[Hymn #2]

[nightcrossed]

I guess I should review what I've learned for my own benefit...

This place is called Memento Eden and it seems that people arriving here with no memories is a common occurence. The amnesia visitors suffer seems to be unnatural and induced by something... or someone. Wilheim compared it to a stage. I think I will stick to the chess game analogy. I wonder if there really is someone behind everything and what they'd be gaining from it... and what path I'll choose.

Anyway, over time memories return to people. This process seems slow, however. I may have plenty of time in Memento Eden, but I feel like I should keep myself busy and do what I can.

Food and board is apparently provided for free. I discovered I'm on one of the lower floors of the Ari Apartments, and apparently have a roommate. I think her name was Renge? I wonder what this person is like? I'm sure I'll find out soon.

Yes. The more I look at it, the more I realize I won't be able to simply do things on my own. There are so many people here... They seem very willing to help. I wonder if I'll be of any help to someone else?

To begin, I need to find myself a job. Preferably something with a cute uniform... After that I need to learn how to fight with a staff and how to use throwing knives. I wouldn't have them with me if I had never used them before, right? I wonder what else I'll be able to learn.

If I continue like this, I should be able to find some answers. I just hope that wherever I came from things are going well. I'd feel bad if someone needed me and I wasn't there for them.

Come to think about it, I wonder why I was crying...

Comments

[a-severed-fate.livejournal.com]

Not another mysterious warning!
[Tear brings the heel of her hand to her forehead and sighs.]

Maybe I should be worried...

[bulletserenade.livejournal.com]

Yeah. You should.

Well, I mean. She's not gonna try and attack you or anything. She's just... special. I don't really know how else to describe her.

I'm Jr., by the way. You're new, huh?

[a-severed-fate.livejournal.com]

... [Sighs. She wonders if she's being pitied by half of Memento Eden by now. She's not fond of the thought.]

Yes. My name is Tear. It's nice to meet you.

[bulletserenade.livejournal.com]

Nice to meet you, Tear!

Uh. Don't worry too much. Renge's harmless. Mostly. Unless you value your reputation. And sanity.

[a-severed-fate.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure about my reputation, but I think I may put some value on my sanity. On the other hand, I don't intend to let it slip away easily, so I think it will turn out fine in the end.

[bulletserenade.livejournal.com]

Heh. I like the way you think. You're a really strong girl, Tear.

If you ever need any backup, though, just let me know. Okay?

[a-severed-fate.livejournal.com]

[Tear accepts the first half of the compliment with a slight nod of the head.]

I doubt I possess any strength that the others aren't also capable of. I don't feel that I'm any different from them.

But thank you. It's nice to know I have backup should there ever be a need for it. I'll be sure to let you know if that happens.

[bulletserenade.livejournal.com]

Nah, I can already tell that you're strong. Most people freak out for a while when they first arrive here. You're taking all of this pretty well, though. So you must be strong.

You got it! I'll be around whenever you need a hand, Tear.

[a-severed-fate.livejournal.com]

Well, I wouldn't go so far as to say that I was comfortable when I first arrived here or anything... But there's no reason to panic now. Staying calm, being alert and open-minded... I see it as a survival tactic. People seem to think there are forces at work in Memento Eden, and I'm inclined to believe them. Therefore, I'm acting this way. Besides, even if I was weak, I wouldn't want people to see me that way.

Thanks, Jr.

[bulletserenade.livejournal.com]

Strong and smart! You'll adjust here fine, I think. Really, it isn't so bad. I mean, sure, we've all lost our memories, but we get free food and a place to live, and just about everyone is friendly. So I'm trying not to concentrate on what I've lost. It makes getting used to this place a lot easier.

[a-severed-fate.livejournal.com]

[Blushes slightly at the compliment.]

That's a good way to look at it.

But still... you can put a bird in a cage, feed it, keep it happy, and it still wants to be set free.

No matter how you look at it, we're stuck here. Focusing on being trapped would make anyone depressed, but ignoring this might cause one to forget about going home and give up on the notion completely.

Not that I can be certain I want to go home, but I hope to maintain a balance between being comfortable in Memento Eden and working towards discovering who I am.

[bulletserenade.livejournal.com]

Yep, you've got it exactly. Of course I want my memories back, and I want to return home, too. But while I'm stuck here, I'm going to make the best of it.

[a-severed-fate.livejournal.com]

[Nods.] Yes, that's exactly it.

Have you managed to regain any of them so far?

[bulletserenade.livejournal.com]

I have, yeah. But not too many. Just a little bit about myself and the world I come from. They really do come back over time. It's just hard to be patient.

[a-severed-fate.livejournal.com]

Yes, it is hard.
Then again... it's probably harder after you start remembering things. Then you must have even more questions.

[bulletserenade.livejournal.com]

Oh, you have no idea.

[a-severed-fate.livejournal.com]

[Laughs lightly.]

You're right, I don't.