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[The newly arrived Kiki is wandering outside the Splendor City Hall, her straw-covered dress dripping water onto the sidewalk, her broom and bag slung tiredly over one shoulder and wet, unhappy kitten mewling pathetically on the other.]
[She’s not sure who had put the enchanted music box in an otherwise empty stock car, or really, what sort of witch ( Read more... )
[She’s not sure who had put the enchanted music box in an otherwise empty stock car, or really, what sort of witch ( Read more... )
Hey! Are you new here?
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I - I guess I am. I was just --
[She pauses. Saying 'I was in a train and then I wasn't' doesn't make much sense, even to her as a witch.]
Are... are we very far from Koriko? I guess I've gotten lost.
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[He realizes belatedly that probably wasn't the best way to put it. He sighs and shakes his head.]
No,I mean-well, it's the music box. You saw one right? It takes you here. Here is a place called Splendor, it's in another world.
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[It's just... he doesn't really look like he's kidding.]
[The kitten on her shoulder starts mewing frantically, and she clutches at it.]
It's okay, Kuro. I'm sure he'll tell us how to get home.
[She gives Firo a desperate, hopeful look.]
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Ah, y'see, that's the thing... Um... Nobody really knows how ta' leave yet. ...You'll probably be stuck here a while. I'm sorry.
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...oh.
[She shakes a little, and then straightens, gripping her dress like a lifeline. She won't cry, won't cry, won't won't won't cry.]
Can you tell me where I could spend the night, then?
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Hey, it'll be okay. People go back all the time, it's just random. ...Maybe you'll get lucky?
Oh, you should have a key on your neck. That's where you'll stay as long as you're here.
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Th - thank you very much. Could you tell me what direction this is in?
[She still looks and sounds a little shell-shocked.]
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[He points past the City Hall building]
Is the Alpine District. Where we are is the Metropolis District, and if you go right or left, there'll be apartments. Then-
[He stops, wondering if she'll be able to remember all this, especially considering what she's going through now.]
Actually, lemme show ya something. I wish for a map of Splendor-
[And one comes fluttering down to land on the ground in front of Kiki.]
Take a look; we're at City Hall right now.
[ooc: It looks just like Splendor's official map, which is here: http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/zz283/popscottyfizz/huehue/hgfd.jpg ]
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[Kiki looks ready to drop her broom. The cat on her shoulder looks every bit as astonished.]
[A map had just come out of the air! Right after he'd wished for one! Kiki's never seen magic like that. Then again, she'd never seen a boy witch, either.]
How did you...?
[Suddenly, she's incredibly excited.]
Will you teach me how to do that? Please?!
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It's easy! See, this place can grant wishes, so all you gotta do is make a wish and it'll happen! Just be specific and don't wish for anything dangerous, 'cause sometimes it'll mess up your wish.
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[She blushes suddenly, realizing she's nearly dancing with glee in front of a stranger.]
Oh... um... I guess.... I wish for a towel to dry off with?
[She squeals when it actually appears, only to blush again.]
If... if you could just show which way to go, I'll leave you alone, then...
[Oh, this is so embarrassing!]
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Nice, you got it right on your first try!
[He holds out the map to her] Everything's on here. Take this so you don't get lost.
[He points away from the town hall] That should be the way. Take care. Most people are pretty friendly here, so don't hesitate to ask for help if ya need it. Well, except the Locals, they just ignore everybody.
[ooc: Sorry, I had to avoid specifics with the housing assignment since it isn't up!]
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[Still blushing she takes the map in hand and unshoulders her broom. She pauses, then curtsies.]
I'm Kiki, by the way. Thank you again!
[She hops onto her broom, and she's off, flying into the sky.]
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[He watches, wide-eyed and open-mouthed as she flies away.]
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