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[Introspective]

[...What a strange place she's landed herself into.

All these bizarre beings floating around, ranging from sentient snowmen with wide smiles, to jack-o-lanterns, to various other oddities...there were few words she had that could really describe it. That, and the word echoing in the back of her head -- Persona? What was that supposed to be? And why was she even brought here by this Philemon guy, anyway? She still had work to do, after paying Ayumu that last visit...she couldn't afford these delays now, of all times.

...But then, it doesn't look like she has much of a choice in the matter. Well, if that's how it's going to be, then...she might as well see what she can find out, especially with her lack of obvious sources.]

[Video]

[Oh, would you look at that, the feed's on again.

This time, there's a teenage girl with long hair tied into braids on the other end, still tinkering with the COMP--and when the feed goes on suddenly, she steps back a little bit.]

--Oh! I didn't think this would have a camera...

Hello there~ [Have the most sickeningly sweet smile gracing your screens, fellow Visitors.] Can anyone tell me why I was brought all the way to this city? I've already taken the time to ask some of the locals, but no one's given me any clear answers...it's a little worrying, to be honest.

Oh, and does anyone happen to know where I can find a place to stay, while I'm here? I'd rather not be curled up on the sidewalk in the cold...

Thanks in advance~

[...Okay, that probably came off a little more forced than she'd have liked, but. After spending two years away from being "Yuizaki Hiyono", she couldn't help but be a little rusty.]

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[A shame hiding himself didn't work out so well as far as she was concerned, given how he'd approached Ayumu first. :| But no.

This is a girl that knows too much. Good luck trying to get the answers out of her, though! Not that she'll last very long, given who she's painfully aware she's dealing with...]

Really? Some of them didn't seem too friendly to me when I asked them... [Or maybe that was just the relief efforts keeping them too busy to answer, either or.]

[Hey, if Hizumi got his way, he wouldn't be some big secret! It's only natural he'd be more upfront once Kiyotaka eased up on the reins.]

Ahh, that might just be bad timing... This city's gone through a lot recently, so people are still trying to get things together.

...

Come to think of it... We've met before, haven't we? It's been a while, so my memory's kind of fuzzy.

[No, they haven't. He would remember if they did. But there's something weird about this girl...]

Oh, okay then! I guess that makes sense; they looked pretty busy, too...

[And there's a pause and a headtilt when he asks. Crap. Already, she's stuck trying to keep up with their brains. Well, time to cover her tracks...]

Is that some kind of really bad pick-up line?

[...What? IT SOUNDED LIKE ONE...]

Ehh-- no way! I wouldn't try anything with Ayumu's friend!

[Heavens knows Ayumu needs more friends to begin with - and if he found someone else to take Madoka's place in his heart, all the better, really.]

Then why does it sound like one!?

[Well, there's a familiar feeling she hasn't revisited in two years.

Being mad at Hizumi. ...Even though she's supposed to not know him yet. Sounds like she's right at home already. :|]

It's not my fault if you interpreted it that way!

I'm just saying, I never got your name. Do you think you could tell me?

Uuuuu...you could have told me that sooner. It's Hiyono.

[Definitely not a name he knows. Just who is this girl?]

Hiyono, then! Sorry about all this. It's been over a year since I got here, so it's hard to remember at times.

[Sorry but Kiyotaco didn't bother leaving him the details. 8'D]

Ah, it's no big deal. Some people have said worse things. [Like stupid Ayumu. 8T]

[Naturally. Couldn't potentially let that little surprise be ruined for Ayumu, after all.]

Heeeh, really?

Narumi-san has...at least twice already. Maybe more; I forget. And he even had the nerve to ask why I keep following him around, too! [>8T]

Don't let her fool you. She's scarier than she lets on.

[Hi there he sees you talking about him.]

Uwah. She follows you around a lot? Is she some kind of stalker?

[And suddenly, out of nowhere--] I'm his assistant! His assistant!

You tried to interview me after assuming I was a murderer, and just kept following me around after.

[Hiyono your taste in stalkees is questionable.]

Ayumu? A murderer?

[Pfffft.]

I've gotta hear about that one!

[Turning her head to Ayumu's side of the feed--] They kept saying you were the most likely suspect at the time! Can you blame me for making the assumption!?

[Then to Hizumi's. >8T] It's a long, long story that I don't wanna go into!

[OLD SHAAAAAMES...]

Edited (WORDS) 2013-12-15 18:59 (UTC)

Only because I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. But who goes around asking a murder suspect 'What is it like to kill someone'?

Asking such a bold question right away...

Isn't that kind of thing reserved for after the person's been convicted?