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[wings_of_hope]

[ When the feed comes on, Ahiru is shown in view of the device, in the apartment she shares with her partner. Though she's facing the camera, her eyes are closed and she has one hand on the back of a chair, the other arced into the air above her head. She's wearing a white leotard and one foot is poised to her leg, making a figure-four-like shape

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[rangerforlife]

[More to himself than to her...]

Aww, man, that brings back memories.

[Then Tommy blinks and shakes his head, smiling.]

Even if it takes a lot of work, it's pretty satisfying in the end, huh?

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[wings_of_hope]

[ She blinks at the first part, not quite catching all of it.

But she manages a smile, nonetheless, and nods enthusiastically. ]

It definitely is! I still need lots and lots of practice, but I'm gonna keep at it.

Are you a dancer too, mister...?

[rangerforlife]

[Tommy laughs a bit.]

Not really, no. But a... friend of mine, was really into it. It's been years though...

[He shakes his head again.]

Practice makes perfect! I'm sure you'll improve before you even notice.

[wings_of_hope]

Oh, really? They did ballet? Are they here, too?

[ She hopes she's not prying, but she can't help but be curious! Meeting more dancers is always great.]

Ahaha, well... I have a long way to go.

[ Being the worst in her class back home and all. ]

But I'll work at it! ...Oh-! What's you're name? I'm Ahiru!

[rangerforlife]

Ah, no. I haven't seen them in a while, actually.

[...yeah, we're not. Going to go down that road. Okay.]

Nice to meet you, Ahiru. My name is Tommy.

[wings_of_hope]

Oh... I see.

[ Whoops. She won't press. ]

Nice to meet you too, Tommy!

[ Yay! A name she can actually pronounce! ]

[rangerforlife]

It's alright! She went out to pursue her dream.

[The smile's sincere.]

Have you been here long, Ahiru?

[wings_of_hope]

[ Pursuing dreams is definitely a good thing. It's a shame they couldn't keep in touch though, she thinks. ]

I've been here for months now. I'm not exactly sure how long. It seems like a long time, but there's people who have been here longer.

Did you just arrive or have you been here for awhile?

[rangerforlife]

Oh. I've just arrived, myself. I hope I get to adapt as well as you have, soon enough.

[wings_of_hope]

[ She's come a long way since what happened with the kidnappings awhile back, but she sincerely hopes Tommy never has to go through anything like that. ]

It's kind of weird at first, but there's lots of nice people here and neat things to see.

Oh! Did you found out if you were a weapon or a meister yet?

[rangerforlife]

It's my impression so far, yes!

[Another smile.]

And yes, I have. I'm a Meister, apparently. Though I haven't figured out my special ability just yet...

[wings_of_hope]

I hope you settle in well! The Shibusen people are really good about answering questions and stuff, too.

[ She grins right back. ]

Oh, I a meister! I always wondered what that would be like. I'm a weapon.

[rangerforlife]

Well, it doesn't feel much different than being a normal person, really.

[wings_of_hope]

Maybe it will when you find your ability?

Being a weapon is definitely kinda weird.

[ Transforming isn't something new to her, but... transforming into an object is really strange. ]

[rangerforlife]

Perhaps! It's all too new to me.

[He smiles absently.]

It was different, in back home.

[Let's talk about transformation sequences one day.]

[wings_of_hope]

Don't worry, I'm sure you'll get it!

[ After all, if she can get it, anyone can, right?

She blinks at his following words, though, her head tilting to the side. ]

What was it like at your home?