Autumn, October 5th - Greetings & Dog Walkings

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Video - Public

[ The recent influx of new arrivals haven't flown over Ayame's head. She pays a good amount of attention to the network, despite her obscurity in there. She often just doesn't feel the need to reply most of the time. That, and coupled by her aversion to extensive socializing. But today is a little different. Feeling herself hollow with her recent depressing woes, and stories from a couple of her friends who both miss someone who vanished from Genessia, had inspired Ayame to make the best of her time here and meet as much people as she can. Who knows, it might be good for her business too.

Ayame makes a video while wearing traditional Japanese clothes while she sits in Atelier Sakura, her kimono shop in Fayren. She had some help from some liquid courage in the form of whisky on the rocks, swirling inside a glass with gold trims. Ayame takes a little whiff of her whisky before her eyes flick toward the camera ]

Good afternoon, Genessia. We have quite a lot of new members and returnees. Many interesting faces, and I simply would like to extend my greetings to all of you now. I myself awoke in Genessia around this time of year, last October. Well, here's to us becoming friends in this strange new world.

[ She gives a smallest bow along with a raise of her glass ]

Welcome. My name is Ayame Sasaki, I run tailoring businesses in this world. Hopefully your queries have been met and you're on the way to adjusting, or re-adjusting, to this place by now. Should any of you be in need of assistance, custom attire, or employment, I can provide those for you to the best of my ability. My clothing stores could use some helping hands. No prior experience is required.

[ Ayame gives a small smirk along with her words. Then, her attention darts to the side where the sounds of small footsteps on wooden floors are coming from, revealing itself to be a massive wolfdog that nuzzles on Ayame's shoulder. She gives the dog a rub under the chin, to which the dog gives a pleased whimper ]

Ah, Himiko...

[ Ayame follows with some Japanese words directed toward her pet, moving her glass away from Himiko's probing nose which was sniffing the whisky's aroma out of sheer curiosity. Looking back at the camera, Ayame intends to at least end the video with a proper close. ]

In any case, I'm very much looking forward to meeting all of you in the near future. But if you'd excuse me, I have to take the dog out for a walk. Should you be around Fayren or Genessia, or browsing around the network, don't hesitate to say hello or tell me about your experiences with this world so far.

Until then.

Action - Fayren or Genessia City Streets - Public

[ Right after that public video, Ayame is out on a stroll with Himiko tied to an energy leash created by Ayame's own power. Under the autumn scenery of trees and crunchy leaves on the sidewalks, Ayame just follows along, even bringing the glass of whisky along with her. Himiko just so happen to be the opposite of her master; and is very friendly, hyperactive, and easily distracted. While on their walk, Himiko would bark at small rodents, or approach people just to sniff at their legs. Come say hi! Just don't hurt the dog... ]

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[voiceoftheking]

[Was she? That was good to hear. She had been distraught when she arrived. It wasn't an image she had wanted to continue to present.]

My apologies, I am Medusa. The adjustment period was helped greatly by a reunion with my husband, and the continued assurances by the people here that time at home would not pass. There are plans we have to make. Some time to plan is exactly what we needed.

[zenoh]

It's an honor to be your acquaintance, Miss Medusa. Hearing that you have someone with you here is a relief. Some of us aren't as fortunate.

[ Though fortunate is a matter of perspective. Some would think it's better that it's just them being alone here ]

Might I ask what these plans are? In case they might relate to your request for new clothing.

[ Because Medusa and her husband might be in need of formal clothing for a job or future business. At least, that's what Ayame's thinking ]

[voiceoftheking]

And yours. I assure you, his presence is a relief.

[It was. More of one if the rest of her family had been with her as well, but she was acutely aware she had more than most there did.

There's a small laugh, sudden and out of her control before she puts her hand to her mouth to cover it, a slight smile still pulling the edge of her lips when she pulls away, for all her brow is serious.]

The re-uniting with my husband and my family in our world, and disposing of the coup that his brother started to remove us from power and attempt to gain Black Bolt's rightful role as king for himself. [With that, all hint of humor was gone.] We may also do some sight-seeing while we're here.

I'll warn you that at this point I only have the money that was given to me initially when I arrived. I'm sure that will have an effect on the options available to me.