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[The text appears handwritten on those NVs that can process it as such: elegant, slightly stylized, beautiful.]

Another birthday come and gone. It's difficult to believe.

At times like this it's hard not to look backward at all of the things you have left behind coming here, to be buried in bittersweet thoughts of what could have been.

For new arrivals, I know it must be difficult to face. There is a great deal of help out here at the Newcomer Community Center, but the best advice I can give is to put one foot in front of the other. In August, I will have lived in Siren's Port for two years.

I consider it my home now. I know for some it will never be home, and I understand why that is. But I hope if it cannot be your home, that we newcomers can still become your second family. The company is what makes this city bearable.

Take care, my friends. My family.

Comments

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[thehighcost]

Happy birthday to you.... happy birthday to you...

[Sings softly and smiles.]

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Didi! Thank you so much!

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[thehighcost]

So, when's the party? [Grins.]

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Ah, you know me. I'm not much one for birthday parties. [He has sort of an aversion to people fussing over him, especially on his birthday, since his father passed away.]

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[thehighcost]

But you're going to let me take you out for dinner, right?

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How could I ever say no to a woman like you?

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[thehighcost]

Oh, you're such a flatterer! I just seem to pick up all the pretty boys lately. There's a really nice Thai place by work that we could go to? Or anywhere you want, it's your birthday treat!

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Thai would be absolutely wonderful. I could do with some peanut sauce and coconut milk dishes. Daedalus always complains of the calories!

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[thehighcost]

Oh, Daedalus. He's such a doctor. Food is food, you should never give up taste for calorie counts! I think Thai will be amazing.

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Says a woman who probably never has to worry about gaining a pound.

I'll look forward to it - when are you free?

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[thehighcost]

I'm free whenever! And I could gain a pound... I'd say just look at my sister, but then, she's not here, either. What about sometime next week?