A Journal of Brief Reprieves - Cecil Erinforth's Social Links

{0/XXII} - The Fool

What's their name?

Katsugiya Jukkei.

Just...who are they?

A...friend. God, that feels weird to say.
Guy's got a thing for games, memes, and pranks. He's just good to be around in general.
Seriously though, I have so many memes in my inbox.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

...for all the terrible first impression he made, this guy's actually pretty nice. That, and I don't exactly know of anyone that'd be so happy to buy a guy food for beating him.
Not what I was expecting from an arcade visit, but you know what? Good trip.

Rank 2 - Hoping

Found Katsugiya during lunch. We talked, I got a memory stick off him to play the game he was on about before, and...
He wants to stay in contact with me?
This is, like...three times now that this has happened. What...what changed?
What's different with me? Is there anything different at all?

Rank 3 - Friends and Promises

God...never would have I ever expected a guy like Kats to exist, but here we are.
...I actually have a friend. For real.
It feels good.
I mean still, no idea why he thinks these stupid voices of mine are funny, but he does, so hell if I'm complaining.
We're meeting up at his to start work on a YourTube channel. No idea what we're doing other than stupid voice stuff, but here we are.
...
YEEEEEES!

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What's their name?

Abel Rock...god, that doesn't sound like a real name.

Just...who are they?

A, uh, not very serious person that likes their jokes. Not sure what to make of them.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

I really need to stop working myself to unconsciousness in the library...especially if I get caught out by dumb jokes like that.



{I} - The Magician

What's their name?

Gabriel Gatsby.

Just...who are they?

The manager of the Lucky Clover...a casino, as I've found. They seem...just a little guilty over it.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

So...courtesy of a little nagging voice in my mind, I ended up helping out with a coat drive someone was running. We talked a bit, had an interesting exchange about being responsible when it comes to how you interact with others...
And then I got roped into karaoke somehow.
Watch me make a fool of myself and it get back to Dad and Rydia.

Rank 2 - Something Unexpected

...dreams, huh?
What do I dream of?

Rank 3 - Sea of Metaphor

That was a nice trip. Think I know a little more after that...though I still can't figure out what sort of meaning Gabriel was thinking of for that trip.



{I} - The Magus

What's their name?

Lui Saito.

Just...who are they?

The captain of the fencing club at Seven Stars. Acts nice enough, but there definitely seems to be more to him than he shows people...and I'm curious as to what that is. Can't pry too much, but that doesn't stop me trying to figure it out.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

Went to check out the fencing club today. Went awkwardly to say, the least...but it seems interesting. Not least because of the captain. Didn't get to see much, but...I think I'll want to keep an eye on him.



{II} - The Priestess

What's their name?

Susan Groves.

Just...who are they?

An Economist and Marketing Liaison for Salem Limited. Possibly even more awkward than I am, but very much devoted to their work. They know what the hell they're doing, it seems.
Also, very liberal as to when the concept of personal space is valid. I'm keeping my goddamn eye on her.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

...I went to get some new headphones. I have mixed feelings about that whole thing.
First I get stared at by a woman while I'm shopping, then I end up going round the entirety of Soundwave to help her buy headphones because she's worse than I am and I felt bad for her.
End of it all, turns out she's just here for market data and I caught her interest. So...now I have her business card, she has my number, and I'm expecting a call from her about 6 tomorrow.

...Rydia, Dad, if either of you have gotten your hands on this thing and have decided my privacy isn't that important, at least show a little mercy when you wind me up over this.

Rank 2 - A Dodgy Phone Call

She calls me up to offer me a job, and I act like a dick.
It's not her fault I'm a lonely bastard. It's not her...well, it is kind of her fault I was expecting something else from that whole affair, but I still can't reasonably hold it against her.
She probably doesn't even have a clue why I might be acting like that.
Still...meeting her for lunch tomorrow to talk over that offer.
And I'm dreading it for so, so many reasons.
...why is she even still pursuing this? Why in the first place?



{III} - The Empress

What's their name?

Rui FUCKING Terui.

Just...who are they?

HELL. IN. HUMAN. FORM.
They're perverted, they're insane, they haven't the slightest concept of what's normal, they can somehow root a store's electronic catalogue by trying to use it, and...
The writing trails off.
HOW CAN SOMEONE LIKE THIS EXIST!?

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

How...? Why...? How do people like this exist?
At least I kept him out of too much trouble...

Rank 2 - [REDACTED]

A few letters are scrawled, but soon scribbled out. Tear stains mark the pages.

Rank 3 - He's In My House

...why did there have to be photos? Why did there have to be fucking photos?
'Princess Rui' is going to haunt my nightmares.



{V} - The Hierophant

What's their name?

Marta Po.

Just...who are they?

A boy with a concerning lifestyle and an utter apathy for their own health.
One that's making some terrifyingly familiar mistakes.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

You know, maybe you'd have less fainting problems if you ate properly instead of jumping on a fad and eating weeds.

Rank 2 - Something's Not Right Here

...I'm not so convinced the weeds were some sort of dieting trend anymore. Not with what I caught him doing, and not with what I heard him saying.
There's something going on there.

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What's their name?

Safie.

Just...who are they?

A seriously clueless girl from places unknown. Oh, do I worry.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

I have learned a few things today.
I'm not crazy.
Be wary of people in blue.
And whoever was looking after this poor girl should not have been allowed to.

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What's their name?

Mina.

Just...who are they?

Yet another attendant, stuck in unknown locales and of unknown origin...hopefully they won't spend their whole life trapped in that place, believing so little of their worth.
Hah...rich from me.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

IN my SLEEP?!

Rank 2 - An Uncomfortable Reflection

I can only wonder what it's like for the people there. What it's like being stuck in that situation. It bothers me.
Hopefully this is a start for Mina.



{VI} - The Lovers

What's their name?

Tomomi.

Just...who are they?

A Japanese boy from my school that works as a litter picker, and...another friend of mine. Aspires to be a Veterinarian.
Missing his parents.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

Ended up helping someone out after people...people were being assholes. Talked to them for a bit.
Why do people have to act like that?

Rank 2 - Helping Out

So...apparently Tomomi comes to Seven Stars.
Spent some of my time helping them out with their English. Frankly, anything is better than stufying for Isla Class.
Anything.

Rank 3 - Chances Taken

Saw Tomomi again when I decided to head out. They were working around Sunlake, and well...I decided to help out, take the chance to talk.
And now, I...think I've got another friend.
...things really are changing. Feels weird to think.

Rank 4 - A Couple Things to Think About

Spent a bit texting with Tomomi...learned a little.
...missing his parents. That's...hard.
Admitted a little of the problems I'm having as well, and got some advice in turn.
I think I need to have a talk with a certain someone.

Rank 5 - It's On Me

Good day. Ate good food, helped a friend out with their troubles, and perhaps finally started to get a proper agreement with a certain someone.
...they'll find you, Tomomi. And I'll find her.

Rank 6 - I've Got a Friend in Him

It was...fun, going over to Tomomi's place. We talked, we had lemonade, and I demonstrated the might of the Cobra.
...even if I did let something slip he shouldn't have heard.

Rank 7 - Welcome Over

I...had a friend over. For like, the first time ever.
It - ok, Dad and Rydia were about as bad as I expected them to be, I have no idea how Tomomi never picked up on it -
But it was fun. It was just...great.
I never got to do this before.

Rank 8 - Impulse Declaration

Oh - oh boy.
I just made a really big promise, and I'm not really sure I can keep it.
But - but I have to try. I promised. I promised.
So I really have to hope I can see myself in a better light.

Rank 8.5 - Fatigue

What did I even do today...?
Ugh...god, I hope Tomomi isn't too freaked.

Rank 9 - Secrets Shared

How can he not know Disney?
How can he not know Disney?!
I've planned out his curriculum already. This cannot be
allowed to stand.

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What's their name?

Beatrix.

Just...who are they?

A girl new to Endymion, with (apparently) few friends, and some...uncomfortable ideas on how to deal with people.
Not for me, thanks.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

I bump into someone in a hallway, and...end up agreeing to help them sort out a new plan for their phone?
Come again? I'm still confused at how that managed to happen.

Rank 2 - A Sad Way to Think

So...interesting things while helping them with phone stuff. Not all good.
On the one hand, they seem to have the sort of mindset that you can't have friends without hiding massive chunks of yourself from everyone else...and that I wouldn't like whatever I'm not seeing.
...kind of a sad way to think. I'm not sure why they think like that.
On the other...apparently they'd like to talk to me again.
I hope they mean that.

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What's their name?

Trinity.

Just...who are they?

A blank faced girl(?) that seems to possibly have a thing for cookies. I...can't help but worry, with such a dead expression on her face.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

I suppose going off to talk to a young girl about friends they've lost isn't exactly the best way to cool off. Man, they were trying to help me out...
Still. That's not a look that belongs on a little girl.



{VII} - The Chariot

What's their name?

Isabelle.

Just...who are they?

The towering woman that my sister just so happens to be crushing on haaaaard. And she's got no problem with messing with her just as much as I intend to.
Also, really frickin' strong Jesus

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

I've screwed up. I've seriously screwed up.
I need to make more of an effort to make sure Rydia knows I care about her.
What kind of brother leaves his sister feeling unloved?

Rank 2 - THE TABLES HAVE TURNED, SISTER

Oh god, she's still clutching that plushy. She's practically gone full mother bear on that thing.
Winding Rydia up...it's...it's beautiful.

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What's their name?

No clue.

Just...who are they?

A golden eyed Cadet with a glare that could kill.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

I really have to hope that arm didn't come with too much of a price attached...

Rank 2 - Confrontational

I don't agree that tearing chunks of people's shirts out and threatening them is any good way to handle things, let alone for a Cadet.
But she was right. I wasn't doing enough.
I need to fix that.

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What's their name?

Kendra.

Just...who are they?

One of Nadia's friends, apparently. Very forward, very excitable...very conscious of her height.

Times We Met

Rank 0 - First Meeting

That was...strange. I get the feeling she meant well, but that girl was taking things way too far.
My life isn't hers to dictate.

Rank 1 - Take Two

Wasn't expecting to see her again...or for her to have not only befriended Nadia, but to interrogate me on date plans and -
Oh dear god the whole thing was mortifying.



{VIII} - The Justice

What's their name?

Kevin.

Just...who are they?

A...another friend of mine. How is this for real...?
Seems to be in a similar boat to me. Has problems with the people around him, and maybe an issue with nerves. Thing for truth, too.
Not a bad guy, really.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

So I bump into someone on the street...literally. Bash my head into the ground and can't walk straight. Had to call Dad to get home.
Appreciate the guy calling his dad off duty to check on me, but I wish he stuck around.

Rank 2 - The Again

Saw that guy from the other day again...apparently, he was so worried he was boring me that anxiety struck hard enough to make him run off.
...that's simultaneously ridiculous and utterly depressing to think of.
Also said they prefer to avoid people in case they get toxic...though they think that's the same as preferring to be alone.
...it isn't. I'm pretty sure I can say that confidently.

Rank 3 - Good News, Terrible News

So...I...made a friend...
But the, ah...entire school figures I'm going to go crazy and start a school shooting any day now.
...not even two weeks in, too. I really am a glorious fuck-up, huh?

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What's their name?

Dante.

Just...who are they?

An ex-soldier with...worse social skills than me. SOMEHOW.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

I'm...not sure what to think of that gym trip...I guess it did, and uh, didn't, work out, in different ways.
I kinda know how to punch things now? That's a plus?



{IX} - The Hermit

What's their name?

I just know them as Logical_Orchid. Orchid, for short.

Just...who are they?

Newbie on the forums and Armageddon Online player. They seem nice enough.
Takes being rickrolled well.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

Well. There's someone new on the forums. Showed up on the scene with another 'what do you listen to' topic.
Which...turned into memes and Nickleback.
I wonder if they'll show up again.

Rank 2 - Got 'Em!

So, I team up with someone on Armageddon Online, slip another Rickroll in...
Turns, out, it's Orchid again. Or in this case, Petals.
Unexpected, but I'm looking forward to playing with them again.

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What's their name?

Principal Hughes.

Just...who are they?

The Principal of Seven Stars Academy.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - [REDACTED]

Nothing but tear marks and ink smudges mark the section.



{XII} - The Hanged Man

What's their name?

Ai.

Just...who are they?

A nice enough girl, with an adorable little kitten that...doesn't seem to like me...
I just want to pet the kitteeeeeen!

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

Step One: Meet Kitten.
Step Two: Get Permission to pet kitten.
Step Three: Get hand mauled by kitten until it bleeds.
WHY CYNTHIA, WHY?! MY HAND!

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What's their name?

...I have no idea.

Just...who are they?

Some graffiti artist putting up Playhouse tags of all things. They ought to be careful.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

Dear god, I can't even believe that happened. That was really dumb - and it could have been a lot dumber.

Rank 2 - Shrivel

Saw that graffiti artist again...at the hot spring, of all places. And then, I kinda pissed them off...
No surprises there that I screwed up an interaction with someone.

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What's their name?

Isabella Kristiansen.

Just...who are they?

A reporter for SMILE.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

A reporter stopped by the school to ask some questions...I wonder how they were affected by what went on at SMILE.

Rank 2 - Times of Need

Met that reporter again, just...laid out, in an alleyway. They were in a bad way.
That's not great, but...what bothers me more is how poorly they've apparently been treated before. Just - just that they reacted to my concern like it's this impossible grace.
What happened...?



{XV} - The Devil

What's their name?

Poster, poster, poster...Patricia! That's it!

Just...who are they?

The Wicked Witch with a fondness for alcohol and messing with me, and...some serious issues with her family.
Not...that she knows I know about that.
Not inclined to accept people care outside themselves.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

Arcade trips aren't supposed to involve brain ghosts and insulting people.
I get dragged up to the dance machine, I try to handle the thing properly, I act like an ASS instead, but then things are alright and then...uh...yeeeah...
...I wonder if I actually will talk to them again...

Rank 2 - Drinks and Masks

Check in one day and...there she is, the whole place turned into a nightclub somehow.
Spent a while with talk and drinks...one of us saying things I doubt she would have normally...and then I saw her home after she decided to show an interest I couldn't really accept.
Alcohol has interesting effects.

Rank 3 - Panic

Jesus Christ, why did I freak out so bad when I spotted her? I can't keep doing that. I can't do that.
...what was she even on, too? How often does she do that?

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What's their name?

Melina.

Just...who are they?

A woman that...uhh...umm...
I'm kind of at a loss with her.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

Umm...uhh...
I...still don't know what happened.

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What's their name?

I...don't know?

Just...who are they?

A nice enough seeming guy that gets a little too much trouble just for how they look.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

Sucks to think that other people are harassed by people behind their backs...I mean, I knew already it happens, but to hear someone telling you they're dealing with it is something else.



{XVI} - The Tower

What's their name?

Hatsuharu. Hatsu, for short.

Just...who are they?

A rather interesting person who took an interest in my problems...for some reason. Now, they're helping me learn to deal with people.
I think they're in some sort of public-facing role, though not the details. The way they talk, they don't seem entirely comfortable with it.
...nobody should have to be something they're not.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

From making a fool of myself because I can't tell when people want a bench, to finding out the person I made an idiot of myself with wants to get involved with my problems.
I can't say I'd have expected to be meeting the guy next week to schedule learning how to talk to people, but that's a thing now.
...I think I like Hatsu. It's nice to meet someone that gets how dealing with people can be rough.



{XVII} - The Star

What's their name?

Adrian.

Just...who are they?

A well meaning guy with a questionable looking bike.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

Have to make more of a point of trying to sleep when I need to...I must have been looking pretty terrible that that guy was that insistent.



{XVIII} - The Moon

What's their name?

I can't say I actually know.

Just...who are they?

The chef at a restaurant...and a talented one at that, with a hand in every dish on the menu there. That's crazy.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

Oh man, that's good food...dear god, though, that curry is hot.
One day, one day, I'm finishing that thing.



{XIX} - The Sun

What's their name?

Brittany.

Just...who are they?

An upbeat, and...somewhat mischievous girl. They always seem to spot me before I spot them...

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

I'm not sure what's crazier - the whole thing with the clown, or that people seem to be crawling out of the woodwork to praise something I did in a poorly made video.
I'm not that good as a voice actor.

Rank 2 - Water Wars

I head to the pool, and once more I find Brit...waiting to push me into it.
Well, can't say we didn't make a splash.



{XX} - The Judgement

What's their name?

The Abettors of Chaos...cast in Platinum.

Just...who are they?

A certain group that's now gone very public, raising a stir among the city.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - Hello World, And Goodbye Government

...I can't believe that broadcast happened.



{0} - The Jester

What's their name?

Frog, apparently. I really hope that didn't cause problems for them.

Just...who are they?

Some guy I made an ass of myself with while he was walking his dog. I still can't believe I did that.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

So, today I headed off to the ranch, intent on spending time with the animals.
That rapidly turned into being unable to go ask the ranch owners what the hell I should be doing, moping about till a guy showed up with his dog, and then proceeding to cause problems for both me and him.
How do I even function?

Rank 2 - Chance Encounter

I ended up seeing Frog again on my way back home. And...funnily enough, getting along with him not-terribly.
Seems he has as much fun with social bullshit as I do.
And now, we...might be meeting up again to actually do things.
I can't help but get my hopes up.

Rank 3 - Music Exchange

Met up with Frog to head to an internet cafe, and ended up sharing songs. Heard some stuff that I think I ought to look into properly.
It was nice.
Weird to see someone so shocked by me saying I liked their music though, have to admit.

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What's their name?

The...Laughing Rogue.

Just...who are they?

A curious individual with...many faces, so to speak. It's like they're a whole other person sometimes.

Times We Met

Rank 1 - First Meeting

An interesting new face stopped by, and we talked a bit...though we kind of annoyed someone else in the process.
Not sure what's going on with them.

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Luneth Erinforth
Cecil's father, currently 38. Relentlessly upbeat and infrequently serious, with a certain fondness for winding people up and dark humour. Does his best for his kids.

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Refia Erinforth
Cecil's mother. Would have been 39. Deeply caring and not afraid to show it, but positively terrifying if you try treating her like a doormat.



Rydia Erinforth
Cecil's younger sister, currently 15. Forceful, prone to putting on comically exaggerated displays of egotism, and just as bad for winding up folks as her father.


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"Sis" / Rosa Erinforth
Cecil's older sister. Should be 22 by now. Driven, confident, supportive, and just as unlikely to take crap from people as her mother.