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[miiracles]

[ TEXT&VIDEO ]

[ Initially, Rika was surprised to receive a tablet. It was even more surprising to her when she opened it up to see a keyboard and several options on the screen. She was never really technology savvy, especially since she came from a rural village like Hinamizawa. Typing was never taught in her classes, but she managed to type out a message in text! All with one finger. It took her awhile, but the hard work paid off. ]

hello. my name is furude rika. i am from hinamizawa village located in shishibone city in japan. i am looking for some friends of mine.

[ Typing with one finger is taking far too long for her. It takes her a few minutes, but suddenly she switches the post to video (after submitting part of her text message.) A small girl with long blue hair, about nine or ten, turns up on screen. She sighs, scratching her head for a moment and seeming a little frustrated having to work with the tablet. ]

Their names are Satoko, Keiichi, Mion, Shion, and Rena. If anyone has run into anyone that goes by those names, please let me know.

[ There's an awkward pause. She doesn't know what else she should say or ask for. Finding her friends is all she can think about. Before long, she bows her head. ]

...thank you.

[ ACTION ]

[ Rika is running around the city, desperately calling out for somebody. She's wearing a large jacket over the simple dress she arrived in. It's a little big for her, like she just bought it without too much thought. ]

Hanyuu...! Hanyuuuuu...! Where are you?!

[ Strangely, "Hanyuu" wasn't listed amongst the people in her video post. Rika thought it would be strange for her to mention the name of her not-so-imaginary friend someone she can only see.

If you suddenly meet eye contact with her or if she notices you staring, she'll suddenly fall quiet, embarrassed, and briskly start trying to walk the opposite direction. ]

[ ooc: Feel free to respond to her in video or run into her around the city. Roommates, feel free to start an action post in their room. ]

Comments

[miiracles]

[ So cute. Rika manages at least the faintest of smiles. ] It's... nice to meet you too, Solomon...

[ This is different from the same faces she would see for hundreds of years in Hinamizawa. All the faces in Exsilium are a new sight for her. She doesn't have much choice but to trust these strangers staying with her. ]

How long have you been here... um... [ This girl introduced herself in Western order, didn't she... ] Cross? [ Addressing her by last name... ]

[redemptio]

How long? Hmm.. I'd say a few weeks now. I'm still trying to get acquainted here as well.

[judging by the way the girl answers, she can tell that words alone won't be enough to convince her that everything will be okay. she was blessed by being reunited with a friend here but unfortunately it's not the case for everyone.

all she could do now though is try to offer friendship! of course she will tone down her usual pushiness. no need to scare the poor thing.

Rosalyn smiles, keeping that hand on Rika's shoulder]

Also, just call me Rosalyn. We're friends now so please don't feel like you need to use formalities. Try to relax, okay?

[miiracles]

[ Going on a first name basis was normally kept to her closest friends. Being far too attached to the Game Club from home for many years, it's not easy for Rika to accept new friendships. The least she can do is see Rosalyn as an ally before considering her a real friend. For now though, she'll go along with Rosayln's request and call her by first name. ]

...Rosalyn. [ She repeats it again, like she's trying to get used to it. ] Yes, we're friends now. [ Sadly she doesn't really agree with it. It's going to take time.

She puts on a smile, though it's kind of forced. ] Thank you. I'll try to relax.