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[callbacks]

[You'd think Dave would have learned his lesson about anonymity, but maybe learning doesn't stick so well at ass in the morning when he can't sleep. At least it doesn't seem like he's really trying to mask his identity, here. It's just...a plausible deniability thing, maybe. Probably, given the content of his message.]

what was growing up like for you
like
how was your childhood
were you happy

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[islandshore]

Mushrooms, huh?

Please tell me they use them for cooking.

[Because the alternatives are poisons, potions, or... other, less pleasant uses.]

And I'm surprised they even have a postal service. Wouldn't their slime mess up the envelopes?

[callbacks]

why did the crocodiles have a stock exchange
eventually you just kind of got to learn not to ask questions around those parts

[islandshore]

See, now you've got me picturing greedy crocodiles in top hats and monocles.

But you're probably right. It's like asking questions here and expecting reasonable answers.

[callbacks]

its not that bad here
like once you accept a few key nonsensical tenets to live by everything else more or less follows along

[islandshore]

Heh. So you think this place is tamer compared to where you're from?

Well, I know this world's like a video game for some people. And I guess when you live with salamander mailmen, it is a tough act to follow.