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Tweak says, "GET THAT PEN OUT OF YOUR MOUTH"

Dr. Amanda Perry (miss_brilliant) wrote in compass_network,
@ 2013-04-14 13:20:00

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Hello everyone. I've been here nearly a week now, and while I've come up with all sorts of things I'd like to know, I thought maybe since none of us seem to really have much idea how the island itself does...whatever it does, I'd start with something that might be a bit easier to answer.

I know there's a great many people who have experienced changes in their bodies after going near the Spire. However, I was curious if anyone else has had their body change before that, when they arrived? Of course, no one is obligated to answer if it's too personal or anything, but I'd like to know if I'm something of anomaly or not.

Thank you in advance.

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miss_brilliant
2013-04-14 08:17 pm UTC (link)

It does, but it's understandable why some more curious people might not be able to resist. And by the same token, it would also be beneficial to see how and why it's doing what it does to possibly reverse or prevent some of the less pleasant changes people experience. Not to mention it may be responsible or at least playing a part in bringing people here if it has that sort of power. And, in my case, I wouldn't be surprised if it caused the changes I experienced when I arrived even though I was no where near it at the time.

I don't have any intention of bothering it myself until I've at least got some decent research equipment because I rather enjoy having the ability to breathe on my own, but that doesn't prevent me from trying to gather as much data from people as I can in the mean time.

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	vanya_elenwe 2013-04-14 08:41 pm UTC (link)
	My experience tells me that it is not wise to question the Valar, or their doings. It brings only grief. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

miss_brilliant
2013-04-14 09:05 pm UTC (link)

Well. Experiences I've had, I prefer to think any kind of higher being doesn't have that much concern over our affairs on the smaller scale, unless they have a very sick sense of humor. But, I'm probably one of the last people who should even be theorizing about things of that nature.

I'd prefer to think this is something men set in motion, although even then I'm not sure I'll like whatever reason they had, considering the less than benevolent things some people have fallen victim to.

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	vanya_elenwe 2013-04-14 09:18 pm UTC (link)
	Ah, I forget that some do not know the Valar as I do, that to some they are but myths. It is a strange thing to accept. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	miss_brilliant 2013-04-14 09:28 pm UTC (link)
	Yes. I hope I haven't offended you in anyway. Considering I've been in contact with the work of some people my world would call gods, I should probably speak a bit more carefully around similar--entities. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	vanya_elenwe 2013-04-14 09:36 pm UTC (link)
	Offended me? Nay! It only makes sense that those who do not know the Valar should not have such faith in them. And I am not one of them, only one who worships them, and has faith in their goodness. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

miss_brilliant
2013-04-14 09:41 pm UTC (link)

Good. Not everyone would be as understanding of the simple basis of ignorance. More than a few of my colleagues have stories of offending gods and their worshippers because they didn't know what they were speaking to, so it seemed better to err on the side of caution.

I do hope your arriving here hasn't been terribly disruptive to your life back home, at any rate. That seems to happen almost as often as the transformations, people getting brought here away from some pretty important matters.

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	vanya_elenwe 2013-04-14 09:45 pm UTC (link)
	There were some pretty disruptive things happening to me back home, so I don't know that it could be said it was more disruptive here. I think not. And my daughter is here, and a beloved friend, so I am content. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	miss_brilliant 2013-04-14 09:49 pm UTC (link)
	Things were much the same for me, so I can understand that. That's good. I know not everyone is so lucky, I--well, I'm glad you're not alone, anyway. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	vanya_elenwe 2013-04-14 10:25 pm UTC (link)
	I am very lucky, I know it. There is no reason to complain about this place. I am sorry for those who are here alone, though. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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