01 ☾ video ( camera phone )

[aeons]

Hello. [ a new face on the network — at least, in terms of direct posts. Some people may have seen her replying to other posts throughout it for the last few days. Yuna had decided she wanted to gauge exactly what all this was about before she got involved, and after that, wanted to make sure to collect any information already available so she wouldn't plague the network with repeated questions. She's considerate. She wears a smile, but it is somehow lacking in light — it's contrived, the face of someone willingly venturing into something beyond their current comprehension. ] My name is Yuna. I should say it's a pleasure to meet all of you, since it seems I'll be working with all of you for some time.

I was wondering, if it wasn't a hassle, if anyone would like to meet for a coffee. I'd love to chat with some of you, face to face. I have some questions, and really.. I'd like to talk about my memory— Um, my 'echo' that is. You see.. [ how to put it.. she tilts her head quizzically, taking a moment to figure out how to say it. ] I've had this memory for a long time, but I only just remembered it. Does that make any sense? I think being in Locke City for the first time after so long jogged ift somehow.

Ah.. [ Her restrained smile returns. ] I'll explain it in detail later, if anyone's interested. I'll attach the address of the coffee shop. They have great coffee, I have to say! I think everyone should try it if they get the chance.

See you later, and thank you.

Comments

[sylvanguard]

[You had her at great coffee.]

I've been dying to find a place that serves up a good cup of joe since my favorite place was destroyed in the business district.

Unfortunately I don't know how much help I can be to you as I'm still sort of new to the numbers myself. But a friendly face and a nice chat still might help you?

[aeons]

Of course! Friendly faces are always welcome. Are you free today around five? We can reschedule it, of course, if you're busy.

[sylvanguard]

The time is fine with me! The name's Ariel by the way. You'll probably notice me because of the silly hat I will be wearing.

[Video]

[gobybessie]

How long are you going to be there, do you think?

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[aeons]

I can be there whenever you'd prefer. It's only a few blocks away from where I live.

video.

[gobybessie]

Give me three hours and I can meet you.

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[stillshrill]

Did it happen to involve magic, funny costumes, or armored people yelling?

video.

[aeons]

Um, well.. Yes, some of those things. [ a smile. ] Is that common, or something?

voice

[infuser]

Are you sure you want to offer yourself up for a chat with just about anyone?

video.

[aeons]

Well, I don't think it could hurt if we meet in public. I wouldn't offer if I felt like I was at risk.

[ a tilt of the head ] There.. is no reason to be worried, yes?

video.

[infuser]

[ he nods! ] Nothing to worry about whatsoever.

I suppose I should go ahead and offer myself, then.

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[occasus]

I'm curious. I'll bite.

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[occasus]

[ Right. Texting can be seen as shady. Kei switches to video, cigarette in hand, a small, soft, apologetic smile. ]

Poor choice of words, but coffee and talking about hwo crazy this is sounds pretty good to me.

[video]

[seishindairingun]

You remembered a memory? [Guess who totally doesn't get it.]

But at least it isn't dangerous. It isn't dangerous, is it?

video.

[aeons]

Ah.. Like I said, it's a little hard to explain. [ She doesn't really understand it herself. ] No, I don't think so. What I remembered won't get in the way of anything, I believe. I still don't fully understand it. That's why I'd hoped to talk to someone. Maybe someone could interpret it better than I can.

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[unimpressive]

[Oh, that sounds familiar.] It's not a memory, but I got my first echo a really long time ago, too! So it's probably not the same, but...

Heh, I can totally talk to you about your memory!

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[aeons]

Really? [ Yuna's noticeably glad to find a comrade in this. ] It seems like most people's first echoes were obtained within the last few months, but mine is from my childhood.. I wonder why that is.

Alright. Are you fine meeting today? It's my day off, so it's convenient for me.

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[hollowleg]

[Shiro grins at the camera, showing his fangs. When he speaks, his voice is oddly flanged]

Well well, an open invitation for coffee with a beautiful girl? Who could say no!

video.

[aeons]

[ Oh, well. She should have expected to have encountered some men like this, but she hadn't accounted for it. Either way, she can't be rude — rudeness is just out of the question. He seemed harmless enough (despite the strangely pointed teeth) so it couldn't hurt to meet up with him.

Anyway, it was a public meeting place, so she was sure even if someone did have ulterior motives they wouldn't carry them out around other normal people. ]

Ah— haha. Um, when are you available?

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[cestlavino]

Isn't that just my luck. A cute girl like you gives out an open invitation like this and I can't even take you up on it because I'm in the wrong city! Fate can be ever so cruel.

[Calm down, Claire, it's not like it would be a date.]

...If you ever want to talk over the network though, I'd be open to that!

video.

[aeons]

[ Just how many guys on the network were like this? She was almost starting to regret her invite, but simultaneously felt a bit embittered by all of the men misusing the network for flirting. Yuna's speech is slightly stiff, maybe enough to notice if you're a man who's often been turned down. ]

Yes, that sounds fine. I'm interested in everyone's echos. [ Her voice does sober up just a bit, with a genuine question. ] Are you also in Las Vegas?

( audio. )

[argents]

Only just remembered it? Does that mean you used to live in Locke, or something?

video.

[aeons]

No, I've only lived in Locke City for a short time. I've been here once before, though, when I was ten years old. [ The day of her father's funeral. Kind of a touchy subject for her. ] Um.. I'm sorry, but it's a little personal. It's not important anyway.

The echo must have come to me when I was here last, but I forgot all about it once I returned home.

Text

[adaptivemanipulation]

I've lived in Locke City for many years. My "echo," or what I am presuming is my echo, occurred a few years ago but I only recently remembered it in full force.

I stepped out of the City recently for business, came back and found that memory resurfacing once I set foot into Locke City once more.

I am still rather new to this myself, you see.

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[aeons]

Hm.. So maybe the echos can only be received when in Locke City, and you temporarily lose them when you leave.. I wonder what it is about this city?

[ The question is more a rhetorical one to herself. After all, she's pretty sure there's real answer yet. ]