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[It takes a while for the dark-haired man to get his bearings. For him to suddenly be in a new place, disoriented and groggy and with no clue what anything is... it's a little unnerving.]

[But, rather than let himself fall into any sort of confusion or panic, he collects himself. There is a reason he's here, there has to be -- and it is in his best interests to collect as much information as he can. The pamphlet and manilla folder explain some, but not quite enough for him... he might need to work the videophone and ask for advice.]

[Loathe though he is to do so, it is his only choice. Moments later, he sends out a single text.]

Where would military personnel go, in theory, to acquire employment?

[The moment Tao wakes up from her pod, she's all over the videophone like a cat on a mouse -- puns intended -- and attempts to crack it open to get to what she believes is a delicious center.]

[...This leads, of course, to the video coming on just as the Kaka kitten spits the poor thing out. The folder is off to one side, left thankfully undamaged, but clearly unopened.]

Tao's hungry, meow!! I need to find food.

[She perks up a little bit, her ears twitching about before she calls out:] Good Guy?? Lacking Lady??? Scruffy Guy? Helloooooooo~?

[For all intents and purposes, she had to have been dead. The last of Harribel's memory had been filled with the sight of rapidly blooming flowers of ice, an otherworldly chill overcoming her before oblivion claimed her senses.]

[As she rises from the silk-lined pod and takes a look at her surroundings, the Espada shuffles the folder and its contents under her arm, then exits the Bay into the city proper.]

[It reminds her of Karakura Town, a little -- certainly more populated than the decoy town had been, of course, but the similarities remain. There's nothing else for her to do, at present, but to wander.]

[For someone who lives in the 1400s, the concept of a telephone is foreign enough, let alone one that records video. So when Richter finds the device, immediately upon waking up in a strange land—]

—this cursed thing even do?!

[—the vampire hunter's voice comes through, after much fussing over the videophone, with more than a hint of irritation. The sound of splashing water almost drowns out his words.]

[Poor, poor Richter. Seems the poor guy can't grasp technology.]

((OOC: Rather than clutter everyone with separate intros, I've done this! Just mention who you'd like to interact with in the tag subject. <3))

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[Grimmjow tried to stay aware of the Reiatsu in the area. He was waiting for a particular person to appear, but so far they hadn't. But he was a little surprised at this articular persons arrival. Well he probably shouldn't have been. This damned place dragged him here, it could probably drag the others too.

So Grimmjow appeared on the roof of a near by building, hands tucked away in his pockets and gazing down at the wandering Tres Espada.]

There ain't no exit, if that is what you are looking for. [He spoke out.]

[ Annette stared at the video feed for a long moment; she'd caught a flash of blue and a familiar voice, one she hadn't heard in a very, very long time. Her large jade eyes watered when she realized just who it was. ]

R-Richter! Sweetheart, wh-where are you?!

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[The tan-skinned woman below paused mid-stride before she turned to face him. Despite the surprise of being greeted by a familiar face, Harribel's voice was cool and calm as she replied.]

I figured as such. [A pause.] How long have you been here?

[The vampire hunter's eyes widened, and an expression of shock passed over his features be he fumbled the videophone.]

[It landed on a dry patch of land near the pod, though Richter's incredulous voice soon drifted over the sound of lapping water.]

Annette! [Moments later, he scrambled over to the device, picking it up and looking at it as though trying to find a doorway.] I'm in... a place with a lot of water. A secluded bay, it seems.

[He didn't expect for her to be anything but calm and cool. He couldn't recall a time ever seeing her get riled up.]

A little over a month at this point. So not all that long.

[ She has to hold back her tears -- she can cry later. She knew where he was at least and she nodded her head. ]

Sweetness, stay there... I know where you are. Don't move. I'll be right there!

[ She cuts the feed there. True to her word she's at his location in record time -- she ran the whole way. As soon as she's in range she tackles the poor man, wrapping her arms around him and burying her face into the crook of his neck. ]

It's really you this time...!

[Because he doesn't recognize him through text...]

I suppose I could use some enforcers in this place, and reform the Tekken Force.

[...hold on a damn second. Isn't the Tekken Force a part of the Mishima Zaibatsu?]

[Which means...]

[There's the click of the audio feed coming on, before Dragunov decides to speak.]

That would be... a conflict of interest.

Oh really? And who are you that you are familiar with the Tekken Force? Last I checked I was the only person from that world here.

I am... familiar... with its figurehead. Jin Kazama.

[That's all you're getting on that matter.]

As well as... the King of Iron Fist tournament.

My son.

[Have a scoff.]

If you're familiar with him, knowing he's my son should be all the identification you require on my part.

[She sighed, quiet and ever-so-quietly. That meant he didn't know that much about this place, either.]

Are we the only ones from Hueco Mundo here? Have you seen anyone else?

The only one from Hueco Mundo, yeah. The woman from the human world that healed my arm is here too, though.

[Richter barely had time to realize that his wife had darted to him, and nearly went careening downward from the force of her hug.]

[His hand gently stroked her hair, and he planted a single, light kiss atop her head.]

Yes, darling, it's me. Confused above all else, but me nonetheless.

Kazuya Mishima.

[A moment of pause. A part of Dragunov wonders just how this would end up playing out.]

... You mentioned that we are... the only ones from our "world" here.

What is this place, exactly?

There was one other, but she... is gone now. As for what this place is, I have no idea. There have been people talking about this place as if it were a space between realities. There are people from worlds wildly different from our own, and powers wildly different than anything in our world.

[ She reached up and lightly touched his face, before smiling brightly up at him. Wiping at her eyes one last time with the back of her hand, she took a breath to steady herself. ]

This city has pulled many people and creatures from different worlds and times. I have met many people here, and even a few vampires... I've been staying in a small apartment since I arrived a few months ago. Come with me and I'll explain further there.

[At that very moment Kodachi was about to make a call to Sun, when she's suddenly intercepted by a cat.. thing.. Thing! She yelps in surprise at first.. But then her eyes simply sparkle.

What an unusual creature! She wants it!]

Oh how adorable! You poor kitten, does your belly desire a most delectable delicacy? I may be able to assist you. <3

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De...li...ca...cy...?? Where has Tao heard that word, mew...

[It takes her a few moments for the gears to start turning, but — SUDDENLY, TAO FACE ALL UP IN THE SCREEN.]

Do you have food, nice lady?! Tao wants some meatbuns!!

I see.

Are any of these... "otherworldly" people [— he says the words with a little skepticism in his tone —] openly hostile?

Thank God you've been well.

[His tone is soft and caring, and he gave her another featherlight kiss before his own lips curled into a smile.] Lead on, dear.

Ah. [At least it wasn't anyone openly hostile. At least, not yet.]

... What are we even supposed to do here? It seems like a relatively... quiet place.

It is. [Kind of boring if you ask him.]

People here just seem to live and work and shit. Nothing much of anything else. Guess we are expected to do the same.

For the most part.

[ She beamed at him, leaning up to return his affections. Gently, she tugged him down the sidewalk... she still couldn't believe he was actually here, in the flesh. It was so surreal... after nearly an entire YEAR of not seeing him, she was terrified this was some sort of dream and she'd wake up husband-less again.

As they walked, she made chit chat about the various things she'd discovered in the city -- technology for the most part, and promised that she would show him how to properly use the communication device when he was more settled in.

Once they'd arrived at the large building, it was all a matter of making the short jaunt up the stairs to her small living space. Unlocking the door, she pulled him in. She wasn't kidding when she said it was small -- it was tiny, but immaculately clean; it was just enough. With Richter here, though, perhaps they would have to consider finding something a tad bit bigger. ]

Home sweet home, temporary as it may be. Sit down, you must be exhausted -- do you want something to eat or drink?

Oh my my, you are quite the smart kitty to know such a word.. And so very polite!

[She is honestly impressed; not to mention pleased Tao sounds like a cat a lot more than Sun sounds like a monkey!]

But yes, yes, I most certainly do possess food for good little felines. Would I be correct in guessing that you are currently in a cave-like area?

That's right, Nice Lady! There's a lot of water, and Tao woke up with paper on top of her...

[Is that Tao nuzzling the videophone? ... That's Tao nuzzling the videophone.]

Is Nice Lady gonna come and bring Tao food??

[Oh my god Kodachi's senses are being tickled in all the right places STOP IT!]

Oh but of course, of course! It is suc a wild coincidence that I just so had happened to have made meatbuns this evening too; I am teaching a friend to cook, you see.

[Why she might even sprinkle sleeping powder into a couple of them. And by might, we mean will.

Hmn, it's quite a ways to the Bay but.. It would be worth it! And she didn't read the pamphlet. Well of course not, cats can't read after all. (but apparently talking is ok)]

Now, I must ask you to be patient; it may take about twenty minutes to get there, all right?

[Whiiiiiiine...]

That sounds like a long time, mew...

[She shuffles, looking a little dejected — but then, as though she just remembered the prospect of food:]

But Tao will be patient, for the sake of delicious meatbuns!! Nice Lady will find Tao right here, meow!!

[AWWW! Kodachi can't.. SHE CAN'T. Tao is too adorable for words!]

You will not be sorry, I guarantee it! I shall see you soon, adieu~!

[And the feed ends. Kodachi spends about five minutes scrambling for appropiate containers to place them in (though her only real option ends up being tupperware). She places six of them inside, drugs two of them with a light, clearish sleeping powder, then she's out of there like LIGHTNING!

At long last she arrives, Kodachi adorn in a simple enough ensamble of a white blouse and tan skirt, and she calls out with one hand raised to her mouth.]

Tao? Tao, are you still here? Here kitty kitty~.

[I mean, she assumes her name is Tao!]

[For a moment, there's just the lapping of the water against the pod... before an excited voice speaks up.]

Oh! Nice Lady, it's Nice Lady!!~

[From the other side of the pod, Taokaka rises, ears twitching curiously. Then, at a speed that seems almost all-too-quick, the catgirl comes barreling over, skidding to a stop before she outright crashes into the dark-haired young woman.]

Hi, Nice Lady!!

[Kodachi's eyes go wide- Well.. Tao is a little bit bigger and faster than she had expected, but thankfully she doesn't need to dive for her very life out of the way. To such a cheerful greeting (and not immedietly clicking in that Tao was just drinking that water; GROSS), she returns with a curtsy.

Ah it's so nice to be appreciated. So nice!]

Hello, Tao. Look what I have~.

[The lid is removed and the way too mouth-watering scent of steamed pork buns fills the air. It looks so fluffy!

Kodachi prides herself in her ability to cook, and while chinese food isn't her expertise, it's nothing to sneeze at!]

Help yourself, dear, and do let me know what you think, won't you?

... That's not so bad. Perhaps a little dull, but...

[Considering all the fighting they've already done...]

Surely a place like this has somewhere we can keep sharp?

Nothing that I have found. There is a place here that has monsters or some shit in it, but they are weak as hell.

[It was, admittedly, rather hard for Richter to make sense of a lot of what Annette was saying. But he told himself that, in time, he would ask her to explain about this strange land further, so that she could help him get acquainted with it all.]

[Difficult though it was to wrap his mind around this all, the truth was he didn't mind so much, being trapped in this place, especially now that he knew his beloved was safe and sound. As she led him into the small apartment, he looked around with a smile, before finally settling into the nearest chair he could find.]

Some water, dearest, would be wonderful. And if you happen to have something made... I would love that, as well.

[As Kodachi removes the lid of the container, and the smell of delicious food drifts to the catgirl's nose, the grateful sparkle in Tao's eyes shows that she is so very happy to see her.]

Oh, Nice Lady, you really are nice!! Thank you so much, meow!!

[Such... delicious looking... food...!!]

[One by one, Tao takes the meatbuns out and practically inhales them (though, thankfully, she takes some time to properly chew before she swallows). Then, when she finishes the last of the six, she all but beams at dark-haired girl.]

Nice Lady, those were really, really good! Your cooking is really tasty!!

[ Did she have something made. When didn't she? Smiling at him again, she walked over and pressed a kiss to his temple, before bustling off towards the kitchen to go get the requested items. ]

Of course, sweetheart. I haven't started on dinner, but I did bake a cake this morning...

[ She hums and the sound of running water and dishes clinking against silverware can be heard throughout the tiny apartment. Within a few minutes she emerges again with a big piece of chocolate cake on a plate and two glasses -- one full of milk, the other water -- carefully balanced as well.

Placing all of the items on the table in front of her dearly beloved, she flashes him a grin. ]

I brought milk, too, just in case. Now, then... how about for dinner I go to the market and get some things to make a nice pot roast?

Ah ha ha, that is true, I am far too kind~.

[Kodachi giggles behind one hand, but then gives a surprised yelp once Taokaka digs in. Well now, she's quite the eater, isn't she?? She's hardly put off, though, the fact of the matter is she has an almost unhealthy fascination with sharp teeth.]

Awww, thank you so much, Tao! I am glad to have brought you a bit of happiness in an otherwise very distressing situation.

You've been seperated from your master, have you not?

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HUSBAAAAND [video herp]

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WIIIIIIFE (also, derp Richter and technology)

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Taokaka [Video]

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[Action] | Kodachi no, don't keep Tao, she'll eat you out of house and home

[Action] It's fine! ...... Maybe.

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[Action] Yay!! ...also I apologize for the super slow. ;w;

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[Action] Np, welcome back!