I. Nova

[eightofseven]

[It could be anywhere. Whether you are in town or in a field, you may feel that you're being watched.]

[Turn around, and you'll find him. Or maybe he's standing in front of you.]

[What will you do?]

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[eightofseven]

Hello.

[You're sure you wanted to do that?]

[adarable]

I don't think I've had the pleasure of meeting you before.. ?

[ No, she's not really sure, but she's not going to deny him a polite greeting.. ]

[eightofseven]

You would be correct. I am called Al Saiduq.

[A greeting taken.]

[adarable]

I am Ada Vessalius. It's very nice to meet you, Mister Saiduq.

[eightofseven]

Ada... A name is fleeting and ephemeral.

Who is the person behind that name?

[adarable]

... Ah?

[ That's .. not quite ever something that anyone's told her. How.. does she respond... ]

[eightofseven]

...You do not understand?

[Perhaps it is better that way...]

[adarable]

.. Ah, no, I .. I think I do understand!

I was taken aback, though. Such profound words, Mister Saiduq..!

[ a smile. ]

But, I think I can understand. Names are only for those who are on this planet for as long as they're on it, and they change.. And knowing a name doesn't necessarily mean that one will know everything about another - it's merely a name, after all.

Even so, I think that names are important, even if they won't last. Because they're still an identity, one that everyone deserves to have. There will only ever be one Mister "Al Saiduq", after all! And only one "Ada Vessalius" ..

[ a pause. ]

The name won't last if it's just a name, but the person behind the name is what leaves the impression on others. Isn't it right?

[eightofseven]

That is correct. And that is what I am interested in.

[adarable]

[ She got it right .. ! She's pleased, and it shows in her voice. ]

Well, that certainly sounds like a valuable thing to be interested in, Mister Saiduq .. ! And I am certainly interested in the person behind the name Mister "Al Saiduq" as well!

[ Smile! ]

I hope we can be great friends and learn more about each other, Mister Saiduq!

[ because that's what learning about the person behind the name means, right??? it means friends. ]

[eightofseven]

We are friends?

...I am honored to be considered your friend, Ada.

[He holds out his Relic.]

[adarable]

[ She holds out her own Relic, and in a few seconds, it registers Al Saiduq's member address. ]

The honor is mine, Mister Saiduq! [ or.. should she call you Mister Al now.. ]

[eightofseven]

[Mister Saiduq will be fine.]

Then we shall meet again, Ada.

[adarable]

Do you have somewhere to go?

[ headtilt. ]

[eightofseven]

Of sorts. I know not what else lies in The World, but I will find out.

[adarable]

Ah, I see..!

[ .. ]

W, would you .. [ shyly.. ] Would you like some company?

[eightofseven]

I feel that I should be alone in my observations for now.

[adarable]

Oh! [ nod ]

All right, then! I look forward to seeing you again, Mister Saiduq!