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[Action] At Garden Park

[Trying to lay low with how risky her magic as become simply didn't go according to plan. She was too restless and couldn't bring herself to stay in doors. She had broken this promise to herself several times already, so she might as well break it again. She enjoyed her freedom too much to willingly keep herself hidden away. She won't risk it when summer returns.

So while she still has this time, Anastasia traveled to Garden Park together with her Sylveon. In her hand was a shopping catalog. Every once in awhile, she would roam the park while looking through the catalog, or she will sit on a bench to either read or entertain her pokemon companion.

Anyone who sees her might wonder what she's shopping for. Anyone who gets close enough would see that she was looking through a sword catalog. What would a 13 year old girl need a sword for? After a while of wandering the park aimlessly, Anastasia stops on the arched bridge, closing the catalog and gaze out over the water, looking to be deep in thought.]

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Are you alright?

[Terra has been searching for flowers; much like last spring, her search has brought her here. She isn't a stranger to distant thoughts but seeing a young girl so focused made her worry and step closer to investigate. The imagines of swords only stirred her worry further.]

[Anastasia was stirred from her thoughts when she heard a voice close by. Getting her catalog more secure in her hand, she looked over to the source. It was a woman, so she had nothing to worry about.]

"Oh... Yes, I'm fine. However..." [She shows her the catalog.] "Would you happen to know anything about swords?"

[The better question is, why is she asking a random stranger about swords?]

I do.

[Terra takes a seat next to Anastasia, her lips set in a warm smile.]

I’ve fought with one in the past but why do you want to learn? [There are obvious reasons that Terra can’t dispute but she wonders if it’s something more specific.]

"Well... I already have some formal instruction, but I haven't held a sword in a year now. I need to find a suitable sword to protect myself with. Especially since my magic is now very unst--"

[The catalog in Anastasia's hands inflated with magical power, ribbons of mana erupting from weird cracks that formed in the paper. With a shriek, Anastasia quickly threw the catalog over the side of the bridge where it exploded with a bang, scaring off any ducks that were minding their own business in the water below. The magical malfunction caused no damage.

The young girl looked back to the woman.]

"...Because that can happen."

[Anastasia was aware a sword won't save her from herself, but with a sword, she won't have to rely on magic as much.]

[Terra turns away, shielding herself from the explosion. She feels the frantic drum of her heart in her ear as the little pieces of the catalog drift into the water below. It happened to fast for her to do anything about it. She looks over at Anastasia, her brow furrowing with worry.]

I can help you find a sword but do you think that will help?

[She does know something about fear and what a lack of control can do. Terra rarely uses her magic in case the beast hiding inside of her was to emerge.]

"I don't know... Probably not. I do want to stay safe, though. For all my friends who care about me."

[She remembers when she first arrived a year ago, how scared she was when those emotion-eating monsters attacked and how defenseless she was. That feeling of vulnerability was almost gone until she went to the dream docks. Now her sense of security feels compromised.]

"Who knows? Maybe it will help... I need to try until I can get the solution to my instability."

Do you know the cause?

[Terra’s voice remains softly and kind though she can’t keep her worry away from her tone. She wants to help but she’s unsure of a sword is the answer.]

The reason why you are unstable?

[Anastasia looked around, checking for people who might be near by. Seeing no one else within earshot, she keeps her voice down to only they can hear. For some reason, Anastasia feels like she can trust her.

To keep a long story short, she will only include some pieces.]

"... I am a weapon of my world's God-Queen. My family line was picked by the Lady Pankosmia to most quickly and efficiently create a vessel to use magic potent enough to counter a False God, while I myself become not unlike a False Goddess as well, borrowing a share of my Goddesses' powers."

[She holds an arm across herself to hold her arm as she finishes.]

"...But I'm not old enough to safely hold so much power, so it leaks out in various ways. If I can get gemstones related to my world's Goddesses, and fashion them into specific runic words and made into accessories, I can be stabilized. ...In theory, at least."

[Terra waits patiently for Anastasia to explain. Her brows knit together, and a sense of dread settles in her stomach. She’s never heard of anything like this and if she was honest she doesn’t know where to start. Her own magic had been born within her and she hasn’t been able to control that. She doesn’t know how to help someone who is given magic like a vessel.

It sounds very sad to her.]

I don’t think a sword will help but I understand not wanting to use magic.

[She frowns.]

These runic words, do you know them?

[Terra is used to accessories being enchanted though she doesn’t know how to do it herself. If she opens an archway to her world she might be able to get someone there to make Anastasia something. It will come at a cost and might breed more trouble than it’s worth but Terra can’t help but try.]

"I still need other means to protect myself...

As for Runic, I don't know them... It's divine language, not taught to humans... I at least know someone who might be able to provide the gemstones, though..."

[If Satsuki ever gets back to her on that.]

I see.

[Terra bobs her head in a quick nod.]

I can help you find a sword then. Without those ruins I don’t know if I can help you with anything else. I’m sorry.

[She feels bad that she can’t help.]

[She slowly nods.]

"Thank you... Hopefully there is someone here who knows Runic. Without those, I..."

[She'll pass on revealing her fate this time.]

"...By the way, my name is Anastasia."

I’m Terra.

[Her lips form a light smile.]

I’ll see if I can find anything. Can I have the name of your home? I’ve heard that the library in Genessia often has books from many worlds.

[It’s worth looking into.]

"My homeworld is calles Nevus. Country, the Kingdom of Rivera. Capital, Archangel.

But... what do you hope to find?"

If I can find the runes I might be able to see if someone from my world can make a piece o equipment for you.

[Her head tilts to the side.]

There might be a book with them recorded.

"Unless there is a book from the spirit realms, I doubt you will find anything.

I do know I need one piece for each Goddess whom shared their power with me. Currently, seven pieces. Two earrings, two bracelets, one choker, one circlet and one I forgot..."

It's always possible.

[She's found stranger things in the library.]

A necklace?

"A necklace...? I suppose, unless it's an anklet. ... No, I think a necklace is correct. An anklet will not make sense as I generally wear long skirts."

[She has seen other girls wear shorter skirts, Weiss especially. She doesn't understand how they're comfortable like that. Though showing concern if accessories can be seen or not may be a sign that the vain personality was beginning to show some.]

[Terra nods, unsure what else to say on the matter. After a moment of silence she continues in a gentle voice.]

I'll see if I can find anything that might help you. If you stop by the flower shop later I can see about getting you a sword.

[Anastasia should get something that fits her size after all.]

“I understand. What will be a good time?”

[And she would agree. At 4'5'' now, Anastasia is still a little thing.]

Can you come by tomorrow afternoon?

[It'll give her time to search for what she wants.]

"Okay. Tomorrow afternoon at your flower shop."

[A flower shop by itself sounds worth the visit.]

"I will see you then, Miss Terra."

[She dips into a well rehearsed curtsy.]

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