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[kyoken]

[This was all pretty insane. Ending up on a different world was something out of a manga or a sci-fi film or something. The most important detail about his situation was something that he realized himself and that's that Alice wasn't here, at least she hadn't arrived with him.

But he starts up his device, hopefully if she is here she will see it.]

This really isn't some sort of joke, is it? I thought I might have been dreaming, but this feels too vivid to be a dream. [Not to mention he pinched himself hard enough to leave a red mark on his arm just to make sure.]

What are we expected to do here? [Because he's certain his duties and responsibilities back home were more important than anything he could be expected to do here.]

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[gammavirginis]

I'm no+t entirely sure. Live?

The spirits o+f genessia do+n't seem to+ be particularly fo+rthco+ming.

[kyoken]

Spirits? You mean like ghosts?

[gammavirginis]

Uh, I guess? I do+n't kno+w if there's any strict hierarchy o+r no+menclature in play.

They call the things that run the place spirits, and the things that co+me fro+m the bro+ken barrier gho+sts.

[spitfireprincess]

You can do what you want to do.

[Sakura is used to traveling from world to world though this is the first time that she's suck on one. She's of the opinion that you try your very best with the things you can do and greet the day with a smile.]

There are jobs here and shops and lots of different places.

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[whiteas]

If it's a joke, I missed the punchline.

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[kyoken]

You're that hologram woman. [Really, he wasn't sure if she was real or not when he saw her on that thing. He didn't pay too much attention to finding out all the details.]

[kyoken]

Anything except go back home? [Because if he had his choice, that is what he would choose to do.]

[kyoken]

This place is starting to sound like the afterlife or something. [Except he doesn't remember dying.]

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[whiteas]

I have a name, you know.

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[kyoken]

I didn't pay close enough attention to catch it.

[gammavirginis]

A seco+nd life, fo+r me.

[spitfireprincess]

[Sakura's expression shifts to a nervous one.]

Yes, I'm sorry. I don't know how to get home.

[kyoken]

You mean to tell me that you are dead? [Or at least was before coming here.]

[kyoken]

Then I really can't do what I want. [And that kind of frustrates him.]

What sort of businesses are around here?

[spitfireprincess]

[She wants to apologize again but instead she focuses on his question.]

All sorts. I work at a cafe in town, there is a library and a game store and ...

[The young princess pauses before smiling nervously.]

You should have a map, I'm afraid I don't know all the stores by heart. There are clothing stores of course.

[kyoken]

So this place has all sorts of things. [It wasn't difficult for him to figure out where it was that he would end up working. He was a chef, so he knew he was going to end up in some food related job.]

[gammavirginis]

In a way.

[ How much did he actually want to heare? ]

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[whiteas]

It's Weiss Schnee.

[spitfireprincess]

That's right.

[Her smile widens slightly.]

Is there something you like to do?

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[captressentiment]

It's as real as it gets, but you get used to it. Start by finding a place to live and a job. That's what people usually do here.

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[kyoken]

People are that quick to settle in and become comfortable here?

[kyoken]

Explain. [He's a bit curious.]

[kyoken]

I'm a chef back home. I have been since I was a little kid.

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[That wasn't an invitation to give it. But he's polite enough to give his in return.]

Ryo Kurokiba.

[gammavirginis]

I do+n't do+ well with co+mmands.

[ He has one pass before the politeness goes away. ]

[spitfireprincess]

That's amazing! Oh! Do you know how to make meat pies? I mean, I'm a baker but I'm still learning and a friend of mine doesn't like sweets so I told him I'd make him a meat pie but I don't know how...

[She smiles feeling a little silly for admitting so much to him.]

[kyoken]

Even a child can make a meat pie. [He feels like he should be offended that you even asked.]

[kyoken]

[All he does is just cross his arms over his chest. He isn't going to ask nicely. He's not really in the mood.]

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[whiteas]

[ Like she cares. He will know her name. ]

I certainly hope you're more friendly to people who haven't tried to help you.

[ He may be polite, but she's not getting a friendly vibe from him. Not that she gives off one herself.. ]

[gammavirginis]

[ No polite ask, no answer. Pretty simple. ]

What's yo+ur name?

[spitfireprincess]

Oh?

[Sakura feels a little embarrassed.]

I see, I've only just learned to cook. I didn't have to know in the castle and I usually just ate fruit.

[kyoken]

[He's just going to leave it at that, then.]

Ryo Kurokiba.

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[kyoken]

I gave you my name, didn't I? [That's polite enough as far as he's concerned.]

[kyoken]

Castle? I didn't think anyone lived in those sort of things anymore.

[spitfireprincess]

Well, my world is probably different from yours.

I'm from Clow Country.

[kyoken]

It has to be, because there is no place called that in my world.

[spitfireprincess]

It's a really wonderful place! It's in the middle of a desert and there are these big ruins just passed the town, outside the castle.

They were excavating there!

[gammavirginis]

I'm Po+rrim Maryam. Pleased to+ meet yo+u.

[ Slightly more pleased a moment ago, but lets try not to dwell on that. ]

[kyoken]

Living in the middle of the desert doesn't sound fun.

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Yeah. [He's not going to say the same, because he's still sour about being here.]

[spitfireprincess]

Why would you say that?

[They have the best apples in Clow Country.]

[kyoken]

Because it is the truth. Growing up near the ocean is better. [Which is what he did. He's from a port town.]

[spitfireprincess]

I liked the ocean too!

[She'd argue that they are both wonderful but she also loves her country.]

[gammavirginis]

Well if you'd like any help getting settled, I'd be happy to assist.

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[captressentiment]

Basically, yeah. It's not that dangerous of a place.