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It seems we're all stuck here together like one big happy family, aren't we? Since that's the case... how about we play a little game to get to know each other?

What is most important to you in your entire life? What would you be willing to do anything for? And I do mean anything~

And please, nothing like 'friendship' or 'world peace.' Really dig down deep; we should all be honest with each other, don't you think? ❤

[feel free to answer the question or not, Joshua seems to just be very bored. what a chatty nerd!]

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Making my mark on history. Being remembered.
Or just having a place to call home.

You?

Those are two very different answers. I wonder which you truly believe in?

As for me.... there's nothing.

Why can't it be both? People aren't all one thing or all another.

Also, that's a cop out answer and you know it. Don't be boring.

What if you had to chose between making history, or having a place to call home? What if doing one of them would permanently shut out the possibility of the other?

Using my own words against me? Touché.

Very well. I suppose what's most important to me is myself. But it doesn't matter which version of 'myself' that is.'

I've already given up everything in my life once in order to move forward. So I can't say I'm very attached to anything I've gained the second time around. So even though I care most about what I want, it wouldn't really matter to me if I had to shed who I was and move on to something different.

I don't see why it would. I've already done the first, so I just have to do the second. They're not exclusive.

If I had to choose, though, I'd go with being remembered. Making sure my existence continues through the galaxy even if I'm not around anymore.

So you're the self-centered type, then?

Fair enough. This is all hypothetical after all. But for what it's worth, I think you made the right choice.

Everyone's a self-centered type once you brush away all the window dressing. Even both of your desires were predicated on a comfortable existence for yourself, or fame for yourself.

I simply like being honest about it.

You mistake me. It has nothing to do with fame.
I just want people to listen to my music. That's all.

If someone's listening to my songs, even if they don't know my name, that's enough.

How very humble of you. But wanting to be heard by as many people as possible is still a desire for fame, is it not?

Even if you say you have no desire for fame, wanting to affect people like that-- to be remembered through what you create-- that's still fame. Wanting your will to reach further yourself... very interesting.

I don't agree. Fame implies recognition for your work.
I've had that. It's nice, I suppose.
But the work was always the more important part.
As an artist, I can't ask for anything more.

Well, I could. But that'd be selfish.

That's not true. Many people have a level of fame that contains minimal recognition, or even false recognition.

For example, there's a famous playwright in my world known as William Shakeaspeare. Many of his plays and poems have become widespread and famous in the literary canon,influencing countless other creators. However, there are many people that believe William Shakespeare didn't even write his most famous bodies of work.

Some believe that a contemporary of his known as Christopher Marlowe is the true author; among other theories. But we'll stick to Marlowe for the sake of simplicity.

So, if that's true, and William Shakespeare isn't the playwright, then he has no recognition of his own work, while still being famous. That's hardly genuine recognition, if you ask me, but he is famous nonetheless.

On the other hand, Christopher Marlowe's name is less well known, but his works are lasting and are household stories in many areas of the world. So, is he famous because his works are well known? Or is he not famous because someone else has stolen the credit? Where is the line drawn between fame and history?

...Of course, that's an extreme case. I can't imagine you would be very happy with your work being credited to someone that didn't deserve it. Most artists wouldn't be. But having your works remembered and lasting is still fame.

Another example-- there is a famous artist in my world who is known simply as CAT. He's quite prolific, and his artwork has inspired a countless number of people.

However, no one knows his true identity, because he hinds behind a nom de plume. So, would he be less famous, just because we don't know his real face or his true intentions?

I think if you asked a historian and an artist you'd get two different answers.

For me, I'd be satisfied with being Marlowe.
I've only ever cared about my work having an effect on people.
Stadiums cheering your name are nice, but they're a consequence of people giving a damn about your music, not the other way around.

Maybe not completely satisfied. But satisfied enough.

If a tree gets cut down in the forest, and nobody's around to see that you did it, you still left your mark on the woods for years.

And that's easy: The identity is famous. The artist behind it isn't, no matter who she might be.

[Oh, Joshua liked this one.]

I would argue that the identity being famous is just as good as if the artist themself were.

But all in all, I could agree more. The power to leave an impact on the world far outstrips any feelings of adoration from a fanbase if you ask me.

My name is Joshua. A pleasure to meet you.

Perhaps, but that's not for you to decide, is it?
Honestly, the ability to walk around in public without needing a disguise is a pretty attractive one.

Sheryl Nome. The pleasure's mine.

Of course not; I'm just giving my opinion. You're more than welcome to disagree with it.

[He means that, genuinely, but it sounds SUPER condescending!!]

I must admit, it would be a terrible burden to have to walk around and be recognized wherever you go, so I can certainly understand the desire for anonymity.

You've been a delight to speak with, Sheryl. ❤

I know I have. ❤

[Two can play at that game.]

It's not that bad when you get used to it. A nice hat and a pair of sunglasses do wonders.

Besides, if my complaint revolves around people liking me too much, that's a good problem to have, hmm?

[hm. well played.]

Fair enough. I can't say I've had the same experience, but I'd say you're well on your way to accomplishing your dream if that's the case~

Oh, I already have.
At least, one of the two.
Working on the other. Coming here's a snag, but nothing that I can't handle.

I like to consider it something of a vacation.

Or perhaps a challenge? You can try and get just as famous here, but I suppose that's not nearly as fun with the lower population of people.

I'd love to hear your music anyway~

Stick around long enough and you will~
I'll make everyone here know my name if they don't already.

But that's also like what, a hundred people? Not hard.

Exactly. Sort of underwhelming, isn't it?

But I look forward to it.

You should! I don't do private concerts often.

But I also can't accept a life where I don't get to sing, so I guess that's what's in the cards for the Galactic Fairy for here on out~

An artist unable to live without their craft is truly one to admire... if they're any good, of course.

If you ever chose to put on a concert while we're all stuck here, I'd be more than happy to attend. I'll even lend a hand setting it up.

I'm afraid you just missed the last one!
Turns out the mermaids in the lake like music. So I thought I'd get on their good side.

Probably won't be the last.

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