just checking in

[nonexempt]

Username/Display Name: UN/DN: nanami.k
Server Channel: #general
Time: 10:12 AM

How many of you have returned to your worlds since arriving here? Do you frequently check in and has any time passed back home when you do? I'm curious, as a newcomer.

[ This is absolutely not because of someone he knows WHO SHOULD BE HOME RIGHT NOW, no. ]

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un: figuerative

[refiguered]

I'm afraid I'm not one of them, but I've encouraged my partner to check on our friends at some point. I don't think she has yet, of course.

[nonexempt]

Do you think time has passed for your friends? From what I've been told, it shouldn't have.

[refiguered]

I would like to believe it hasn't.
I'm sure everyone here has different circumstances, but surely some of them wouldn't want to be away for long if time is indeed passing...

[nonexempt]

No, that would be troublesome for the majority here, I think.

Are you planning on going back to visit?

[refiguered]

[ ... ]

No, I don't believe so.

[nonexempt]

I'd ask why but I also understand if the reason is personal. I'm also not intending to leave anytime soon so I hope we're able to get along.

[refiguered]

Yes, of course.
Nanami, was it? My name is Figue. It's a pleasure to meet you.

[nonexempt]

Same to you, Figue-san. How long have you been at the hotel, if you don't mind me asking?

[refiguered]

Not at all. I arrived in late November and from what I'm aware of, we're nearing the middle of January now.
Ringo, my sister, was here before I arrived.

[nonexempt]

It must be nice to have family here. Are you enjoying your stay?

[refiguered]

I am, yes. Did you meet with anyone familiar upon arrival?

[nonexempt]

A colleague of mine is here, Gojo Satoru. Have you met him?

[refiguered]

[ ... ]

Yes.

[nonexempt]

[ . . . Ah. ]

I apologize for his behavior. He's like that at home too and it's also not tolerated there.

[refiguered]

Ah, no, I hardly think you need to apologize for the behavior of someone else...
... Though I suppose I also do this. So he's truly like this all the time?

[nonexempt]

You know someone similar?

And yes, all the time. He was worse when we were younger.

[refiguered]

Not quite to his level, but I did have to keep an eye on her.
But perhaps I should be the one apologizing.

[nonexempt]

Oh? Apologizing for what?

[refiguered]

That you've been doing this sort of apologizing for him for years.

[nonexempt]

Usually, we're not in the position to meet so many new people. So, typically those who know us have known us both for years. If anything, it's a bit novel right now, to have to see Gojo-san's antics through other's eyes.

So, no apologies necessary.

[refiguered]

You seem to be very sensible and rational.
I find that's something I've come to appreciate when I see it.

[nonexempt]

Thank you, Figue-san. I've enjoyed our conversation thus far, as you seem polite and well-meaning in turn.

Is there anything else about the hotel you would share with a newcomer?

[refiguered]

There's quite a bit, but I'd be reluctant to inundate you with information you might already know.
You've been told about the occurrences that happen on occasion, I'd presume?

[nonexempt]

I have. Nothing too dangerous yet, so I hear. It sounds more like a poor form of entertainment.

[refiguered]

Well, the mistletoe or something similar to the plant did spark violent conflict...