Thirteenth Painting

[infinitemars]

[Phone - Likely not Filtered - After her trip to the Gas Station and Diner]

I'm sure a lot of others who went to the Diner had this idea, but I brought back some of the tea the girl there, Barbara, gave me if anyone who knows about chemicals wants it.  I doubt there's anything in it since I haven't felt any ill effects, but just in case.

Um, I also

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[notsogreatwall]

What kind of tea is it? [ Sounding hopeful. ]

[notsogreatwall]

[ Matching conspiratorial whisper. ] Now you have me curious about it, too. Is it really that dangerous out there?

[infinitemars]

Well, I didn't have any trouble, but he's protective, what with how Mayfield acts. So I doubt he'd be very happy if I did it again.

[notsogreatwall]

Mm, maybe not, but... if you go with others -- like friends -- then it would be safer, right?

[infinitemars]

Probably. But I don't have too many people here I know very well.

[notsogreatwall]

Me either, but there's few better ways to get to know someone than to go exploring, right? [ Well, there might be, but she's not going to challenge people to duels. ]

...and I just realized I don't even know your name, haha! My name is Hong Meiling -- even if that's not what it says on the mailbox. [ Sheepish. ] I just arrived here last week.

[infinitemars]

Yes, exploring and learning can be good. I'm Kira Kashino. Naturally, that isn't what it says on my box either. It's nice to meet you. Um, would you prefer to go by Hong or Meiling?

[notsogreatwall]

Nice to meet you, too, Kira!

Aheh, I forget about that sometimes... "Meiling" is my given name. [ Maybe she'll just start giving out 'Meiling' instead of everything. ]

[infinitemars]

It's alright. I've just had to adjust to giving my name in American order in general. It is very nice to meet you, Meiling. Were you thinking of heading out to the highway?

[notsogreatwall]

I should probably take that advice!

[ Pensive hum. ] How far out did you say it was?

[infinitemars]

It isn't that far, at least not by car.

[notsogreatwall]

...car? [ She laughs a bit. ] I, um, I don't think we have one of those.

I don't even know how to drive.

[infinitemars]

You should. Well, I know how to drive a little...

[notsogreatwall]

I've never really had a need. I've always just flo-- [ Whoops! Ahem. ] Flown. On foot! I'm a pretty good runner. I could probably just jog there if it's a few miles away. I wouldn't even break a sweat!

[infinitemars]

It isn't too far but I didn't think to check completely I'm afraid.

[notsogreatwall]

Maybe I'll see for myself, soon.

But in the meantime... I think it's a good idea to not go alone. Especially if there are people who'll worry about you. [ Said somewhat firmly. Meiling needs to talk this over with Patchy. After all, she's new and mostly powerless and thus unable to really defend herself if stuff goes down... ]