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[seed_of_memory]

Hello again, everyone. As you're all aware, we're facing a great degree of scrutiny and danger; maybe not in a necessarily greater manner, but enough to be concerning. And I know that many of us want to get to the bottom of it.

We've all faced our share of danger, and we've all dealt with the risks that come from going it alone or acting without experience. I personally had to learn that the hard way when I investigated the Thunder Corp compound. I could have easily lost my life. I... I have learned that I need to rely on other people.

So I would like to make a proposal. I am a private investigator. I have resources and knowledge that I can share with those of you who share my desire to shed light on the secrets surrounding us. I have already reached out to several of you as contacts, but... perhaps it is time I offered more.

...

There is also another matter I would like to discuss as well. I... I had an echo some time ago, and it concerns matters that I have been uncomfortable to discuss openly. At the same time, I realize many of you have dealt with the weight of our past lives longer than I have...

[Fuyuka pauses and takes a deep breath before continuing]

When I was a child, I lost both my parents. It was at an age where my memories of living with them have... faded with time. The echo I received recently... it involved my previous self's childhood with her mother. It was peaceful. Idyllic... they clearly cared about each other a great deal...

I am unsure of how to deal with it. I cannot feel if I feel jealousy or regret. What's more... my parents losing their lives were what drove me to enter law enforcement. Embracing these memories - memories that aren't even mine - it feels like I am betraying all of that.


...
I. I could use [her voice cracks] some advice.

Th-thank you for your time.

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[guitar_case_vagabond]

[Raye had sat in front of her phone for a long time after seeing this post, considering just what to do. It was a big step, maybe a risky one but... then again there are answers she needs. Things that have been bugging her since she'd moved to this damn town and got wrapped up in all this. So, she takes a breath and sends her message.]

Hey, so you're a private investigator. That means if somebody asks you to do something you've gotta keep it quiet, right?

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[seed_of_memory]

... I maintain confidentiality for my clients, yes.

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[guitar_case_vagabond]

[... Probably the best she was gonna get.]

Okay, good. Cause I got something I need to know but I don't want it to get out around here... and I can't really go to anybody outside of here about it either.

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[blastiaobsessieanonymous]

... You want my opinion?

Your other self's memories don't change who you are. Just because she had a better life, doesn't change what you've gone through, or where you ended up because ofit.

I've had memories that generally lead me to think my other self or whatever may have been better off than I was. Frankly, it's easier to just not care.

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[seed_of_memory]

I'm not saying they do. But I would be lying if I didn't feel tempted to take comfort in them.

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[blastiaobsessieanonymous]

Eh. Maybe.

From what I can tell, the other me didn't have parents for most of her life either, so...

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[charcoalfeather]

[Rakka's voice was shaky, as though she was feeling too many emotions as she spoke. Her first attempt left only a few odd noises, but on the second attempt she managed complete sentences.]

My other self didn't remember her parents. She knew she had them, but didn't know who they were or where they were. I feel really sorry for her, and I'm thankful I have parents here.

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[seed_of_memory]

... Cherish them, then. Don't ever let them forget what they mean to you.

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[gobybessie]

Betraying it in what way?

[Voice]

[seed_of_memory]

... you know, that's a very good question now that I truly think about it. It's like I feel a certain way, but cannot put it logically.

[Voice]

[espigeonage]

None of us can do this alone.

[He hesitates a bit.]

Do they feel like your memories? Can you think of this person as an other-you, with some distance?

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[seed_of_memory]

I'm not sure yet. In actuality, this is the first echo I've gotten that is more than information.

[disdainfully]

Do you know your other's name?

[seed_of_memory]

I don't believe either she or her mother said in the memories that were returned.

[sjokolade]

[Hm…]

Well, they are still you but at the same time, they’re still not you? Just because you lived another life a long time ago doesn’t really mean that they’re you?

Do you get what I’m saying?

[No, probably not]

[seed_of_memory]

... Yes, actually. I think I get the gist of what you're trying to say.

Thank you, regardless.

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[dominateartimus]

I'm sorry to hear about your parents. As for your other self's memories, I don't think there is anything wrong with embracing the memories when they are positive. Just as long as you remember your real parents.

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[seed_of_memory]

That's a bit different from everyone telling me to maintain a disconnect.

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[ghostly_heiress]

I'm not part of the workforce proper, but I do attend parties that those higher up corporate types like to attend.

I'm also currently looking into the things going on with Thundercorp. Some friends and I investigated too, but I'm not sure how much of what we found is useful.

As for the other matter.

Would embracing the memories of your past life make the love you had for your parents of this life any less?

[seed_of_memory]

... That's potentially interesting at least. I'd be willing to offer any support I can.

And no, I suppose not. But there's a certain degree of sadness in the fact that I can recall someone else's love for their mother better than I can my time with my own.

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[moreweaponsthanyou]

However much you let your past self influence is up to you I think. I mean, some things like physical changes can't be helped, but other stuff? If you don't want it to influence you, then try had not to think about it too much.

You're you, and you live in this world.

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[seed_of_memory]

... Hello again.

You have an interesting way of imparting wisdom, sir. Thank you.

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[seed_of_memory]

... I called you sir again, didn't I?

My apologies.

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[flamberge]

A majority of us share the same desire, myself included. I'd like to take you up on your offer and offer my own resources in return.

[A detective has far more room to move around and dig dirt than a high-ranking cop so good offer is very good.]

As for your concern, you are yourself. The memories you receive do not change this fact. Having happy memories from a life once lived do not make what happened to you in this life matter any less.

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[seed_of_memory]

You're... a member of the police, are you not? I have to admit, I've been nervous about approaching you all, so I'm thankful you're willing to work with me at least.