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[queenofkur]

Sender: Ereshkigal
To: Everyone
Subject:

[ There is a strange phenomenon happening with this text entry, what with the header appearing twice. That's because Ereshkigal browsed past entries and figured that she had to write the header herself if she wants to be "Anonymous!" Alas, she is completely unaware her name is in the true sender field for everyone to see. ]

Sender: ANONYMOUS
To: Everyone
Subject: Social Skills

Hello (* ^ ω ^)

Much as I would like to begin by formally introducing myself, I am afraid a most pressing matter led me to pick the quill and put ink on this page. I need assistance with a truly difficult task: engaging in social interactions! (;;;*_*)

I cannot say much lest it reveals my identity, but my line of work is a solitary one that has caused me to become somewhat lacking in what people call "social skills." As such, I believe myself to not be what any sane soul would consider "pleasant" company. Someone as gloomy and evil as myself does not fall under the common conception of a "good person," I am afraid. (｡•́︿•̀｡)

Yet, I very much desire to make friend with as many of you as possible. Unfortunately, mine is a position of such importance, it would be unseemly to openly ask for help when I am supposed to figure out such thing on my own. This is the reason behind this anonymous entry. I realize the suspense behind my identity may be somewhat difficult to bear, and I apologize for any anxiety this might cause you. ｡ﾟ･（>﹏<）･ﾟ｡

I humbly ask that you share with me what wisdom you may have regarding social interactions, so that I may improve and become worthy of friendship and companionship. While I believe this to be a tall order, I shall perpetually strive to improve! Any and all advice are very much welcome. (´｡• ω •｡`)

Thank you for your time. (o^▽^o)

Comments

[queenofkur]

[ And here it is again, the "just do it" advice! ]

But just talk isn't as easy as that. ( ` ω ´ )

How do you even approach someone naturally for such a thing?

[stillarhino]

you and mes talking right now aint we?
besides taxes there anything else you get up to?
you can see me going around town on my skateboard when i got time

[queenofkur]

I am NOT doing taxes! ( ` ω ´ )

And as far as hobbies are concerned... I am afraid I know not what a skateboard is. But I do enjoy climbing mountains and reading books.

[stillarhino]

[Good! That means you're picking up fast. Beat's proud of you, nonny.]

its like everyone round here dont know what it is
if you ever come outta hiding i can show ya what it is

we got a lotta books round here
theres a buncha them at the wikki and in the tree of stories
if you drop by the wikki i bet nightlight can help ya out with a book ya need

[queenofkur]

[ ... It's all good and well, but what did she just read? ]

Wikki? Nightlight? (・_・ヾ

[stillarhino]

the place with all the books
thats what its called
nightlights a friend of mine who works there

[queenofkur]

I thought it was called a library...

But thank you! I shall go and visit this place soon (◕‿◕)

[stillarhino]

no sweat yo
maybe if you bump into him the two of ya can get to talking and become friends

[queenofkur]

Maybe so! (◕‿◕)

[ Thank god he can't see how stressed she is at the mere thought! Emojis are great like that. ]