mingle a little Mor tonight

[catamite]

Who: Everyone!
Broadcast: Sure!
Action: The wonderful world of Mor, nearby way-stations, and ships!
When: The first week or so of arrival

[this is it-- Atroma's surprise vacation stay for you all! it's time to explore, speculate, relax, and totally behave yourselves. right?

how are you all dealing with the ever-so-educational volcano? have you played around with the visual toggle on those collars yet? aren't they cool? aren't these peasant clothes rad? if you haven't had a decent meal since Abeo, maybe you could afford some of that authentic farm-raised meat they have here. historical!

I bet you're all excited and completely thrilled to be here! who wouldn't be? ...so, make some discoveries, make some friends, and have fun!]

Comments

[hearsthesea]

I've been well. Thinking of home, lately...

[She notices where Nunnally's looking, and guesses that it might help a little to elaborate.]

Being here helps me feel a little closer, even if I can't go back yet.

[blindoptimism]

[she smiles a little. It's nice when things here can make people feel closer to the place where they want to be]

Is religion important in your homeland?

[hearsthesea]

In a way. They do things differently here, but where I come from the Ferines respect the will of the sea more than anything.

[blindoptimism]

Really...? [she ponders it] Is the Ferines the name of a city?

[hearsthesea]

Ah...no, it's our race. The name means "people of the water."

[blindoptimism]

Oh, I see. [huh...]

If I may ask, why are you so in tune with the water? Do you live near the ocean?

[hearsthesea]

It's no problem to ask. It's an important part of who I am, so I don't need to hide it.

[These days, anyway.]

The Ferines used to live in the ocean, a long time ago. Things have changed since those times, but our people have always been connected to the sea. It's somehow lasted even out here, far from home...that's why I came to thank Nerifes today.

[blindoptimism]

Thank you. [aw, she appreciates how open Shirley is. But she'll shut up now and listen. And when Shirley finishes her explanation, Nunnally nos and looks impressed]

That's incredible... what a rich history.

[hearsthesea]

Do you think so?

[Shirley can't help but smile. That sort of appreciation is the kind of thing she wishes she could see more often at home.]

To be honest, it's more complicated than just that...but what I said was true. The Ferines will always be the people of the water.

[blindoptimism]

Well, if you ever have free time and wish to teach someone else, I'd love to learn more about your people and culture.

[hearsthesea]

[Well. That's far more than she was expecting.]

...I would love that. Would you be willing to tell me of yours?

[blindoptimism]

[ah.... she nods]

Okay. Although I don't think my stories will be as interesting. I think I'll enjoy yours more.

[hearsthesea]

I'd like to hear anything you have to tell, too. I think it will work out just fine.

[blindoptimism]

[nergggg, Shirley you're such a sweetheart. Nunnally smiles in return]</small. Then it sounds like we have a deal.

[hearsthesea]

Good. Would you happen to have time in the near future? Then we could meet at some time to talk more about this...for that matter, I hope I'm not holding you up from anything right now.

[blindoptimism]

I'd love that. And don't worry, I wasn't going anywhere in particular. [hm... she glances at the temple]

It was just so nice and quiet here, I visited on a whim.

[hearsthesea]

It is rather nice, isn't it? It's different from what I'm used to, but I understand why it works for the people here.

[blindoptimism]

Hm? [she looks curious] Are temples more bustling in your world?

[hearsthesea]

We don't have many things like them, actually. I was surprised to see so many at first.

[blindoptimism]

So then... instead of temples, is it traditional to spend time at the waterfront? [she's just making guesses]

[hearsthesea]

Hm...

[Shirley looks thoughtful for a moment.]

I suppose so. Nerifes isn't the type to demand attention, but our settlements are never too far from the water. It's part of our culture.