First Purple File

[proudambassador]

[The writing is full of flourishes and swirls, making it look in some places elegant and in some overdone and ridiculous.]

So I will write on this and then people will write back and we will all be good friends, no? Somehow, I do not think that is the way the universe works.

We are all in a tree. We are tree people. This is stupid. But, if there is a place with wine, then I will not mind the stupid so much, hm? And we are not in a tree right now, but we are. I do not like paradoxes.

So. My friends. My soon-to-be dear, good friends. I am calling myself Ambassador. It is a stupid name, but I have never named myself before. There is a first time for everything, I believe it is said. So let us have a drink to firsts, and write on paper that writes back.

Comments

[bloody-pens.livejournal.com]

I'm always up for a drink. No matter what the excuse is.

Hey and welcome to the crazy fishbowl, Ambassador. Name's Derrick. You'd be surprised how useful the journal is as far as getting to know people is- everyone uses it.

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

Derrick. That, that is a name. Mine, it is a noun. How did you come up with it?

And is there a place here to drink where we do not have to worry about insects?

[bloody-pens.livejournal.com]

Heard the name in my dream, actually; I didn't have any better options and liked the sound of it.

Oh, there are a few bars around. If you can get ahold of a map, you're good to go.

[desig-survivor.livejournal.com]

Well then. Greetings, Ambassador. [He's vaguely wondering if this is Boss making some stunt for attention, but the phrasing isn't as cringe-inducing, and it does seem like the writer is much more intelligent.]

We're usually in and around a tree. Just now we're under it, I think, even if it looks like a normal sky up above.

Wine I'm not sure of, but some of the hotels have liquor cabinets. Or you can trade with someone; there's a bar up top and I'd be surprised if no one had taken some of the stock down with them.

I'm Rogue .[Just the lightest dot after the E. Sometimes he does catch himself in time.]

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

Oh good. There are more names that are nouns. I will not feel entirely so stupid with this. Not that I am saying you are stupid, my good person.

Underneath? That is something my Greeter did not mention.

I will look for liquor cabinets. Do you know which of the hotels? I have seen a couple and I do not want to wander long. Walking, it is not my favorite occupation.

[desig-survivor.livejournal.com]

Nothing wrong with one like yours, Ambassador. [Even if it does make him instantly wary.] Were you a diplomat, then?

Ah, well, there are five levels in Edensphere. You can see that on your map. Topmost is the branches, where the houses are. Under that are the floating islands. Under that is here, the Wilderness, and beneath that are the fourth floor and the Scavenger's Yard.

The one you were born in has probably been cleaned out by now. Look for any of the fancier ones. They'll likely be around the resident restaurant or in the suites.

[enchainement.livejournal.com]

You like wine a lot.

Perhaps you could change your name to something you like as much as wine.

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

My dear person. I use wine. I would not want to be named after something that is used, hm?

[enchainement.livejournal.com]

My name is Qĭ. Person would be a bad name.

Countries, nations, people, use Ambassadors.

[smokesordie.livejournal.com]

Give it a couple weeks, and you'll want something stronger than wine.

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

It gets worse? That is not what I wanted to hear.

[smokesordie.livejournal.com]

Welcome to the bio-dome, newbie. Don't shoot the messenger.

[redrobinhood.livejournal.com]

Why is everyone so focused on names lately?

Ambassador is a normal enough name here. Quit worrying about the small stuff.

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

I cannot speak for everyone. But when it is part of the little bit you have, then I think it becomes important.

I am slowly getting that impression. What is your name?

[redrobinhood.livejournal.com]

The person you are is more important than your name, especially when even that changes.

Case in point...I chose Ghost when I first arrived here. My name is Landors. But I mostly go by Ghost.

[grinninggrifter.livejournal.com]

Ah, Ambassador. So nice to see that you've become used to the paper. A little too used to it, I may say. Do try to conserve your ink for now, will you? Writing like yours, you'll use up your allotted amount in a day.

This is your Greeter. How are you settling in?

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

WHAT? Conserving ink because that is rationed? This is the only way to talk to people, but we cannot even do that much?

I am settling in even less well now! This is ludicrous! This is ridiculous! This is many other synonyms for moronic!

[grinninggrifter.livejournal.com]

My, how excitable you are. No, ink isn't rationed, but your money should be. You do not have a job yet, correct? And in that case, you only have so much money for goods, and that includes ink. And your writing is quite...

[Yeah, Grift's putting his 19th century penmanship lessons to work here--this word is quite elaborate.]

Curly.

[live_ringer]

[He circles the 'I do not like paradoxes' bit. Then draws a line from that down to his own comment.]

You may just be out of luck, then. I think this place is built on paradoxes.

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

I believe I was out of luck when I first arrived here. But I will note your words, my good person.

[live_ringer]

Pretty much, yeah. But at least you're amongst a lot of other hard luck cases, and you know what they say about misery loving company.

[magic-geometry.livejournal.com]

There's no logic to this place. Don't even bother.

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

This, I am finding. You have been here long?

sooo late but I couldn't pass this up

[weaver-girl.livejournal.com]

I'm sure you'll have an easier time of finding drinks once we're back in the Tree. The bar is in the Bazaar, and please do remember to be polite to the serving staff and we'll be happy to have you!

Welcome to Edensphere. You'll get used to the oddness eventually--and we all sort of have to, I'm afraid.

Oh, and I'm Kagerou. Pleased to meet you.

Let me know if his voice wanders off track or anything, please? <3

[proudambassador.livejournal.com]

I am always polite to bar staff when I know who they are, my dear Kagerou. I do not piss off the people I want something from, hm? It is only common sense.

Getting used to the idea does not mean accepting it. I do not think I want to accept it.