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[gewidmet]

[ Sssso.... How do you go about this? Michelle types in the numbers in the blank document, carefully thinking about how to proceed. ]

Hello.

[ Well, that's a good start, at least. ]

I've been reading up on the FAQ, but this still seems a bit unbelievable to me. I'm a bit overwhelmed, to be honest.

Anyway, my name is Michelle. I'm  [ … ]  new here, I suppose. Recently I received a vague memory of a scarf, and when I returned home there was a red scarf in my bag that I don't remember purchasing.

I have a feeling it wasn't just put there by someone, as well. It feels  [ … ]  very significant, and familiar. Does anyone have any input on this? It'd be helpful, thanks.

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[wirsinddiejager]

[Wow, a scarf? That sounds familiar. WHAT A CRAZY COINCIDENCE]

people get stuff like that from pulses a lot. especially this last month it seems everyones been getting clothes.

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[gewidmet]

I see. How awfully convenient, considering the weather.

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[wirsinddiejager]

I havent really been paying attention but I get the impression its not all appropriate for the weather. and some of us have gotten totally useless shit. like keys.

[stavros]

We've received a number of items. Yours was more normal than they can often be.

[gewidmet]

I suppose so. Especially as I'm certain I could have acquired a scarf exactly like this at a whole lot of clothing stores.

What else have people received? Considering my scarf is the "normal", I'd like to hear about something abnormal, if you don't mind. I'm just curious.

[stavros]

My personal accumulated physical echoes so far have included a whip, a large number of bottles of holy water that explode upon contact with our enemies' monstrous creations, and a penguin beach ball.

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[destinedforrock]

A practical first unexpected gift indeed. [Supporting the above statements on acquired objects in spirit.

Tad airily casual:]

...Welcome to the club, Michelle! [Split-second and extra thought - ] And a Happy New Year.

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[gewidmet]

[ Oh, that's true. After the finding the scarf, Michelle's already forgotten that it's 2014. ]

Thank you. Happy ne

[ ... Is that a unicorn? It cuts off mid-sentence, because she's a bit put off, to be honest. She doesn't wear glasses, but for a moment she squints at the screen, and double-checks her sight by looking elsewhere. ]

w years. Sorry about that. I [ … ] don't mean to sound rude, but...

Are you a unicorn?

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[destinedforrock]

[She blinks on her end, bats an ear in the pause. Figures she can expect what it's for; is glad that the medium's text, not that ordinary reaction even face-to-face is a thing she's disused to enough to find as vexing to talk through nearly as much as before. Voice rings up on the question - ]

I am! I am. Born a horse! Mind you. [She's had a few asking her if she was human before all this by now!] ...Grew a horn! It - just goes to show what a variety of... little extra things that we can have in store for us. I suppose!

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[schild]

It can definitely be a lot to take in, at first. You'll get the hang of it!

Do you have any questions about things? Besides the scarf-- do you remember anything else?

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[gewidmet]

Thanks.

Before finding it, I got a flashback(?) when my friend wrapped me up in his scarf. It was a memory of being scared and lonely, until someone put their scarf around me. I don't know exactly who did it, but it was.. very emotional, and very special.

[ It's the best way to put it, because what she wants to write is a little bit embarrassing. ]

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[shortspoken]

What kind of input are you expecting.
It's a scarf.

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[gewidmet]

It literally appeared out of nowhere, and suddenly I remember a string of numbers I'm pretty sure I haven't heard or seen before. Of course it's a scarf. However, I believe it has some kind of significance, hence me asking.

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[anequal]

that happens! it looks like whatever you get from a pulse, it's usually got to do with the memory involved. usually. sometimes people randomly get freckles tho.

anyway, at least you got a pretty easy first pulse? it's so vague it doesn't seem like you'll be able to tell if your memories would overlap with anyone's but i'm sure it'll happen eventually.

i'm anthony btw. happy new year

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[gewidmet]

Freckles? These pulses can affect you physically as well?

[ This is getting weirder by the minute. ]

I see. You say this is an "easy" pulse, what should I expect were I to get a not so easy one?

Happy new year to you too, Anthony. Nice to meet you.

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[dirtdevil]

as echoes go, getting a free scarf is pretty much a zero out of ten on the bullshit scale. i'd say consider yourself lucky, but i doubt that luck will last.

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[gewidmet]

So I've been told, but I'd rather not jinx it. I don't know what to expect anymore, to be honest.

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[hollowleg]

try and get rid of it.

it's fun

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[gewidmet]

[ But that's rude!!!!! She does throw the scarf a glance, though. ]

What happens if you do?

[moralizes]

If you're going to get a random object, might as well be a scarf during winter, right? It's pretty rare that these are actually useful, it seems like they tend to get in the way more than anything.

It must have been important to you. Or you know, past you or whatever.

[gewidmet]

That's true. It's warm and well-made too, so it will most likely become handy.

I was thinking that. It's silly, but I'm almost a bit sad I can't remember why it's important.

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[honestopinion]

Why the heck does everyone else get stuff. All I get is stupid memories and junk. Okay, so recently I was at this party alright? And this girl (the penguin loving one I think) she had this gear on and I'm telling you I remember it, like not me personally but Jean does. She got it from and echo so here I assume I'm going to get a set from an echo too, you feel me?

I. HAD. IT. ON. MY. BODY.
Like legit, and when I get home -- NOTHING. Complete crap, I'm telling you.

[Jamie, I don't think she understood half of what you just told her.
Obviously this kid has some venting he needs to get out, sorry it happens to be on her.]

text; i have been waiting for this.

[gewidmet]

[ Indeed, Michelle has absolutely no clue what this means at all. Uhm. Who is this person and what the heck are they talking about, she wonders. ]

I'm sorry? [ ????? ]

[shouldertheburden]

All of us have been getting small things lately, though I didn't think a newcomer would be gaining something equally insignificant. It's a good thing, though! It'll ease you into the experience of receiving echoes, and now you have a nice warm scarf for this chilly weather. (★^O^★) Welcome to the Numbers Club!

[gewidmet]

I see. To be honest I'm glad it's a small thing, it came as less of a shock than what other people here have received. But it's true, this scarf feels exceptionally warm.