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[text, backdated to the day before the end of the London port]

[wildguardian]

It's not necessarily the same experience every time you go visit that pool.

[shiftedshape]

I see. Is it still grief of some kind?

[wildguardian]

Yes. Different memories, similar emotions.

[shiftedshape]

I'm sorry you experienced that again. Was it cathartic, at least?

[wildguardian]

At least I was prepared for it the second time.

Strangely, it was? But since you wanted to know: there you have it. I can't guarantee it'd be different every time, though. Two is about my limit.

[shiftedshape]

I appreciate your sharing this with me. I doubt I would have had the strength, myself.

[Not strictly true but not exactly a lie either. Honestly, the worst part is that he's guessing he'd only experience the same grief again because he's been close to so few people. Which is painful in its own way.]

[wildguardian]

Curiosity is my tragic flaw.

How have you been, anyway? Having fun? I imagine Betelgeuse loves the circus.

[It's not the most elegant of subject changes, but it will have to do.]

[shiftedshape]

I had to drag him over, actually. He was distracted getting "gifts" for his former warden.

Personally, I think I'm starting to get used to this place. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not.

[wildguardian]

I'd vote "good thing." Sure, you might not want to be a permanent resident, but settling in still helps you deal while you are here!

Even if some of these stops are easier to deal with than others.