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[protectshope]

 [ It only takes waking in her pod for Madoka to realize something is up. She's a singular existence again, with hands that can pull her out of the pod and a body that gets wet... and really cold. The white dress she is wearing doesn't have sleeves and she's got no shoes. Her hair is down and she doesn't have the ribbons that were given to Homura, but she has the necklace and communication device.

She takes a few quiet minutes to absorb her surroundings. The shift from omnipotence to being clueless again is rather refreshing. Despite learning she's been taken from her home, Madoka isn't very panicked. She has no doubt her contract is being honored. After all, it's already completed. ]

[video]

Um... Hello, everyone. This is so strange. I'm sorry if I seem a little bit dazed. I never expected something like this might happen to me.

My name is Madoka... Kaname. [She hesitates on her surname, then shakes her head.] I just got here and I'm already going to be a bother... Where can I buy clothes here? I'm a bit cold. [She's wearing a sleeveless white dress, and is clearly not dressed for early spring.]

[action]

[With her body so cold that she can feel it, despite her soul gem, Madoka does head off to find shelter. Madoka will eventually navigate to a coffee shop, but stop herself at the door. She is eyeing the "no shoes, no service" sign with a distressed expression.]

Oh no... What do I do? I can't go in there with no shoes-- [She sneezes and hugs her bare arms.] I miss my uniform... And I can't exactly borrow anyone's shoes, huh..? 

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[Action]

[after100000years]

Shoes? You can use mine.

[Koda is nearby, when he notices the girl standing there, looking wet and lost. Newcomer most likely, and he isn't wearing shoes again. He offers his sandals with a smile.]

They make toes cramped. Not good for me.

[protectshope]

Eh?

[Madoka turns to notice the sandals. Oops! She didn't realize anyone might overhear her...]

Oh, but! If I do that, you can't go in either... And it's so cold out.

[after100000years]

It all right, I have sandal in bag, [he said, gesturing to the rough looking sack that he sewed from blankets.]

I am all right in cold. Born on Mammoth Hunt. Very sturdy and strong.

[protectshope]

Mammoth hunt..?

[Madoka adjusts to that quickly. She's gathered that this place can take people from amazing places (not to brag, but it took her,) and lately time has become a concept to her.

So she grins.]

That's amazing! I'm really lucky to have met you so quickly, then. I-I'm Madoka Kaname, by the way.

[after100000years]

I am Koda. Is very nice to meet you, Ma... ma... Ma-do-ka.

[Forgive him, he has trouble pronouncing names.]

video;

[hopeschild]

It's nice to meet you Madoka. I'm Takeru.

[He smiled slightly, he figured he should at least try and help in the best way he could.]

I can show you to a clothes store. Pretty sure you could afford some with the money you get when you arrive.

[protectshope]

Takeru? It's so nice to meet you.

Could you really? That would be wonderful. Sorry for the trouble...

[hopeschild]

You're welcome. it's the least I could do really.

Are you still at the Bay?

[protectshope]

Y, Yeah... I thought that I should really drill this nice presentation into my head... It would be pretty annoying for everyone if they had to repeat it to me, you know? Don't want that, eheh...

[Video]

[discomilf]

[Have a very colorful but smiling woman appear in the device.]

Well, miss Kaname, you are in luck. My business - Revocs - is currently offering any new arrival to this place a free tailored outfit. I have a location that is not far from the Bay, so you should have no problem finding it. If you do, however, let me know and I'll have a driver come pick you up.

[protectshope]

A business? That sounds amazing. I really couldn't take anything for free, though. This place was generous enough to give me, uh...

[She stares at her cash.]

... Some money. I don't know how to count these bills yet.

[discomilf]

I insist. I'm running this promotion precisely to give newcomers to this place as comfortable an adjustment to their new surroundings as possible.

[She leans back in her chair, grinning.]

If you want to compensate me, then consider coming to Revocs for your future wardrobe needs. I assure you, we will not disappoint.

[protectshope]

Then, if you're sure... I'd definitely appreciate it.

[She giggles nervously, looking down at her cold dress.]

Revocs, then. Got it. I can find my way, I'm sure. Thank you so much, miss.

[ video ]

[deathsought]

Follow the instructions from the hologram. The nearest city, Genessia City, isn't far from where you are.

{ There. He did his good deed for the day. Zeref doesn't even look up from whatever he's reading; instead, he takes a large, black marker, and draws an X across a latitude and longitude line over a map of Fayren. }

I would move quickly if I were you. The Pokémon - you'll know one when you see one - are back, and without one of your own, running into one of the larger ones in the wild can end badly.

[protectshope]

Thank you--- Pokemon...?

[She's taken aback by that. Up until now, Madoka thought that maybe she understood her situation. Nope.]

Larger wild ones... um. Sorry, I don't understand. Are they mean?

[deathsought]

Many of them display a level of intelligence on par with humanity. They're self-aware, capable of higher thought, even forming meaningful bonds with humans. However, in the wild, they're just like any other wild creature, acting on instinct.

{ A beat. }

Just stay out of tall grass, deep water, thickets of trees, and keep an eye on the sky until you get to the city. They don't seem to like metropolitan areas without the aforementioned tall grass.

[protectshope]

I see... Thank you for the warning, then. I think I would be fine, but... Mm. I wouldn't want to get into any fights.

Hm. This may be strange to ask... Are Pokemon the only threats here?

action.

[wasanangel]

[Kids are her serious weakness. Don't worry, Madoka. Next to her, there was Levi with... not the appropriate weather attire. Tang top and a long skirt, her arms are exposed to the cold and she doesn't seem to mind. The demon also sighed at the door because guess what... She wasn't wearing shoes either.

She glanced at the child over hearing her. The poor girl was cold and in desperate. With a stern grunt, Levi plucked Madoka's hand and dragged her inside the coffee shop, no warning, no question. The owners would had to deal with her.]

[protectshope]

Eh-- Wai-- Oooh um??

[Madoka stumbles inside, shoeless and flustered.]

I-I'm sorry. Was I in your way, ma'am?

[wasanangel]

Not at all.

[She answers honestly.]

I felt like dragging you inside. How about we find a seat and have something, okay?

[protectshope]

Oh, um... S-Sure.

[This is one way to make a friend! Madoka's not opposed.]

I-I'm Madoka. Kaname.

Video

[unbridledtiger]

[She's a cute kid so Seth flicks on his screen with the intent to offer to help her.]

There are a lot of places to buy clothes. What are you looking for? A jacket or a whole new everything?

[protectshope]

Oh! Hello there... eheh. Maybe a coat to start? I might need a whole... everything eventually, though. I mean, a white dress is going to get dirty fast...

My name is Madoka.

[unbridledtiger]

Hello Madoka.

I'm Seth. [She's so formal.] I can take you to a clothing store and pay if you don't have money. [He has more money than he uses since he doesn't require food to survive.]

I can also meet you wherever you are.

[protectshope]

Oh, I mean! I have money, but.. If it's no trouble? I've been trying to find a place to buy shoes... I, uh... can't go into any buildings without shoes, you know? N-No shoes, no service..!