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[scoutingangel]

This place is too confusing...

[Hello! This sure looks like one confused young woman here, too confused to even remember what an emotional mess she is right now. Really, what is this kind of technology and place even? Sure sure, she got the explanations and read that pamphlet thing, but still. Anyone from the same world as her would recognize her clothes and 3D gear thing too, because wow she's not good with this video thing and the phone flips here and there.

What is she supposed to say to this thing even? Let's start with top priorities! Which is people instead of jobs, but she can look for jobs a chef, security, nurse or whatever later.]

ummm... I'm looking for some people! Oluo Bozado, Eren Jaeger and [pause, longer pause.] captain Levi? I--If you've seen any of them here, please let me know, okay?

[and biting her lip when she almost asks for two others too. Nope, not going to ask for them too.

Sorry, it's not really a good day for long messages either, she's really not good at staying calm for those today. So she'll just leave it at that.

Action is welcome too if you're anywhere near The Bay!]

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[inhisdebt]

[Luckily for Petra... and Mikasa... She was close by. With how many people from her world were coming here... it was just easier to come here first, wait around for a while, and hope that if someone came, she'd catch them. Sure enough, just as she was grabbing something to eat nearby, she noticed the familiar face and then the names listed off.

It didn't take long for Mikasa to arrive there and she had her gear on her mostly because of convenience and she'd used pretty much all of her tank supply earlier when getting Armin. At least another point of this trip was to refill them.]

Petra...?

[She's none of those listed, but Mikasa was starting to get used to seeing so many people. Being the second person who was killed and brought here though... It was hard to say how to feel. She wasn't nearly as close to Petra as she was to the others, but she still respected her.]

Well... Eren is here, but the other two are not. Although, considering how many of us have arrived here recently, I'm sure it's only a matter of time until the dear captain joins us.

[Sorry if there's so coldness coming from her tone of voice at the mention of Levi. Beating the shit out of Eren that one day was still very ingrained in her memory.]

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[scoutingangel]

[ ...Or she could have asked for anyone from their world, really, and not list a few names. Even if Mikasa isn't listed there, it's actually good to see her, Petra is somewhat relieved even.]

... Mikasa.

[The respect is mutual. Needless to say she's surprised to see anyone from home here. A new chance to get to know her is great too, not like she'll have time to get to know anyone back home -- but she really doesn't want to think about that too much right now.

Hearing that Eren is here seems to brighten her face a bit! ...but then hearing, that the other two are not -- well, that's just sad, isn't it? Sorry, Petra doesn't really believe in such luck with dear captain joining us anytime soon, she's in the squad, that had the worst luck today. Also yeah, Mikasa, you kind of have a reason for that tone about Levi, and she might excuse you for it today at least.]

...Maybe... [Who knows about Levi, really? The man is a real mystery.] I mean that would be amazing, but -- [Just. Better... not get her hopes up, right? She swallows. She can be sad about this later.] Damn, I'm going to replace Oluo's front teeth with his back ones for not showing up at the same time with me, if he ever shows up too.

[Don't even ask, it's just easier to be like that to Oluo's direction than think of what's going to happen to him back home after that titan kicks this girl.

Maybe that's enough about people, who are not here!]

So, where is Eren?

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[inhisdebt]

[Mikasa wouldn't actually mind getting to know Petra better. They barely knew much about each other during that short time for things that couldn't be helped. Still it was good to see her okayish.]

Eren is back at the apartment right now. It's a little cramped now, but if you'd like I can take you there while I explain about Genessia and answer any questions you might have. It is a bit of a walk though.

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[scoutingangel]

[It's not like you'll have a choice in getting to know her, Mikasa, she's going to throw herself at you like great, social butterflies do now when she can!

Walking sounds like a better idea than the gear now, honestly, considering she just fucked up her balance and everything else with it back home and she's going to die there because of that too. So, she kind of has -- a lot of stupid feelings about the gear too today.]

I don't mind walking. I'd just -- [and she swallows again!] -- it would be really great to see him at least, if that's okay? And any explanations and answers are really good too. ...How long have you two been here?

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[neverfeltthatway]

[Armin doesn't recognize the voice coming over his device - he'd left it on to absorb as much information as he could - but the names she mentions draw his interest, and he quickly turns on his phone.

He doesn't recognize the woman, but he recognizes the uniform - he's wearing a trainee's uniform himself, but his cloak bears the wings of freedom. He wears several items that are not standard issue - specifically a scarf, a necklace, and a hat. His uniform is in awful condition, too - worn and torn and burned in places. To be honest, he looks pale and worn too - though at the moment his expression is curious and alert.]

Y-you're in the Scout Regiment?

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[scoutingangel]

[Well, that's one way to make today even more confusing. Because even if he doesn't know her, Petra sure recognizes most of Eren's friends when she sees them. A month in the same castle would do that, especially when she's one of the four protecting Wren and very curious to meet new people.

What is that question even? She'll ignore it, for now, because you're just going to get her into an instant big sis / mom mode with looks like that, young mister. Let's also ignore how she's really pale too, she's really trying to not think about home and everything that happens there.]

Armin, what the hell happened to you?

[Oh sorry, that doesn't really answer your question.]

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[neverfeltthatway]

Th-that's... kind of a l-long story. B-basically... I was k-kidnapped kind of l-like you just were, except I was th-thrown from world to w-world f-for more than a y-year, before t-turning up h-here earlier t-today.

I... [He bites his lip and looks away for a moment, voice quiet.] I'm n-not sure I'm r-ready to get into specifics of what h-happened yet.

[Although actually, it kind of does answer it.]

I'm g-guessing you're coming from later than I am. I'm sorry, from the t-time I'm c-coming from, I h-haven't met you yet. The l-last thing I r-remember back in our world w-was the Battle of Trost.

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[scoutingangel]

[ . . . Well, that ... sure isn't the answer or reaction, that she's expecting to get. Ugh, why is this stupid video box thing on her way, when she just wants to rush to him and give him a hug? Yes, she'd at least try to do that, don't even question it even if she really doesn't know him so well. Or well, even if he doesn't know her at all, it seems. She's so worried about him now, Armin has no idea.

Especially because that ... sort of reminds her of the answer she could give too, if someone asked a question about her situation back home. But let's not connect the dots that way, that would be just her and he is so clearly not okay either, but there can be a ton of reasons for that.

So, there are other worlds, that can do this kidnapping thing too? She won't ask about it, not now.

Time to act like a big sis figure, that she is? Yeah, she can at least try, though she can't quite stop looking sad and worried by that.]

Hey... Armin, it's -- it's okay. You don't -- need to go into specifics about it, not now and not with me later either if you don't want to. Or well, if you ever want to tell me, I'll listen and that's fine by me, but [Petra shakes her head.] I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to upset you like that.

[She takes a deep breath, not wanting to get all emotional here even if she almost could after his answer and everything that's happened today.]

I didn't know that coming from different times was possible, but that explains it then. There's no need for you to apologize for that though, it's not something we choose for ourselves, I ... think. [short pause, but oh right, he doesn't know her, so;] We'll meet in your future and as you said I'm in the Scout Regiment. You can call me Petra.

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[koishi_komeiji]

Koishi was hanging out near the bay, as usual. Having nicked a doughnut with attractive pink frosting from the Welcome Center, she was currently sitting with her feet in the Bay's water, happily munching away. She only managed to eat about half before the sound of splashing attracted her attention.

Someone new!

She waited for Petra to exit the bay before approaching her floating several inches above the ground. She tugged on Petra's cape. "Miss?" Her third eye drifted up, nudging her shoulder. "Miisssss? Hellooo? Can you see me? Hey! Miss!"

Hopefully Petra would notice her... eventually... maybe...

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[scoutingangel]

Something she's not expecting today? Someone approaching her by floating above the ground and maybe that's better for the floating person. Because today is not such a good day for surprises like that and she's got her blades with her, so people should actually maybe be careful if they approach her.

But since Petra is really not expecting it, she also doesn't see her coming until the girl is tugging on her cape. "..." No time to see who's there as she's distracted by the thing that's nudging her shoulder. What? More like too many questions, that could all start with a what.

When Petra is done staring at that thing on her shoulder, she looks at Koishi. Is that really a girl with green hair? No, that's not the real question here! "... I can see you. How did you get there and what is -- that?" She's pointing at the thing nudging her shoulder. This place is just getting more and more confusing.

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[koishi_komeiji]

Instantly elated Koishi's eyes lit up, literally, looking absolutely joyous. "Really? Yay! You can see me!" without warning the little youkai threw her arms around Petra in a tight hug, holding for a moment, and then let her go, grasping her hand and shaking it. "Hello! I'm Koishi Komeiji! I'm a satori youkai!" She let Petra's hand go, her third eye pulling back to hover in front of her chest. It was a little bigger than a baseball with two very organic looking cords looping out from either side, the slack hovering around her body and connecting at her ankles.

"Miss?" She tipped her hat up so she could see Petra better. "You have very pretty hair. I really like it!" She was studying the scout, tilting her head a little and- "Ah!? Miss!" She pointed to her 3D movement gear. "Miss! I saw a Miss with a pretty red scarf and dark hair wearing that too! Do you know her? Are you friends?"

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[scoutingangel]

Is it weird if she could see her? Petra really didn't know, but she seemed so happy about it? "Isn't it normal for people to see --" She stopped, when the hug surprised her. It's not like she minded it at all -- Humanity's Best Cuddle Friend right here -- but it wasn't something she expected from a stranger. It was still pretty cute to be honest, Petra was even smiling a bit before the moment was over. Hugs were always great, but today felt like she could definitely use a lot of hugs right now.

Petra looked surprised again, when she grasped her hand but she was shaking Koishi's hand too. "Hello. I'm Petra Ral, you can just call me Petra ... ...What is a satori ...?" Did she even get that right? What was that next word even? Sorry, Koishi, she has never heard of that term. She was looking at that third eye now when she could see it better. Really, what was that?

It was good that Koishi was asking so many distracting questions. Petra looked at her as soon as she was talking again. "Ah, thank you. Your hair is very pretty too, I've never seen a hair color like yours." And it looked very soft somehow. Oh? Was she talking about ... Mikasa? She was the first and only one to come to mind from dark hair and red scarf. Mikasa was here? "I -- wouldn't call us friends, yet, but I know who she is and I'd like to get to know her better? I guess I'll be able to do it, here. We come from the same place."

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[halffreckled]

Not all of those people are here. But I know for sure that Eren is here.

[ he puts a hand on his chin like he's examining her. but he's just looking ] You're part of the scouting regiment? You look familiar... I'm sorry. I can't place your name.

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[scoutingangel]

[Really, she's going to punch that imitating idiot for not coming here too, because that's obviously the best way to show how much she cares about her friend.

And Levi not being here is just ... sad. Maybe she'll never see him again. It's not like she's ever going to see him again back home.]

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[scoutingangel]

[ but Eren is here, so that's a lot better than having no one else from their tiny squad around. And by a lot better we mean it's amazing because the boy is obviously one of the most important people of her life. ]

Well, I'm really glad at least Eren is here. [understatement, sort of, but she's smiling at that at least? Even if that smile is a bit sad too. And yes hello stranger, who knows about the scouting regiment??]

I am and it's okay. I -- can't really place your name either, but we can fix it now. My name is Petra Ral, just Petra is fine.

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[halffreckled]

Yeah, I...don't know if you know Mikasa or...Jean, but they're here too.

Sorry, I'm Marco Bodt. I was in the 104th trainee squad. Before I left I was assigned to the 19th squad. [ he smiles, looking proud ]

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[scoutingangel]

[Marco? ... Didn't Eren's friends (namely, Jean) told him that Marco is d--

Sometimes she's so glad, that she has Levi's orders to NOT FUCKING GIVE INTO her raging emotions. Right now? Right now she's repeating that line in her head while she's keeping a calm face.

So, this rollercoaster like thing in her mind is going to be anyone's reaction to seeing her here too, if they happen to come from the future, huh? WHAT IS SHE SUPPOSED TO SAY HERE?? Not give it away that something's wrong here, for sure. Good thing it's almost easy to do that. Eren sure had no idea how ready they'd be to kill him before they decided to trust him, so this one? Stranger is easy.]

I've seen them a few times. [true, a month in the same castle would do at least that.] I'm glad so many of his friends are here.

Well, it's nice to meet you, Marco! [also true, even if this is confusing.] Congratulations for the sq-- -- [she winces and swallows, okay let's move on!!] Squad, sorry. That's a great accomplishment.

[wow, squad is a horrible word today, but pride? She gets that, forever proud of being hand-picked by Levi to that other... squad. Even tho she also died because of that, but well, they were told to be sort of prepared for that.]

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[behindthefakesmile]

I can't say that I've heard of any of those names. But since others have responded I'm sure you'll find those that you know.

[He would be pretending to be happy for you since it meant they weren't alone, like he was or at least how he felt but refused to admit it.]

video; hello possible future neighbor as i'm looking at Housing and dreaming of her living there

[scoutingangel]

That's okay, I just wanted to try seeing if anyone knows them. [she appreciates all the distractions anyway!] Apparently only one of them is here and I found some surprises along the way too.

[Buuuuut she's kind of horrible company at the moment, thank you whatever happened back home, so she's not really sure how to ... feel about finding so many people from home. Except it's great that they're here and not giant food back there, but still. Ooops, sorry mister, maybe today is just her lucky day here even though she's still wishing to find dear captain too.]

video; why would you want to live with this guy as your neighbour?

[behindthefakesmile]

[He wondered what she had meant by that really. He couldn't help but be a tiny bit curious.]

Surprises, huh? Are they of the good kind or bad kind?

video; coincidence as i'm canonblind but somehow i liked those apartments a lot (breakfast baaaaaar)

[scoutingangel]

[and being curious like that is okay, because she's a really curious girl too.]

The good kind! I wasn't really expecting to find anyone, but there seems to be like five others from home here ...Though with how time seems to work here, all of them don't know me. But that just means I can get to know them here.

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[lookprofessor]

[Luke listens every day, waiting on new arrivals and wishing for a familiar face. He wouldn't want someone from his home to be dragged here against their will.... but he is lonely.

When he hears the newcomer ask about Eren, he turns on his feed.

Tipping his hat politely, he nods slightly at the camera.] Hello, miss.

Mr. Eren is here, if you know him. He and Miss Mikasa live in Nova City, if I remember right.

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[scoutingangel]

[Oh no, he is adorable! Hello Luke, how do you like to be adopted by big sister figures?] Hello, mister. You can call me Petra.

I know Eren, yes, he's one of my most important friends. [Maybe that's an understatement. Sort of.] So, thank you for telling me! Mikasa is taking me to their apartment actually, so I guess I'll get to see where they live.

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[lookprofessor]

Hi, Miss Petra.

[Luke smiles at the camera.] I'm glad you've met up with her.

Sometimes it's hard to track people down.

[Yes, he would like to be adopted. He's painfully homesick, though he'll do everything in his power to pretend that is 100% not the case.]

She's got a copy of the map I've been working on, too, but if you need another just let me know. I can make you one, as well!

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[scoutingangel]

[She smiles at him being glad, that she's met Mikasa. Considering that Mikasa is said to be like worth a hundred soldiers, she's really glad too and because Mikasa's the first one to tell that Eren is here. So even if Levi isn't here well now he is, Mikasa's company feels ...safe, not as much as captain's but second one right after him. And feeling safe is very good every day, especially right now.]

Yeah, I know. This thing helps a lot though, we don't have anything like this back home.

[#adoptadoptadopt. Look forward to all the big sister stuff later, Luke.]

You're working on a map? [She looks confused. Schnee said there's maps right there... But if Mikasa has one too...] I ... would really like my own copy, if it isn't too much trouble for you?