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[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.]

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[tried]

... Eh? [It was empty when she'd gotten here! She doesn't move just yet, but she does tug the hem of her shirt down as a precaution.] Is it really?

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[peachbaths]

[ She looks away, partly because RINGO YOU'RE SCANDALOUS!!, mostly because she's shy. ] Well... no. But there isn't any other place to hide.

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[tried]

[YES GOOD LOOK AWAY it's not like she dressed like this all the time!!]

What are you hiding from? [Those robes look nice, so it couldn't be that... Ringo looks around quickly to check if the girl was being followed or something.]

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[peachbaths]

No one. [ There was a rising inflection there. Isn't that suspicious!? But really, she was just. Watching people do happy things. Because she's a loser. ]

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[tried]

... I don't think I understand. [Mega suspicious, but she was willing to give her the benefit of the doubt.]

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[peachbaths]

You don't need to understand-! [ gosh Ringo ] Why are you hiding?

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[tried]

Well, I mean, if you're in danger... [what is happeniiiiiing. but--]

Ah, I don't have pants? [AWKWARD.]

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[peachbaths]

I see. [ LIKE SHE LITERALLY SEES?? ] That is unfortunate. [ HMM ] There's a... spell I've been working on. It can help you move around without being seen. Um, do you... do you want to try it?

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[tried]

... a spell? Are you a witch? [!!! PLEASE OH PLEASE SAY YES SHE WOULD LOVE THAT.]

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[peachbaths]

I'm a metal vessel user! [ hairflip ]

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[tried]

[STARES. how is that cooler than a real witch.]

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[peachbaths]

Eh!? Why? That's better than a real witch, you know!

[ STOP BEING RUDE. why doesn't she take this hugeass hairpin out of her hair and make water float around it as it glows? IS THIS PROOF ENOUGH. ]

It means I can do this.

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[tried]

[OH yes, okay, that's cool-- Ringo definitely looks impressed.]

Wow... that's really nice!

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[peachbaths]

Are you ready for it, then? Here I go... [ With the wave of her hairpin, she casts a spell on Ringo.

...'s legs, making everything from the waist down invisible. ]

There! Problem solved!

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[tried]

[......................SCREECHING INTERNALLY]

That's not solved at all!!

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[peachbaths]

Oh, but I haven't perfected it yet - I'm not a magician, you know! These things take time... but look! No one has to stare at your legs anymore!

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[tried]

... The point sort of makes sense, but now it calls even more attention since I just look like a floating torso. [SIGH] I appreciate the help, but I think I'd like for my legs to be visible again.

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[peachbaths]

[ :( oh ] All right. [ With another wave of her hairpin, Ringo's legs become visible again. ]

I'm sorry I can't help you...

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[tried]

It's alright, I'm really happy that you tried. [honest, she's offering up a smile and everything.]

We can... share the spot, if you still want it?

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[peachbaths]

No, it's fine. [ she does appreciate her offer, though. hee. ] I should go back to our apartment. Ikki might have done something unspeakable again...

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[tried]

--Ikki? Really loud, makes a lot of stupid faces, bird in his hair? That Ikki?

[yes okay Ringo perfect way to describe your boyfriend. but more importantly OH NO THIS GIRL WAS CUTE what has he been getting up to...]

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[peachbaths]

Yes, that Ikki! [ Wow! She knows Ikki? Her friend, Ikki? That's cool. Maybe she can be her friend, too. She thinks that'd be nice. ] We ended up sharing a room somehow. [ fortunately? unfortunately!? ] Are you his friend, too?

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[tried]

I'm his girlfriend.

[oh... oh she said it! Ikki's girlfriend! This was a very special moment in Ringo's life as it was the first time she called herself as such to a total stranger, so please pardon her for a moment as she blushes lightly in a fit of internal gushing.]

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[tried]

[AHEM.] I... I hope he hasn't caused too much trouble! Thank you for looking after him!

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[peachbaths]

[ what

Ikki has a girlfriend

what

how is this possible

I mean seriously? Seriously!? Well, he's a good guy and he doesn't look too bad, but... seriously!?! ]