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[mazd]

Something that's on my mind right now is how one goes about choosing a username. Of course I've chosen one and so has everyone else, but simple observation can't always tell you why someone chose something or what it means. A significant chunk of the population appears to be using their own names and that at least is self-evident - it's their name so of course they'd want to use it! This doesn't account for people who may be using aliases in order to mislead others, which is always a possibility. But the ones that are of more interest and that take more thought are the names that aren't just names. Little phrases or words mashed together...why were those things significant to that person? I can't help but wonder about it.

While observation can absolutely give you a window into someone else's point of view it can never be as good a view as the one you can get simply by knocking on the front door and asking. So I really do want to ask. But is that sort of knowledge something to be given freely? Maybe some of it is private, but also there could be a more fun way to learn than just asking, right?

If you'd like to volunteer the information, please do so. Otherwise...would anyone like to play a game with me? I know there's several going on right now from looking but I don't mind if it's just a few people. I'm just in the mood for something a little more involved than telling a lie and hiding it in the underbrush of truth.

Recently some students were passing by playing a game they called 20 questions. The concept is fascinatingly simple but can get complex depending on how devious your opponent is. You have to think of an object and your partner can only ask yes or no questions to discover what it is. Given our different points of origin, however, we should refine what could count as an object, no?

So, for the purposes of this game please consider the "object" to be "the reason you chose your username and the true meaning of it" or "an animal found in this world". If you're unsure if an animal exists here, there seem to be lists of them at the Guilds alongside our potential powers as creatures we may eventually be able to transform into, as well as an available bestiary. Just specify if you're thinking of your username or an animal. Then players (possibly just me) will ask you questions that can only be answered with "yes" or "no"...if they go over 20, they lose. Apparently the consequences for losing can be quite dramatic among the student body but that seems a bit much to me. Instead I'll tell you something interesting if you win or I lose, okay?

And of course you're free to guess the meaning of my own username using the question framework. That said, those of you who know the true meaning behind it already are obligated to assume I'm thinking of an animal instead. In those circumstances I'm going to include animals from back home, too.

As I said you're free to play with one another, too, but I mostly just wanted to try it out myself. For some reason the students were too nervous to play with me...but you wouldn't mind doing just one round, right? Even just one person would be okay.

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[mazd]

[ Honestly, she doesn't mind either way. Those who would know who she is don't have anything to gain from harming her, or have vested interests in not doing so. She supposes Childe is a wildcard, but assumes Wanderer can handle any issues that come up. ]

It is not. Is your an aquatic animal?

[rudementary]

[ Considering Alhaitham has engaged in social interactions as much as he did in Sumeru (read: next to none), his awareness of who is actually here isn't high. Boy doesn't even read the network in his spare time. ]

It is.

Is yours a known carnivore?

[mazd]

It is not. Is your creature from our own world?

[rudementary]

It is not.

Is yours unique to this world?

[mazd]

It is not.

[ Wording is fun. ]

Is your animal a carnivore?

[rudementary]

[ What an unexpectedly difficult game to play, when there were technicalities to be had that one couldn't explain properly. So instead, he considered as literally and accurately as he could. ]

Yes.

Is your creature found on this world?

[mazd]

Yes.

Does your creature have more than four limbs?

[rudementary]

Yes.

Is your creature one that is most commonly domesticated?

[mazd]

No. Is your creature a combination of two others?

[rudementary]

[ She might not be able to see it, but he's smiling, just a bit. ]

Yes.

Does your creature have any legs?

[mazd]

Yes!

Is your creature an octokitty?

[rudementary]

It is.

It appears I still have a way to go against one who would call themselves Mazd.

[mazd]

I would be happy to play a game with you whenever you like, Scribe. I'm certain that we will both continue to learn and grow.

[rudementary]

Another time then.

Have you settled into your place of residence?

[mazd]

Indeed. I have chosen to reside in the Spring segment for the time being. Feel free to seek me out there if you have the need.

[rudementary]

I will.

Kaveh and I are sharing a residence, if you ever find yourself in need as well.

[mazd]

I shall keep that in mind! At the moment, all I am considering is that I should very much like to have a "beach day".

[rudementary]

Did someone share the concept with you?

[mazd]

I've heard of it before. Once, I looked in on a beach party from a long distance away. It seemed like everyone had a lot of fun playing games together.

[rudementary]

You should tell Kaveh.

I'm quite certain he'd be thrilled to assist.

[mazd]

An excellent notion. I've admired his work previously...I shall contact him at once.

[rudementary]

[ Hopefully this means Alhaitham will soon have some quiet evenings in while Kaveh is off busy socializing. ]

Hope everything goes well.

[mazd]

Of course I will also require your attendance when this is planned!

[rudementary]

[ ... Nahida this was not a part of the negotiations. ]

Will you.

[mazd]

I believe it would be a good experience for you, as well.