audio from dining car: Catfish 26 - Morning.

[blueberryprincess]

So I'm not saying anyone has to do this, but what if we started keeping track of what we do here and who we meet so that in case any of us disappear and return without our memories like I did, we can at least learn what we were up to before leaving?

I've been thinking about this idea off and on since my departure and return, and no I still don't recall being here before. I think if previous me had done this and the book was either with someone I trusted or kept somewhere in the library, it would have helped me greatly when it came to people knowing me and me not remembering who they are.

Just a suggestion.

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[so_dark_a_road]

Good idea. And I think some of us are already doing this. We all found blank books in our rucksacks when we first arrived, and I'm using mine for a journal. I'm wondering also if we can order more of these from the stores?

The library sounds like a good place to keep them, or maybe we could just stuff them under our mattresses.

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[blueberryprincess]

I'm not sure. I've never ordered anything from the stores, but it's possible. I can check later.

I think the library might be better since changing rooms is apparently something that can happen.

[so_dark_a_road]

I haven't ordered anything from the stores either. If I did, though, that would be the first thing I'd think of ordering. Yes, if you're going to check on whether blank books can be ordered, can you let us all know? [ Chuckle ] There might be a stampede on the stores. At least by us writing types.

Good point. If a passenger is suddenly assigned to a different room, what happens to their belongings? Guess I wouldn't want to take a chance on journals disappearing.

[blueberryprincess]

I might already be in need of one. My handwriting is small to begin with, but it's about time. I'll let you know what I find.

I was thinking of putting charms on peoples books so that only the owners, or returned owners, can open them. I think it'd be wise.

[so_dark_a_road]

Yes, the books don't have an infinite number of pages. Thanks, and I hope the stores can provide us with new books.

You have magical abilities? Such a charm would certainly be helpful. It would be helpful even if the person never disappeared and returned. It would discourage the I'm gonna read your diary! mentality. [ Grin. ] Everybody's secrets would be safe.

[blueberryprincess]

Eh. Some? I'm still learning. Self-taught. Where I'm from, magic was banned. The villains of my world were prone to using it for horrible things. Attempted murders, sleeping curses that lasted for years, deception. So the king and queen banned it. The villains were locked up on an island with a barrier around it that prevented magic use. My mother was a witch, and a strong one at that. But since she couldn't use her magic, she couldn't teach me.

I have my best friends mothers spellbook, also someone who was banished to the island and for good reason. Maleficent is the literal worst. All of the spells in it are really, really bad. I'm working on revising them, but until they're all safe, they're kept under magical lock and key.

I'd be more than willing to spell-lock journals for people.

[so_dark_a_road]

Your world sounds very turbulent. I'm sure the king and queen meant to prevent those horrors from happening, but it seems a little naive of them to ban magic, when magic can be used for so many positive ends. It must have been hard for your mother to have to give up the practice.

I think that's admirable, teaching yourself since you didn't have a teacher. Also, taking a book of evil spells and figuring out how to make them the opposite. What sorts of spells are in that book? Fortunate, that you know how to lock it!

I know how to magically ward a building or an object, but actually, that sort of magic is not my specialty. I'd be really interested in seeing what you can do. Yes, if I get my hands on another blank book, I'll bring it to you to spell-lock.