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[predestinarianism]

Hello, everyone. It looks like I'm not the only person just now becoming aware of this... forum, for lack of a better word. I've already read through the FAQ, but while I admire the dedication of those maintaining it, I still have a few questions:

• Is there any meaningful distinction between using "pulses" and "echoes" to describe the memories (or other things, I'm lead to believe) that we receive? Is one preferred over the other, or is it a matter of personal preference? Do they carry different connotations?
• I've seen numerous references to aliens in multiple recent posts that I haven't found explained in the FAQ. Could someone kindly summarize?
• It sounds like people who don't receive pulses/echoes can't access or sense this network. If I were to access it by writing on a piece of paper, say, and I left that paper lying around somewhere, what would my parents see? What if they look at my screen as I'm typing on it? I'd rather not take unnecessary risks, particularly as I'd like to keep my involvement as minimal as possible.

Thank you in advance.

Comments

[soulsborderline]

You're awfully free with the bossiness for a clueless newbie, aren't you?

[predestinarianism]

I didn't realize things like "paying attention in school" had anything to do with how long I've been aware of some secret magical network, but okay.

[soulsborderline]

You don't even know who I am. You could be talking to some ancient wizard or super-advanced alien who HAPPENED to be taking a class when she got mixed up in this crap.

[predestinarianism]

Well I think I used to be a princess.

[sorry was that blatant attempts at one-upmanship it sounded a lot like blatant attempts at one-upmanship]

[soulsborderline]

Of a country where the princess actually does something or a real country?

[predestinarianism]

Technically princesses in real countries used to do useful things too, even if they don't anymore.

[aka she doesn't know, stop poking holes in her awesome comeback]

[soulsborderline]

Trying to think of one but all the effective female rulers outside of cartoons I can think of didn't do anything until they were actual queens. Or pharaohs.

[predestinarianism]

Hopefully I lived long enough to become a queen, or else that would be an upsettingly short life!

[soulsborderline]

Plenty of princesses live long and full lives and never do anything important like ascend the throne. It's basically a word for any woman who's royal but not in charge of a country.

[predestinarianism]

Well I'll be sure to keep you updated once I remember more of it. But just so you know, I probably did something very important.

[soulsborderline]

Any basis for that, or are you just guessing?

[predestinarianism]

Actually, yes. I was taking part in a political meeting.

[if by "taking part in" you mean "spying on," sure]

[soulsborderline]

Sounds THRILLING.