[Voice / Action] backdated to earlier today for I am slow.

[companyf]

[ Thanks to a little help from Joshua, Rui has managed to get herself settled in the village, choosing an apartment in Building 3, since it was close to where she woke up. She's mostly kept to herself, trying to come to terms with everything (and reading the heck out of the guide), but she's wasted enough time fretting, so at last she's resolved to

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[eyesofpity]

[Hanging around Community Building 3? Well, seems like she'll happen upon a neighbor then. Leonhardt decided to head outside since he was finding being inside his apartment to be a bit stifling.

He's mostly just looking over the journal and listening to an entry. It may sound familiar to Rui, because it's Joshua's recent accidental recording he's listening to. Over and over again, because he wants to make sure there won't be a repeat of that night.

Of course, the song isn't very long since Joshua only learned the rest of the song after that, so feel free to question him then.]

[companyf]

[The sound catches her attention at once, and she wanders over to say hello to Joshua when she notices that it... definitely isn't him when she turns the corner and spots him there. She hesitates, unsure, then keeps walking. She won't get anywhere by being so nervous.]

Excuse me... can I ask you a question?

[eyesofpity]

[Upon hearing Rui's voice, Leonhardt goes ahead and closes the journal and lopoks at her.]

My apologies if the music was disturbing you, but I do not mind.

[companyf]

No, no, the music is fine. It's pretty, actually. [Well- two questions, now. Since she's curious.] Are you a friend of Joshua's?

[wisebent]

[Sokka is just passing through the plaza to pick up food for later, so the New Feather? Not going to get much attention, at least until she starts questioning him. He's really not terribly eager to meet new people while like this.]

[companyf]

[New Feather incoming, then! Though she doesn't look it, at least. She's found her clothes, and is feeling a little better because of that. She lifts a hand to wave, hurrying over. This girl looks Asian! Maybe she's from home?]

Hey, hold on!

[wisebent]

[... ugh, caught. He turns around and forces a smile.]

Hey... what's up? [He doesn't know whether or not Haruhi even knows this girl...]

[companyf]

[S-so casual. Rui slows down, toying with her hair awkwardly.]

Um... sorry if this sounds rude, but are you Japanese?

[alabastajewel]

[Vivi's crossing the plaza at a leisurely pace, when she notices the girl who seems to be watching the passersby for someone in particular. She doesn't want to intrude, but the girl looks like she may need some help, so she comes closer.]

Excuse me. Are you looking for someone?

[companyf]

[The blue hair gets Rui excited for a split second, just long enough to realize that the face below it is completely unfamiliar. Pardon her disappointment, Vivi.]

Y... yes. Someone told me that it's possible someone I know might have come to this village too, so... I'm keeping an eye out, just in case.

[alabastajewel]

[Ah, just as she thought. This person must be a new arrival.]

I see. What does your friend look like? I can keep an eye out for you, too.

[companyf]

Well... there's a few of them. Mika has blue hair like yours, but short- [Rui demonstrates by pulling a hand up to her neck.] About this long. And Yayoi has really long red hair, and she's a little shorter than me. And there's my sister, Yui- she's in her 20s, and her hair's darker than mine, but she kind of looks like me.

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[folkloristic]

[ Helios always wanders a bit more during this time period. Especially when all the New feathers and such show up. So he's in the plaza when he spots Rui. He notes the look she has as if she's looking for someone so he'll lend a helping hand. ]

Ah. Miss. Do you need help with something?

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[companyf]

[Rui perks up, lifting a hand a bit in greeting.]

Not exactly, but- I'm looking for some friends of mine, to see if they came here too. Do you know anybody named Mika, Yayoi, Akira, Ryo, or Yui? Oh, and Shinji... o-or Saijo. Atsuki Saijo.

[She's hesitant at the last part, but it's worth asking anyway.]

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[folkloristic]

[ Helios gives her a friendly smile with an accompany wave back. His expression turns thoughtful though as he purses his lips. ]

I-I can't say I've...heard any of them over the journals. But...I'll be sure to keep an ear and eye out for them!

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[companyf]

Oh... [Well, she wasn't really expecting a yes anyway.] Okay, I'd appreciate that. If you see any of them, just tell them Rui Yamase is here, please.

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[falenanthief]

[Location? Plaza. Why? Getting things from the stores.

Noticing the New Feather, Roy look at her, before moving on. Unless she come over to talk to him.]

[Action]

[companyf]

[And come over, she shall! Because he's there and he needs to ask, after all.]

Hey, hang on! Can I ask you something?

[Action]

[falenanthief]

[He stops and look at her.]

Yeah? What is it?

[Action]

[companyf]

I'm looking for some friends of mine, just in case they've been brought here. Do you know anyone from a place called Kisaragi City?