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[adversus]

WHO: Marie and you!
WHERE: Around the city I think
WHEN: 9/1
WHAT: Marie's introduction
WARNINGS: Nah.


i. intro

[Marie's been plagued with nightmares for centuries now, so this isn't anything new. The children that she's failed to save still haunt her to this day, and hearing their cries and their pleas for help aren't new. However, being the harden soldier that she is, she never tried to fully blame herself to cope with the pain. So, when she's berated in this maze like area, it causes her to run in a panic. Anywhere to get herself away from her dead students. That she failed.

Once she emerges from what she thinks is a dream, she lands on her feet. Her eyes peering around the city; a new one at that. She hasn't ever seen a city like this before in her world and she's basically traveled everywhere? However, visiting other words wasn't unfamiliar to her, considering her ability as a time sorceresses. She's been everywhere, and maybe she accidentally landed herself here?

Either way, she's here now, and the military taught her to be adaptable. So, she's walking around now, with this new phone in her hand. Her other phone seemingly gone now, wherever it went. Again, she doesn't try to worry too much about that, and she finds herself wandering around in confusion. Though, she keeps up a smile -- her usual front -- to stay calm and blend in.]

ii. text

Soooo where can a girl get a hot bath and maybe a room? Send some help asap. (づ￣ ³￣)づ

Comments

[adversus]

Are you fucking kidding me? I wonder what kind of magic I can use here, but trying to practice any spells might blow a building up or two. Can't risk that.

[A pause. Before she sighs again, and wonders if she should go into that convenience store to buy a lighter. Which, you know. Costs money that she doesn't have. They'd probably look at her currency like it's some sort of fantasy dollar bills.]

... Yeah, definitely not in Arygian anymore. You might need to give me a little history lesson over a cup of tea or something when we have time. For now, I should probably find a place to stay, and get some money... Any information for that, kiddo?

[crisantemo]

There's places you can test it, but we'll go over that a little later.

[ First things first: helping to get this lady settled.

There's a blink at being called 'kiddo', but there's not much reaction beyond that. Instead she thinks for a moment, going over what she knows - there's the Zodiac office in the Undertown, so that would be her best option... ]

While they aren't the most trustworthy, an organization called Zodiac can provide that, along with some documents so you won't have any issues finding a job here. [ She finishes the last of her ice cream, before making a motion for Marie to follow her. ]

It's not easy to find on your own, so I can show you the way.

[adversus]

Ehhh, it's alright. I work with shady organizations from time to time, so it should be fine. But if they can get me a job as a teacher, or a contract killer, I'd be happy. I doubt the latter is a bit rare, though.

[She follows behind Lapis as she crosses her arms. Surprisingly upbeat, despite being dragged into a place like this, without her consent. There wasn't much she could do, but at least she's gotten help.]

Lead on, then. I'll be right behind you. Thanks again for helping me again! Uh... Sorry, what's your name? I'm Marianna, but people call me Marie.

[crisantemo]

Mm, contract killer is a little more difficult... But a teacher is doable. [ Lapis seems to... take that little bit of information with a lot of chill. Mostly because she's technically a contract killer for an incredibly shady organisation, but that's a topic for another day.

But she'll lead the way through the crowds, peering over her shoulder at the older woman. At least she's taking this well, all things considered. ]

Nice to meet you, Marie. My name is Lapis... [ She pauses, debating how to explain. ] I'm considered a native of this world, but I remember things from a past life. You'll find there's quite a few people like that, though it tends to vary on how much we remember.