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[suavetrap]

[ There is one agitated blonde in front of this video feed at the moment. Jaw clenched, muscles stiff as though ready for a fight - there is not an ounce of trust about her

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[video] because you know B|

[alwaysreturned]

[Oh. He knows her. From all of the two times he talked to her. Or was it three? Who knows anymore. She was gone quicker than he thought imaginable.]

[But he thought she was decent, so B]

Reckon you've rejoined this mental place, is what's going on.

[video]

[suavetrap]

Rejoined. [ It's repeated in a bit of a deadpan. Rejoined implies she's been here before and she damned well doesn't recognize this place. ]

I think you may be confusing me with someone else.

[video]

[alwaysreturned]

You were here a few months back.

[Snorting, have a bit of sarcasm, Haruka.] Right. Telling me there's loads of people around that look like you, then?

[Video]

[suavetrap]

[ She'll just give him a look. ]

Not any crazier sounding than saying I've previously been in a place that I clearly never have before. It's more likely you're confused.

[doestheickyjobs]

Depends! Do you want the long version?

The short version is you're not in Kansas anymore.

[suavetrap]

... The long version had better be more useful.

[doestheickyjobs]

Picky, picky. They call the place Adstringéndum, most of the wildlife wants to eat your face, and it's run by a bunch of crazy spirits who take things out on us when they get pissy, which happens regularly every other weekend.

[suavetrap]

Eat my face.

You have a very poetic way about you.

[1/??]

[buntails]

[And the video feed is filled with Usagi's face.]

[2/??]

[buntails]

[She can hardly believe Haruka's here again. She shouldn't want Haruka to have to be trapped here again, but she needs her. She needs that comfort, that protectiveness, that faith despite their different methods.]

[3/3 Good to go XD]

[buntails]

[Finally, she gets control of herself, but her fingers block the edges of the feed as she grabs the communicator in both hands and brings it closer to her.]

Haruka-san!

1/2 :| SHE HAS TO LET IT SINK IN

[suavetrap]

[ She's shocked at first. Of all the faces she was expecting to see, THIS WAS NOT ONE OF THEM ]

... P... Princess...?

[skyglide]

[...Well, Agito has a good impression of you already. No-nonsense and a curse thrown in for good measure. Fuck.]

Seems less and less likely that this is some kind of super fucked-up dream, but I still hold out hope that this is some shitty acid trip.

[He looks irritated, though his tone is lacking in much venom. He's too tired for this shit. Fucking fucked up weird-ass random cities fucking up with his nap. Fuck.]

If you get any useful info, d'you mind passing it along? Could at least use it to cross-check with shit other people say later. Tch.

[suavetrap]

[ His description of the place earns an amused 'Hn.' It seems accurate enough. ]

I'll be sure to let you know. So far I've gotten that there are some kind of crazy spirits named Animus that enjoy playing games with us, mad scientist, and animals that will apparently attack without much provocation, no matter how innocent and fluffy they might look.

Not sure if any of that falls into the category of useful, but...

[skyglide]

Sounds like a dumbass video game. Mad scientists are fucking clich&ecute; and a pain in the ass. Monsters to fight is the best shit I've heard all day. Useful to know I can go out and kill some fucking mutant sheep or whatever if I feel like it.

[suavetrap]

... A good way to look at it. I'd say optimistic, but it doesn't quite fit.

[Video]

[marsfireignite]

[ -- Rei isn't sure how to feel about three people from her world showing up so close together. But Haruka, for however standoffish she can be, is such a welcome sight.]

Welcome to Adstringendum, Haruka.

[Video] UGH I MISS EDIT BUTTONS

[suavetrap]

[ She's relieved to see her. Not because she's happy she got kidnapped too, but because it means Usagi isn't here alone. Familiar people from home are definitely welcomed. ]

Two beautiful faces to welcome me practically back to back. I feel like I'm late to some sort of party.

[Video] IF I HAD ANY MONEY I WOULD BUY ONE FOR YOOOU.

[marsfireignite]

[That gets something of a grin out of her.]

It's definitely not a party. Sorry to disappoint you. But it's definitely not as bad as it could be.

Usagi gave you the story?

[Video] PAYCHECK ON FRIDAY. MUST HOLD ON T___T

[suavetrap]

Some of the basic details. As did someone named "Axel." Can't leave, crazy spirits, ferocious creatures... Seems like a real good time.