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[wantsnudes]

[There's a dark-haired teenager with the lost expression of a new arrival wandering around the streets, clutching what few belongings he has and staring around at everything. He... seems to be talking to someone? But he's not using his phone, so maybe the person he's muttering to is just himself.]

... If living here for the first month is free, and if I forego two of my three meals a day, this money should last a few weeks longer than intended. But how to afford art supplies... More than that, even with my art, how do I gain an income...

[Someone is a little anxious about the welcome talk and getting shunted into an unfamiliar city. Since he has to stay here for the foreseeable future, his situation has shifted from figuring out who is behind this and why (apparently nobody knows? yikes???) to the more immediate, material reality of his situation. He really has no idea what to do to make ends meet.

Spotting a passerby, he just straight up steps into their path and shoves his pendant into their face.]

You there! I would like to know the address of any place I could pawn this trinket off to. [uh]


VIDEO.

Excuse me. I was informed I could use this in order to find others from my home. [A pause... Who should he ask for first... Only his friends spring to mind, so--]

Does anyone know an individual named Ren Amamiya? He is my age, bespectacled, and often smells of coffee. Or perhaps Ann Takamaki, who is the most beautiful woman to have entered my gaze. Or there is Ryuji Sakamoto, who is loud and a bit crude, with dyed hair... [talk about descriptor whiplash]

I seem to talking on for longer than intended, so I'll stop there for now. I hope if anyone knows these individuals, they would be willing to point me in the right direction.

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[divinefavor]

I do not see why not. If you are, for whatever reason, uncomfortable doing so then what alternative would you suggest?

[ She's kind of curious now. His next question gets a laugh out of her. ]

A world called Valsheria. So far, none have heard of it - am I right in assuming it is the same for you?

[wantsnudes]

It seems improper to refer to a Lady without the correct title... But if it is your preference, then I will simply call you Cordelia.

[A headshake.] I haven't heard of it, no. I am from a place called Earth, from a nation known as Japan.

[divinefavor]

I have heard of Earth, as well as Japan. [ Fancy that. ] It would seem Earth is a common place so many originate from. With any luck, perhaps you will find someone familiar to you.

[wantsnudes]

[Yusuke seems more crestfallen than encouraged.] I don't know about that. You see, Earth is home to billions of people... Even if many people are brought here, the chances of finding someone I know would be slim to none.

[divinefavor]

Perhaps, but there are plenty here that could claim otherwise. That friend I spoke of had his brother arrive not long after he did.

[ She moves like she's going to pat him on the shoulder, but stops herself, just in case he's not down for that. ] No point in dwelling on that, however. You should focus on settling in and getting your bearings. Do you need directions or anything?

[wantsnudes]

[He does give her an odd look as she moves closer then seems to hesitate, but otherwise doesn't comment.]

I suppose I should find my way to the temporary lodgings I've been offered here. Would you happen to know the quickest route?