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[hoennmaihime]

[Once Haruka finally decided to take action, googling the mystery number in her head had been her first move. She couldn't guess at what she'd find, if she found anything at all, but result of typing that last number into the search engine was mind-blowing. What on Earth was this?

 

She went back to the very beginning to try and find out.

 

And quickly starts writing down a list of names under 'Google them', along with a bunch of observations both on the people and the network. She doesn't trust any of this, but she needs to know who to trust even less than usual because it looks like she's been pulled into something dangerous and unstable.

 

When that's done, she sits, thinks, and processes. What's her move now? Looking over nearly two month's worth of their stories and adventures, she can't help but feel a little endeared to them. She wants to introduce herself to the others; she wants to learn more about them.

 

She settles for this. Her interest is genuine, but she words it to resemble concern. Everyone will read and interpret it differently, and she can respond as the person they believe she is.]

 

How are you all adjusting? You've all been pulled into another world, you know, and I understand how difficult the transition period can be.

 

I should clarify: No, I'm not saying you've literally been transported to a new planet. What I am saying, is that you've been introduced to an entirely new way of looking at the world around you, and the way you feel about your life has changed for it. Think of it like experiencing a terrorist attack - the fear of almost losing your life while going about your daily routine, the sight of those dying around you. Your entire world been irreversibly shaken up, and yet no one from your old life truly understands.

 

I hope we're all on the same page now.

 

My name is Minamoto, and I'm interested in how you have been doing.

Comments

[steelettos]

Out of concern or out of curiosity, if you don't mind me asking?

[hoennmaihime]

[...Haruka both kind of likes you while her wariness levels shift to a higher state of alert. I hope you enjoy misdirection.]

I do not. It can be both, correct? That's what it is to be a friend: experiencing interest and concern towards the people important to them.

[steelettos]

( she doesn't. )

Possibly. Though it seems like a one-sided friendship to me.

[hoennmaihime]

...You think so?

Well. I actually know little about friendship, but I'll keep trying my best!

[aren't I sympathetic]

[steelettos]

The other party has to acknowledge it as well after all.

[hoennmaihime]

[...sick burn, Lina Lee. Sick burn.]

Oh... that's such a horrible thought. But... I just have to keep doing my best and put my faith in the people here not being like that! M-maybe, with perseverance, we can all grow to be friends!

[i think she's just rehashing quotes from shows she watched as a kid at this point]

[steelettos]

( she's just stating a fact ok. )

In the people not being like that? Having horrible thoughts, you mean?

[hoennmaihime]

In the people not rejecting my friendship... To try my best and not succeed, it would be so sad... don't you think...?

[and now we've moved on to Coldplay lyrics okay then]

[steelettos]

Not really. Not all people would sympathize over hard work. In fact, some would find it suspicious.

[hoennmaihime]

Eh?!!

I feel so sorry for them... their lives must have been hard, to wind up so paranoid and full of mistrust.

[steelettos]

Is it? I wonder if that's how they see it too.

[hoennmaihime]

Sometimes it takes an outside perspective.

[steelettos]

( she's just smiling behind the screen of her phone. )

If you say so.

[hoennmaihime]

[Okay, enough of that bullshit.]

So, what can I call you?

[steelettos]

( minamoto is a surname. that much she can tell. a surname is given, so she'll give it back. albeit a different spelling. )

Li. It's nice to meet you as well, Miss Minamoto.

[hoennmaihime]

I'm pleased to make to your acquaintance, Li... Miss or Mr?

[steelettos]

Oh, so I'm correct then?

No honorifics is fine, really.

[hoennmaihime]

...Correct about what?

[then thou shalt remain genderless]