ronin Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 Because it's rude to lurk and skulk.I'm just letting it be known that I plan to post here.You can call me ronin..ronin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakurako Hino Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 Ah.If you claim to be Ronin, then, to whom did you once serve, Masterless Samurai? Do not worry, you are among allies here. At least, depending on who or whom you deal with here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 Welcome, Ronin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David 'Dr. Troll' Smith Posted November 18, 2002 Share Posted November 18, 2002 Welcome to the boards Ronin. If it isn't to forward of me, tell us about yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted November 18, 2002 Author Share Posted November 18, 2002 Thank you for the reception, such as it is. It wasn't my intention to fish for greetings, but thank you nevertheless.Endeavor, your history is mostly right. Many ronin in fact never served as actual retainers, but during and after the restructuring were merely mercenaries who frequently traveled and (claimed) adherence to the code of bushido. Histronics aside, I am reticent to say I ever had a master, though I was until recently allied with a grouping of very powerful and influential individuals for whom I served as, among other things, a retainer of sorts. I do not wish to reveal their identity as we parted on less-than-amicable terms.As for myself, Dr. Troll...certain details I must keep to myself, for my own safety. I hope you understand. If you or anyone else has specific questions, I would be happy to answer them as best I can, provided the answers do not endanger my current status. I am an open and honest man, but not yet suicidal, nor to I wish to be pestered with what discovery of my current situation might entail.Though I am not fond of my current station, it is the best off I have been in many years. I do not wish to jeopardize it, save on my own terms..ronin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakurako Hino Posted November 18, 2002 Share Posted November 18, 2002 Ah, yet another mystery wanders in. Cool.We like that sort of stuff. Glad you popped in. We could refill our ranks a bit. Not that ANYONE could replace Vile Bill. God rest his soul... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastian Posted November 18, 2002 Share Posted November 18, 2002 We are diminished and then renewed. Tell us a tale, Ronin. Tell us what you will of yourself. Weave truth among the lies so that the descirning may glimpse the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakurako Hino Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 Bastian: Hm. Ever think of doing poetry for a living? That actually... fit. O_O Profound... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted November 19, 2002 Author Share Posted November 19, 2002 I apologize, I really don't know what to tell you. Personally, I find my whole situation a little dull, and I regret that I cannot elucidate upon the more interesting parts. I would be glad to tell you grand lies, but I am no liar, I. ...I'm sorry. I keep turning over pertinent details in my mind, but anything of interest that wouldn't expose me won't come up.Questions I can answer...at least, I can try. I'm sorry I can't be more helpful. I didn't expect people to want to know about me..ronin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakurako Hino Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 Quote:Originally posted by ronin:I apologize, I really don't know what to tell you. Personally, I find my whole situation a little dull, and I regret that I cannot elucidate upon the more interesting parts. I would be glad to tell you grand lies, but I am no liar, I. ...I'm sorry. I keep turning over pertinent details in my mind, but anything of interest that wouldn't expose me won't come up.Questions I can answer...at least, I can try. I'm sorry I can't be more helpful. I didn't expect people to want to know about me..roninHey, Ronin, you're freaking me out.What are you doing? Playing 007 or what? I doubt the world is going to blow up if you drop some knowledge on us.I bet there are a few hackers trying to find out right now.{system error}DAMN!...er... friggin' compy... excuse me for a moment... Zz.. {offline}{reboot sucessful}{connection re-established}Okay, I admit it, I'm curious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apep Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 Ronin,Why go out of your way to let us know that there is so much about you that you can't tell us? I mean we all have our secrets, but to tell everyone that you do? Are you trying to get someone to uncover them, or is this just you wanting attention? I don't know what you expect to gain from your interaction here, but it's going to be dificult if you aren't even worthy of the slightest amount of trust. I think even I am trusted to a certain degree, or trusted to be Apep anyways. What do you have to offer? What do you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted November 19, 2002 Author Share Posted November 19, 2002 I understand your inquiries. They're perfectly reasonable. I'm sorry if you feel that my secrecy is a bid for attention. I didn't mean to have it come off that way. In the interest of preventing further prodding, I attempted to explain that much about my past was a closed book. I would like to think I am a forthright individual, and I thought it most beneficial at the time to simply be as up-front as possible. I know that curiosity is a powerful lure, but I hope you can all respect me and not take steps to shatter the solitude I have attained at such great cost.You're welcome to try and trace these transmissions back from their point of origination. Better still, I could save you the trouble. All of my transmissions so far are from cyber-kiosks in eastern Europe. Like my namesake implies, I travel a lot.What I want is an easy question to answer, though not one with a very pleasing answer. To be truthful, my reasons for being here are completely selfish. For reasons I choose not to go into, I very much enjoy reading all of your posts and hearing about your exploits.What I have to offer is somewhat more complicated. I am a trail-worn, well-traveled, knowledgeable individual with many skills, like any good ronin. Whenever I can, I will offer my considerable acumen to help my fellow novas on this board, and likewise will utilize my unique talents within the capacity of intrigue to that same end.Please believe me. I have no desire for anyone here to uncover my secrets.The truth would only disappoint you. I promise.Some things are better off dead..ronin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastian Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 Then be reborn and made anew. There is no reason for us to dwell upon the past, Ronin.So, what do you do now? Besides wander, that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apep Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 Fair enough. Nice of you to join us here then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted November 20, 2002 Author Share Posted November 20, 2002 Such is already my lot, Bastian. My life has already begun anew. That is why I mentioned that certain things are better left buried. They are already ten feet under, my friend. Though you cannot erase your past, you can choose to make it better you. I don't dwell on my experience. It just sometimes comes to the fore.Right now, I don't do a great deal of anything, which is why I've begun posting. I remained tacit and introspective for about a year, shutting myself away from the world around me. I've decided that such measures do nobody any good, and that in part is why I decided to post here. At least the information and abilities I possess may be able to benefit somebody.And thank you, Apep. For more than just letting this drop..ronin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 In that case, Ronin, welcome back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apep Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 er... you're welcome, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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