video.

[fortissimos]

—It's okay! We don't have to keep this stuff a secret.

[ THAT SURE IS A GLOVED HAND COVERING THE CAMERA but never fear, she figures it out after a moment and waves sheepishly. Exsilium, say hello to one half of your new magical girl duo. ]

Looks like there's been a bit of a problem, huh? Lucky for you guys, magical girl Sayaka is here to take care of everything! [ She holds her sword up with a grin, cape fluttering behind her. ] Just leave it to me! If anyone needs any help, I'll definitely be there straight away.

[A second later, another little magical girl face pops up. There's some fumbling around when she and Sayaka nudge shoulders and push together for room, and then she clears her throat and begins, nervously:]

If you say so...are all other magical girls this flashy?

[Mami-senpai had not mentioned it. She had also stressed the importance of keeping their magical girl personas a secret, but surely in this strange place, it wouldn't matter much, right? ...She hoped so.

Kyouko bows her head toward the camera politely, and speaks up a little louder.] Excuse me, everyone! I don't mean to be too forward, but...

[She straightens up a little, gets her game face on. She's holding a spear about twice her size, but it doesn't look like she's struggling to hold it.] We noticed there are a lot of kids around, and we want to help! So - please count on us! We'll help gather all of them up.

[A pause. She turns to Sayaka, and in a stage-whisper:] Did that sound cool enough?

You sounded fine! Geez, Kyouko, you worry too much.

[ ooc; tags will come from both in separate threads! edit: threadjacks are happening. feel free to action it up if you run into them anywhere in the hold, they will be all over. ]

Comments

[fortissimos]

[ SORRY BRO ]

Well... to be honest, I'm not really sure. [ ugh she hates not knowing things why this ] I mean, I've never met you before, but you seem kinda familiar. It's like I came here in a dream, or something.

[ ... Except that's absurd, she made fun of Madoka for the exact same thing only a few days ago. ]

[bittertears]

[Being friends with Sayaka is suffering...]

I... see. Yes, perhaps you did.

Though what makes you so certain it couldn't have been a nightmare instead?

[fortissimos]

[ it's okay give her a week and everything will be worse completely fine ]

I don't think it would have been. Nightmares are usually bad, right? I haven't run into anything like that yet. [ Just vague recollections of people and places. Totally normal, nothing to worry about. ]

[bittertears]

You've said it yourself. It simply hasn't happened.

Yet.

Though I would continue to hope that it never does.

[fortissimos]

Well, of course! There's nothing good about that stuff.

[ She brightens again, completely unconcerned about the possibility. Witches were bad, too — the stuff of real nightmares — and she'd managed those just fine. ]

But if it happens, I can handle it. I'm not expecting trouble, but as a magical girl, I've gotta be prepared to protect everyone.

[bittertears]

I see... Yes, you most certainly do. A goal as ambitious as that won't settle for anything else.

[she hates this.]

It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Miss Sayaka. My name is Alice.

[fortissimos]

[ It's a big improvement over her usual self okay!! ]

Geez, you don't have to be so formal! Just Sayaka's fine. [ Wow okay there's a wave of deja vu. She blinks, then tries to laugh it off, though it still feels a little awkward. Today is weird. ] It kinda sounds like you already know me, though. That gives you a pretty big advantage.

[bittertears]

Very well, Sayaka.

[but... friend. :(]

It's not as much of an advantage as you might believe.

[fortissimos]

I don't know about that... [ She almost wants to find out what Alice knows, but then stops herself with an overly worried expression. ] —Wait, if you tell me anything, won't that mess with timelines or something? I saw it in a movie once!

[ She was probably half asleep at the time. ]

Ahhhh, this really sucks! I can't even ask about myself! [ what ]

video;

[bittertears]

Though I would normally not mind, I'm afraid I have to agree. Perhaps it's better that I don't tell you.

[if only because the news... would probably suck, let's be honest.]

I do apologize.

[fortissimos]

[ yeah, probably. lol oops. ]

No, it's okay! It's not your fault or anything. [ She's laughing, actually. Timelines >( ] We can just be friends again. I'm still me, so it isn't a big deal.

[bittertears]

[friends again? that would sound nice if they weren't already supposed to be friends.

Timelines, why!]

If you would prefer. Though I certainly don't want to get in the way of your helping everyone.

[fortissimos]

[ it's better for everyone this way ]

No way! I can handle my duties as a magical girl just fine. [ enjoy this cheerful confidence because it'll never happen again ]

[bittertears]

Then who am I to turn you down in the face of such courage and determination.

If you want to be friends again, then... very well.

[she's actually pretty happy about this!]

[fortissimos]

[ AW YEAH ]

That's great! [ she's happy everyone's happy ] I won't forget twice, so if you ever need anything, I'll be there. A real ally of justice would never let down her friend!

[bittertears]

Yes, of course.

Thank you, Sayaka. I'm certain what you'll do your best.