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[small_berserker]

[Lily's still nervous, even after discovering that she's free of that underground facility. Not only does she not know what happened to her fellow test subjects, but it's a big change, and there will still be fighting. Will she accidentally hurt someone? She hopes not. She flips on the video feed. There are two things worth noting about the young girl's features. The first is that her eyes are yellow. Perhaps the most notable, however, is the metal collar around her neck. It doesn't look like jewelry.]

I just have a question for everyone. What do you do to relax when you're scared or upset?

[She doesn't want to mention the extent of her problems, but she shouldn't lie either. So she just won't say anything if she's not comfortable talking about it, or she'll change the subject. That usually works for her.]

This place is very different than what I'm used to, so I'd really appreciate any suggestions. Oh! And I'm also looking for flowers. The place I lived in didn't have any, and I've always wanted to smell real flowers. Thank you for your time.

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[hejhej]

I take a shower.

Or smoke a cigarette. [Or fifty.]

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[small_berserker]

I've never tried cigarettes. What are they like?

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[postpones]

There are quite a number who own or cultivate plants, if I remember correctly.

[what is visible of the spartan background suggests that she isn't among said number] Their presence might help with the "relaxing" part, too.

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[small_berserker]

I think they might...do you know who I could talk to about that?

[She can't see the sign of anything that looks like it would be actual plant life in the background from what she can see...]

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[bodilesswarrior]

[Her eyes zero in on that collar, narrowing slightly. Where did this girl come from?

The concern only shows for a moment, though, and then she's smiling.]

I read a book.

As for flowers, I'd talk to Tsubomi.

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[small_berserker]

[Lily responds to the smile with a little one of her own.]

What kind of books do you like to read when you want to relax? And do you know where I'd find Tsubomi?

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[gaburincho]

I draw! Or cook, cooking's good... and you get to eat afterward!

[He pauses, thoughtfully.] There's some flowers around, if you look. Someone said something about the gardens, but I dunno much about that.

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[small_berserker]

I never tried cooking before...there was always a cafeteria with food. Is it hard?

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[notpeterparker]

[Carol wants to ask about the collar when she sees it, but she'll wait. She doesn't want to end up offending the other girl.]

I don't know very much about flowers, but I read whenever I get scared. Preferably books with happy endings, that always puts me in a good mood.

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[small_berserker]

How do you know if a book is going to have a happy ending until you finish reading it?

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[bloodthirsts]

I like to go for walks.

[And also to the gun range but this is a little girl she's talking to.]

Exercise can help.

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[small_berserker]

I used to get a lot of exercise...but I didn't really get to go out to explore and walk around before.

[Lily knows how to handle guns better than someone her age should.]

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[highfrequency]

[Raiden seems to be sitting in the woods somewhere.]

Like other folks said, we got a pretty big library. There's also a theater that shows movies sometimes...

[He looks her over, notes the collar, and frowns.]

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[small_berserker]

What's a movie? ...and are those real trees?

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[precaria]

I try to think about things that relax me, even if I don't have access to them. Maybe try thinking of home, or a good smell or tasty food that you like? Something that comforted you in the past.

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[small_berserker]

...I was always comforted by my friends. But something bad might have happened to them, so I can't think about them...

[And she looks like she's sincerely trying to avoid hyperventilating right about now.]

[reassures]

[Well. That's... not something you see every day. A girl with a collar - not a familiar one, but a collar nonetheless - who has never seen real flowers. It sounds more like something she might have experience with than she wants to admit.]

I like to take care of plants. I don't have any flowers here, but I used to-- and I have a tomato plant if you would like to see it.

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[small_berserker]

I...I'd like that, thank you.

[Part of her is still dreading what might have happened, especially since she first arrived with blood on her hands - blood that was hastily washed off as soon as she found a nearby puddle.]

I think I'd like taking care of plants, too.

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[whiteblossom]

When I am upset, I relax with a cup of tea or meditation. Strenuous exercise can also clear your body of stress. I recommend all of these. I can give you an exercise regime, if you tell me what your experience level may be.

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[small_berserker]

I've never tried meditation or tea before...but I spent most of my time training where I come from. It was mostly just training and studying, with breaks for eating and sleeping.

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[legal_eagle]

[Cheerily:]

I get in bar fights.

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[small_berserker]

...and fights are relaxing for you? They've never been relaxing for me.

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[maddeninghatter]

[ She sounds.... awfully young. And new. ]

Is there something upsetting you? Besides the obvious, of course.

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[small_berserker]

I'm worried something awful happened to my friends before I came here so...I really want to make sure I can find ways to calm down.

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[gevurah]

[ The video opens to an older, redhead woman. She eyes the collar on Lily's neck, but says nothing yet. ]

Do you have someone from home, maybe?

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[small_berserker]

No...and I think something horrible happened to the people from home. There isn't anyone I know here.

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[lazyinlove]

there are

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[small_berserker]

You mean there are flowers?

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[buttpunch]

[When Tsubomi turns on the feed, there's a potted plant hosting some tulips in her lap, and dirt smeared on her cheek. Her fingers glow green as she adjusts the leaves of the plant, and she smiles wide over the sparse trio of purple tulips.]

Hello! I usually garden, when I'm feeling restless... Plants need a gentle hand!

I don't have... that many flowers here, yet. But if you want to come visit, you can. I'll be here all day!

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[small_berserker]

....so those are real flowers?

[That manages to bring a big smile to her face. One of her life goals is so close!]

Where are you?

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[onhold]

( Karina's looking a bit tired herself, but she does her best to smile at the girl anyway. )

Well, sometimes I like to sing in the shower.

( And then she flushes slightly, although once it fades she's quick to add: )

Are you all right? I mean, apart from being here and everything that is. ( This place would be enough to scare or upset most people. And then there's that collar... )

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[small_berserker]

I don't know any songs...but sometimes I'll hum something that sounds like it could be music. Is singing that relaxing?

[She knows getting clean can be, at least. It's just the combination that she wonders about.]

Well...I'm a little worried about what might have happened to my friends back home, but I'm not hurt. Even if I was, it would heal up right away.

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[galactically]

[With a warm smile and a chipper disposition (as much as Sheryl's able to anyway):]

Sometimes when I need to clear my head, I write down my thoughts on a notebook! Usually they're used for my next set of lyrics with a little rearrangement, but I keep them on hand.

[A pause.]

I also sing.

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[small_berserker]

[Lily returns the smile as best as she can, being one who responds well to kindness.]

You're the second person to mention singing, miss. Is it really that relaxing?