recinerate | first puzzle

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first puzzle | voice

[beyond was dead, and now he's not.

it's a perplexing position for anyone to find themselves in, of course, but even more so when there's something fundamental about that person that's gone missing - something that should be there, but isn't. beyond has found he is missing such a thing, and has decided to take advantage of the technology of this new place in order to work out his thoughts regarding this dilemma.]

"In the social jungle of human existence, there is no feeling of being alive without a sense of identity."

[his voice is quiet, raspy, almost unnaturally even in tone. he pauses, then picks up with one of many questions currently on his mind, addressing anyone within earshot.]

What shapes your sense of identity?

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Do you have family, Beyond?

That's a curiously personal question, Captain.

[his expression betrays nothing, but there's a sudden sharpness behind his eyes when he non-answers.]

Not as personal as the one you asked at the beginning of this post, and one you haven't answered, I've noticed.

Are you referring to my question, or yours? [he hasn't answered either.]

Yours.

I'll ask again - do you have family?

I don't. Why is that relevant?

It's relevant because it's not confidence that assures me I'll get home.

It's family.

You'd understand if you had one.

I suppose I'll have to defer to your expertise on the subject, then.

I'm not confident. Confident people are so sure of themselves, they miss the obvious things.

I'm determined. If there's a way back, I'll find it. I don't get discouraged easily.