1st Case- [Accidental Video]

[fortuneprince]

[At first, the only thing shown on the video is a clear sky with grass surrounding the lens.  The wind blows gently, causing the grass to sway slightly.

A moment later, the grass shifts around and a blue haired girl appears, obviously not in her normal outfit.  She takes a look around]

Where...where am I? 

[She carefully stands up, now her pale legs only seen on the camera]   The mountain range in Inaba perhaps..?  [Before the young girl is able to take a step forward, a small cry of pain comes from her and she collapses on her knees, her hand gripping her shoulder.

A pair of small, dark blue wings appear behind her for a moment, giving a slight flap before disappearing behind her back again.  It takes a few moments before the girl is able to finally relax again, her hand sliding off her shoulder]

Wings...? ....Am I dead?  ...No that couldn't possibly be right.  Once one is dead, there is supposedly no pain, yet I can feel it.

But where is my uniform?  [she stares at the white dress, playing with the straps for a moment]  I don't remember ever purchasing this dress nor do I remember changing into it.

[The blue haired girl finally looks straight at the camera, reaching forward to grab the journal.]  A journal?  This could prove to be useful.

If I'm here it's possible the others are as well.  I must find them as fast as possible.

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[analyzing]

..........

[Is this like Christmas or is it like the worst month ever. First Souji and now Naoto, what are the Malnosso playing at--]

[analyzing]

[....ah, damn it damn it damn it. She summons up her brightest smile as she hits reply (being careful to read the other replies first- thank goodness for Kouki acting fast) and speaks into the journal.]

If you want cuter dresses, I think I saw a pretty cute one at the store. We should be able to get it in navy blue too, if we hurry.

[i.e. let's meet there, Naoto, she isn't going to leave you alone in this village]

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[That's a voice Naoto recognizes right off the bat. Though she's relieved to hear her, she's a bit wary about the dresses idea]

Rise-san? Thank you, but I would prefer to change into my uniform.

Where are you?

[analyzing]

[A sigh. Well, she tried. There's also the sound of water running in the background- but it's unlike the river that Naoto had followed earlier.]

I'm by the fountain. How about you?

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[She hears the water, wondering where the fountain is]

The fountain? I just arrived in the village myself.

[analyzing]

Mmhmm, it's right by the shops. You'll see it later, don't worry- do you know which part of the village you're in? I'll come get you.

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[A shuffling sound is heard as Naoto begins to walk a little in order to look for Rise]

I believe I'm still near Community Building 2.

[analyzing]

That part of the forest too...

Got it. I'll be there as soon as I can, so don't wander off too far, okay? I won't take long.

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[The shuffling stops]

Understood. I'll stay where I am.

[analyzing]

Right.

[And there's the sound of moving feet on her end instead. She'll keep communication channels open though, since she doesn't want to break it off.]

Kouki-san's told you about this place already, hasn't he?

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[She looks around, observing the village]

Correct. Though I have yet to actually explore.

[analyzing]

It's not very large, so you can probably do that in a few hours. [sigh] This place is so little old-fashioned, though...

[fortuneprince]

It may be old fashioned, but it holds its own mystery behind it.

[analyzing]

The Malnosso?

[fortuneprince]

Precisely.

[She pauses for a moment to think]
What do you know about the Malnosso, Rise?

[analyzing]

Nothing more than what most people already know. They're the ones who keep us here and do all sorts of weird stuff to us.

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It seems no one here knows more than that...

[analyzing]

[Well, there's a little more to that, but it's always less appropriate discussing it over the journals since...well, the Malnosso are always chronic eavesdroppers.]

It seems that way, doesn't it? But some people have been here for a few years already- they might know something that the rest of us don't.

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This is true. Perhaps when I have adjusted to this place, I may be able to search for these people.

[analyzing]

In that case...I might be able help. I think I know some of them.

[A pause as she contemplates left or right...ah, there we go. Almost there.]

[fortuneprince]

I would be grateful if you could take me to them. Though seeing as how I just arrived, I suppose I should take care of other matters first.

[analyzing]

Oh, I dunno. I think that dress looks pretty good on you.

[Though this is, of course, teasing and if you look up from where you are, Naoto, you'll notice her waving as she jogs towards you.]

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[Naoto turns her attention towards Rise who is now coming towards her. She scoffs a little]

I prefer my uniform.

[analyzing]

But that's so formal.

[Anddd shutting the journal now because using the journals at this proximity would be like talking on cellphones when you're standing an arm's length away.]

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Formal as it may be, I find it to be more comfortable than a dress such as this. Besides, this isn't the proper attire while in the cold.

[She shuts her own journal, resting a hand on her hip]