(01) why do you do when you don't have a clue

[natural_set]

[Intro, action 913 Bilko]

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[natural_set]

[N doesn't actually notice Hilbert until his name is called, and when he looks up, his expression is baffled but also slightly pleased.]

I didn't think I'd see you again.

[natural_set]

Do you know who brought us here? Why we were targeted?

[Down to business, and said in a rush, but N is pleased, and he shows it. Wary as he was before, seeing someone familiar is grounding, and... it is good to see Hilbert again.]

...And where we are, that's important too.

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[backinblackcity]

[Hilda is just walking--she does that a fair amount, never having been happy sticking in one place too long and needing some sort of compromise now that she was stuck in Mayfield--when she spots the familiar face.]

N?

[natural_set]

[There's his name again, but this time it's a female voice. When N sees who it is, though, he looks... confused. He studies the girl for a few moments, possibly too long, before responding.]

Do you have a twin anywhere?

[backinblackcity]

...Um, kind of. [He must have seen Hilbert.] It's a long story. Do you know who I am?

[phone]

[paradigming]

No, it doesn't work!

[natural_set]

[Oh hey, a voice!]

If it doesn't work, you wouldn't be talking to me. Who are you?

[paradigming]

I am a voice inside your imagination!

[Giggling]

Kidding! I'm Akane. Who are you?

[natural_set]

[...Well, then. That was a little strange.]

My name is N. I just woke up here.

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[shizychan]

[ Worry not my fellow prisoner, not all of us here are actors! And Shizuo does stand out from the usual drones with just by his looks, the scruffy unnaturally blonde hair moving in the wind as he leans against some building's wall and smokes a cigarette in a rather relaxed way.

And, well, being in Mayfield for an year or so has taught him how recognise dem "normal" people and new arrivals, so he throws a glance at N from behind his sunglasses. ]

[natural_set]

[In his note-taking, N is observant enough to note when he's being watched. He considers for a moment, then approaches.]

You were watching me.

[shizychan]

[ He takes another inhale from the cigarette even as he is approached; if he was only just glancing before, he certainly is now watching the stranger. ]

... More like laid my eyes on you. You're new here, right?

[natural_set]

I notice details. You don't look like the actors, either. And yes, I'm new; I'm working on discovering the equation to this place. Would you happen to have any details?

[It's all said in a rush, but without any particular stress; he simply talks very quickly.]

[10_year_old_kid]

[Indeed, not a Pokémon to be seen... Except for the baby Scraggy who runs up to him and starts headbutting his leg. ... Without much effect, since he is a baby.]

[natural_set]

Oh!

[Well, that cheers him up. N kneels, smiling softly. Maybe he can finally ask what's going on here; the presence of at least a Pokémon greatly puts him at ease.]

Hello, there.

[10_year_old_kid]

... Scrag?

Pikachuuuu!! Piiikaaa!!

[And soon following the Scraggy is a Pikachu, looking somewhat relieved to have found the little fellow.]

[natural_set]

[N is simply silent for several moments. He... hadn't understood them. Why couldn't he understand? He's always been able to understand! Maybe... maybe he simply heard wrong.]

...S-say again?