Entry 572; Day 1289

[misterblackbird]

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So we're being inundated with these 'tourists' again, it seems. It was only a matter of time, I suppose. They do seem to come rather more often in the summer, though. Perhaps it's a holiday for them.

As ever, I never manage to do as I say--to keep to myself, well inside, away from the windows and the Network, and all the rest. It never seems to work entirely, if only because it's rather difficult to keep away from all windows and it does become rather tedious. To say nothing of the fact that there are a few people who seem quite capable of coming into the opera house as they please, despite all our efforts to the contrary. And I don't think warning them about He-Who-Kills will do any good either.

I shall, however, keep a close watch for Merry. I haven't much hope or wish for anyone else from my world to pay me a call. Although I do recall that my uncle came for a visit one year. And there was a young man who seemed strikingly familiar but whom I'm sure I didn't know.

Although, there are yet others who seem to come into the City on days like this whom I should still like to see, even if I may not quite hope for it as I did with Riff and now with Merry so long ago and so often.

The little clutch of girls is back under my window, as I knew they would be. I think I'd be rather disappointed if they weren't there. It's still rather flattering. You would think they'd have grown tired of me by now, but perhaps that's the way time works in and out of the City. I shall be tossing them letters again this time, and I do hope they see this on the Network so that they'll be able to catch them. It would be a shame to have them fall to the ground unheeded.

I may even go out this afternoon. It's quite time I tried something a little different in all this madness. And I've seen all of this more times that I think many have. As I said, I wasn't here in the City for a week before it happened to me for the first time.

And, yes, exciting as it always is at first, I know I'll be quite exhausted after a few moments of it. But these tourists certainly won't mind or care. They really can be rather like insects in the way they can find their way into anywhere or anything.

So I think I shall be a fool today and show my face after all. But at least I'm quite aware of my own foolishness. And perhaps there's something clever in that.

Welcome to the City, I suppose.

Though why anyone would visit the City, I shall never understand.

~C.
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[ooc: Hit him. Hit him gooooooooooood. 4th Wall away! Anything that doesn't match up or confuses him or spoils his ending he will forget or write off as madness. C'mon! Party up in here!]

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[deadly_legacy]

Eloquent as always. [A bit of a smile.]

I've never been on this side of things. I'm not sure what to do. I wonder if I should stand below your window and wait for a letter.

[misterblackbird]

I would certainly toss one to you, if I were to see you there.

Are you well?

[deadly_legacy]

I'm glad to hear it. I must admit you have me curious.

[A smile and nod.] I am. [In as much as the dead are well or unwell.] I'm glad to be back even if it seems like it must be temporary to return on such a day.

[dreaminday]

[ And whenever he leaves, there will be a cat following him curiously. He has fans other than just that group of women! ]

[misterblackbird]

[Evidently...he does...

A few glances to see about this cat. Is it really following him? Apparently so...]

[dreaminday]

[ It keeps following him at a brisk pace! Cain's very interesting to cats. ]

[dollhoused]

[ hello big brother. i hope you're in for a treat.

because if ever he's walking around downtown, he might find a little girl in a frilly dress, sitting close to the carousel and looking at it in a dismayed fashion. being ditched again and then tossed into a completely unfamiliar city does that. ]

-- has he gone off to this time? He never brings me along --

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[misterblackbird]

[................................he knows that dress...]

[misterblackbird]

[Please excuse him if he's a bit indecorous in his haste and excitement. He is rushing over to see, well, you. So you must understand.]

Merry--!

[dollhoused]

[ merry blinks and turns around, peering from where she's standing off. ]

Ah -- Brother, there you are! I thought I --

[ but why are you rushing towards her? english gentlemen must never rush, only hasten. is she in trouble again? what's new? ]

Are you all right? What's wrong?

[catnapped]

Is this a city? That's fantastic, I've never seen anything like it, milord.

[Not that that's saying much.]

[misterblackbird]

You've never seen anything like a city before?

[catnapped]

Well, not if this is one. I thought Port Bruce was a busy place itself, but--

[He stops, clearing his throat.]

My apologies. I'm, er, a bit lost.

[itsnoteveryday]

No, mate, I think you need to warn them. That doll's a little frightening.

[misterblackbird]

Do you think so? I suppose I don't see it since he and I are rather well acquainted.

[itsnoteveryday]

Yeah, no, trust me, he's creepy. Not... not normal at all.

HI DAD

[fauxfawkes]

Oh, you're expecting me, are you?

SON!

[misterblackbird]

I think you crossed my mind at some point or other.

DADDYYYYYY

[fauxfawkes]

I'm glad to know I'm so memorable.

[unreachableutopia]

I do not like to be compared with an insect.

[misterblackbird]

It is only a comparison.

[unreachableutopia]

Take it back! I will not tolerate this insolence!

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[bakurakrazie]

[Snicker!]

Venturing outside? Really? You mean to say that you're deigning us with actual contact outside of the Opera House? How exciting, truly! But aren't you worried that we're going to maul you like some sort of horde of piranhas?

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[misterblackbird]

Yes, perhaps I should go out armed.

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[bakurakrazie]

Armored, at least! Why the change of heart?