Fifteenth Shooting Star - voice;

[risingwinds]

[The draft was rough. A lot of people are still recovering from the emotional and physical strain.

But Ven isn't one to dwell on that for too long, and he figures the people of Luceti could use some positive discussion material. So, here he is.]

I know that everyone here comes from different worlds, but I've been thinking about it for a while, and I was wondering. How many of you guys have been to other worlds before?

Not Luceti. I mean before you came here.

And if you did see other worlds, what were they like? I'd love to hear about 'em! I've been to a lot of worlds, but I'm sure there's still thousands of 'em I've never even heard of.

[He pauses for a minute. Just asking about people who've seen other worlds does leave a lot of people out. Hmmm...]

Oh, and if you haven't, you could always talk about your adventures back home!

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[voice]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

Well, as long as we're good, I'm sure he'll drop by!

[Santa's rather good at that, after all.]

Anyway, that's a good way of putting it! A lot of the worlds I've seen really do feel like bright places to live, even if they've got their share of problems. But that's why I tried to help wherever I could, even if it's something like making a dress or fixing an ice cream machine. [Big or small, solving problems for friends makes him feel good!]

[voice]

[arcanaxxii.livejournal.com]

Was that what it was like last Christmas, then? I might have to stop teasing and making fun of my brother or actually, just my friends in general so much, or I'll be sure to end up with coal this year.

... Mm, alternatively though, when I think of Luceti, I'm not quite sure what to think. Everyone here works really hard for what they believe in, so I'm sure there are times where this place shines brilliantly, but...

[voice]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

Well, there was this huge statue that popped up in the middle of the village, and everybody got some kinda present!

[Like that awesome telescope he's got in his room. Aw yis.]

It's okay; I understand. There are times when it gets really dangerous here. And if not here, then out on the battlefields whenever people get drafted.

[voice]

[arcanaxxii.livejournal.com]

Yeah! But that's what makes a world, doesn't it? Having a balance. Once everyone manages to overcome the biggest obstacle together, I'm sure that... I'm sure that Luceti has the potential to be one of the brightest worlds out there. I'm pretty silly with my thinking though, I'm sure a lot of people here would disagree.

[voice]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

Right. Like light and darkness. Even when things get dark and dangerous, there'll always be a light at the end of the tunnel. And sometimes the toughest struggles have the biggest rewards.

I don't think that's silly at all!