( voice / open action )

[tried]

... Hello! [Was that how you were supposed to start these things? Oh well.] Ah, sorry if I'm interrupting anyone. My name is Ringo Noyamano, I just arrived here a few moments ago. I think I understood most of what I was told, and I'm sure I can figure it out otherwise, but I am wondering one thing.

[A slight pause, and it was good she'd picked voice as opposed to video, because she looks pretty embarrassed.] Can anyone tell me the quickest route to a clothing store near the... Hold, I believe it's called? Any clothing store will do-- I shouldn't be too picky in an emergency. Thank you for listening!

[Then, much softer, right before she ends the feed--] It's really cold...

[And in case anyone near the Hold did happen to pass by, she was currently crouched behind a makeshift barrier/chair, her back to a corner-- her outfit had been fine back home, given the situation, but now she just felt ridiculous.]

Comments

[video]

[galactically]

For a few months now! Two, I think. [A sigh.] The only time they weren't too vague is when they order us to go on missions. As I said to my best friend, that's a soldier's job.

[She curls a finger around a strand of hair, looking thoughtful.]

I completely agree with you.

action

[peachbaths]

Ikki's your disciple? Wow...! Um, um! I don't know how to ride yet, but... Ikki said he'd teach me. When that time comes, I'll - I'll do my best! [ She places a fist in her palm and bows. ] I won't disappoint you, too!

voice;

[tried]

Maybe they're all connected somehow.

voice;

[tried]

Lelouch, got it. It's unique enough that I'll be sure to remember. Ah, and your name? To properly thank you for being so helpful.

voice;

[ex_symbioses706]

Ah - right, I forgot! My name's Ranka.

action

[tried]

You'll do great, I'm sure of it. [Nodnod-- she seems to have the right spirit!! Ringo approves.]

voice;

[tried]

That's a pretty name. Nice to meet you!

[video]

[tried]

Did something happen two months ago? Most of the people I've talked so far have told me they ended up being brought here around that time.

At least they're straightforward about something, but... Mm. Not very reassuring.

voice;

[ex_symbioses706]

Oh, thank you! It's nice to meet you too - Ringo, right?

[incendiarism]

Only the ones who aren't worth being polite to!

[Which is a "yes".

Don't worry, Ringo, he's not looking at your body. He's a creep, but not that kind. He had been looking at her outfit, wondering why she was so embarrassed, and stops when he sees her treks.]

What kind of shoes are those, anyway?

voice;

[tried]

Right! I'll see you around some time, hopefully? I should probably start working on this clothing dilemma...

[tried]

[Terrible, terrible answer.

But when he asks about her trecks-- she begrudgingly stands up straight and lifts a foot up to around the seat of the chair, so he could get a better look. Leading by example! In that see, Judal, people don't explode suddenly if they're nice to others. It's okay to try sometimes.]

They're called air trecks. [A beat.] Have you heard of them before?

voice;

[ex_symbioses706]

( she bobs her head in a nod )

Mm, good luck!

video;

[bittertears]

Are you in need of some additional clothing until you purchase something more... permanent?

We can't very well have you out there in such a state, can we.

video;

[tried]

Oh, no, I couldn't! It's okay, they did give me a bit of money, so I think I can rush to a store fast enough and buy something once I know where I'm going.

[incendiarism]

"Air treks"?

[He stares at them, thinking for a moment. They look vaguely familiar, but he should remember something this weird better. It's like whoever he saw with them had made such a lackluster impression that he can't even--wait.]

Oh, that's it! Beanie boy had something like that, didn't he? You friends with him?

[tried]

[... Beanie boy that had a-t. Poor boy.]

Kazu. Yes, I am.

voice;

[sixwinged]

Or maybe our world is just like theirs -- and they're all connected.

For all we know, there could be others from different worlds hiding in our own. Maybe nothing's connected at all, and it's just entirely random.

voice;

[tried]

... It's probably too much to hope for to think the library here would have some answers, huh.

video;

[bittertears]

It really wouldn't be a problem, miss. Though perhaps I also could go into the store in your place while you remain... out of sight.

voice;

[sixwinged]

It couldn't hurt to check.

video;

[tried]

... I'd appreciate that, actually, if you're sure it's not an inconvenience. I'll pay you back.

voice;

[tried]

You're right. Might as well, since it doesn't look like they're just going to send us back if we ask nice enough.

voice;

[sixwinged]

No, we'll go back at random whenever this world decides to eject us, I bet.

Or maybe we won't go home. Maybe we'll end up somewhere else entirely.

[incendiarism]

Right, right, that guy. He's the one Kougyoku got to play manservant here. But you look like you can use those things a lot better than he can.

[Not that he'd know without having seen either of them in action, but Kazu has no presence and is boring, so he doesn't care.]