text; @The Seventh Crown of the Seventh Demon King;

[unrequite]

[ Four lines of text. ]

This is written in Victorian.
Kore wa Laterano-ji Higashi-go de kakareteimasu.
This is written in Higashinese.
This written by in Yanese. (Might be bad. Sorry.)

Please do let me know how many of these sentences you understand.

[ The first is in what would be considered Earth English, the second is what would be known as Japanese written in Romaji, but he's called it "Laterano-ji Higashinese". The third was written in Japanese, the fourth was written in some rather poor Chinese. He's called the languages themselves clearly incorrect names. What's more important, though, is that only the second one should parse as phonetic, and should only be understandable to fellow Japanese speakers. The rest are in whatever language is most understandable to whoever reads it. Funny, huh? This city sure is strange! ]

Comments

[luminously]

I have a few guesses as to what theories you were attempting to test, but what exactly is it that you were hoping to find?

I am from the Kingdom of Hyrule. A place that I suspect is not one that you know of. And what of yourself?

[unrequite]

You're right, I haven't. I'm from the nation of Higashi... or, well, that was where I was born. I recently started working on a corporate landship owned by the company I work for, and the landship goes wherever the leadership wills all across Terra. I haven't been back in nearly a year, I'd say.

As for what I was trying to find... I wanted to see how powerful the translation feature between us on this network is. Different nuances between languages I speak natively and languages I've only just learned, whether the system knows or chooses to translate forms of non-standard writing... That was my original intention.

[luminously]

It sounds as though you are a person of many accomplishments -- and knowledge, as well. However... if you have not been there in some time, are you no longer homesick, even while being here?

... I see. You speak of what I assumed as kind, but would that knowledge not be useful to others here?

[unrequite]

If it is useful, it's purely by accident. Others are welcome to any insights they like, but I wasn't planning on delivering the results to anyone in particular. I do think it's flattering that you think so highly of me and my intentions, though.

I excel in that which I choose to excel. I'm glad you've noticed. With regards to homesickness... Well, I do respect that it exists in others, but I don't look to a concept of "home" for comfort. Seems unnecessary when I have plenty of reasons to be comfortable wherever I am.

[luminously]

Perhaps home has influenced me to have faith in others. Would it be wrong to assume that many of those brought here are not ones who have ill intent? I have yet to meet someone who does.

... I see. Even if our purpose here remains a mystery.... Do you not seek to return a way home as others do?

[unrequite]

You grew up quite kind. I hope this place doesn't bring someone who forces you to confront your assumptions in a way you aren't prepared for. I do hope you have someone to ask for aid if the need ever arises.

I don't have strong feelings about returning home. My energies are best served trying to find solutions for those who feel more strongly about the prospect than I do. I certainly left some people I liked, some friends I'd like to see again... But I was neither important nor in a position of power. I can see the world continuing on quite smoothly without me.

[luminously]

It was not how I grew up that completely shaped the person I am today. There was someone who I once did not trust in upon first meeting them that fought to save not only me, but my kingdom as well. As for if I need aid... Thank you. There are so many kind people. I would prefer for their efforts to be focused on those who are more ill-prepared to aid themselves, however. I have been in situations far more dangerous than here.

Even those who do not hold a powerful position can make a difference in their own way. No matter how small, I believe that the effort of one person can help in what could be the difference between failure and success.

[unrequite]

You'll have to forgive me for continuing to find your perspective very kind, although that says more about my circumstances than it does yours, at this point.

I truly am all right with where I am, though. Outside of self-improvement, there's really no need for my decisions to have any bearing on anyone. Save those who care for me, I suppose. I do appreciate your kind words, though. You should give them to someone who experiences a tiny bit less doubt than I'm accustomed to.

[luminously]

... If you have circumstances that you do not wish to go home to, then I am deeply sorry for your situation.

Though, if you have found some happiness here, then... I hope that you will remain here if it comes time for others to leave.

[unrequite]

Who's to say? I've precious friends where I'm from, but I've been gifted with the company of lovely people here, too. I think I should go back, but perhaps I'll have more reasons to stay if you ask again in a month.

What about you? How's your stay been, so far?

[luminously]

We are in agreement. There are many kind people. It has not only what I have been able to learn here, but those who I have met that has made being here an enriching experience.

Still, it would be a lie to say that... there are many things that feel odd, too.

[unrequite]

Lovely to hear that, but... What do you mean by odd? Nothing terribly amiss, is there?

[luminously]

This city has no prior history or residents beyond us -- and when things are revealed to us.... It almost feels as though it is done carefully.

Have you not noticed?

[unrequite]

Ah, thought you might have meant the strangeness of present company, not the strangeness that currently surrounds us. Apologies, it was just rather self-evident. I tend to take these things as they come, it's true, but I can't deny that this place does a bit too much to reassure us of its own banality.

[luminously]

No, it is I who should apologize. I did not mean to imply that you yourself were strange. If I may be so bold... company here can be more of a comfort rather than not.