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[doesasordered]

It seems those of us who were taken to the tower have returned. Has everyone returned safely?

For those who were here in Hinoto-ri: did anything happen while we were gone? Did you know what had happened to the rest of us?

I just hope that, if and when this happens again, we can be a bit more prepared next time.

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[ghost_shield]

We did, yeah. We had a dream the night you guys disappeared that filled us in on this stuff. Honestly, I'm just glad you guys are all right.

As for things happening here, probably nothing on the lines of what you dealt with -- but apparently the ground situation with the citizens of Hinoto-Ri in relation to us is beginning to deteriorate.

[doesasordered]

The tower was a strange place. I wish there was something we could have done for those trapped there. But we couldn't control how we came and left, let alone them.

That's not good. Did anything specific happen with them while we were gone? No violence I hope

[ghost_shield]

Maybe you should look at it less as a failure, and more of a warning. We can't do everything for everyone, but we can at least do what we can for ourselves. I know this sounds harsh, but you'll only wear yourself out regretting what was not under your control to begin with.

A few scuffles here and there from what I understand. I guess people are blaming us for attracting the Anoli, and for hogging city resources.

[doesasordered]

I know. But it's disturbing to think about something like that out there. What's to say we couldn't be pulled there permanently like them one day?

And we have no way of proving otherwise. Great.

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[acapriciousthing]

Most of it was pretty minor. Some emotional meddling on Valentine's Day. The big thing is the locals don't seem very happy with us around.

[doesasordered]

Valentine's Day? Somehow I'm not surprised.

I'm sure the locals have never trusted us much to begin with. What happened with them?

[acapriciousthing]

There was a demonstration about the fact that we seem to attract trouble.

[doesasordered]

And I suppose us telling them that it's not us won't help, will it.

[acapriciousthing]

Some of us are trying to give that a go, but I have no illusions it's going to be easy.

[doesasordered]

I'm not sure how we can win their trust. We control almost nothing in regards to who is brought here, our personas, and the things that happen. We're in the dark as much as they are.

[acapriciousthing]

Making that part clear might be our best bet, honestly.

[doesasordered]

I nominate someone else to be Visitor Diplomat. I don't think I would do a good job.

[acapriciousthing]

Everyone has their own talents.

[doesasordered]

Even in my own language, I'm a man of few words.

[acapriciousthing]

Not everyone is.

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[all_wound_up]

Nikolai-san! You're back!

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[doesasordered]

Ah, hello, Nano. Yes, I returned, along with everyone else. I hope we didn't worry you all too much.

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[all_wound_up]

Are you all right? How soon can you come back to work? I've been trying to manage on my own without you, but it's very hard keeping track of everything!

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[doesasordered]

I'm fine, thanks. I can start again soon. I'm sorry I disappeared at such a time on you.

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[all_wound_up]

No, it's all right! I'm sure you had a much harder time.

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[doesasordered]

It... wasn't a good place, no. But what happened in the city while we were gone. Anything?

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[all_wound_up]

Not very much. There was a robot on Valentine's Day shooting magic arrows that made people fall in love, but that was all.

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[doesasordered]

"That was all"? That sounds like it must've been a pain.

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[all_wound_up]

It was more embarrassing than anything.

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[doesasordered]

It will be fine, I'm sure. I'm just glad you didn't get pulled to the tower.

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[all_wound_up]

[Nano nods meekly.]

It sounds like it was very dangerous.

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[doesasordered]

...It was at times, but I don't think anyone returned seriously injured, so I am thankful for that. However, we had no way to help the people who are permanently trapped there.

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[all_wound_up]

Permanently...? They can't leave at all?

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[doesasordered]

They were all told there was nothing outside the tower, and that their homes had all been destroyed. They did not seem to believe that, though, since they didn't provide evidence.

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[all_wound_up]

That's terrible! Why would they say something like that?

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[doesasordered]

Probably to give them no hope of leaving.

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[all_wound_up]

That's so cruel.

[photonicfighter]

I think everyone has. Everyone that I've recognized, at least. And I know that I'm back safely.

This was the sort of thing that would be hard to be prepared for, unless you sleep in your combat gear, though.

[Says the android that sleeps in her combat gear.]

[doesasordered]

Good. I'm glad to hear that.

I really don't want to start doing that, but if this becomes a common thing, then we need to do *something* to be prepared.

[photonicfighter]

I hope it's not a common thing. I don't care for being uprooted from where I expect to be.

I suppose you could keep your gear packed in a bag, and sleep with it tied to you, somehow?

[doesasordered]

I'm not sure if that will work, but I'll try to work something out.

[Fun fact: he already has an emergency bag in his apartment packed. HITMAN LYFE.]