1st Rain [Video]

[rabbitintherain]

[Everything was still kind of a blur for Yoshino. She remembered that odd dream about that man in the mask, and hearing something about a city in danger, but that certainly hadn't prepared her for this. Where exactly was she? This obviously wasn't Tengu City, nor anywhere else she might have recognized. It was at least an hour before she decided to try and find some help.

Somehow, she managed to turn on the camera function of the COMP. How? She has no idea. She just did. A girl with blue hair is kneeling there on the ground, sniffling like she's been crying. It also looks like its been raining, at least in an area around her. Yoshino is sad, and lost, and confused. She's not sure what to do. The only thing that really sticks out about her is the strange puppet on her left hand. It looks like some sort of rabbit with an eyepatch. And it's the puppet that talks first.]

Oh, it's recording now, isn't it? Good!

So, here's the scoop. We have no idea where we are! There was some strange dream and then...poof! Here we are. Anyone know what's going on?

[And while Yoshinon talks, Yoshino continues to be absolutely silent, save for the occasional sniffle. Yoshinon would know how to handle the situation.]

If anyone's got answers, let us know. Or if you've seen our friends, Shido, Reine, Tohka, and Kotori, send 'em our way!

Aaaaand I think that's it.

[Yoshinon starts to say something about turning the camera off, but it's cut off by the feed turning off.]

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[unbroken_chain]

Okay, this one obviously requires a level of tact and delicacy.

"Hello. My name's Kotoha, and it's part of my job to help newcomers like you two. Is there anything I can do for you?"

[rabbitintherain]

Yes, yes she does. Well, somewhat. The puppet's still doing the talking for her.

"Hi there! Newcomers? We shouldn't be here. Can you tell us how to get back to Tengu City?"

[unbroken_chain]

"Well, I think the Shining Trapezohedron can send people back to their worlds, but I don't actually know how it does that. I know where it's kept, but the staff there is kind of overworked so it...might take a few days to get you there?"

[rabbitintherain]

Yoshino looks kind of confused, and even Yoshinon seems to have a look on its face that just says 'wut'.

"Shining Trapa-what? Is that like the Fraxinus? That's a big ship that can teleport people around."

There's a pause, as Yoshino considers the second part of that. Could it really just send her back like that? She hopes so.

"A few...days...?"

Yes, she actually spoke!

[unbroken_chain]

"No, the Trapezohedron is some kind of weird magic crystal."

Oh hey she spoke!

"Yeah, a lot of stuff happened recently and we're still in the middle of rebuilding. I can't promise you can get in right away, but I can make an honest effort to get you in. If it helps, I've traveled using the Trapzohedron before, and it sends you back not just to your world, but the same instant you left, so your friends won't even know you were gone."

[rabbitintherain]

"That sounds too convenient to me!"

But it also sounds useful, especially if it is true. Yoshino blinks, apparently surprised that this girl wanted to help her. This girl that didn't even know her. She reminded Yoshino a bit of Shido. He'd wanted to help her, no matter what. She seems a bit hesitant, but she speaks again.

"You would...really do that?"

[unbroken_chain]

"Of course! Since it'll take a while, though, you might want to read this first."

And with that, she sends a pamphlet to Yoshino's COMP.

"It contains the basics of how and why you got here, and I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have, too."

[rabbitintherain]

She'll probably look over the pamphlet shortly. Figuring out this computer-camera thing will probably take up a fair amount of time. But still, this girl seemed nice. Yoshino nods slowly.

"Hopefully it helps a lot! Thanks!"

"Thank you..."

[unbroken_chain]

"You're welcome. If you do have any questions, here's my contact number, and please feel free to use it, okay?"

With that, Kotoha sends over a number.

[rabbitintherain]

"I guess..."

"We'll be sure to keep it in mind!"