001 ♥ VIDEO

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Hellooooooo?

[The screen shows a pair of red eyes staring into the camera. Finally realizing that she was holding the phone too close, the camera was pulled back to reveal a brown-haired girl wearing a pair of red headphones and a black school uniform that may look familiar to some.]

So, I found this phone in my pocket, and I'm wondering if anyone lost it? I mean it is a pretty cool phone. It's can do all these cool things, and this video call function is kinda nifty too. So I'd like to return it to its rightful owner.

[She pauses, looking upwards a bit as she became deep in thought. She then made a small "ah" noise upon realizing something, and looked back down at the camera.]

I almost forgot... Where am I? I didn't know I sleepwalked... This is my first time encountering such a strange thing... Well, anyway, I'd like to go home so could I get directions to----

[As if on cue, her stomach rumbles rather audibly.]

... er, to a nice restaurant? If it's going to be a long trip, I wanna eat first!

Comments

[resonancy.livejournal.com]

If you just found it in your pocket, it should belong to you now.

[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

Huh...?

[She tilts her head in confusion with a dumbfounded smile on her face.]

I'm not really a follower of the "finders keepers" rule...

[resonancy.livejournal.com]

It's a little more than that-- everyone gets one when they first find arrive here. Though... this entire place begs for an explanation, huh?

[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

Everyone gets one...? What a strange welcoming gift.

[Though she seemed to be quick with accepting that fact.]

I guess an explanation would be good! I thought I sleepwalked here, but I'm open to other suggestions~

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

You... didn't sleepwalk here.

[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

[Headtilt.]

I didn't...? But I could have sworn I went to bed before I found myself here. What other explanation is there?

[unfearful.livejournal.com]

[And here's the familiar feeling of hoping that she'll take this well.]

... What I'm about to say will likely sound strange, but please believe me when I say it's true.

[A pause]

This isn't your world--it's called a dream world, also known as Somarium. All of us--the people not native to this place, I mean--simply awoke here, like you did.

[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

A dream world? So basically we're all asleep or something? That's...

[There's a faint sparkle in her eyes.]

... REALLY AWESOME! Wow! Everything seems so real!

PLACEHOLDER 1/?

[carpo-vita.livejournal.com]

[There isn't exactly a welcoming community in Somarium yet, though Minato's taken the liberties of welcoming and giving newcomers basic information when he catches them on the network feed. Sometimes he looks at the caller ID, other times he doesn't. They will end up introducing themselves, anyway.]

2/?

[carpo-vita.livejournal.com]

[This is one of the times that he didn't - though the video feed itself was enough to give him pause.]

3/?

[carpo-vita.livejournal.com]

[...Whoa okay maybe she DOES look 10 years older, but the hair color and the eyes - the eyes. That upbeat and bright shade of warm vivid auburn are unforgettable.

Except that well. This. How is this possible? She looks his age - well yes, of course, but-

It's rare to get Minato agitated. He can't deny to be that now, however. Caller ID, caller ID...]

4/?

[carpo-vita.livejournal.com]

[...]

5/6

[carpo-vita.livejournal.com]

[Sure, he's brought upon a miracle already on the last day of January. He made one happen and witnessed it with his own eyes. This... Seeing her like this is certainly a miracle, too. He knows what a miracle is and has long already accepted their existence and the fact that they CAN be achieved. But then, so why is this difficult to accept? It's another sort of miracle, and certainly something to rejoiced for.

...Nah, he knows what's wrong. He's still human, and right now, this is just shock. He can smile until his face falls off in a bit - maybe starting now, as he begins to recover and wonder just what would she think, to see him too.]

6/done sorry for the spam o/;

[carpo-vita.livejournal.com]

[So for now... He'll just greet her like he always did when they were kids. A faint and quiet smile, and a semi-witty and casual remark.]

...Nah, you didn't sleepwalk. The restaurants are varied here. What do you feel like having?

1/lol it's fine~ <3 \o

[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

[Well, that was convenient! Such a nice guy, to offer her directions to a place to eat. She beams happily at the notion of her hunger being satisfied.]

Oh, well, I'm kinda in the mood for rame---

2/?

[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

[She suddenly cuts herself off when she finally gets a good look at this person, her jaw dropping slightly. He looks a lot like...]

3/4

[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

.....

[Her bright expression becomes sullen for a moment as she stared at him. No... It can't be. That was impossible. Still... She had this huge nagging feeling...]

Done

[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

[She reverts back to a bright smile. It wouldn't hurt to say something about it, right...?]

Hey, um... This may sound a bit weird, but... You look a lot like someone I know.

[carpo-vita.livejournal.com]

[He lets her surprise run its course: he just went through the same thing, after all. She's also even gotten more energetic than he remembered, though truly, it has been a long time.

He's usually a pretty direct guy, despite the fact that he conveys his messages in a calm and laid-back fashion. Being vague and purposefully dodging the point weren't things he'd do in serious situations. ...Usually, but this situation is beyond exceptional, so breaking a few habits may only be expected.

...Or really, wasn't that already in his habit, albeit a very, very old one, and he just simply didn't get the chance to make use of it again, ever since then?

So in response, he just maintains his soft outlook. He briefly address her statement, but doesn't explain--]

Not at all. This phone is yours, and there's a GPS system on the main menu. Can you tell me where you are, and I'll let you know where the nearest restaurant is? I'll come and meet you as quickly as I can. ...We might have a lot of catching up to do, I think. [--though that may be because his eyes might've already done so.]

[derpsona.livejournal.com]

[Cute girl sighted. Target lock.]

Can't say if it was anyone else's before, but it's yours now. Have fun with that.

[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

Er... I'm not really a fan of the "finders keepers" motto?

[Totally missing the point.]

[derpsona.livejournal.com]

Oh, no, it's more like everyone gets one when they show up here, y'know? It's just how the place works. I kinda gave up questioning why much of anything happens around here.

But yeah, free phone!

[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

Oh, alright! That's a pretty cool welcoming gift! Though I kinda still liked my old phone... Ah well.

By the way, where is here? It doesn't look anywhere near Tatsumi Port Island.

[talkstoknives.livejournal.com]

[Well, since everyone's told you that you're not in Kansas Port Island any more...]

There are a few places with decent food depending on where you are.

[letalis-anima.livejournal.com]

Really? You're a life saver! Ummm... Well, I can see a lake from here...

Ah, but maybe I should just wait here, since I'm getting picked up. Oh, but I can still take recommendations!