First Sunrise [Video]

[glassworkgenius]

[ Today Hinoto-Ri is greeted by some panicked kid's yells over the network. Sorry about that. He's a fresh arrival, but is already feeling the effects of the Scorpio event. ]

Mr. Butterfly-mask--!! Are you out there!? I-I need to know if my friends from The World are here! I remember, I remember everything... Maybe they're here too? 

Oz-kun!! Hope-kun!! Yuuta-kun!?! Please tell me you're okay!

O-oh no what if... what if I'm the only one here... What if... what if they're... [ His eyes are starting to water. Someone stop it before it gets worse? Or not. Your call. ]

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[not_that_sasuke]

[That... sounds suspiciously like he's been through something similar to this. But Sasuke knows better than to press on that topic when he's clearly got other worries.]

It might still be possible. If the person who brought you here thought that they were also needed, there is a chance they will have arrived here too.

And if not... there are probably others who are in similar situations and are willing to help you make the adjustment.

woah I messed up where to reply sorry /)A(\

[glassworkgenius]

[ He stays quiet for a while, but shakes his head. ]

Nah. If they're happier at home it would be selfish of me to want them here. I just hope they are home and not lost. [ Like himself right now. ]

I'll... be okay. Really.

It's totally fine ♥

[not_that_sasuke]

...If you're sure.

[Best not to push the issue, then.]

You got the explanation on what's going on here, right?

;w; !

[glassworkgenius]

Um... bits of it. About humanity and ultimate fate.

[ He gulps. ]

Not sure if I should have gone after all though. This place. It feels really unsafe.

[not_that_sasuke]

...Honestly, it can get pretty dangerous, especially at night. Do you know how to defend yourself at all?

[glassworkgenius]

Really...? [ That's not making him feel better. ] Kind of. At "The World" I had a staff and could cast light spells. I wonder if I still can.

[not_that_sasuke]

You had magic? I'm not sure if you will still be able to use it, but it's possible.

Just try to watch yourself at night. If you aren't sure if you can handle it, you should probably just stay in the apartments until the Dark Hour ends.

[glassworkgenius]

If it comes down to it maybe I can just use my soccer techniques.

[ They're a lot more combat potent than they sound. ]

What's the 'Dark Hour'?

[not_that_sasuke]

...Soccer techniques?

[How would you even...]

The Dark Hour is an extra hour, starting at midnight. It's hard to explain, but... during that time, there are monsters on the streets.

[glassworkgenius]

Mhm. Our hissatsu* techniques.

[ *-Literal translation 'sure kill'. It's... normal in his 'verse. ]

Only on the streets? So no one's in danger if they stay inside?

[ He's still a little doubtful of it, but that's only because of the heavy atmosphere. He hasn't shaken it off since he's gotten here. ]

[not_that_sasuke]

...That's just a name though, isn't it?

I can't guarantee it will be completely safe in the buildings, but it's a lot harder for the monsters to gain access from what I can tell.

[glassworkgenius]

It's not like I'm looking to beat anything. Self-defense should be enough?

Mmn... what kind of place is this... [ The question's rhetorical, but Sasuke's free to answer if he has a comment. ]

[not_that_sasuke]

It can definitely be dangerous, but as long as you're careful, you should be okay.

...It's a strange place. And it will probably take some time for you to get used to it. But it's not all bad, either.

[glassworkgenius]

I'm having a hard time seeing the "not all bad" at the moment. [ A wry laugh. ]

[not_that_sasuke]

During the day, it's a lot like any other city. It might be more high tech than what you're used to, though.

[glassworkgenius]

Really?

[ He's curious now. ]

[not_that_sasuke]

Yeah. Things like these communicators are beyond anything we have in my world.

...And from what they said, the department of Wands isn't even entirely sure how they work. I don't think this is entirely just advanced technology.

[glassworkgenius]

Hm... yeah. But the last place I was in had a teleporter! I'm kind of prepared for most things at this point, even if I don't understand them.

[not_that_sasuke]

A teleporter, huh? Then you probably won't have any trouble with the ones they have here.

...Hopefully they've fixed the glitches by now.

[glassworkgenius]

G... litches?

[not_that_sasuke]

...People ended up in the pool a few times.

[glassworkgenius]

--Oh.

Maybe I should learn how to swim... Just in case...

[not_that_sasuke]

[As much as he wants to reassure the kid...]

...That might be a good idea.