Under Desert Skies

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((Minor blog update: About and OOC pages have been updated/made more presentable.  Also now I’ve got a desktop theme.))

((Don’t know why I decided that “Maria is nocturnal so I can only post at night” was the right choice to make.  Especially since that prevents me from doing things during breaks at work or on weekends.  So uh.  Maybe expect a shift in active hours to actual daytime activity?  Cause I do want to be able to interact more with people.  Does create a direct conflict with the “Nabe and Maria’s hours are complete opposites” concept but sometimes sacrifices have to be made.))

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I think I need to work on my reversals.

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mariamentar​:

They’re all insects, yes. Dragonflies, moths, bees, beetles… I wouldn’t be surprised if there were non-winged types, though. But most people know better than to wander into Fae territory, so we really only know of the ones that choose to make contact.

Some have human-like false faces which can be. Unsettling if you don’t know about it.

#I’d rather see a giant beetle with a beetle face than a human one

oh that’s cool and sounds very uncanny. i love it. thankfully the only human face i have is the one that’s part of my human glamour.

are the general stories about the fae being tricky true? O::

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That depends on the type. Some might attack you on sight, others will just use magic to confuse you.

If I were to call any of them "tricky" I'd probably say... Most moths? Though any group that specializes in illusions is going to be an Experience.

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liliumsunshine​:

I appreciate that, I just still like to offer it. While it may not be rude or intentional, it is good to convey intentions as best as one can.

Thank you, that is very sweet of you. Maria is a gentle name, I do like it. May I ask what it means?

Oh, it's not my name, actually. More of a title. "Mar" is roughly translated as caretaker or parent, while the "-ia" suffix denotes it as the most important word in the phrase “Maria Mentar.”

Though I am aware that Maria is also a common name in some cultures.

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mariamentar​:

I’m sorry. It’s just a part of me that wants to compare you to the fairies in this world. Since you aren’t shy about the “bug person” thing.

I can understand that. I don’t know why humans seem to be the most common species int the multiverse.

#I dont even know if there are spider fairies in the first place#You only ever hear of insects

aw it’s okay! being a fairy would be pretty cool i bet!

oooooh? are most of the fairies in your world insects? or is it the little insect-like wings on tiny humans like in so much media?

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They're all insects, yes. Dragonflies, moths, bees, beetles... I wouldn't be surprised if there were non-winged types, though. But most people know better than to wander into Fae territory, so we really only know of the ones that choose to make contact.

Some have human-like false faces which can be. Unsettling if you don't know about it.

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mariamentar​:

Perhaps, but there is again the matter of living in different universes. There could always be something I might find normal that would bother you, for example.

#I keep mentally referring to you as a Fae for example#Which is a logical conclusion based on what I can tell but probably not accurate at the very least

oh gosh yeah no i’m not fae. i’m not anything magic! i’m just a little guy, just a spider person!

yeah it’s been weird finding other worlds there there’s like.. only humans and stuff.

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I'm sorry. It's just a part of me that wants to compare you to the fairies in this world. Since you aren't shy about the "bug person" thing.

I can understand that. I don't know why humans seem to be the most common species int the multiverse.

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@turksichore started following

Greetings to you as well, though I fear a full conversation will have to wait for the morrow.

Maria Mentar, nice to meet you.

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mariamentar​:

I suppose that’s part of why I’ve been hesitant to reach out to others on this site, I worry that I may say something that might offend someone.

Considering that I’m a public figure in my world I tend to be hyper aware of my behavior.

aw i doubt anything would be offensive?? or- well okay maybe in a different sense of the word. i was gonna say i haven’t run into anything offensive but i have run into stuff that i could not handle and had to step back from.

but that’s a tangent and totally unrelated to just talking about something!

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Perhaps, but there is again the matter of living in different universes. There could always be something I might find normal that would bother you, for example.

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liliumsunshine​:

Oh, this was very nice to see, I’m sorry it is a bit before responding. My name is Hinata, it is nice to meet you too, Maria.

No need to apologize.  I understand that not everyone can respond in a timely manner!  I tend to be busy myself, more often than not.

Hinata is a lovely name, by the way.

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@liliumsunshine started following

Hello!  I’m Maria Mentar, it’s an honor to meet you.

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spiiderwiick​:

oooh neat! 

yeah i get you! universe differences can be really wild and i’ve been grappling with that a lot too when i’m visiting other friends! 

I suppose that’s part of why I’ve been hesitant to reach out to others on this site, I worry that I may say something that might offend someone.

Considering that I’m a public figure in my world I tend to be hyper aware of my behavior.

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spiiderwiick​:

ooooh, what sort of a holiday is it? O::

Some people call it the “Festival of Life.”  It’s a celebration of the cyclical nature of life and reincarnation.  A time to reflect on the past year and move forward.

I’ve found it... difficult to explain to people from other universes.  It can be hard to find a cultural analogue.  Some kind of new year’s celebration, I guess?  But in midwinter instead of summer.

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spiiderwiick​:

it’s nice to meet you too! i’m wick!

i’ve never heard of nidsudae, is that a holiday?

It’s one of the most important holidays in our religion.  Being such an important event, I’m obligated to participate in the ceremonial side of things.

Which is a shame, because it means I don’t get to enjoy as much of the festivities.

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@mariamentar said: Yes?

hi!!!! i just saw your reply! i’m just reaching out trying to meet new people to talk to and i figured the people following me who i haven’t had a chance to chat with was the perfect place to start!

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I'll forgive you for taking so long to respond if you'll forgive me for the same.

Yesterday was the final day of Nidsudae, so I was still a bit busy.

It's good to finally speak with you, though! You can call me Maria Mentar.

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Every year I start to worry I won’t get my grading finished in time.

Every year I manage to finish with a few hours to spare.

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I should make more of an effort to interact with people.

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((I swear I’ve been online I’m just really bad at coming up with things to post.  I’m sorry guys.))