of us were left, but a lot of them just were suddenly gone. Betel-Po said there were a lot of concerned and panicking moogles. Everyone just kind of came back, on the 30th, and no one's really talking obviously about what happened. At least, I haven't gone prying yet to find out.

If it's...like the dreams a lot of us had where we were in the past, watching from other hero's minds, I can understand why no one wants to really talk much.

I know I don't know you well, but if I can help...please let me know? Being here, especially when I first arrived, was scary. Mostly because I'm used to being able to rely on my friends, even if it takes a while for them to get here. But Beej couldn't reach me here, and I was alone. I've made some good friends since, and I'm not one to stand by waiting when I CAN do something, but it was still scary.

My point is, I don't want you to feel alone. I've been through a lot of different adventures. Met a lot of different people and seen places, before coming here. So, even if it's just to listen, I'll listen to you.

Lydia

[shinrasfinest]

Dear Lydia,

I'm sure there might be a few accounts available at the Observatory by now, at the very least I do intend to go and take a look soon. Thank you for your reply though, different perspectives are important.

Don't worry about me, I'm used to being alone.

I do still think we need to gather as many of those who had their crystals cleared as possible and request for them to be scanned. There might be something important there that we won't know otherwise.

I might hand it over to the Heroes Guild to handle, since they are better placed to do so.

~Sephiroth

[deadlyvu]

Dear Sephiroth,

I've learned a lot, even if I get distracted sometimes, about how observation is key in a lot of things. It helps that most people tend to view me as an outsider, even if it hurts too, so I see things others sometimes don't. I'm happy to share information if you think it's useful. I also do sketches--it was how I coped with the dreams where we all were in...past hero's heads. I sketched everyone Jacques met or knew, so they won't be forgotten. So I won't forget.

I'm still willing for my crystal to be scanned. What's this Heroes Guild?

Just because you're used to it, doesn't mean you should lie down and accept it.

I'll try to not pry. BUT...I don't judge easily. I'm friends with a lot of creatures that people would view with suspicion, and a lot of odd people too. I'm not easy to scare away, either. So, just... know you're not alone. If you want to talk, I'll listen, and if you want company, I'm happy to be silent company.

--Lydia

[shinrasfinest]

Dear Lydia,

It's been a very long time since I picked up a pencil with the intent to draw with it. Still, that's a very imaginative way to cope with all the experiences; no doubt there will be more to come before too long.

The Heroes Guild has been founded by Lady Ashelia and Zelda, they managed to convince Wedge to hand them the Broken Observatory for a base of operations. You should go and check it out if you didn't already.

It's not a question of acceptance, some people work much better alone. You might think it lonely, but it's a personal preference. Too many people make things too complicated.

~Sephiroth