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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.]

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[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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[That..... was......]

[.....She just would get caught up in this, wouldn't she?]

[Just like back home.... And once she knew he was here, the chances of her just going home would be slim to none.

But...]

[Ugh. What a pain. He didn't want her involved in this, not with how dangerous the city could be getting, but he'd already accepted that she'd try helping regardless of danger back home. This was just the icing on the cake.

Ignoring the turmoil he's feeling, Ayumu settles for--] You just seem to follow me everywhere, don't you?

[...The usual.]

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[...Oh.

...Well, then. Of all the faces she wasn't expecting to see again right off the bat, it most certainly wasn't his. She'd just seen him, after all, in that hospital--

But wait. Why did he seem two years younger? Why wasn't he bedridden? What--

Oh, don't tell her...]

[...Well, nevermind! She'll just have to ignore those details and pretend that hasn't happened yet!

And so, Ayumu gets her sparkly-eyed look once she pulls it together, hands clasped, and a cat-like smile that just screams 'I'LL BE USEFUL JUST LIKE I WAS BEFORE'.]

Why wouldn't I follow you everywhere, Narumi-san? After all, you do need your beautiful assistant with you!

[...Ah. Someone who knows Ayumu?

Well, if they're from the same world, it would be rude for him not to at least say hello.]

Welcome to Hinoto-Ri. If one of the Visitors hasn't found you already, it's probably good that you were able to figure out the COMP for yourself. The circumstances for us are a little different than it is for normal residents.

[...Same as always.]

I don't remember asking you to follow me here. [The words are grumpily said, but there's no heat behind them.] This place is pretty dangerous, you know.

[...There's a brief look of recognition, and while outwardly she seems okay, inwardly, her head just got sent for a loop. Is she seeing things?

...Two blinks gave her more than enough answers.

It was Hizumi. Hadn't he--? Why was he still alive now? Didn't he pass on and offer his remains to help Ayumu live as long as he could?

This was nine orders of awkward...]

[More importantly, why did it look like he didn't recognize her in return? It's harder for her to tell if he'd changed any since she was overseas the whole two years, but if it was anything like Ayumu's case...

...She had to be careful. Very, very careful. Well, first things first...]

Ehh? We're not going to be singled out for questioning, are we?

[...Hiyono what.]

But we've been through plenty of dangerous things already! I don't see why this would be any different. [Yup, definitely same old Hiyono. Nothing awkward to see here! 8'D]

It's a city full of demons and magic. [Bluntly.

Yes, the skeptic is actually saying this place has magic.]

...Magic--? [Wait a sec. WAIIIIIIT A SEC.]

Narumi-san, have you gone nuts!?

It's all real, as crazy as it sounds. [He crosses his arms, leaning back against his chair.] This place pulls people from different worlds when they're given the power of 'Persona', to fight those demons.

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[...

There was some kind of a reaction there, although Hizumi can't pinpoint exactly what. She doesn't look like anyone who should be involved, but...

...He'll have to tread carefully nonetheless.]

Nah, nah, nothing like that! They're actually used to people appearing out of nowhere, if you can believe it!

"Dah-dah-dah! Welcome to Hinoto-Ri!"

Here have a pamphlet.

[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.

Oh, thank you~ I didn't think they'd be prepared to greet newcomers!

[Reading, reading, reading--

...Wow, for such a short pamphlet, this is a lot to take in. She's squinting at the mindlasers bit, though. :|]

...Is that really possible?

[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.

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