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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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[And we all know how much she needs it. That's a fair assessment though. She's fine with it so as long as she was okay with it.]

Of course. I'm sure he'll be glad to see you too. We've been here for about five months by ourselves, but within the last week or so, a good number of us have arrived.

[The words that Eren will be glad to see her too gets a smile from Petra, except it's a very sad smile.]

I'm glad at least you two know me... [it would be so weird if they didn't, but it also means... they might... know...] I .... talked with Armin and Marco on that weird device thing and that -- well, that in itself kind of explained how time works here, I guess.

[It's still WEIRD, but look, she has a point with this soon. It's also weird to walk around like this, not have walls around them and well, most things are weird today, but if Mikasa is okay with walking like this here, then she'll trust her on this. Right, okay, back to the point. And Petra swallows again. She's even shaking a bit, not crying but still shaking.]

So, did you all get out of the forest of giant trees already?

[YOU TWO ARE GOING TO GET OUT, not getting out is not an option for either. Or for Levi, but this isn't so much about Levi right now. She just kind of needs to ask/know and prepare herself to see Eren again.]

Oh right...

[She wasn't quick enough to warn her... That took a while for Mikasa to get used to, too. But that question made her go silent for the moment. She didn't make it out of there with them... She couldn't help but feel a little sad and hesitant to answer.]

Yes, thanks to all of your guys' help. All of you were key to our survival and I want to thank you for that.

[That partially might be because of Petra's death, but she really did feel thankful for their efforts. She wanted to attempt to at least tell her that they helped them out a lot and she appreciated it.]

[The silent moment itself is almost enough for the answer. She's not sure if it's just because she's good at reading people or if it's a thing most people would catch but she still waits to hear it to be sure.]

. . .

[Petra is just going to look away and distract herself by looking at their surroundings. It's bad enough to cry in front of Levi, yes she's done that sometimes, but crying in front of people younger than her is a nonono. Well, she is crying, actually, but she's also trying to look somewhere else so Mikasa wouldn't even have to see it.

So, they know. That makes this whole thing even more weird... but the so called good news is that at least Petra knows very well that she's going to die. Or the best news of the day is that she isn't dead here, so this is the place for all second chances and new memories, but positive thinking like that isn't exactly her thing right now.

The words come as a surprise. Or not so much, but it's still not something she expects to hear anyway even if they did it to protect Eren. It's her turn to be silent for a moment.]

You're welcome? [WHAT IS SHE SUPPOSED TO SAY TO THAT?] I'm ... glad we helped so much. Really. That it wasn't all for nothing.

[She's not going to ask more questions about it. She'll die, Oluo does something stupid after that and dies too -- like that's not obvious from the way how he treats her. She's really sorry for Eren seeing it all, but it's obvious what he'll do after that and well, then it will be easy to find them considering Eren is definitely not a silent type unlike that ... other titan shifter there was.

She sighs. Still not looking at Mikasa, though at this point it's because of crying but also because she's honestly curious about their surroundings. And because what she's going to say next, that too.]

I -- got here just before that psycho reached me, like literally maybe about one or two seconds before ... Obviously. [or more or less obviously, she could be from somewhere earlier too but considering her clothes are clean...] So, don't worry about me not knowing what happens to me.

[also sorry, is she supposed to be polite about the female titan if she's someone you know? Nope, she's calling her a psycho or whatever she happens to call her today.]

[That's not exactly what Mikasa was going for, but given that it was very likely that she was going to die with how things went down, it's not strange. Mikasa was a tough girl, but even she nearly gave up on living after realizing that Eren had been "killed" and wanted to break down. In fact, she did have a mini break down. The plus side was that nobody saw her in that weak state of mind.

So crying wasn't exactly surprising to Mikasa, but given what happened to her, she almost felt inclined to do something. She wasn't used to giving affection very often, besides towards Eren or Armin, but what can she do? She didn't show her mourning in front of everyone mostly because if she mourned every single death that happened, she'd never get anything done and she'd just feel a lot worse over time.

Sure Mikasa wasn't usually physical with anything, but she was hesitant as she finally decided to stop walking and hug the girl gently. It wasn't much, but if she could comfort her, that would be enough. It may have even been a little out of character for her, but when you die or almost die it's a traumatic thing, no matter how strong you are.]

I'm... sorry. I'm sorry we couldn't save you, but you're here now. You're safe. This place has it's own dangers, but you're alive here. That's what matters right now.

[Calling Annie a psycho well.... Mikasa didn't care. She may not have known at the time for certainty if that was her, but she knew by the time she got there. To be honest, she never particularly liked Annie. It just pissed her off even more to know that she had been an "ally/comrade" this entire time but those were her true colors.

Just like Petra shouldn't expect Mikasa to like Levi that well, she doesn't expect Petra to like Annie. After all, it was because of her that her and a good number of people died.]

Thank you, really, for everything.

[Oh Petra kind of figures it's not what Mikasa was going for, but she also figures it's better to just get that out of the way. Things can be less weird that way if you're not wondering whether or not people know about your death especially when they both know.

She stops around the same time as Mikasa. What? -- WHOA, WHOA, WHOA, WHOA, WHAT IS HAPPENING?

Petra is honestly completely surprised by the hug! She doesn't know her well, but Mikasa never seemed like a physical contact person to her. At least not toward many. Then again -- and very sorry for this in advance, girl -- she could say the same about Levi, but she's definitely had chances to hug him and get hugs from him too. So maybe this shouldn't be all that surprising, but it just ... is.

Well, Petra is like the opposite of her (and Levi) with physical affection. She loves it. Really, really loves every single gesture of it. Humanity's Best Cuddler right here, ladies and gentlemen. So she returns the hug soon. Gently. It is really comforting, Petra really appreciates it though she's not sure how to put that appreciation to words.

She's still crying. She doesn't want to cry on her, and she's not having a huge break down here right now (that's ... going to happen later in another company). Mikasa's words might make the silent-ish tears even worse because they mean a lot too. So, sorry, Mikasa, this girl here kind of just takes a moment in this hug to calm down. Just a moment because yeah, not in the worst state of crying yet. Mikasa saying she's sorry though? ...Wow, that ... is sure going to be Petra's line to Levi if he ever comes here, but --]

Hush, no need for apologies - it was our choice, and we don't regret it at all. [Sorry for dying though.] But you're right, what matters is that I'm here now and making new memories with every second chance here. Like I'd really like to get to know you now when I can.

[Ha, well that's just another form of teamwork, isn't it? Petra is really not good with people being rude about Levi or to Levi, but they'll just have to see how this goes.

... Still not sure what to say to thank yous especially because she messed the whole thing up by going into a hysterical panic and losing her shit completely and then she should have returned to balance with her gear, but she didn't and she's dead because of that. Well, to be fair, she probably would have died in that situation anyway even if she hadn't completely just ... lost it after seeing what happened to Eld. ... BUT Eren would be okay after it and everyone else too, so she should actually be proud of what they did. That is just going to take a long while to happen.]

... You should... probably thank the boys and not me. [wow super sorry for this even if she's the one, who mostly talked (sense) to Eren in that forest with Levi too sometimes.] Or I mean, you're welcome, really. I'm -- not sure what to say to that. I'm just really glad everyone else got away from there.

And thank you for this and all those words really mean a lot to me. I appreciate them more than I'll probably ever be able to say.

[oh hey, Petra seems to be calm again! Thanks to you for hugging and calming words, Mikasa.]

[Mikasa doesn't mind if she cried on her. Honestly... She's had a fair share of tears and maybe she hadn't been the one to do them, but she's felt the emotional toll nonetheless.]

I'd like that too. It would be nice, seeming as the apartment seems to be filled with boys now.

[For good reason. Petra is actually close to Levi. It's only natural. Mikasa would have trouble too if anyone started to mess with or talk bad about Eren too.]

You're just as much to thank as they are. It's the least I could do. I'm just glad to know that there are more people from our world here. If time really works the way people say it does, than it's probably a good thing being "kidnapped" here in retrospect.

Well, I won't be going anywhere from here. And I ...really don't want to be a bother if your apartment is too full.

[Petra gives Mikasa a sheepish smile. Not like she thinks she's a real bother but really, if it's too full, that's not good either. She should look for a place of her own sooner or later anyway.

She's still extremely protective of Eren too, so no one should dare to come to the way of these girls. Sure, she's more protective of Levi, always, but it works just fine since Eren also has Mikasa (and others) for that.]

Yeah... More people from home is great, let's hope more and more keep coming. How do people say time works? I mean if there's more to it than being from different points in time.

[She only found out about the timeline differences because Armin and Marco obviously had no idea who she is.]

[Shaking her head to that.]

It's fine. I was planning on saving up for a bigger place anyways. You should save your bills for other things, although help with rent would be nice.

[Meaning, she's taken everyone else, why not one more, right?]

Well, I've been told that time stops back home, as well as pull people from different times. I don't know if that's true or not, but I'm hoping that it is.

How much bigger? [Curious forever.] And of course I'll help with rent and whatever you want me to do there; cleaning, cooking, whatever else - you name it.

[ ... time stops? She looks really surprised by that, not sure whether or not to believe it, but it's probably not the strangest thing to hear today!]

Well, kind of experienced the people coming in from different times. But time stopping back home would be nice ...for the rest of you, in a way. Doesn't really matter in my case, but my case is really not the point here anyway.

[besides, she's not there to experience the pain, so that's good at least! Besides she might feel less selfish for wanting people to stay here if time really stops there. Even if it's not really selfish at all considering how horrible home is, but hey, they still have important stuff to do there.]

Well, I was thinking of getting a house. With as many of us here, we could probably raise the money for it and get one and be more comfortable.

That would be helpful though. I did most of the cooking, but Eren helped out sometimes. Cleaning, I've been splitting duties, but Eren wasn't always the most reliable at times for that.

[And they way that she said that suggests that she's all for keeping everyone together. But the way she said that made her frown a little.]

Well.. if it means more of us can live a more peaceful life, even if it means being kidnapped and stuck here.... I think it's something that could benefit us in the end.

[She really shouldn't feel that way, but it was a second chance on a life they should have had.]

House sounds great and teamwork like that sounds even better! I'd be glad to help raising the money for it.

I'd be glad to help. If we all do that in turns, then it sounds like we'd experience a lot of different foods and that could be interesting. ...Yeah, he -- isn't always the most reliable even if he tries his best.

[Leave it to Petra to call it teamwork and jump right into a plan like that, ahaha.

... Eren and cleaning though? Sure reminds Petra of her first time talking with the boy and Levi telling him to clean again after checking how well - or badly - he managed to clean in that castle. So very sorry for just repeating your line there, Mikasa, it's a touchy subject today.]

Well, this seems to be a pretty great place to be kidnapped into, so I guess -- we really shouldn't feel bad for hoping more people to show up here.

[Well, Petra can certainly agree with the second chance thing. A lot. She'd agree even if she was from somewhere different point in the timeline but especially from where she is. Too bad it doesn't work if they just wish for it to happen.]

He tries, but he gets easily distracted or bored too.

In most cases I guess being brought here isn't a good thing, but maybe it's not so bad for us. Not when our world is doomed to fall eventually, despite our actions... There's too many of them...

Well, that sounds quite familiar from what I saw during his time with us.

[and she's actually genuinely amused by them talking about Eren like that here.

... but since this is a day for moods and situations... changing too fast...

.. Sorry, Mikasa. Your company here is THE WORST AND TOTALLY THE WRONG ONE for talk about home world being doomed to fall. Petra's steps slow down for a bit, she's swallowing really hard to not lose it again.

And then Petra just punches her shoulder. Not too hard, it's almost even friendly and definitely not even aimed to get her off balance or anything.]

Hey now, you'll be fine there. You'll beat everything. Eventually. A lot of shit will probably fuck everything up before that, but [ ... DON'T LET DEATHS OF SQUADS LIKE LEVI SPECIAL'S BE FOR NOTHING.] ... They have you, Eren, your class and everyone else from our unit and captain Levi. I'm sure you'll be fine, so don't think we'll be doomed, okay?

[wow, she actually manages this all without tears anywhere else than in a little in her eyes, somehow. It gets insanely difficult after that little pause there and esp about Levi and in the end, but hey, someone's got to keep positive and supportive attitude here.]

[She was a bit surprised for the punch in the arm, but it didn't really hurt. She should have watched her words closer, but she hadn't really thought to censor that. She still has a hard time believing that they'll still be alive in the end, but now that she realizes her error and not censoring her words, she's not going to push it.]

Yeah... I guess so.

[She wasn't one to lie unless there was a good reason. Even something simple like what she had just said was hard for her to get out without sounding too faked. It wasn't really much of a lie there, but it went against what she really thought. It just didn't come out sounding right to her, but she wasn't going to push the issue. None of their deaths were forgotten or in vain, but she could understand her point of view to some degree.]

[Sigh. Well, guess is better than denying it, so she'll just let it go after that. Noping the fuck out of the option, that they wouldn't survive alive. That's not an option. Sure, everyone won't but... No, it's really not the topic she wants to think about.]

Well, that's not something we need to think about much here. Possibly learning to bake and doing other fun things is here.

[With that, she'll take the change of topic.]

Well, I've learned how to cook while being here so that the cost of food isn't has high. It's been nice to be able to learn, but I'm not sure if my cooking is anything impressive.

I can tell my honest opinion about it if you want to hear it later? [She's half-kidding, but let's just say her opinions would be positive anyway!] Honestly I'm not sure how good my skills for it are right now either compared to what people usually might have in a place like this, but we have all the time to improve here.

[Who made the food in the castle? Petra? Someone else? Taking turns? Who the hell even knows, though taking turns sounds cute... well, it was probably the Scouting Legion members, who get no screen time aside from a few scenes or death scene because as if the others would have that much time for it.]

I think I'll just buy a lot of books later and try new things and get new skills and it's going to be great. Even if we're not so good at cooking now, that's at least one area where one can always learn new stuff.

That's true. My cooking is fairly average, but it's good enough to not be terrible too. Although, it wouldn't hurt to get better at it. It's like you said, we have time for it now.

I've never thought about how mine's like on skill level, but -- well, we'll find out and we'll improve and I guess there's a lot of different options for it than back home too, so it will be a fun experience to learn a lot more about it.

It has been nice to be able to learn new things and try new stuff.

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