[Open musings, no hacking needed]

[digger]

So many people have changed again... and a lot of them have gone back to normal. I guess it was expected, considering most Malnosso experiments last about a week, but--

...why... am I still here?

Or more importantly, why am I still this age?

I thought I'd be sent back for sure. Is... this how I'll be from now on?

Should I be happy or what...?

[ooc: Simon's still 28 of course! Strikes hackable. Computer geek Simon is not.]

Comments

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[wise_maiden]

This isn't something we were prepared for.

Though I suppose it makes sense, considering the ratio of people affected last time, however... you still being that age is a bit odd.

Is there anything else you've seen of the situation? I am away from the village at the moment, so anything I hear of it from now will be second hand.

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[dawndigger.livejournal.com]

It's hard to prepare for anything they do, it seems.

Denzel's the same age as before, too, so I'm not the only one. I don't know why we were picked, though. It's not like they've kidnapped us or anything.

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[wise_maiden]

Indeed. I suppose we're in for another week of this, then... hopefully those that are still unaffected will be able to maintain things as we had previously.

As for that, perhaps it is because you two were the younger ones before this incident... they are probably finding amusement in having you older, while most of the adults turn to children.

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[dawndigger.livejournal.com]

Hopefully. Though even those who were affected have managed somehow. I'm sure things will work out alright.

That's a good point. I didn't consider that, but it does fit their sense of humour, at the very least.

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[wise_maiden]

Mn, I'm still concerned about the repercussions of this after it's over, but that will be dealt with.

Indeed.

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[dawndigger.livejournal.com]

...Is... there any way to erase a person's memories if they're not equipped to deal with them? I'm fine the way I am now, but if I return to my previous age here in Luceti and still carry these memories, I... really don't think I could handle it.

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[wise_maiden]

I don't think any of us here have that kind of power... we know the Malnosso do, but... one can't say what their intentions are, regarding the fallout of this.

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[dawndigger.livejournal.com]

.... I see... I guess all I can do is hope they're merciful for once.

[7bladesword.livejournal.com]

[ooc: Voice...right? Right?!]

I hear some people are turning back to normal, some changing just now, and a few people are staying the same...

[ooc: She's been keeping her ears open!! :D]

[dawndigger.livejournal.com]

So I've noticed. I wonder what makes them decide who changes or stays the same...

[7bladesword.livejournal.com]

Who knows. The Malnosso are random, and rarely see to care.

[herobydefault.livejournal.com]

[[Cloud's mediocre hacking skills get right to work.]]

Simon...

[dawndigger.livejournal.com]

Oh, ah... Papa...

... Just forget I said anything, okay?

[herobydefault.livejournal.com]

No, I don't think I will. Do you want to talk about it?

[dawndigger.livejournal.com]

I don't want to upset you. I know this is hard enough on you already.

[Private]

[herobydefault.livejournal.com]

What's hard enough on me?

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[dawndigger.livejournal.com]

Denzel and I being adults like this. I know it's been awkward...

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[herobydefault.livejournal.com]

Surprisingly, I can deal with this. I've been in situations slightly more awkward.

[midgetedger.livejournal.com]

If it makes you feel any better... I'm still here too.

[dawndigger.livejournal.com]

It does... thanks, Denzel.

[midgetedger.livejournal.com]

No problem.

[looktoheaven.livejournal.com]

You're not the only one. I thought this crap only lasted about a week. Oh well, it's a nice vacation from Chloe and his bitching.

[dawndigger.livejournal.com]

It's good that some of us can enjoy it, even if it is a brief change.

[ voice ]

[ohmygar.livejournal.com]

This age suits you!

[ voice ]

[dawndigger.livejournal.com]

It does? But I--

...aniki...