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One year ago today, I arrived in this world. One year ago today, I shared a fateful drink in De Chima with the man who would become the love of my life. One year ago, there were different faces in this world -- different people to greet me upon my arrival, but many are and have remained the same.

[ Raina smiles a sappy smile. She is genuinely happy for the experiences she's had here and people she's met. ]

There have been a lot of ups and downs, especially as of the past few months. But I would be lying if I said that being in this world hasn't been a largely positive experience for me. And while it's sad to think all of it can be gone and forgotten faster than we can blink, that just means we should try to appreciate what we do have here all the more, doesn't it?

[ She leans forward, warm and inviting. ]

So I'd like to hear about your positive experiences. What are some of the best things that have happened to you here? What opportunities have arisen for you here that you would not have gotten back home? What friends did you make that you never would have met otherwise? And for people who have ported in recently, what opportunities do you hope this world will bring you?

We're so focused on the bad things or getting back home to our responsibilities or the people who aren't here that we often neglect to stop and appreciate the little things. Even if it's something as simple as getting to taste strawberry ice cream for the first time. So let's take a moment to share our experiences with each other.

[ A pause. ]

Also while I have you here -- a few months ago I was speaking to a friend of mine and we were talking about how it's possible to port out and return without memories of ever having been in this world. I brought up the idea of writing a letter to ourselves detailing our time here and he proposed that we try to see if the government would include those in the files we're given upon our arrival. If people overall think it's a good idea, I can talk to a few representatives to see if it can be done. I just know that there are people and things here that I would not want to forget, and I'm sure a lot of people feel the same.

And I think that's about all I have to say. I look forward to hearing your stories. Even if we can't have our letters included in our files, maybe this post could serve as a little something for our future selves to look back on and see how happy we once were if ever there's a time when that is forgotten.

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And if things continue on as they are, you may be one of them. Are you happy to have come to this world?

[ She would be turning 28, and that would be tragic. If she makes it to 30 here, then she'll eat her shoe. ]

Maybe not as happy as you are, considering your whirlwind romance--but in some ways, yes. Kind of.

You never know! Your "Prince Charming" could be just a port-in away. But I'm positive you've had plenty of would-be suitors during your time here. How could you not? You're gorgeous.

[ Raina might not have ever spoken to her, but she knows OF Kasumi. Mysterious and beautiful. What incredible curves she boasts all while tantalizing men (and probably women too) to see what she hides under that hood of hers. ]

[ Although it goes unseen, Kasumi whistles when she sees Raina's response. This woman is smooth as butter. ]

I'm not exactly in the market for a "Prince Charming," but as for suitors... well, that's something for me to know and keep the rest of the world guessing on.

[ Certainly, Kasumi hasn't exactly kept much of her flirtations with other imPorts a huge secret. What she does try to conceal is how far some of those may have gone. Kasumi isn't too selective with flirting--but anything beyond that is messy, complicated, and not something Kasumi deals with much. She'd rather not, at this point. ]

Well that's probably wise. I hear princes are incredibly high maintenance. Doctors are where it's at.

But I do love you keeping up that air of mystery. What an intriguing woman you are.

Aww, thanks! Flatterer. I bet you say that to all the mystery ladies you meet.

I might if I met more mysterious ladies. But at the moment, you reign supreme as the most mysterious of all.

Oh stop, you're making me blush.

Does that mean I get to be Queen of Mystery?

Why settle for being merely a queen when you could be Empress of Mystery instead?

I hope you don't mind if I seriously make people start calling me that.

Only if you don't forget me when it comes time to make the movie.

Oh, please. As if anyone could forget you and your charm.

You are quite the flatterer yourself. I am surprised it's taken us so long to meet. But then again, perhaps it's for the best. Maybe you would have stolen my heart right away from Frederick.

Now when you say it like that, it sounds like a challenge I can't back down from.

Are you the type of woman who excels at all challenges placed in her path?

Maybe I am. Who knows?

[ ~~~mystery~~ ]

Yet another thing you're going to leave me to ponder.

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