[video; un: petaltothemetal]

[blossominghopes]

WHO: Lia and you!
WHERE: Libra
WHEN: January 9th
WHAT: An introduction and a couple questions
WARNINGS: Shouldn't be any!

[The video opens up to a young woman adjusting the camera with a small frown. She looks satisfied when she pulls back, but she lets out a small "oops" when she realizes it's already started recording. Pulling back also makes it clear she's sitting in a hotel room.]

So. Uh. Hi, everyone! [Her fingers drum against a half-empty bottle of soda, as she clearly contemplates what she wants to say next.] My name's Lia. If I seem familiar at all, I've passed through Kaisou a few times in the last... six years or so? Anyway, I'm happy to say I'm on Kaisou on a more permanent basis! At least for now!

I'm part of the Black Order now that they've... y'know, recently changed their recruiting methods? Thanks to you folks and all. And I'm finishing up my training here!

Anyway, it's nice to meet everyone!

[She takes a drink of her soda, once again looking contemplative.]

Now, uh... couple questions for you people: Anyone willing to point a girl towards some help with living arrangements? And does anyone know some places that're hiring? I'd like to have something to do work-wise besides "be a Black Order Guardian".

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[sg09r]

Hey, you're the new girl. I'm Leon, I'm one of the older Black Order members in town. Crystal Tower's in the middle of town and it's basically free, and right now I think I'm the only one living here so it's quiet.

[blossominghopes]

Yep, that's me! I just got into town not even a week ago. Looking forward to working with you.

The Crystal Tower, huh? I'll definitely have a look around when I get the chance.

[sg09r]

It's not a half-bad place to live. The rooms are a little on the small side, but if you're used to a college dorm they're okay. Plus, it's pet-friendly.

[Most of the time.]

It's the giant crystalline tower in the middle of town, can't miss it. I'll give you the guided tour and everything.

[blossominghopes]

I've spent a lot of the last six years living out of hotel rooms or my car, small definitely isn't a problem.

[Lia, don't just say that so casually?!]

Ooh, excellent. When's a good time for me to drop by, then?

[sg09r]

—yeah, so, at that point I think maybe anything is a bigger place than your car.

[Oh girllll.]

Later this afternoon, if you're fine with that? Working a PI case right now.

[blossominghopes]

Exactly!

[It was that or be forcibly recruited to the Order. No thanks.]

Yeah, I can do later this afternoon! I don't really have much going on in general right now. Just getting settled in and reacquainted with the city.

[sg09r]

Got it. If it helps, city's really recovered from that time with the yokai—the only real trace they ever invaded's the kitsune in the park. You'd never even notice, otherwise.

[blossominghopes]

... Oh, I wasn't even thinking about that, really. I was just figuring there was a lot I missed since the last time I was around was back in late '22? I stopped coming around when I started hearing about the old management's Order being here on a more permanent basis.

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[actnormal]

Oh hey, I know you. Missouri, right?

[Granted last time they saw each other, Caleb had black hair but like. It happens?]

[blossominghopes]

[And Lia had brown hair. It happens!]

Yup, St. Louis, if I'm remembering right?

[actnormal]

Yeah! With the, what, five dogs I was walking? I'm still sorry about that.

[blossominghopes]

It happens! Definitely could've been way worse.

[She is short and easy to knock over when she's not a magical girl.]

Those weren't my good clothes anyway, at least.

[actnormal]

Still. Anyway, welcome to Kaisou officially? Sorry for the chaos? Ignore the kitsune in the park, I think they're evil?

[blossominghopes]

Thanks! And I mean, I assume the chaos is at least in part why I got sent here.

[...]

Ooookay, kitsune in the park are new. But, uh. Noted! Then again, that mountain's definitely very new, too... Man, it feels like I missed a lot in the past couple years.

[actnormal]

I know that feeling. I only came back last year and...yeah. Yeah, a lot's been happening.

[blossominghopes]

I can see that... Eesh. I stopped coming around because of the Black Order nosing around back when they were still under the old management, so I've got a couple years of stuff I've missed out on.

Didn't expect it to be, uh. So much?

[actnormal]

That's a word for it.

[So much.]

Hey, you're looking for a place to stay, right?

[blossominghopes]

Sure am. I'd really prefer somewhere more permanent than a hotel room and I am sick of sleeping in my car.

[actnormal]

Are you thalassaphobic?

[blossominghopes]

Not really, why?

[actnormal]

There's a fortress under the lake that has plenty of space to sleep, free of charge? The Duke's pretty great.

[blossominghopes]

... Okay, that just sounds cool as hell. And hey, I'm not about to complain about free.

[actnormal]

I love it. If my uncle hadn't left me his house up here, I'd probably be living down there myself.

[But like. Free house man.]

[blossominghopes]

[Free house!

She pauses, tapping a finger against her cheek thoughtfully.]

Maybe we could meet up to hang out or something and you could show me where the place is? I want to check it out for myself before I make any actual decisions, you know?

[actnormal]

Sure! Just say when, don't want to rush you when you just got here.

[blossominghopes]

Oh, I got in a couple days ago, so it's no big deal, you know? And it's not like I'm doing much of anything otherwise. Plus, it'd be a nice excuse to get the hell out of this hotel for a bit.

[actnormal]

Then just send me the hotel address!

[blossominghopes]

Sure, sure~

[Sending that over!]

I'll be waiting in the lobby.