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Sender: Ereshkigal
To: Everyone
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[ 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)

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With that willing attitude, I have every confidence that you'll have any number of friends in very short order. If I may offer advice as someone with a certain amount of expertise in figures of authority with gloomy temperaments?

[ He hopes you see this, Nuadha. ]

You are worthy of companionship just as you are. And as someone of importance, it is of course your prerogative to ask for advice on matters outside your own experience. It may be difficult for the people around you to realize that you lack for something, otherwise.

[ That... That's so kind! Of course, she knows this person has no idea who she is and is probably just speaking in a very general manners. But even then, that's... That's a lot more kindness than what she's used to. There's only one person who's been that kind to her before and she's reminded of them.

Thank goodness, she can sound absolutely normal and not show she's crying through a text reply! Even if the lack of emojis may betray she's emotional. ]

Thank you for your kind words.

Where I come from, it would be considered undignified for one such as me to ask for advice. And even if I did, I doubt anyone would bother replying in kind. However, I do intend to take your words to heat and endeavor to do my very best on my attempts at being social.

[ Thank goodness Baldr's personal sensitivity isn't quite that fine-tuned on a stranger he's just met. He'd be mortified to know he'd made a girl cry, even in this context. ]

A difficult position to be in, without even an advisor to rely on.

Ordinarily I would say practice is the most expeditious path to feeling comfortable with any skill. An activity where you could find a distraction if you found yourself without something to say, for example. I would be happy to provide a partner for your studies if that would be of help?

A partner? Do you mean yourself? Σ(°ロ°)

[ That was so sudden, how could she hide her surprise? This is a really kind person, but that's also worrisome. What if she was an evil interloper trying to scam people under the cover of anonymity? That poor soul would be such a scammer's first victim! ]

I appreciate your offer and shall graciously accept it, if it doesn't impose on you.

However, I must urge caution. While I have no evil intentions, surely some vile humans hide behind anonymity! And I wouldn't want to see such a kind soul fall victim to "scams" and other such things humans often partake in when their faces are hidden...・ヾ(。＞＜)シ

[ Give him. Give him a minute. This may be the cutest message he's ever received. ]

Yes, gladly. I very much enjoy meeting new people. Please, think of this as granting me a favor.

And your concern is as gracious as that acceptance. I'm deeply honored. Certainly, I'll take care, if only to avoid bringing distress to such a kind heart. You haven't found yourself the victim of such a scheme, have you?

No, of course not.

[ She had most certainly never received any mails from a "Prince of Nigeria" on that weird human device Dumuzid had given her. Said prince had definitely not sworn his eternal love to her and then asked if she could protect his enormous fortune, no. Had it happened, she wouldn't have wept over her lack of a "bank account number" and how it prevented their love story from happening. And then Dumuzid absolutely did not have to come in last minute to explain everything stop her from using his bank account.

Thank goodness this never happened. ]

Anyway, I must thank you very kindly for your offer ヽ(・∀・)ﾉ

What a relief to hear.

[ Of course not... Serious, overly earnest people were never susceptible to such things, which is certainly not why it had occurred to her to warn him. What a good thing he can't be caught chuckling when communicating like this. ]

No thanks are needed. Your company is a pleasure, even like this. But if you'd like to practice socializing in person without compromising your anonymity, you can use these journals to speak to anyone in private and arrange a separate meeting. Simply put a name as the intended recipient.

Mine is "Baldr." I'm at your disposal at any time, my lady.

[ And with any luck she can figure out the function without him having to admit that he absolutely saw her name... ]

Really? I am going to try ヽ(⌒▽⌒)ﾉ

[ A minute passes... Two minutes... Three minutes...

This goddess isn't good with weird human devices, even if they're seemingly normal paper journals! But after ten or so minutes, he will finally get a message. A private one, with her name and no (sad) attempts at staying anonymous. ]

Is it working?

[ Baldr is patient. And it will take him at least a few minutes longer to come up with a way to "coincidentally" private message her without exposing that her name was very apparent on her original post...

He's still contemplating this when the message, fortunately, arrives. ]

Yes, perfectly. Excellently done, Ereshkigal-sama. I'm afraid I don't know which of these little faces would be most appropriate for the occasion.

ヽ(⌒▽⌒)ﾉ ?

I believe this to be an excellent emote! I have a book I am using to learn them, and this is the one I personally choose for the occasion:

｡ﾟ( ﾟ^∀^ﾟ)ﾟ｡

Oh, and please do not feel the need to use the suffix "sama." Whilst it would be befitting my station, something about it sounds very wrong when applied to me (ノ*°▽°*)

[ Ritsuka had used Japanese honorifics with her too... But never sama, strangely enough. Maybe meeting her in person had been too much for them to use that honorific. ]

Ah, also an excellent one! It practically exudes jubilation.

[ He's absolutely going to memorize these for later use... ]

You're familiar with this form of address? That's a pleasant surprise. Already we've found some common ground between our worlds. Would "-san" be acceptable? Or perhaps, "-chan"?

Yes. My first and only friend originates from Japan, a land where they use such honorifics. They told me a lot about their culture. They usually call me "Ere-chan."

[ Though, from what she understood it might be a tad too familiar for someone she barely knows yet, nice are they are... ]

I believe -san will do for now. Likewise, please do let me know if there is an honorific you would rather I use when addressing you. They do not exist in my native language, this is something I am yet getting accustomed to (・_・ヾ

I've heard others here mention such a land. It seems to share quite a bit with the culture of my homeland, Bifrost. It's as if we're a bit acquainted already.

[ Which also means he'll be suspected (correctly) of irreverence if he moves directly to "Ere-chan," so he'll save that. At least for one more meeting. ]

As for myself, there's no need. But if you'd feel most comfortable using one, I could hardly object to -san. But I'd much rather hear about your own culture and how you happened to meet your friend. Perhaps over tea, if you'd like?

[ G-Gah...! What she feared is happening. He wants to meet her in person! But exchanging written messages is so nice. She doesn't have to stress half as much and can think of her replies properly.

But she can't say no. Maybe it will go well, after all! She'd been super stressed about meeting Ritsuka the first time, then they'd chatted all night long. Okay. She can do it! ]

Of course! (^_^)

[ ... .... ... ... That's maybe a tad short, isn't it? Okay, she needs to send something else so he doesn't suspect the anxiety that's building up. ]

It should be fun. I'm looking forward to it!

[ Was that too high-level a move to attempt? It's not like he can tell from a kaomoji, but that one has a certain simplicity...

Well, practice needs must begin somewhere. Poor thing. ]

As am I. At your leisure, of course. ｡ﾟ( ﾟ^∀^ﾟ)ﾟ｡ I have no wish to overwhelm you with the number of invitations I'm certain you've received from your initial posting.

I have received quite a few indeed, it seems people here are truly eager to help. Though, not knowing what I am is certain to be a factor in this as well...

[ She can't imagine all those people would be so willing to help her if they knew what she is. In her era, people all avoided the simple fact of uttering her name out of fear that'd draw the eyes of death upon them. ]

Anyway, I shall be at your disposal when and where you see fit. I have yet to find an occupation in this world, so I have more free time than I ever had in my reality (ノ*°▽°*)

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