Gifts

[makes_you_tick]

So- shattering the evil angel statues doesn't actually harm them at all. Good to know. I'm not really sure where I went, but it was definitely a learning experience.

Good news for me. I finally have my linked-chain watch back. Lucy Saxon, thank you again, wherever you are now. You were a very good friend. I do hope you make it back here someday.

What do you think happens to the people who pass through here? Is it really like nothing ever happened, like they were never effected by anything here? I'd like to think there was something left, even if it is just in the subconscious- but maybe that's pure wishful thinking.

[ooc: Yeah, he pushed the button. >_> ]

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Obviously hasn't been hit with it yet. Will be soon. >D

[neverendingbeat.livejournal.com]

There can't have been more than one in the City, he must be referring to...

So, you knew Lucy?

>:3

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I did. She was a good friend of mine here. But she left almost a year ago, as suddenly as everyone exits.

It is a pleasure to meet you formally, Mr. Saxon.

[neverendingbeat.livejournal.com]

Mm. Pleasure to meet you too. Clearly my wife held you in some esteem to give you such a very nice present.

Did she ever speak of what point in time she had come from? I might be able to enlighten you as to whether she remembered her sojourn in the City or not.

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[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I suppose she did. I know I was surprised to receive it, it's honestly the best gift I've ever gotten.

As far as the time period goes, she mentioned the two of you ruling your world. But it didn't sound as if it worked out, in the end. It sounded pretty impressive, though, I must admit.

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[neverendingbeat.livejournal.com]

Lucy...

I appreciate your attention to confidentiality.
Yes, oh, it was fantastic! I was on the cusp of razing the entire universe when the bloody Doctor went all sparkly deus ex machina on me and undid absolutely everything.
Although...that does mean that the last time my Lucy saw me, I was dead. So no help there, I'm afraid.

[dreamsofnoah]

I don't think there's anything left once people leave.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Nothing at all? So we go back to our original states, completely?

I suppose I'm not surprised to hear that.

[dreamsofnoah]

Probably~. I don't know, I haven't left since I arrived.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Not even once? And you've been here for a long time, haven't you?

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[der-freischuetz.livejournal.com]

What a curious looking watch.

They were here and experienced the City. Even if they forget afterwards, why wouldn't it still be there in some form? Provided they're alive, of course.

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[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I've only ever seen one other like it, back in my home world. It's exquisite. Mine needs fixing, but I'm quite good at that.

Of course. And I think I agree, even if I am merely being hopeful. Just because the memory isn't there doesn't mean there's no influence at all.

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[der-freischuetz.livejournal.com]

Mechanically skilled, then.

Exactly. Otherwise it would render all those lost-and-found-memory stories useless, wouldn't it?
Did you visit your home since being here, Sylar?

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[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Incredibly so.

I've visited home many times, actually. Once I was away from here for a full year, but I always seem to be drawn back in.

[knaveswitness.livejournal.com]

We'd like to think~ But likely, it's just our own peace of mind, isn't it?

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

That's most likely the case, unfortunately. It's just hard to believe we could live so much of our lives and have it amount to absolutely nothing.

[knaveswitness.livejournal.com]

It's not so hard~ But it's a bit desolate.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

That's a good word for it, desolate.

[ann-withane.livejournal.com]

I left once. It was like nothing had ever happened. I didn't remember anything about this place or the people I knew or --

It was awful.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I know, really feel that way, too. I don't want everything I've done here to just disappear.

[ann-withane.livejournal.com]

I don't want to be forgotten.

Have you done a lot here?

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I've changed a great deal after coming here, worked to make myself a better person. So yes, I have done a lot, I think.

[deformiwhats.livejournal.com]

Wow. That's not a watch, that's art!

If we don't carry it back with us, that makes it seem fake. I'm not sure what happens, but what I care about is that because we affect others while we are here, that means that it is real, it means something. Even if you can't remember it, someone that you might leave behind will.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

It's amazing, isn't it? You should see it in operation. Maybe I'll post a video later, once I've gotten it fixed.

But it really seems like everyone goes back eventually, goes back or moves on. It's discouraging.

[deformiwhats.livejournal.com]

Oh, you should. It's nice that there are people out there that can make things meant for just daily use pretty.

What about the deities?

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

...that is nice, isn't it?

Despite all they do here, I don't really think they matter, in the end.