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[notmycreampuffs]

So.

[So? Saki chews at her sleeve for a second; she's grateful for the change of clothes, even if they don't exactly fit -- and what does she care anymore, anyway. But mostly, she really. needs. a cigarette.

Lying on her bed the inn's bed, staring up at the graining in the ceiling.]

There are faeries, people from other-- [almost a foot in mouth

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[gate_guard_girl]

There's no way out! [ Meiling says with a huff. ] It's very frustrating. I have to get back home, or else the Mistress and Chief Maid will be very upset with me. [ And if there are two people living in this world who Meiling doesn't want to piss off... ]

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[notmycreampuffs]

[... right.]

[notmycreampuffs]

Sorry. [Not really, but it seems like the right thing to say.]

Do you work for them?

[gate_guard_girl]

That's right! I looked out over the lake, and I can't find the Scarlet Mansion anywhere. If I'm not there to watch the gate, who knows what will happen? [ Said with muted distress. ]

[audio, text link]

[toplay_thefool]

We have a town hall and the communal bathhouse too, Konishi-senpai. There's also a mansion just outside the village, and a temple where - most people arrive.

[He almost said 'you', but of course, she didn't.]

You can have a look at the link, if you like. It's more detailed. Otherwise, I'll answer any questions.

[audio]

[notmycreampuffs]

Yeah, I'll-- I'll do that. [Later. When she's--

Later.]

Sorry, what was your name again?

[audio]

[toplay_thefool]

Souji Seta. We met once.

[In Junes, the day of your death. Best not to go too far along that route.]

How are you settling in?

[audio]

[notmycreampuffs]

--Seta. [It's not familiar.

Small, almost sarcastic chuckle at his question,]

Hey, out of the frying pan, into the--

Well. Never mind.

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[theeyeoftruth]

[The first sound is the music - it's soft, inobtrusive, but perhaps oddly soothing. As for the player, he's really just a red eye and a fall of blond hair.]

Not all are from different worlds, my lady, and some realms seem rather closer than others.

[video]

[notmycreampuffs]

[Uncoiling a little when she hears the music.]

What do you mean?

[video]

[theeyeoftruth]

There may be some residents who recall a world very, very like your own - and yet, different. There may be some that seem to come from the very same, indeed, but they remember more, or less, than you do.

[video]

[notmycreampuffs]

Which sort of world do you come from?

[i, is that rude to ask?

--does she care?]

[video] I told you I'd spam you.

[akingmuststand]

Were there any particular questions you had, miss...?

[video] I know you do it out of love.

[notmycreampuffs]

Saki. [Clipped.

Questions? Just barely holds the sigh in her throat.]

No, not really. "How do we get home?", but--

[but home is Inaba] [but why would she want to?]

--we can't, so.

[video] love and ~admiration~, baby

[akingmuststand]

[He studies her, curious. There's something about the way she speaks that belies all the words left unsaid, and that, coupled with the reaction of a certain teenager to her arrival, makes him wonder.

He already has an idea as to who, exactly, this girl is, beyond the name. But he doesn't show such suspicion, of course, his countenance cool, calm, not unkind.]

Unfortunately, Demeleier is a rather effective prison, Saki. Escape is as random as arrival, it seems.

[video] ♥ ♥ ♥

[notmycreampuffs]

Just add a giant megamart store where a children's playground used to be and it's just like home.

[Yeah, that's the verbal shrug.]

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[junesoholic]

[ ... Oh. Nanako recognizes this girl from home - although she's not quite sure from where exactly. It feels important, but she can't put her finger on it. But she should help either way, right? ]

U-um, I can help!

[ video ]

[notmycreampuffs]

[The cranky detective's daughter? Saki blinks into the feed, before--]

Yeah?

[ video ]

[junesoholic]

[ She looks slightly hesitant for a moment, but then she speaks up. Even if it's a little shyly. ]

D-do you know about mister unicorn yet..?

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[notmycreampuffs]