( VIDEO/ACTION ⋆✪⋆ 1 ) Turn the stars at the centre of the world.

[the_galaxyfairy]

[ VIDEO ]

[ Upset? Sheryl wasn't upset. In truth, 'upset' would not begin to describe what she is feeling. She was furious, as she doesn't take to kindly to people who kidnap her. That is probably why it took a while before she was in the right mood to finally test the communicators.

When the video turns on, you will see a shot of Sheryl's annoyed face with a harried-looking hologram behind her. Sheryl raised one hand to show the camera a ball of crumpled up brochures.

Did these people just expect Sheryl Nome to roll over and accept it like they were entitled to herself and her freedom? That was unacceptable. Sheryl Nome followed no ones terms but her own. ]

To the people who thought they could contain me, you are all cowards. I don't need your false hospitality or your games.

I am Sheryl Nome and I live by no other rules but mine. For now, I hope we have an understanding.

[ ACTION ]

[ Despite her brave declaration, Sheryl was actually more afraid than she was letting on. Grace had always helped her through whenever she bravely charged one --- but now, she was truly alone. However, her pride would never allow her to become weak at this kind of pressure.

While she was not to keen about accepting help from her captors, she was still in need of information to better understand the situation in the perspective of fellow victims.

She approaches someone and will smile, looking much kinder than the persona on the video ... ]

Hello, do you have a moment?

Comments

[Voice]

[la_matrona]

I don't think that they can hear you. Whoever they are.

Bienvenido, though. For all that's worth.

[there is the sound of a sewing machine]

[Voice]

[the_galaxyfairy]

[ Sheryl stared blankly at the communicator. She had not expected someone to reply at all.

She did not understand the language the woman was speaking, but it did not sound anything bad. ]

Thank you ... ? [ Sounding uncertain. ] ... I suppose.

[Voice]

[la_matrona]

Hm. [the sound stops and Imelda inspects the trousers she was working on. ]

These things should be thrown away. Men. [she snorts]

Anyway, did you need help niña? Somewhere to go? A place to get started?

[Voice]

[the_galaxyfairy]

[ Men? Sheryl did not understand what that meant, but she did appreciate the help. ]

A place to go would be a good place to start.

[ She could figure out later what to do next. She might not like it --- but she needed to survive. ]

Can you help me?

[video]

[chikapolilla]

Hello. You're new.

And rightfully pissed because, yeah, you got the raw end of the deal. Yadda yadda yadda, you need to make a declaration of purpose. You're a pretty big deal. For what its worth that's not going to mean a whole lot, but hey, you said it so there it is.

So, now that you've got that well and good, what are you going to do?

[video]

[the_galaxyfairy]

[ She didn't have a complete game plan yet as to what she was going to do, but she was not about to admit it. ]

I thought the answer was simple. I survive of course.

[ She just needs figuring out how to do that, but she will. She had been through so much worse. ]

[chikapolilla]

Makes sense. You've got such a long road ahead of you. And resources are scarce. There are days I go five... six whole hours without eating. If you use that currency they give you can probably manage a whole... 30... maybe 31 days, tops. Its a real wasteland out there. You're definitely going to have to forage around. You may have to get your hands dirty by going into a convenience store for sustenance. Maybe use a cup to tap water from the drinking fountains.

Think you can manage?

Video

[priceofmagic]

Ms Nome? It's nice to meet you! I'm Satou Kuroneko, Guardian of Genessia!

[The petite girl on screen smiles calmly, though noting Sheryl's expression.]

I'm afraid we haven't managed to contact whoever trapped us here yet...

Video

[the_galaxyfairy]

You are a guardian?

[ She had a smile and air that reminded her a bit of Ranka. Because of that, she could not hate her for it.

Ranka ... Alto ... Grace ... she was so worried about them. ]

It seems this place continues to surprise me.

[priceofmagic]

Yes! This place surprised me a lot when I first arrived as well.

The Guardian system is something we, the kidnapped, have taken control of. My job is to make sure no one hurts one another. Ah, but there's still a police force in every city and some private protection organizations.

Action

[youfool]

[Ted would've responded to the video post, had she not seemed preternaturally cranky and talking to, practically, no one. How fortunate, then, to meet this damsel in distress when she appeared in better spirits.

The man certainly stands out in his ostentatiously colorful clothing. His smile is no less exuberant.]

Yes, and more besides. Good morning, Ms. Nome.

Action

[the_galaxyfairy]

How did ...

[ Then she remembered her little tirade on the video. Considering what the hologram told her the thing could do, maybe she should not be surprised other people had seen it.

She wouldn't take back anything she said though. She is still furious about being here, but that does not mean anyone else deserved her ire. ]

I wish it was a good morning, but thank you.

It is very awkward. You obviously know my name but I do not know yours.

Re: Action

[youfool]

Sorry to hear that.

[He's a bit of a morning person, so it must be absolutely brutal to deny its goodness.]

Ah, pardon: it's Ted, pleasure to meet you. I confess my curiosity about your surname, for I've never heard its like. Can't quite divine it's meaning.

Well, is there something I can do to make the morning better?

[Video]

[im_gonna_heal_u]

Ah, hello!

I'm afraid that while taking a stand against kidnappers is all well and good, you have to know who's kidnapping you in the first place.

...which we still really don't know. Trust me, I've looked, as have several others.

[Video]

[the_galaxyfairy]

I have heard. It is still an irritating predicament to feel so powerless.

Be it as it may, I do not regret what I said. They should have anticipated that when they brought me here. If they had done their research, they would know I would would at least not make things easy for them.

Re: [Video]

[im_gonna_heal_u]

No need to!

[ Konoka gave a light little laugh. ]

I like a go-getter. I'm sure if we ever discover who's behind it, there's gonna be a mile long line of who gets to beat them up first. Then I can heal them so people can beat them up again!

[ Um. Konoka. ]

[Action]

[chaosimpact]

[Etna was stretched out on a park bench enjoying a nice nap when Sheryl interrupted. But, she figured she may as well play nice. Might even be able to con the woman out of some money.]

I suppose. I mean I am a very busy woman, but I can make time for you I suppose.

[Action]

[the_galaxyfairy]

[ Make time for her? Sheryl was not so desperate as to need someone to make time fir her. ]

Yes, I can see you are very busy. [ Ah, yes. She can't hold her sarcasm in. ]

I can see that bench is in much need of your warming it.

[Action]

[chaosimpact]

I mean, letting the adoring crowds come and see their benevolent ruler is a very important task to be sure.

[She sits up, stretching.]

But I always have time for the little people~.

[Yeah the sarcasm was just going to get met with some catty jabs.]

[action] for later

[la_matrona]

It is strange, after a few months of living with no one, to have to prepare the apartment for someone new. Though she has spent longer with a familia than with out, so it doesn't take her long for old habits to kick in. The spare room has been made as comfortable as she could manage and there are some enchiladas prepared in the refrigerator if she should want them. For now, the apartment seems clean and welcoming and she has gotten back to sewing.

[Action]

[the_galaxyfairy]

[ Sheryl wasn't out very long. Of course she had not expected to finish exploring in a day. She barely probably scratched the surface. At least she know where she can go tomorrow to shop new clothes. She still had on the concert costume she had battling the Vajra.

She entered the door and looked around. ]

Imelda? I am back.

[Action]

[la_matrona]

[the opening door doesn't phase her thought the still unfamiliar voice does. Still she only glances up from her sewing]

Señora Rivera, por favor. Your room is down the hall to the left.

[she snips a thread]

Did you enjoy yourself?

[Action]

[borntolove]

[Cue a certain blue box materializating. Who knows - maybe she - being the Box - just knew. Either way; there's a lanky fella with blue pin stripe suit/pants, white shirt, red tie and red chuck shoes that steps out and gives a cheerful]

Hallo - what do you need a moment for?

[Action]

[the_galaxyfairy]

[ Sheryl thought she had seen everything. People from Earth (a planet her people abandoned centuries ago), talking/singing skeletons and now ... things were happening literally out of nowhere.

She wasn't saying this was impossible in her world. It usually meant that it was a hologram and even used these in her concerts. But ...

Instead of answering him, she circled the "blue box" and began tapping on it to test if it was real. With each tap, the more surprised she was. ]

Is this real? This is an impressive hologram. What kind of technology do you use to make it appear on cue like that? I don't see a platform either ...

Re: [Action]

[borntolove]

Of course, she's real. [Ten gestures with his head that she can touch the Box]

Time Lord.

[Does Sheryl feel that? That the Blue Box is alive?]