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The City is certainly interesting, I'll grant it that. I fear it may grow tiresome as I become accustomed to this cycle of curses...but that's a matter for another day, as are many of the other questions I've accumulated in my few weeks here.

For now, I must confess that I've been following the reactions to the most recent curse. They may be the most intriguing sequence of posts I've yet seen on the Network--although I do wish there'd been less distress involved. It's a shame that for so many of you, a meeting with your father is not an occasion to appreciate.

I will never cease to be...somewhat puzzled, though, at this business of assigning a single day to honor one's fathers. I am given to understand that there's a similar day for mothers as well. What of the other three-hundred and sixty-three days of your year? I should hope you honor your parents then. And what about siblings, and children, and all the other relations who form the family at the heart of society?

It isn't really my business, of course. But as curiosity is one of the best traits I've found among humans, I thought I would reciprocate in kind.

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I must say that the transition provided by this location leaves something to be desired. One moment I'm enjoying a pleasant walk home from work on my own world; the next I'm on the verge of falling into a fountain in the middle of a miniature world full of humans. Well, mostly humans. I understand that some of you consider yourselves slightly different, and I'll try to remember that, but it might slip my mind occasionally. You all look human to me.

As you may have surmised, I've studied the guides already. They're quite useful. However, I find that they're lacking in information about the ways one may depart from this City. Would anyone care to share their experiences? I've gathered that it may not be a quick or easy matter, but you'll find that I am a patient and diligent man.

[OOC: Late intro post is late. Meanwhile, my HMD thread is here, and I'm still open to suggestions there!]

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I had every intention of continuing my quest for employment today, but I've found that...

...I'm not quite feeling well.

I was hoping it would pass by evening, but I'm afraid it's only gotten...worse. I don't suppose that there's some illness going around the City? Normally I would suggest that it m-might be spread by all these...animals, but...from what I've read on the Network, they are apparently people's s-souls.

I've never felt...quite like this before coming here. It's not any sickness I'm f...familiar with.

Perhaps...the City has its own maladies.

[OOC: Okay, so...what happens when an extreme claustrophobe locks his soul in a box to avoid having to deal with his own issues?

...I'm not actually sure, but I expect he won't make it to midnight sane if someone doesn't get him to take it out. Unfortunately if you simply ask him if he has a daemon he'll just lie and tell you no, so it's going to be kind of complicated. :( There may need to be Action.

This is a voicepost despite how shaky his voice is at the moment because...he's shaking too hard to type. All replies will likewise be voiced.]

Well, it seems I am here for some time, for better or for worse. I haven't given up hope yet that it will be "for better," at least. Keeping a positive outlook never hurt.

The unfortunate fact of the matter is this: I can no longer get by on odd jobs and the charity of others. I require employment.

Luckily for everyone here, I have a number of job skills. It's the sort of thing you learn in a world where interstellar wars break out at a moment's notice. I may not be able to defend myself very well physically, but I can make myself too useful to kill.

I have been a gardener and a tailor before; I have some small amount of technical and engineering skills, although I am uncertain if they'd be enough to hold down a job. My domestic skills in general are quite acceptable, and I'm not too proud to reduce myself to paperwork.

Now, how about it, City? Is there employment for me here?

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In exile again, in practice if not in intent.

Wasn't once more than bad enough?

[OOC: For those playing along at home: the HMD thread for Garak, Azula, Omar, and John Constantine can be found here, and my personal criticism post, with anonymous commenting turned on and IP logging disabled, is here.]

I gather from the reactions around me that this past week is not typical of life in the City. But I must confess, it really doesn't give a newcomer a very good impression. The beings in charge here can't even handle the metaphysical machinery? Most disappointing. It's a wonder this place is still standing.

The variety of people here is really quite remarkable, though.

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private archive :: not connected to the Network :: heavily encrypted :: in Cardassian

Humans, by the looks of it, or at least human-led. The more likely motive lies with the Maquis, but I can't imagine they have the technology for this kind of abduction...which leaves the Federation, or someone trying to implicate them. But why the use of this pseudo-archaic backdrop--twenty-first or early twenty-second century? Earth history is not my strong point--and this Network? None of this makes sense, not even as much as humans usually do.

I don't need this. Not now. Cardassia needs me.

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I have to say, I find my sudden presence here very rude. If whoever wanted my presence had simply asked, I would have considered the offer, and I can assure you I would have been in a much better mood upon my arrival if I did take it up.

Although I would still be entirely unimpressed by the decor. That carousel. I haven't seen anything so tacky since...well, for a very long time. If this place wasn't designed by the more tasteless kind of humans, it's certainly meant to look like it.

Some aspects of Garak's character should probably be addressed before I start playing.

1. He's a Star Trek character.
2. He's a spy.
3. He's really good at what he does.

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If you have any questions, feel free to comment here letting me know.