The Lost One Returns, appearing in a poof of steam Options

[Marie]

Weeelllll... I'm not totally sure how to say this. ^^;;;; Ahem. I'll just go straight for the facts. Many of you may not know me, and I probably don't know most of you, but here goes.

'Tis me, Marie, formerly known as Akie (in the days of HM Otaku). I used to be active here... years ago. About 2 years ago, I think. I was a staff member who mostly covered Tree of Tranquility (we called it Tree of Peace back then).

And then... I vanished. I claimed real life got in the way, I know. The real thing was... I had a nervous breakdown. In 2006, not too long before this site was created, I lost a number of people dear to me in death, including my father, who supported me in so many ways. Without his influence on my life, I lost my mind. Literally. It was a slow process, but it happened. I've never been very stable, but I completely lost it. --; And I couldn't do much of anything. I got depressed and paranoid and... It was just awful. I drifted away from pretty much everything and everyone - although I missed my old life, I felt I wasn't worthy of friends anymore. Who would want to be friends with a sad bundle of nerves like myself?

It's strange how you can trick yourself into thinking bizarre things when your mind isn't right.

In short, I recently started getting professional help, and it feels like a weight's been lifted off my shoulders. I can think more clearly now! I'm trying to come back. Slowly. I think I will do some part-time reporter work here (translating stuff if necessary), and I've already made videos from Rune Factory Frontier, which are displayed on YouTube (my user name there is AkieAutumn98). I'm not much up to answering loads of questions about stuff, though. Sorry. xx; (For the record, I have as yet to play Kirakira Taiyou to Nakamatachi, Wakuwaku Animal March, or Youkoso! Kaze no Bazaar he. I bought Rune Factory Frontier instead of the latter. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lalatounge.gif) But I'll get it eventually.

And I would REALLY like to thank Saffy and Jason for being so supportive of late. ^^ You guys are truly wonderful friends!

Anyway, as we'd say in Japanese:
korekara mo, yoroshiku onegaishimasu! ^^

By the way, I've never seen this smiley before: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/monster.png)
That is AWESOME. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lalaexdee.gif)
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**gets kicked for being random**

[Darth-Paper-Boy]

Holy frickin' crap it's Marie. Well, it's good all that junk is sorta-kinda starting to get sorted. About all I knew of what happened was "something" and I had been following your videos when I bumped into them. =\

Well, good to have you back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lalagrin.gif)

[Oscar]

Marie!!!

You don't know me, well neither do I, but I've heard about you! I'm glad you're back and I hope you stay here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lalasmile.gif)

It's weird that you come back now when RS is need of an update. Haha!!

I'm sorry to hear about your dad, I hope life gets better for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lalagrin.gif)

[Kozunai]

Wow, would you look at that. It's just as we were saying... once PC came back everything started to fall back into place like it used to be!

Welcome back, Marie! I'm glad that everything is finally starting to settle down over there, we've really missed you!

[Toaster Boy]

Woah, it's Marie! Glad to hear you're back and getting over paranoia.

[Marie]

@ Darth Paper Boy:
Yeah, I saw you on YouTube! I figured it had to be you because I don't recall anyone else with your screen name, hehe.

@ Everyone:
Thanks very much! ^^ I look forward to being with y'all again!

[FarmerChic]

Marie! I remember you. 8D
Congratulations on your recovery. Do you even remember me? Ah well. :3

[Totoro Spirit]

I don't think we've met, but I'm glad to hear you're doing better and I hope you continue to do so. It's nice to have you back. =]

[Saffy]

We're glad to see you again, Marie (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lalasmile.gif)

[showchoirgirl]

Hello~

I haven't met you before, but I am glad that you're doing okay. :)

Welcome back, Marie :].

[~Miitan]

Hello, welcome back and congratulations. I hope life treats you better from now on.

[Katie]

Welcome back to RS, Marie! :D

Not like I don't know you from elsewhere *coughooscough*, but hey, it's great to see you back on here. I missed all the Witch Princess set nonsense. :]

Yaaay stay with us for a time. <3

[Marie]

@ FarmerChic:
Yeah, you do seem familiar. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lalaexdee.gif) I know I remember your name.

@ Katie:
Eh? Who are/were you on OoS? Yeah, I love this set, too. XP It's...silly, and I made it myself.
I don't have an imaging program anymore though ('cept Paint) so... I'm definitely going to stick with it, hehe.

@ Everyone:
Again, thanks! And it's nice to meet everyone, too. ^^

[Jason]

*gives you a hug* welcome back you. ;p

I hope you remember me <3 We used to be friends, then enemies, then friends, enemies, and now friends again I hope. >D

[Katie]

I am that little Alouette person. :]

Y'know, old, yet new, then old again, and finally active once more? BD

[Marie]

@ Katie:
Yeah, I recognise your MSN now. Now I don't know to call you "Katie" or "Alouette" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lalaexdee.gif)

@ Jason:
Hey, aren't you that guy I talked with on MSN a little while ago?
**hugs in return** Friends, definitely, yes! I think most of that...unpleasantness in the past was due to our being young and immature. I know I've certainly changed in the past couple of years...

[Lenyo]

I know you'll think this is weird. But I've been an actual fan of yours for a few years. Following you on youtube, stalking you wherever I could find you. Etc. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lalaexdee.gif) Nice to see you again! I hope we can be friends.

[Jason]

Haha yeah both over PM and msn.

Indeed I was immature back in the day. -_-; But I know for sure you hated me at one point, that's what I think Rancher told me at one point. Lol I probably contributed to your stress...a lot. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lalaexdee.gif) Sorry. I don't think you or your nightmares will ever forget the name "megaboy". >D

[Marie]

@ Lenyo:
I saw your posts on my profile. Nice being able to meet you. ^^ Do you have an account on YouTube?

[Lenyo]

Uhuh! I forgot to sub though. Aren't you Akie Autumn? If not, them I'm just a dumby dumb. Those Comments on your profile? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lalaexdee.gif) That was me being silly wondering if you might come back because of it.