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[lockedgirl]

 [Patchouli is not amused. A moment after exiting the disgusting pod, she has dried off her long dress with magic and parked herself briefly in front of the Hologram. It looks like the sort of scientific magic that she would find on the other side of the barrier. Her suspicions that Yukari is the culprit are promptly shut down by Weiss' image, and the little device in her hand explain.

She holds it up, reminded of something that Sanae girl has, then shrugs.Her gaze then drifts to the city streets in front of her. With a sigh, she resigns herself to the inescapable situation.]

[Video]

My name is Patchouli Knowledge, and I am a wizard from Gensokyo. I will not waste your time with idle chatter, so do not waste mine. I am looking for an establishment that sells books, particularly on your realm's magicks and spirits, as well as the nearest business that may serve me coffee. I would also like a place to set up residence. Preferably one with low moisture and little sunlight, so as to not damage my books. 

If you have nothing meaningful to say, do not waste my time with your 'welcomes' and by repeating anything in that Hologram. I do not care to make friends, so do not bother.

[But actually: Do bother this stick in the mud.]

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[crapton_of_luck]

Well aren't you a little stick in the mud.

[This coming from someone kicked back in a seat in what looks to be a planetarium. Looks like he's between shows at the moment.]

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[lockedgirl]

You have three seconds to tell me why you are worth my time. What I spend wasting breath on you is already more than you may deserve.

Magic books? Useful information? Or the off button?

[Video]

[scarlet_devil]

[ Remilia's the sort to check the network often these days.. or nights. But this time, there's someone she didn't think would see again anytime soon. ]

Patchy! [ Remilia's naturally happy to see her, how could she not? And she's making her way to the Bay already... ]

[lockedgirl]

Remilia?

[Somehow, Patchy is not quite surprised to see her dear friend. Because really? Did some border-wannabe youkai really think they could separate these two? Don’t underestimate the power of friendship and freeloading!

She cracks a soft smile.]

You are here too. I am glad. I don’t need to worry about being bored, then.

[Video]

[scarlet_devil]

You're my Patchy, right? Tell me how we met.

[ She is also totally going to glomp Patchouli because of course she is. ]

Oh, I'm coming to meet you. I expect Sakuya might not be far behind.

[Video]

[fairysoul]

[Have a bright smile.] Welcome to Genessia. My name is Mavis Vermillion. I own a bookstore in Fayren that has many interesting books on the subject.

You're also welcome to come and stay at Fairy Haven. It's the guild hall of the mage guild Fairy Tail. [You're currently talking to Fairy Tail's guild master, by the way.] We have dorms and I can assure you they're fit your requirements.

[You might not care about making friends but Mavis does.]

[Video]

[lockedgirl]

I may just take you up on that, Lady Mavis. Fayren... sounds like a place with faeries. Or at least, magical energies. I assume, then, your bookstore contains magic books.

[Mavis is not a waste of time, so Patchy decides to invest in this relationship.]

Do you have faeries there? I ask out of curiosity, not a depserate need for anymore faeries in my life. They are a common find in my home.

[Video]

[ohmystarsandlasers]

Wow Patchouli, you got nabbed too?

[ And look who just showed up? Actually, Marisa had appeared not too long ago herself, and figured out the device pretty quickly. So that's what these smartphones do when powered up.

Gotta figure out how to charge it later if she plans on using the thing regularly. ]

[lockedgirl]

[Oh, hell.

Patchy initially shoves her face in her grimoire.]

At least now I know the kidnappings are random. No place would willingly “nab” you.

[Her face is in the book to hide a smile. Marisa being here is nice.]

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[innocent_royal]

[Patchouli? The name is very familiar. In fact, she remembers her well enough. But does Patchouli?]

H-Hello... I don't suppose you remember me, do you?

[lockedgirl]

Are you from Gensokyo?

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[superficially_busy]

Hello, Patchy.

[Have a less annoying magician to talk to.]

[lockedgirl]

[Oh, thank everything...]

Alice. A good day to you, I suppose. It seems Gensokyo is going to echo with emptiness at this rate.

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[timeless_king]

Concise; to the point. I respect such.

[She looks human, yet...]

You are not human, I presume?

[lockedgirl]

I appreciate it.

I am not human, no. I am a Youkai Magician. We are being born with an aptitude for magic, as opposed to those that must learn it. I am going to assume it will be a pleasure to meet you, Sir.

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[trivialization]

[Wow and Touta calls her grumpy and antisocial.]

They're less likely to have written anything but if you want breadth of magical study you ought to take the subject up with the visitors. There are several traditions from different worlds present.

[lockedgirl]

Noted. I suppose that the act of writing one's secrets and methods only makes sense if you plan to set a permanent foundation, or have successors read it.

This understanding also assumes that there is an effort to return home.

[Voice, this is a disaster in the making]

[iplaytowin]

Well, aren't you just a peach?

[Like usual, Hana doesn't bother using video -- there's no need if she doesn't know the person.]

At least you're apparently smart enough to listen to the hologram and keep that info in your head.

[A beat.]

Well, you've got the right attitude for making sure nobody wants to be your friend, so there you go.

[voice]

[lockedgirl]

I'm aware. It's intentional.

[Patchy may not be broadcasting video, but she's not looking at the screen either.]

Do you have anything interesting to say? I'm turning the feed off in three seconds.

[Video] Since Flan is going be so hesitant for now...

[frozenmemories]

[Cirno hesitated for a split second before throwing her worry away. Gotta stop being worried for now. Either way, a older looking Cirno appears!]

Huh..This place really does like Gensokyo. It's been a while Patchouli.

flaaaAAAANNNNNnnn

[lockedgirl]

So they captured you as well? And I thought the bar was low with the rat.

[She does notice Cirno's aging.]

It must have been quite a while, agreed. You look like you're doing well.

[Action]

[sakuya_izayoi]

Sakuya absently glanced at her phone as it beeped. Someone was broadcasting? She stared for a long moment before simply vanishing.

Patchouli would find the maid by her side, lowered to one knee with her head bowed. "Lady Patchouli. Welcome." Loyal as always. "Do not worry. I am here to assist."

[lockedgirl]

[Turning her head and seeing Sakuya does not surprise Patchouli in the slightest. If Sakuya is here, then of course she would be right next to her. Nodding her head, a rare smile crosses Patchouli's lips.]

I'm glad to see you. I can worry less about our dear Remilia now.

[Remilia without Sakuya at her side would be like a book with no pages. It's just wrong.]

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[deathsought]

I'm the manager at Scribes and Scripts in Fayren. Mavis mentioned it, I believe.

{ The camera pans to the nearest window; it wouldn't be hard to find one of the most prominent magical bookstores in Fayren, but it should help a little. }

I've also studied the spirits of this world, myself. If you've magic that could assist with that, I'm eager to hear about it.

[lockedgirl]

Yes, she did. Are you from the same world?

[It's a far-fetched guess. Patchy expects people from the same world to stick together.]

I am afraid that I may not entirely be of use in that regard. My magic is most efficient if I know what spirits are within the area. Or which ones are not.