[Action - Genessia City]

[noblyblooming]

[...this was not something Yuyuko had anticipated at all. A new world, with technology that was quite foreign to her, people she'd never met before, and to make matters worse? The last thing she recalled before she woke up was being in the middle of a delicious meal that her adorable little gardener had made.

Needless to say, the ghost woman was not impressed when she woke up in a strange place, but Yuyuko figured that would be the case for anyone, really. As she mulled the situation over in her mind, she wandered the streets of this strange new city, hovering just an inch off the ground or so.

Her expression remained frustrated as she floated about, scoping out her new surroundings. The idea that perhaps this was Yukari's doing briefly crossed her mind, but despite her friend's...somewhat playful streak, Yuyuko knew that this was above and beyond that.]

Ah, this is simply...wonderful.

[She says sarcastically to herself, before huffing, followed by her stomach growling. That's right. She'd been eating before she arrived...here. Wherever here was, exactly. Perhaps she should find someplace to buy something to eat. She could think about things after she was full.]

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[zenoh]

[ Friday night, and everyone is having fun and gearing up for the start of another weekend. Ayame just finished up at Atelier Iris, choosing to walk home instead of bringing her car. Her thoughts are adrift as she walks, filled with thoughts about her new artistic ideas, business strategies, to more petty things like one pedestrian's terrible outfit or what to do. Ayame looks around the restaurants and the bars she pass by, seeing all the smiling faces of the weary adults celebrating with their peers.

She feels a pang of envy at the sight, thinking this is just gonna be a boring Friday night at her home in Attleton, just watching TV and eating a tub of ice cream and half a bottle of Scotch. Even with people here she can call friends, Ayame's always been bad at reaching out. While she wallows her way to the Attleton archway, Ayame senses a ghostly presence nearby, floating around the streets. Ghostly people like that are common here, so Ayame didn't pay it any mind until it seems to be heading the opposite of where she's walking.

Ayame figures it must be a pendant-wearer, and even when she meets Yuyuko face to face, she didn't pay her any mind besides a curious glance and a small nod. It wasn't until that loud growling stomach that really broke the ice and made Ayame turn her head to call out to Yuyuko ]

Excuse me. Are you alright? You seem lost, apart from incredibly famished...

[ Ayame shows her pendant, just to show Yuyuko that she's one of them ]

[noblyblooming]

[To be fair, it wasn't as if Yuyuko had any outstanding plans for back home besides eating and enjoying her own free time. Maybe teasing Youmu a little. Still, her lack of plans did not make this any more comforting.

There does seem to be a fair number of people here though, and while she didn't outright approach any of them, she got the sense they were more or less content. When someone finally spoke to her, it actually caught Yuyuko off guard briefly, although she did respond after a moment.]

...I suppose as alright as one can be when torn from their home and a home-cooked meal.

[Translated: This blows. She tilts her head quizzically at the flash of the pendant, having not really taken the time to read through the stuff in her little box, but she did have it with her.]

[zenoh]

[ Ayame's lips split to let a quiet noise leave her mouth, understanding Yuyuko's words and frustrations immediately. ]

Ah, yes. That would make someone not be at their best moods.

[ Ayame glances away, looking in front of her and contemplating whether or not she would do anything. But since she's instinctively a helpful person, Ayame finds herself getting involved anyway, looking at Yuyuko one more time ]

But your hunger cannot be left unattended like that. I know a good all-you-can-eat buffet. Hopefully that would be a sufficient replacement for that home-cooked meal?

[noblyblooming]

[At least Yuyuko isn't freaking out or anything of the sort. She's more the type to stew in her frustrations rather than vent it. Which is a very good thing considering what she's capable of.]

Indeed.

[She was about to simply agree with Ayame at first, but then there were a few words that just completely caught her off guard.]

...all-you-can-eat?

[zenoh]

Yes. For a price you can dine on their provided meals to your heart's content. It's quite the walk away from here, so I can provide you with a shortcut.

[ Ayame has no idea about Yuyuko's appetite and how that buffet would go bankrupt once Yuyuko is unleashed there. All she knows is that she's helping a fellow Otherworlder out ]

[scarlet_devil]

Well now, look who it is.

[ And look who's here, none other than that vampire that owns that mansion by the lake. The same one who let herself get manipulated into going to the moon because the alternative was boring. ]

[noblyblooming]

[Now that a voice that actually sounded vaguely familiar. Yuyuko turns her head to glance at the source.]

Oh, the vampire.

[Which has a name, but she doesn't quite remember it.]

Were you kidnapped too?

[scarlet_devil]

What do you mean 'the vampire?' There's a lot in Everglade to begin with.

[ Then if you ask Remi, Yuyuko must be getting forgetful in her old age. ]

...Yes. I have been here for some time.

[noblyblooming]

Everglade?

[Yuyuko looks genuinely confused. It's not so much that she's forgetful, she just can't be bothered to remember everyone in Gensokyo by name.]

That's a fairly vague answer.

[scarlet_devil]

My name is Remilia Scarlet.

[ This little vampire is going to assume she's being forgetful. ]

That is one of the 'cities' in this world... It's a land populated by supernaturals. Mostly of the western kind.

[gamerrep]

[Chiaki always enjoyed taking her Pokemon out when she was taking a break for one reason or another and she always found herself taking the occasional route over to the Bay still. She knew she was told to not do that and to focus on other things, but even now she found herself doing it. But at least it was only taking the Pokemon out now and now always daily.

As she got close to the Bay she noticed that someone seemed to be around so she put on a smile, hands firmly at her side as she got closer.]

Did you just come from the Bay or are you checking to see if anyone you know will turn up?

[noblyblooming]

[The younger girl gets a glance from the clearly out-of-place woman, and although it takes a second, she does manage a somewhat forced smile back at Chiaki.]

A little of both, perhaps. I suppose it may come as no surprise, but this is a situation most are likely unfamiliar with, myself included.

[gamerrep]

So more new than been here a while then. Usually afte5 a while you get used to the situation.

[In Chiaki's case she is very much aware that she won't have anything outside of this place, so she is probably one of the few who would want to stay here.]

But I'm sure you have plenty of questions because of it.

[noblyblooming]

[While she does have some questions, she knows there's little that can be done. Otherwise, it's likely someone would have done something about this already.]

Like winter, there's naught that can be done save wait for the warmth and comfort of spring to arrive.

[gamerrep]

Do you not like winter or something?

[She figured she might as well ask something like that.]

[growsveggies]

[Haru had been working at the Bright Sky Diner in Genessia and had just ended her shift. Sighing slightly, she could feel how tired she was as she walked. Her legs were sore as were her feet. She couldn't wait to get home and perhaps have a very nice and long bath.

However instead as she turned the corner she found herself nearly colliding with the other. Bowing slightly, she figured she might as well say sorry.]

Ah, sorry.

[noblyblooming]

[The feeling of being sore after a long day's work and walking is something Yuyuko has long since forgotten. However, she wasn't paying much attention to her surrounding as it was, lost in thought. Yuyuko gasps in surprise as she nearly bumps into the young woman, offering a slight bow in return.]

Ah, the fault is mine, dear. I was not paying any attention.

[growsveggies]

Then shall we just say we both weren't.

[She smiled, hands gently placed in front of her. She figured that was the best and probably truthful way in such a case.]

But I should introduce myself. My name is Haru. Haru Okumura.

[noblyblooming]

I suppose that's fair, then.

[A fan drops out of Yuyuko's sleeve, which she unfolds with a flick of her wrist.]

I'm Yuyuko Saigyouji. A pleasure to meet you.

[growsveggies]

A pleasure to meet you.

[She looked to the side for the moment.]

I assume you are new around here. If so do you need someone to show you around?

[heptagram]

[Sheer chance that she was in Genessia City. She's surprised to see the ghost girl, too.]

Haven't I seen you somewhere before? [She has. Once or twice. And remembers not getting much out of her at the time.]

[noblyblooming]

[Yuyuko's more than a little confused. Why is she finding familiar faces here? This is clearly not Gensokyo.]

Hm...I believe so. You're the vampire's pet wizard, are you not?

[heptagram]

Pet?!

[That's not how it works at all--]

Where would you... what makes you think of that kind of a description?!

[noblyblooming]

Am I wrong...?

[It's close enough.]

[heptagram]

We're just friends...!

[Frankly this makes it sound worse than it actually is]