( 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

[inline]

Yeah, it's gotten way shittier lately...

[Wait.]

Did they just—leave you guys outside the Hold again?

[tried]

... Is it bad to admit that I was a bit too overwhelmed to look at the map or focus much toward the end of the tour?

[a.k.a. she had just rolled with where they'd dropped her off, really.]

1/2

[inline]

...Nah, think the being here part gets you a free pass! This'll cover anything you missed.

[inline]

Ikki found you yet?

1/2

[tried]

Mm, he did. He was pretty quick.

[tried]

[four minute delay]

That's really helpful, thank you! Have you... been here a long time?

[inline]

[Oh good, his record of offering clothes to half-naked girls in Exsilium will remain at 2 (for now).]

Just a little over two months, but I know where most places are. Lemme know if you want me to grab anything else.

[tried]

Kazu, if you just want to shop with me to catch up, you could just say so.

[teaaaasing (not that she'd mind, but)!]

[inline]

[Waaaving a hand, not that she can see.]

Eh, pass! Think you'd want Adachi for that, I'm just the guy with the starter kit.

[tried]

[Attention: fully grabbed!!]

Emily's here?

[inline]

Yeah, she's been for a month. You'll probably run into her soon!

[tried]

Mm, I hope so! It feels like an eternity since we've had girl-talk about you boys.

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[inline]

...That's code for you'll never know, huh. How long's an eternity anyway?

[inline]

I mean—she still the president where you're from?

[Why's this a thing, how long's it gonna stay a thing.]

[tried]

... Y-yeah. [sob?!]

It just feels even longer, since we were all pretty busy back home.

[inline]

Yeah, there's kinda this trend of people getting yanked here when shit's going down... 'Cept Ikki, I think he's furthest ahead.

[You know, as usual.]

[tried]

Aah, and no one said they were surprised about that, ever.

[He thought it, she voiced it.]

It's not too bad though, I think. [... she probably just jinxed herself, didn't she. so she's quick to add,] So far.