7th Cycle [voice -> video]

[contract_this]

U-Um... hello. Can anybody hear me?

[whoever this person is couldn't sound any more meek, or frail.]

My name is Akemi H-Homura. I was supposed to start school today, b-but I've... gotten lost.

Could anybody, umm, please tell me how to get back? I-I'm already late and-

[at this point, she looses her grip on the device. the fall causes the video

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[ video ] 1 / 2

[selfished]

[ Perhaps it's a good thing she had seen that dream of Homura's, and even received that explanation, because.. it somewhat eases the shock. So does the fact she knows other people changed too, but it it's still enough to make Kyouko pause a few moments and blink, her expression utter surprise. ]

[ video ] 2 / 2

[selfished]

[ And she doesn't know why, but.. god, she can't stand to watch Homura being that helpless, and if anyone should help her out it's Kyouko, right? Yeah, it's obvious, don't think too much of it and all!! ]

Sorry, but you won't be going to school anytime soon. [ She's much less harsh than usual - be grateful. n_n ] ... I'll help you out though.

[video]

[contract_this]

E-Eh? But... I was finally supposed to... I-I finally got better, and...

[it looks like she's about to start crying.]

[video]

[selfished]

[ There's a pause and.. she just sighs, frowning a little. ]

Listen up, can you describe what it looks like where you are right now?

[barrierjacket]

I apologize, but there's no way 'back' as of now. At least, not purposefully.

[contract_this]

N-No way back? But that's...

What am I going to do? I-I don't... want to be here.

[barrierjacket]

I'm really sorry, but you'll have to hang on for now. If you need help, I'd gladly do so.

[contract_this]

W-What am I supposed to do?

Someone like me... i-isn't good for much.

[video]

[lone_holmcross]

... Don't worry. I'm not really sure how to use this thing either.

[He was avoiding the important question here, but only because she seemed upset enough already to him. Granted, he would be upset as well if he had de-aged completely.]

[video]

[contract_this]

I-It doesn't look like it's... broken. I'm so glad.

[video]

[lone_holmcross]

Really? That's good. They seem to be pretty tough...at least that's one less thing to worry about, huh?

[video]

[contract_this]

Y-Yes...

[forgive her, she's terribly shy.]