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[EMAIL] Phyllis July 15
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enaxor
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[EMAIL] Phyllis July 15

I sent Phyllis a scan of the "Illuminated Manuscript" page I received from Dale in CTW1. I also sent her a copy of this one. Danman_d received it in CTW1 also.

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What lovely pieces! How exciting it is to
have acquired them, in such good condition. I must say, though, I do not
at the moment have time to go over them as thoroughly as I'd like. A very
heartbroken Sarah is waiting downstairs for me. I fear for her; I've
never seen her this distraught. Please, send me any information about the
piece that you might have, and I'll see what I can do. It seems I might
have run across something like it in the past, it's so very familiar to
me.

Thank you,
Phyllis

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mostly ongoing conversation and Sarah

we seem to be developing a bit of an ongoing conversation... just trying to be a supportive friend Razz after last one posted here.... http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15819

I replied to her....
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Dearest Phyllis,

No need to make apologies to me.... your email brought a happy tear to my eye..... if I have been of any comfort to you that brings me great pleasure! Brought back some memories too.... I remember just wanting to pull the covers over my head and sleep and sleep and sleep.... I too am very private and, even if I wasn't, in times like what you are going through it can be so hard to talk to those that are close.... they too are scared or worried.... they feel awkward and don't know what to say or how to help.... geesh then you start feeling like you need to take care of them.... I just know you are doing a GREAT job! Doubly pleased that my email reminded you about the Library vote.... I just know you would have been heartbroken if you had missed it and things had turned out differently.

You know what helps(ed) me in those times of being so overwhelmed? I have what has become much like a mantra.... 'this too shall pass'.... I hope for the day when JD comes home and you both are stronger both individually and together having grown through this experience.... just don't forget to take care of YOU too! Do me a favor, o.k.? Each morning while you are having your coffee ask yourself this question... 'what is one thing I can do today to take care of me?' Well, enough of my advice giving!

Again, if ever you need a shoulder to lean on or an ear to listen I hope you will feel free to contact me.


her response today.... poor Sarah!
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What a sweet woman you are. And yes, your words do bring me comfort. In time like these, that's all one wants, I imagine. And yes, sleep! Wouldn't that be nice? Sleep is fleeting, for me, lately. In trying to keep myself so busy, so distracted, I tend too work to late, and then have horrible dreams.

I tend to try to mother people. It must be because I was never blessed with children of my own. So keeping my own feelings out of the way becomes almost a part of the job, if you know what I mean.

I will try and take some time to take care of me, as you say. Of course, it will be a long time coming, as Sarah is first in my thoughts right now. I can't imagine how it must feel for you, working so hard as you did, to lose the library is such a vicious act. And for Sarah! That place was her life. She is downstairs right now, staring out the window. I must try and get her to eat something. Iris will be coming over later as well.

Perhaps I might make use of your shoulder soon. I am sure my own will be damp again soon enough. But it is what we must do, for those we love. I must put my own pain aside, for a least a little while, to help with hers.

Take care, and thank you again for your kind words,

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does this have anything to do with the current "game"?

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TINAG*

Character development and relationships has always been an important part of the ARGs that this particular PM creates. Not everything in CTW is puzzles. Much has to do with the richness of story, mythology, life, death, emotions.

It seems from current concensus that this is a 6 part journey. We completed the Knowledge section and we are working on History. But there is also the side parts that may or may not integrate later down the timeline (i.e. Mythosphere may just be completely unrelated, or it may be one half of the end battle - we don't know yet).

We don't know who or what will be important. But establishing contact with characters has helped us in the past. And it is interesting to see how personalities are fleshed out.

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I understand all that I was just asking since I had not played the first CTW if this was an in game person in the first one or if it was just someones email that they put in a post.

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Killalaz wrote:
I understand all that I was just asking since I had not played the first CTW if this was an in game person in the first one or if it was just someones email that they put in a post.


The only in-game person in those emails was Phyllis.

Though these emails may not reveal secrets, they help the characters trust us, for when things get worse.
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Killalaz wrote:
I understand all that I was just asking since I had not played the first CTW if this was an in game person in the first one or if it was just someones email that they put in a post.


Idea now I 'get' what you are asking..... 'me' = although some folks will and like to take on a 'role' I find it more natural to just be me..... so first there is email that I sent to Phylis = owner of Hallow Needle.... besides just posting what the 'character' has said usually it is nice to see what 'we' have sent to them too..... the second quote is her reply to said email.... does that answer your question? Smile

PS: 'in game' characters will not post on this board.... this is not 'real' to them Wink
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yes thanks guys
Also I am a little confused I keep getting "iris" and "phyliss" mixed up can someone explain which one is which for me.?

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Iris Page is a purported Psychic that recently moved to Aglaura. She's reopening Wes's old shop.

Phylis Wilingham (speeling?) has lived in Aglaura for a long while, married to JD. She's been having correspondance with Iris. Phylis has her own shop, The Hollowed Needle.

Yeah, I probably misspelled alot in there, but it's mostly right despite that.
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ah thanks for the clarification.

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Citizen Kane wrote:


Phylis Wilingham (speeling?)


2 ll's. Phyllis Willingham. Those of us who played the first game became very fond of Phyllis, she became our "everyman." Yes, we were helping Dale, but we bonded with Phyllis.
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[email] Phyllis July 22

I'm putting this here as it seems easier to track the 'on-going' conversation....

My reply to her on July 18th
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I had to laugh.... appears we have more than a few things in common.... with some of my friends all I have to say is 'cluck cluck' and they know my Mother Hen feathers are being ruffled Wink

I am so glad that Sarah has you though.... I've been worried sick about her.... after all her efforts, and I know how draining that was to her, to then have an arson torch the place.... it's just awful! Please give her my love and remind her, if you would, of the poem I sent her before.... actually it's fitting to share it with you too....

Hope abides, therefore I abide
Countless frustrations have not cowed me
I am still alive, vibrant with life.
The black cloud will disappear,
The morning sun will appear once again
In all its supernal glory

Take care!


Her response July 22
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What a lovely poem. Thank you for gifting me with it.

And yes, I am sure some people find my 'mothering' to be a bit bothersome, but we really can't help it can we? When your nature tells you something, you just can't resist it.

I've been doing a lot of thinking lately. Something I seem to do too much of in times like these. But people like you and I, we must consider those around us. Those we care for. And I can't stand by watch someone I love suffer. I must do something.

Perhaps it will be for the better, in the end.

Though, I must confess, it is very hard to do much thinking around here some days. With trying to help Sarah as much as possible, and Iris constantly complaining about Sam...it seems I'm always being pulled in so many different directions.

But thank you for your support. You'll have to forgive my unloading on you. I can't burden Sarah right now, more than ever. Sometimes I forget myself.


'I must do something'.... I wonder what she is 'contemplating'?
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[email] Phyllis July 24

continuing conversation from above post....

my response to her was....
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'Unload' on me anytime you need to! Sounds like you have many people leaning on you as it is.

It is sad when two of your friends are at odds. I must admit that I've been becoming friends with Sam and don't know Iris so my perspective on their situation is a bit skewed. Being stuck in the middle and being so caring, as you are, has to be terrible.

'I must do something' .... was this a 'feeling helpless' comment or do you have 'something' particular in mind? If you need a 'sounding board' you know you have one Wink

AND don't forget to TAKE CARE OF YOU!!!
Peace my friend,


Phyllis's response....
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Yes, I do so hate being stuck in the middle. I care about both of them, of course, and it grates to see them so at each other's throats all the time. I don't believe this is what Wes would have wanted, but neither of them can see past that.

As for a sounding board for what's on my mind now...I fear I would lose my nerve. But as I said, something must be done. And now, I know what I have to do.

It's time to move on from flightless fancies. I can spare a little heartbreak for the sake of my loved ones. It's sad, that I'm almost numb to it right now. At the very least, this whole mess is distracting me
from Douglas' illness.

I need to go and visit him again soon, but I have such a hard time working up the courage. He seems to be getting sicker as the weeks pass. Last time I went, he was yelling and screaming about how I shouldn't be there, how I wasn't safe....I fear maybe I make him worse? I've no idea.

The worst part is sometimes, I almost wish he had died instead of becoming this lingering shell of himself. And that makes me feel so horribly guilty, I can't even describe it. It's like someone I never met has taken over the man I love...How do I deal with that? And he's suffering, so badly....

Enough of this. I'm making myself cry again.

Thank you for these little chats of ours. You have no idea how much they mean to me.


So my attempt to find out what she is planning on doing didn't work.... I sure hope she doesn't get herself in trouble.... and JD is getting worse...
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What's wrong with J.D. isn't going to be cured by modern medicine. It's clear that he has been possessed. Maybe Phyllis should find a priest to go visit him - maybe even incognito so as not to tip off any of the staff. Or maybe Iris could sense something if she visited him.

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Iris maybe? Unless she's never been the ghost hunter in this timeline...
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