genessia | 1st Song - Introduction [Video and Action]

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*The video is taken by someone who knows what they are doing - at an angle that is actually rather flattering. There's enough so that her face is seen, her shoulders, and the start of her chest. Sonico is smiling, calmly, into the camera, no idea who she is talking to, or if there's anyone there at all. Still, she takes a small breath before starting to speak*

I seem to have fallen asleep and woken up...somewhere, and I don't have my bike with me. Could anyone kindly let me know where the nearest train station is? I'm worried that I'm late for work, and... I think I've missed all my lectures today. I - I hate to make such a nuisance of myself, but I have so many important things to do today, and I don't want to let anyone down!

Thank you in advance!

*Sonico bows gratefully into the camera, then switches her new device off*

[Action - Genessia City]

*With no clue of where to go or what to do until someone hopefully gets in touch with her, Sonico takes to wandering the city. What she does know for a fact is that she is hungry, so seeking out someplace to eat is her first priority. The girl definitely doesn't seem in too much of a hurry, scuffing her boots along the ground as she walks, arms leisurely swinging as she sings to herself.

From time to time she'll pause at the window or some food store or other. In particular, she seems distracted by a pretty bakery selling macarons. Pressing herself up against the glass, Sonico stares in happy wonder at the various different coloured confections on display. Either Sonico will be staring wistfuly at food somewhere, or she'll be staring at her device, and the map she was given, trying to figure out her next steps, looking more than just a little lost*

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*Sonico takes a breath when he raises his hands like that - she didn't want to startle him any more. She definitely looks relieved about what he says about time*

That's how this world works? And time? So my kitties will be okay, and I'm not letting down my friends or my grandmother?

[Athrun nods.]

Yes. Everything will be exactly as it was when you return. I don't know when that will be, though. I myself have been stuck here for over a year.

A year? Oh my...

*Sonico flutters a hand to her chest, and now it's her turn to look apologetic*

You must miss your friends and family so much. But are you happy here?

...Huh? Um...

[Her reaction catches Athrun by surprise. He hadn't expected it to turn on him this way.

In reaction to her words, his thoughts go back home, to Orb and to PLANT, to his friends. Kira, Lacus, Cagalli, Yzak, Dearka, Meyrin, Shinn...]

I...honestly, I do -- miss my friends, I mean. But at the same time...

[He closes his eyes for a moment, and behind his eyelids he can see the faces of the people he's met here.]

I've been able to make new friends here, and they've kept me from getting lonely. So...I don't know if "happy" is the right word, but I'm at least comfortable here.

*When he opens his eyes he'll find that Sonico is smiling gently at him*

Good. I am glad that you are at least comfortable. I hope I can become comfortable here too.

[That helps Athrun relax a little bit. He offers his own smile in return, though his is a wry smile.]

Thanks, I appreciate it. And I'd be happy to help you settle in if I can. The best suggestion I have is to pay a visit to the Welcoming Center -- they'll help you get set up with a place to live and a job to make money, as well as other things.

In the meantime, though, I can answer questions.

The Welcoming Center. Seems look a good place to start.

*She lowers her head to look at the various maps in her hand. She frowns at them for a moment before glancing back up*

Questions. Hmm... My first question is: What is your name?

...Oh. Sorry.

[Now he just looks awkward. He should have introduced himself already.]

My name's Athrun Zala. May I ask yours?

*Sonico just smiles at his awkward, and bows her head as she introduces herself*

I'm Sonico Super. Nice to meet you.

[He nods back.]

Likewise. Did you have any other questions?

Hmm...let's see... Another question would be - where is a good place to go eat on a budget?

...To be honest, I don't know the answer to that question.

[Athrun has a high-paying job, so money is no object when he goes out to eat.]

My best suggestion would be to visit the supermarkets and buy what you can there if money is a problem.

Oh - that's okay!

*She nods at his suggestion, glancing down at her map*

That's a good idea. I'm sure I"ll find aomething!

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