1st Chapter | Action/Video

[the_heroine]

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[For a good three hours the new arrival sat frozen, not far from where he woke, too scared to move. This must have been a dream, and maybe if he refused to react to it, he'd finally wake up, back in his own room, where it was safe and the closest thing to reality shifting was the video games he played. That's how it worked, right?

It wasn't working.

After some pathetic sounds that sounded close to sobs, a fit where he outright panicked and shouted for his friends (or anyone) later, Mikoto steeled himself and stood up, gripping onto the folder like it was a lifeline.

He took two steps before he sat back down and retreated within himself again. Yeah, no, he's not going anywhere.

Still... He played with the videophone in his hand a little. At least one thing made some sense in this place. It wasn't too different from his phone back home. After some hesitation, he turned it on, his face barely visible and eyes averted to the ground.]

My name is Mikoto Mikoshiba and I need a job.

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[nrgsvr]

[ He stares at the screen for a bit, not quite believing that he's finally seeing someone he knows from home.]

Mikoto-san?

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[the_heroine]

[What. He hadn't really expected that to work, but he'll take it. His surprise at seeing Mayu is enough to get him out of his self-pitying stupor.]

Otouto-san?

When did you get here?!

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[nrgsvr]

Months ago.

[ He doesn't want to put the energy into elaborating.]

Where are you?

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[the_heroine]

[Fair enough. He won't pry yet.]

Where I arrived.

[Speaking of-- He was soaked by now, wasn't he?]

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[nrgsvr]

I'm heading over.

[ Even Mayu moved further enough away not to get wet when he arrived. It's cold out. He doesn't want Mikoto to get hypothermia.]

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[bedeutungslos]

[ Augusta begins to think that the job center really should be more advertised. A lot of people seem to be asking this question at first arrival, her included. In any case, this boy looks seriously lost and she decides to take mercy and offers a small smile. ]

There is a job center in Genessia City that will help you out. Additionally the newspaper comes on Sunday... whether you really want it or not.. with some job adds in it.

Is there any kind of job in particular that you think you would be qualified for?

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[the_heroine]

But I don't know where that is... [He begins meekly, before he catches a glance of her. In the span of a second, his personality seems to do a 180. He straightens up, flicking his bangs out of his eyes. Even his voice seems lower.

Despite all this, he carefully makes sure to avoid looking at Augusta.]

I've done some modeling in the past, along with acting. [Dating sims and flowers and drawing flowers. Would it count as a betrayal if he drew here for pay, seeing as how he was stuck here?]

I won't do any boring jobs, just so you know.

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[bedeutungslos]

[ That was... entirely not as expected. Immediately she feels like sighing a little, but suppresses the urge. It's not like this is the first strange person she's ever talked to. Even though she's never had to work or even lived a path of life where she ever would have to at all, Augusta thinks that such pickyness in regards to jobs carries quite a bit of arrogance. ]

I know there are a number of performers here, so you might well find there is interest in the arts.

As for the location of the employment center, I can give you the address or show you if that makes it easier.

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[the_heroine]

[Performing. As in being the focus of a group of people, letting their eyes bore into him for any duration of time?

No way forget he said anything. Why did he say that.]

Isn't there anything that's not that?

If you want to spend time with me that badly, I guess I'll humor you and let you show me.

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[bedeutungslos]

I'm doing this because you asked how to find a job, not out of personal interest.

[ Can she talk to a guy once without getting this weird arrogant flirting? It would be refreshing... Even so, she said she'd do this and so she will. ]

By the way, I did not introduce myself yet. I'm Augusta, it's nice to meet you.

There is a multitude of jobs you can take, so don't concern yourself too much. My shift at my own job is just over, so I can come and guide you. You're still at your place of arrival, right?

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[gullwingsgunner]

People must have already told you how to get a job. I'm simple replying to welcome you to Genessia and to tell you that if you have any questions then you can either ask me, or you can make your way to the welcome center for information.

[Considering she works in Everglade she couldn't do much more to help unless she had been in Genssia at the time.]

Ah, I'm Yuna by the way. Nice to meet you.

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[the_heroine]

[Somehow, it's easier for him to relax a little and pretend his previous moment of freaking out didn't happen.]

Any welcoming center isn't going to offer anything close to the entertainment we could have together. Yuna, was it? Where's the best place to go on a date?

[Someone please help him.]

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[gullwingsgunner]

[Considering Yuna has never really been on a date herself, she didn't actually have a clue.]

Um, well... I mean there are businesses with pamphlets at the centre with places I'm sure people would go on dates for, but I would know personally. I know there are lots of places to eat at least.

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[the_heroine]

Seriously, has no one asked you out before...?

[he's genuinely surprised, but almost against his will his mouth keeps shooting off words.]

If you want someone to change that trend, I'll take you on a date and give you more personal knowledge on the subject.

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[gullwingsgunner]

[She shook her head slightly. She was always so busy for one reason or another.]

Not. But then again I've never really had a reason to, what with work and being busy. [Though them asking her was causing her to become slightly nervous. What was she meant to do to answer that question? She didn't know.]

You know you don't have to.

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[soldierofloveandbeauty]

[It was one of those days where Minako for once didn't stay in Nova City and kept an eye out for anything of interest in Genessia such as arrows of love when she came across the other. She had to admit he was rather cute. Nice hair at least. This was enough to get her to walk over with a smile.]

Welcome. I've never seen you before, so I assume you must be new. I'm Minako Aino.

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[the_heroine]

[There was a person here. Why was she here? There was no guarantee she had seen him, so Mikoto kept as still as possible, until she began to approach. Had she seen him?? Scrambling to his feet, he did his best to hide. She was cute, unfamiliar, and talking to him.]

...

[Wait, wasn't he supposed to say something?]

You'd remember me if you saw me. I always leave an impression on the cute girls I meet.

[He was freezing, but his face felt like it was on fire.]

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[soldierofloveandbeauty]

[Minako couldn't help but watch as the person tried to hide and she couldn't help but give a small chuckle at that.]

I believe that when you say it. I can imagine you leaving an impression. But never the less welcome, new commoner to Genessia, your home away from home.

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[the_heroine]

'Commoner'? You're talking to the shining star of Roman Academy.

[He threads his fingers through his hair, a habit he finds works well with these sort of lines. He smiles as charmingly as he thinks he can while he feels like curling up.]

But I guess I could forgive you. It's not like you knew any better.

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[soldierofloveandbeauty]

I have no idea what this Roman Academy is.

[She pauses slightly.]

I haven't done anything wrong, though. We just come from very different worlds.

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So go get one! #JobSearch

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[the_heroine]

Have any more useful advice? #NotHelpful

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Read the newspaper. It comes out on Sunday and has job listings. There's an employment building too. #URude

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[the_heroine]

Fine, that can't be too hard. #URUDER #Shutupimnotrude

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It's really easy. #Rude #Rude #Rude