Messages/Black Swan

(Trailblazer), I imagine you have already seen that dream bubble?

Relax, I just want to know if anyone has come looking for you yet

You may also know that interesting young Fool, Sparkle.

She's recently gotten into disguising herself as other people. (Trailblazer), has she tried this with you already?

I see you're on high alert. What would you have me do to prove I am "me"?

But, if that little Miss Fool excels in observation, there is a chance that she could perfectly imitate everything about a person.

I think that the only thing that can differentiate someone from another is their "memories." There is no way for an outsider to completely steal or imitate every ounce of a person's memory.

It's just like when we met in Penacony, is it not? A strange dreamland surrounding us, a series of strange murders, people with differing dreams, the truth that lies beneath the water's surface...

Do you need me to go on?

I can't be the one doing all the talking. By your logic, you should also have to prove that you are not Sparkle, (Trailblazer).

I'm just joking. As a Memokeeper, I naturally know who the person is on the other side of my screen.

Miss Sparkle's pranks are not without their benefits, she is able to make us re-examine what we have seen and think about the appearance and reality of the Dreamscape. This is also the reason that I shared the dream bubble with you.

Alright, looks like she hasn't caused any major damage, I will put my mind at ease. Talk to you again soon!

Come to think of it, did you know that memories related to the sense of smell are some of the strongest and most vivid in humans?

You see, it's just that I used up all the pine incense I use during divination and a perfumer friend gave me a new box. When I lit it, I realized that the aroma seemed very familiar.

Reflecting on my memories, I realized that it must be very similar to the essence of the Trailblaze.

As I said before, memories related to the sense of smell are some of the strongest in humans.

So, certain aromas often come with set memories. Even a Memokeeper like myself sometimes enjoys using these kinds of indirect methods to recall those memories.

Next time we meet, I shall bring some of the styles I enjoy for you to experience, too.

I am curious, (Trailblazer). Having traveled to so many places, have you encountered divination before?

Everyone has their own beliefs when it comes to divination methods. If you ask me, I believe you can predict a person's future using only their memories.

This method of divination is based on a law of life, that we are constantly living under the influence of our pasts.

The deeper the memory is carved into someone's mind, the more complete and original it is, the clearer the trajectory of the destiny that leads from it.

Well, would you like to try?

Yes, you and that March 7th are very special...

As neither of you have any memories for me to divine from, why don't you take the lead and use this method to perform a divination using someone else's memories?

There is a reason for every word we speak, you must simply just say what is in your heart.

I shall describe a memory to you, you can make predictions about the future based on it as you please.

"A young girl wanders alone, observing the influence that the past has had on the reality of different worlds and recording those fleeting moments that went overlooked."

What kind of future do you think the owner of this memory is headed towards?

I'm glad I was able to hear your thoughts. Not bad.

Did that give you a sense of the power within memories? It leads to the future and allows us to catch a glimpse of the whole picture... However, keep in mind that the future can also change, never forget that.

She may be someone you know, she may also just be a passing figure in your life.

Ah, another customer for divination. Talk to you again, soon!

Having a chance to see the return of the Astral Express truly is a joyous thing.

When going to other worlds, I always came across memories related to the Express. As time has gone on, I feel like we have become friends that have never met.

I once visited a world that stood high up in the sky. The people of this world hid amongst the clouds, driving huge monsters to bring down the rainwater.

In their legends, these huge monsters were brought there by a giant Nameless, allowing their local civilization to thrive.

I also once visited a world that rained gems. The people of this world predict the weather, collect the gems and use them in trade with other worlds. Their legends also state that this was also a revelation brought about by a Nameless that traveled on the Express.

Hearing all of these legends that sounded so unbelievable, I could not help but wonder what the life of a Nameless is truly like.

It seems to be a path full of both challenges and rewards. I wonder what has allowed the Express and the Nameless to persist for all this time?

Our path is unlike that which you have chosen with the Express, as you advance to distant lands, we spend our time seeking the past. You form a bond and travel together, where we often journey alone.

However, in this vast existence, the footprints of both Memokeepers and Nameless often overlap. Perhaps we shall meet each other at our final destination.

Memokeepers live a memetic existence, traveling through worlds through the medium of concepts and memories.

Like a passing visitor in the lives of others, I do not often get involved in the worlds I visit as all we care for are the memories contained within.

In the future, if you come across any interesting stories, don't forget to come and share them with me.