voice.

[theguideless]

[a testing sound, a little huff of an exhale, and a lapse into quiet. he's hesitant.

but:] Did they say anything about this? Everyone changing...Last time awful things were happening, they said they were working on it. Things got better.

I'm...not very good at using this. Did I miss it? It's... [slight pause. his tone gets gradually more distracted:] It's going to change, like before. And every time we get sent someplace different, something else happens...

[beat.

WAIT:] I meant the Initiatve people, I'm sorry. [a quick, wincing pause. apologies....] They're who I meant should have said something.

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*that little bit caused,what is english clearly

[fruition]

( she pauses, but smiles. nodding in agreement. )I'm glad too.

Mm, it's kind of worrying. All of my friends from home don't remember this place, and Kyouko-chan doesn't even remember me. There are so many children too...

Who needs it tbh

[theguideless]

[a beat.

smaller:] I don't really know what I should do, Madoka.

[fruition]

There isn't much we can do, is there? All we really can do is hope for the best, since... I'm definitely sure everything will return to normal.

[theguideless]

It--

[he cuts himself off, letting out a slow breath through his nose.

a beat.]

I'm sorry, I don't...I don't know how to explain it, not really. [a wincing sound in the next breath. apologies...] I know you're right.

[fruition]

That's okay. I know that even though my answer is easy to say, it's not really easy to follow is it? To be honest, I'm kind of scared when I think about all this.

Even though my loved ones are still here, I feel that I've lost them. ( she takes a deep breath, leaning back where she is resting. ) I don't really like the feeling.

[theguideless]

[a long silence. she's saying what he's thinking, feeling. it's sad...but kind of comforting (which just makes it sadder).]

You still sound like Madoka. [...UH.] I mean, the one I've always known. Even though you're older, right?

[fruition]

I'll always be the same Madoka you've always known, no matter how much time has gone by. ( a giggle. ) But I'm really not that much older, I just... changed a bit.

( and that whole thing about not existing thing any longer, but details. )

[theguideless]

[guh. girls...]

Do you want to change back?

[fruition]

Mm, I do... there's no reason for me to be like this here in this world.

It's nice, I won't not admit that but I prefer to how I was when I met everyone. I will miss being able to fly, I think.

[theguideless]

[................wait what.]

"Fly"...?

[fruition]

Yeah, it's really strange but it's fun too! Can you come outside? Because I can show you, I think I've gotten the hang of it now.

[theguideless]

[wuh-

outside, uh–]

Well, al...alright. I'm. It's a different room, so I'll have to walk down the stairs...

[fruition]

That's okay, just tell me where you are and I'll come to you! You visited me last time, so it's only fair I visit you.

[theguideless]

Oh, well...it's only one flight up. It's really no problem. Hold on–

[fruition]

Oh! Ehehe. Mm, well... I'll just be outside waiting for you then. See you soon!

( you know, just hanging around with her ridiculous hair and equally ridiculous dress. )

[theguideless]

[he's just a flight up, thankfully! but a bit of a late show, given the faltering with the device, getting coat and shoes...

he's a little winded, flustered, trotting out of the stairwell.]

Madoka–? [calling before seeing, hating when he does. because it's one thing to see a screen, another to see live.]

[fruition]

( she certainly does not mind the wait, spending her time glancing outside beyond the apartment building.

at the sound of her name, she glances away and smiles at the familiar sight. )

Martin! ( Madoka does have to pause though, finding herself gigging as she motions at herself a little. ) It's kind of strange, huh?

[theguideless]

Uh...

[staring, a little slack-jawed.

blink. huh? strange?]

No, you...I mean, it's a different clothes...["different clothes??" wow, he grimaces, flushing.] I mean, just...it's still you only...different.

[BRAND. NEW. INFORMATION.]

[fruition]

( blinking once.

twice.

she's definitely giggling again. )

Mm, yeah, you're right! Besides, different clothes and longer hair is a lot less strange than waking up and being five again, huh?

[theguideless]

Y-yes... [girls and giggling and...well, just gaugh. flustered embarrassment swirling around with his doubts and anxieties...all opposed to a very plainly-felt certainty that isn't making him feel as secure as he thinks it ought to. willing it to doesn't seem to fix matters.

he breathes, trying to come down from that burst of energy, mouth twitching.] Yes...I think so. I hope I don't, anyway. I haven't...I'm still the same person.

[fruition]

Thank goodness for that too, I was worried that something might have happened to all of my friends. ( worried that someone else might have forgotten her, but she keeps that stray thought to herself and hides it behind a smile. )

Oh, but importantly... ( there's a moment pause as a very soft pink light seems to emit from her, raising around a foot off the ground with a grin. ) Definitely one of the better things I got in this change!

[theguideless]

Woh–! [well, that pretty much startles him out of his nagging, unpleasant mood and leaves him just...well, startled!

she's just.

yep. just...just floating. and glowing.]

H-how–?

[fruition]

Magic! Though, thinking about it... I never did mention that about myself, did I? ( HMMM, do excuse her as she just hovers on over. ) You see, back home I'm what they call a Puella Magi or a magical girl! And when I went back home, I guess my magic got a little stronger with everything that happened and now I can do something like this easily.

[theguideless]

[he freezes up on impulse when she gets closer – magical flying girls........ – but gradually loses his tension as seconds tick by. there's something very...well, in a way, familiar? validating? appealing? attractive? what are words, anyway. he just knows he isn't frightened.

it's hard to follow what she says, though. magic is a strange word, a concept he doesn't have a real definition of, even now.]

I never knew... [as if he should have.] What does it feel like? Is it strange?

[fruition]

I guess it never really came up in our talks. ( which, truly, was nice. although she was happy and proud of her wish, the whole thing always drew her back into thoughts of Sayaka's well-being in this place and Kyouko's worried words about her best friend.

but she draws herself away from those thoughts, and instead focuses on the question asked. )

It's really nice actually, very warm and comforting. ( she pauses, thoughtful before holding her hands out. ) I can show you, if you'd like.