Bulletin Board Rock, August 16th

[forwearemany]

(Late in the day, anyone who passes by the stone will notice a new message written in precise white lettering.)

The symptoms of the disease known as "Overgrowth" can be treated with honesty.

Dishonesty worsens them.

Comments

[thermalwind]

I can confirm this. When I lied or didn't say what I was feeling, I got worse.

When I said what I felt I got a little better.

- Keith

[forwearemany]

Current condition?

-Legion

[thermalwind]

I was sent back so I'm fine. But, before that, I got about half my mobility back in my right arm after I was honest about a few important issues.

[forwearemany]

Sent back?

[thermalwind]

I wasn't here for, uh, several days? It's a bit fuzzy. It's been a few years for me.

[forwearemany]

Acknowledged.

[thermalwind]

Keep in mind what has to be talked about to set you free are things you normally wouldn't talk about.

Yes, I know that's stupid and invasive.

[forwearemany]

We are aware. The cure was revealed to us when we were pressed into revealing such truths.

[proficienciesouttheass]

LIKE JUST TELLING SECRETS?

- MAGNUS

[forwearemany]

Yes.

-Legion

[thermalwind]

Same deal with me. How...are you doing by the way?

[forwearemany]

(They are so glad Keith doesn't ask about what they revealed.)

All systems functioning within acceptable parameters.

[thermalwind]

Good.
I'm glad you're okay.

[proficienciesouttheass]

JUST ANY KIND OF SECRET? LIKE IF YOUVE SNEAKED FOOD OR FARTED AND BLAMED IT ON THE DOG OR SOMETHING?

[forwearemany]

Uncertain. What we admitted to would not qualify as "Just any kind of secret".

[forwearemany]

Acknowledged.

We are pleased you continue to function as well.

[proficienciesouttheass]

WHAT KIND OF SECRETS WERE THEY THEN?

[forwearemany]

The kind that we do not wish to reveal again at any point.

[proficienciesouttheass]

VAGUE AND INCRIMINATING!
DO YOU MEAN LIKE...EMBARRASSING SECRETS? WORK WITH ME HERE.

[forwearemany]

We suspect that any secret that you are sufficiently uncomfortable admitting will suffice.

Examples: Regrets, embarrassments, things you are unwilling to admit to yourself.

(The bad, invasive kind of secrets, in other words.)

[proficienciesouttheass]

SO, EMBARRASSING SECRETS. I GUESS THEY NEED TO BE *REALLY* EMBARRASSING.

I'M GUESSING YOU'RE NOT GONNA SHARE WHAT YOU SAID HERE?

[forwearemany]

We will not.

[proficienciesouttheass]

FAIR ENOUGH.
HEY, ONE QUESTION.
YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THIS STUFF AFFECTING ANIMALS OR ANYTHING, RIGHT?

[forwearemany]

We have not.

[proficienciesouttheass]

OK, AWESOME. THANKS.

KEEP US POSTED.

[forwearemany]

Affirmative. You are welcome.