Entry 1 - 22/01

[xiangthebodyelectric]

So I'm assuming, based on what people have said, that someone can see this? If so, hi. I'm Xiang, I'm new here and I don't really know anyone.

If not, I guess nobody needs to know I'm trying to write to imaginary people in my journal. Ha ha.

Anyway, I got here a few hours ago, and to be honest, I'm pretty lost. It seems like a nice place, don't get me wrong! But it's a lot to take in. Would anyone like to show me around a bit? Especially the town and so on? I promise, I'm really good company!

Oh, and this is kind of a swotty question, I know, but are there any other libraries round here, or just in the castle? All my reading material's back in my flat, and it doesn't look like I'll be back there any time soon, so it would be nice to get something to keep me occupied!

Sorry for rambling. I'm really looking forwards to getting to know you all, though! Especially my fellow apprentices!

OK, I think that's everything. If you actually are reading this, how about you leave me your name and, I don't know, tell me what your favourite thing about this place is? You don't have to, but, hey, it could be a good kick-off for a conversation!

-Xiang Chang

Comments

[xiangthebodyelectric]

Aw, you must be joking! I didn't sign up to not learn anything! Maybe I should've just taken my chances in town, after all.

My family's Chinese, if that's what you mean. Is that what you mean? I know it's not exactly a Scottish name, ha ha.

Japan, though, that's cool. I've never been there, but I'd like to some day, I think.

[ignisvulpes]

That IS what I mean. ;] Sure, China and Japan are pretty different, but they're closer to each other than...
Wherever most of these other people are from.

Nothing wrong with Scotland though! Don't get me wrong!
Even though I've never been there either.

Of course, I guess we might just never be anywhere else for the rest of our lives.

Sorry, that's kind of a bummer, isn't it? My bad!

[xiangthebodyelectric]

Hey, at least you're being honest. Even if it is kind of a bummer.

It could be worse, though, right? Plenty of people seem to be having fun around here. (Some of them quite loudly)

[She's not as blasé about the idea as she's trying to seem. Her life is back in Glasgow, and yeah, it's not what she thought it would be, but it's still hers. And her Ye-Ye and her parents are there, and the thought of not seeing them again is like a punch to the heart.]

[But she isn't about to bare her soul to a stranger like that. Especially not when it would probably only remind him of the things and people he misses, too.]

Anyway, for the time being it should be interesting, at least. As soon as I find a library, or I guess, someone to talk to about things.

Maybe we can meet up some time, and you can tell me what it's been like for you here? And maybe about Japan, too. Like you said, Japan and China aren't that far apart - maybe we can compare notes!

[ignisvulpes]

Oh, I'm sure we'll meet soon. There aren't a whole lot of us outsiders here.

[xiangthebodyelectric]

There's more than I would have expected. I don't suppose you know how they brought us here? I know there's theories about multiple worlds, but as far as I know, nobody I've ever heard of has proved them, let alone crossed them.

[ignisvulpes]

I mean...

Magic, right? It's GOT to be magic.

And this is definitely another world.
Hell, maybe we're ALL from different worlds.

[xiangthebodyelectric]

Well, I assume it's magic, but that doesn't answer anything. Is it some kind of extended Portkey or Side-Along Apparition? And if it is, then how did she do it without us noticing? And if it isn't, then what kind of transportation spell do you need to cross dimensional boundaries? Why hasn't anyone figured that out in hundreds of years of theoretical Charms, if it's possible?

Do you think this Mistress would let me see her notes?

[...sorry, Kaph. She's a hot nerd, but she's still definitely a nerd.]

[ignisvulpes]

I'm gonna be frank with you, Xiang.
I don't get at least half of what you just wrote.

[xiangthebodyelectric]

Haha, sorry. I get kind of carried away sometimes. I was blathering, that's all. About theoretical magic. It's kind of my thing.

[Hahahaha please don't think she's lame.]

I guess it doesn't matter all that much, anyway. We're here, that's what matters.

[ignisvulpes]

Theoretical magic...

See, either you mean the kind you can get from spellbooks, or we've got to be from different worlds!

[xiangthebodyelectric]

I would guess both. I mean, if they're pulling us across world boundaries anyway, there's no reason to think we'd all be from the same one, right?

[ignisvulpes]

True, true! Just thought I'd outright say it.
See, I'm getting the impression you're the type who likes to have hard evidence.

[xiangthebodyelectric]

Ha ha, I guess you've got me there! I just like to know what's going on, you know? Knowledge is power, and all that.

Shame I'm so predictable!

[ignisvulpes]

Hey, nothing to be ashamed of. ;]

After all, I like being on top of things, myself.

[xiangthebodyelectric]

[well that's just a lie isn't it kaph]

So do I. But you were right, I do like hard evidence.

It's all a bit confusing around here, anyway. The more I can suss out, the better.

heyoooo

[ignisvulpes]

Well, you've probably figured THAT out by now, but this place runs on a very particular kind of logic.
You better keep that in mind.

[xiangthebodyelectric]

I've figured out that it does. But not really what that logic is.

Except that it involves a lot of... "adult content".

[ignisvulpes]

Yeah, that's the gist of it!

[xiangthebodyelectric]

I've heard of worse things. I mean, so long as we're all adults here, who cares, right?

[ignisvulpes]

That's the spirit.
Maybe you won't have such a hard time with this apprentice business!

[xiangthebodyelectric]

Well, I'm told I'm a pretty quick student...

[ignisvulpes]

I'd love to see just how quick.

[xiangthebodyelectric]

Buy me a drink first, pal.

[ignisvulpes]

Any time.

[xiangthebodyelectric]

[Wow. She didn't expect him to actually take her up on that. Not sight unseen, anyway.]

[...And, well, what the hell? It's got to be worth getting to know people. Besides, she's got no money, and rule one for broke witches is never turn down a free drink.]

If you mean that, sure. How about now?