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I was wondering...if anyone would like to play a game! After everything that's happened I thought maybe something fun would be good to take people's minds off of things.

It's called word association and you basically start off saying a word and then the other person has to think of another word they associate with it! It's really fun, and I think everyone could learn a bit more about each other playing it. Feel free to play with each other too. I. I just want everyone to enjoy themselves. So I'll start with the word: white! Now you have to think of a word that you associate with it.

But! That's not what I...really wanted to talk about. I. I also wanted to ask if anyone would be interested in learning sign language. I know we can all understand each other inherently here, which is amazing, isn't it? People can understand speech and writing but I'm not sure I've met many people who know sign language off the bat. I...think that learning a new language might be fun for some people, right?

[ Maaaybe?! He's so bad at this. Maybe this wasn't a good idea?! He doesn't even know. He's awkward so please don't rag on him too bad!! He's so not good with addressing entire networks of people and offering to teach people stuff. ]

Anyway. If you have any questions, or would even like to offer up your own language to teach or learn...please don't hesitate to speak with me! It could be like an exchange of sorts! And we could have weekly meetings, it might be fun! [ Or not. ] Thank you for taking the time to read this, I really appreciate it!! And please have fun playing this game with one another!

[ Shigeru?! He forgot to mention to keep it PG-13, whoops. Please don't be too naughty. Think of the children!!

Ooc: assume this is after the Port Sylvel disaster! ]

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Well we have to look out for one another, right? It's only natural to be drawn to and want to help people in a similar position as you.

[ A pause. ]

I was wonder when making this post that people would judge me for asking them to learn a whole new language for me! But I'm glad that I did, because I'm meeting some really nice people through it.

[ It makes Shigeru want to try super hard!! ]

It is common for people to know at least a bit of Hand, so we do learn it. Though it is not a commonly used language.

[After all, it requires the participants to hold each others' hands. Not many are into that.]

There are practical uses for such a language, after all. One can have a secret conversation. But in this world, it can particular useful way to gain Chroma while teaching others about my world's culture. [A perfect excuse to moonlace, basically]

[There isn't, and Rin would rather not linger on it too much.]

either way we'll get it to work somehow yeah?

Nearly every country has their own. Most of what I learned is British Sign Language, from Great Britain— or England. Some countries have written languages in an Arabic script, or Latin, or kanji, which are symbols written in a number of strokes that encompass an entire idea in one "letter". Their sign language is just as varied as their cultures and their languages. There are different ways of communicating, but some are universal enough— gesture-wise, I mean.

But no, there's no universal sign language. I suppose much the same way as everyone here can understand one another while speaking, I too understood most of your sign language. The rest was context and interpretation of your gestures, I think. And sometimes you mouth along. That helps.

( It might be their next recovery game; first was going longer periods between washing his hands, then practicing with contact with others, and... self-love had to count, surely. He may not be so anxious and tense if he could tolerate himself a little better, surely. )

I think you're making up rules on me, but I won't argue too badly.

Herbs.

Not just "sometimes."

About half a year.

snack!

well, i wouldn't know unless i try. memorising it just means practising and studying a lot.

[Compared to... swordsmanship?]

[ Ah. You used the E word, Rohan. Shigeru shakes his head on his end, even if the other can't see him. ]

I don't live on Earth! But I have heard about it from other people. So Japan is another country then...

[ Interesting and he really wants to learn more. ]

Oh! Yes! I. I guess you're right. I know for me it's really different but I never really traveled much back home.

[ Huh. Interesting. Shigeru can understand that and get behind though, since not many people back home know sign language. ]

I guess you're right! For a place like here that would be a really good way to communicate! [ Even if Shigeru inwardly cringes at the thought of it. Holding hands with random strangers is still a hard thing for him to do. ]

It's probably a silly question, but how do you translate and know what things mean? Is it just an inherent thing?

[ Is that a silly question? It might be, but Shigeru is just interested in how it all works. ]

Cookies!

That's right! It's kind of like...anything else, really. The good thing is that there's no grammar or things like that when it comes to sign language.

Symbols? The language I grew up with is...symbol based too. Aphalonian is a symbol based language, but Kasuitigaian is more like...English I guess? Kasuitigaian is the universal language of my world though, so it's easier to learn than Aphalonian.

[ Which is really exciting to learn! He's glad to know that other places have a symbol based system of language too. ]

I'm not! Not...really! [ He totally is. ]

Medicine!

There are a lot of nice people here. I don’t think everyone is that way, but it’s surprising how many people want to help those around them.

[ What do you mean he actually has to take care of himself and not be an utter trainwreck?! Shigeru is totally not able to do that...yet. He's getting there though. ]

Oh! Yes, I mean...that's what most people tell me. I, I'm not really...good at it. [ He's not good at taking care of himself, smh. ]

Wow! There are a lot of people that have been here for a really long time. I've only been here for...three months, I think?

What an annoying problem to have.

Six months isn't a lot compared to others here.

[ Annoying?! Well Shigeru doesn't find it to be...but he also is just used to it at this point. ]

Helping people isn't annoying. But sometimes I do forget to take care of myself. [ Shigeru?? Please. ]

It is if you're not really acclimated to this place. But I guess everyone handles it differently. It also helps that everyone here is really nice!

In my experience helping others is very annoying. But that isn't what I was calling annoying.

...It's more down to figuring out what's different and navigating that. Not being forced into a routine or difficulty in self-sufficiency only helps.

There are! I...really appreciate how open-minded people are about everything. It's really helpful when you're stuck in a strange world like this.

Why do you say that? [ He's just curious, really. He's never really met someone who outright hates helping people. But everyone has their reasons for things, Shigeru knows that, so he always likes to hear from different points of view. ]

Oh. Then what were you referring to?

I guess you're right. But I...prefer routine if I'm being honest. It helps when it comes to my...phobia.

Of course! You're letting me help at your restaurant, so this is the least I can do!

We'll definitely figure something out. Angela said she'll help translate things for me during our sessions, so that's one less thing to worry about.

That sounds quite nice, to have a universal language. I suppose most places teach English these days as ours, back home, but it's far from a guarantee in many parts of the world yet.

And you're a terrible liar, even in text. 🤭

Recovery.

Because it's hard to judge whether it'll pay off.

What I meant was, it must be annoying not to be good at taking care of yourself. It isn't wise to depend on others too much. It's not beneficial, it's risky, and it makes it too easy to screw yourself over.

That's when you choose and make your own routine.

Oh I see! I never really thought about it before...but I guess I'm lucky in those regards.

[ And ghtiheds! Angie please don't call him out?! ]

I. I just don't have anything to really say about myself! [ Anything decent is what he means. Shigeru...that's just sad. ]

Health.

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Does it...really have to pay off to make it worth something? [ He just likes helping people because he knows how it feels to have limited or no one to use for support. ]

I. I do take care of myself. Or I just...try to at least not bother anyone with my problems, really. [ Shigeru that's not healthy?! ] But here...it's different. We're supposed to depend on each other, right? I mean we can't moonlace otherwise and then we'd turn into crystals. [ Like those people at the port, drained of their chroma. ]

There's a variety of ways to make it pay off. You just need to ensure you're not losing collateral.

I did say 'too much', didn't I? Chroma generation by definition requires a mutually beneficial arrangement. I meant more like... someone lacking independence, who depends too much on others for things they should be able to do themselves.

[ Noiz please?! Isn't it okay to just...help people to help them?? ]

I...never really thought about it like that. I guess because I'm a doctor, I just help people...regardless of whether I get something out of it. Asking people for collateral...it feels weird to do.

[ He doesn't even know if he could do that?! He's way too shy to ask random people for things. ]

Oh. I understand now. I think I'm the opposite... [ Shigeru just never asks for help until he's really is up shits creek without a paddle. Totally opposite end of the spectrum. ]

[Look, he's only freshly back from his little heart-to-heart with Aoba who only managed to get him to at least consider thinking about others more instead of what he can get out of it. These things take time.]

You're thinking about it too broadly. Doctors help others for pay. Some also do it to feel good about themselves or to curry favor with patients. Long as there is something to gain, that counts. There's nothing strange about mutual beneficial exchanges like that.

The opposite... so the fiercely independent type?

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