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[emperor_cowboy]

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Thinking about it... there is something familiar about this place...

Thinking about it... I'm cold, and I'm hungry. That's okay though, I've been through worse~
Really though, I haven't been one to look around this town. Might I ask assistance for a tour?

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[madwashu.livejournal.com]

[Hm? Whats this?]

I would suggest holding off on a tour until the snow melts a little. As for the complaint of hunger and cold, that is a condition shared by all of us.

Though... Your voice sounds familiar. Have we met before?

[witchoftheweek.livejournal.com]

Did you get a map?

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

A map?

There's a map?

No one's bothered to notify me of that.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

A tour would help, only because it might lead me to someplace warmer.

Hn. We haven't to my knowledge. I would never forget a face.

[witchoftheweek.livejournal.com]

Ah.

It's here (http://i46.tinypic.com/awf6tt.png).

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

Well I must admit, it's greatly appreciated.

... Safe zones, eh?

[witchoftheweek.livejournal.com]

Mmm.

Places where people reside safely.

[madwashu.livejournal.com]

I can't argue with that. I would suggest either the Northern Lights, or maybe the hospital. I suppose the High School may work as well.

However~! I may agree to provide a tour at some point. Of course, I require a name, yours specifically.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

Much appreciated.

How rude of me, the name's Hol Horse. Might I catch a name from you as well?

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

Curious as to how one found out what's safe and what's not.

[witchoftheweek.livejournal.com]

It happened well before my arrival.

[madwashu.livejournal.com]

[Oh now that is a familiar name.]

It's a pleasure to meet you Hol.I'm Little Washu. How long have you been in the city?

[You may have just piqued her curiosity.]

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

Mm? Little Washu is it? Well alright...

As for how long I've been here? No clue, lost track of the days.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

Your arrival, eh? Just how long have you been here, if you don't mind my prying questions?

[madwashu.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, I'm only Little when I want to be~!

Then you are a new arrival. Though, admittedly your name sounds familiar. Perhaps you are a returnee.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

How ... how interesting.

To be fair, I've had a few who've claimed they know me when I know nothing of such individuals...

[madwashu.livejournal.com]

Yes, very interesting.

However, I do seem to recall hearing your name on the coms before... and something about a monster.

But~! That was months ago~!

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

...?

A monster? What monster?

[madwashu.livejournal.com]

It was about eight months ago if I remember correctly, before the Earthquake and falling ash.

Something turned people into monsters,and I remember mention of your names. Of course, I was dealing with the resulting injured.

Of course, as I said it was months ago. It's not uncommon for the scientists to send someone home and bring them back or another version of them.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

[madwashu.livejournal.com]

Hm...? Is there a problem?

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

A monster and my name was involved?

[madwashu.livejournal.com]

Yes, I would have to double check my records, but I believe so.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

...

I hate to admit that, I've had dreams involving such nonsense. If what you say is true about these so called scientists...

[madwashu.livejournal.com]

If what I say is true, then this is typical scientist behavior. However, I admit, the slight amnesia is a new one. Most of the time returnee's either remember their time right away or have no memories what so ever.

You are an unique case Hol. One I would very much like to study.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

I don't recall ever being here, I just... things seem familiar.

Like being in a town that's changed.


... Eh? Study?

[madwashu.livejournal.com]

Yes, if you don't mind, I would like to study you. Nothing harmful I assure you. I merely want to observe your reactions and monitor your interactions within the city.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

Does this include a place to stay?

[madwashu.livejournal.com]

[She should have known that would come up. If anything it amused her.]

Yes. I'll see what I can arrange.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

We~ll then! As long as it's manageable, then sure! You can study me all you like~!

[madwashu.livejournal.com]

[Now that did make her laugh.]

I'm going to hold you to that~!

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

[He himself chuckles, if only to share the amusement.]

Right... and how soon might I be able to help, Little Washu?

[madwashu.livejournal.com]

Oh I'd say very soon. If you don't mind, make your way to the hospital and tell them I sent you. I would appreciate it if you could lend a hand with whatever needs to be done.

I should be arriving there as soon as I am well enough to.

[She can't help but chuckle again.]

At the moment I am staying at a friends while I recover from an unfortunate accident.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

Right, I'll get there as soon and--

An accident? How dreadful... please allow me to assist you if you need it.

[madwashu.livejournal.com]

Oh how kind of you~! However, this is their way of paying me back for the accident. It was entirely their fault.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

Hm, if that's the case, I shall see you at this ... hospital, when you feel well.

[madwashu.livejournal.com]

Of course! It won't due to keep Discedo deprived one one of its head doctors. I should be up and about soon enough.

[waywardvalkyrie.livejournal.com]

My time here has not been long either, but if you would seek someone to watch your back when the snows melt, I would be happy to aid you.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

My, how generous!

Just who should I seek out when the snow melts?

[waywardvalkyrie.livejournal.com]

I do not fully understand the question...

... Patchoulli is a renown source of information in the city.

If you are referring to myself... humans call my Valkyrie.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

Valkyrie, huh? Well, I must admit it's a pleasure!

... the question? Eh...


It means... who should I ask for help?... whenever the snow starts to melt that is. For the tour. [He clears his throat.]

[waywardvalkyrie.livejournal.com]

[She pauses, thinking]
I am unsure who would be the most help.
I offer my assistance as a skilled swordsman. There are numerous monsters lurking about the city, and there is some safety in numbers.

[emperor-cowboy.livejournal.com]

Yeah about those... those monsters.


... Is there anyway to outright get rid of them? You know, make them stop coming back?

[waywardvalkyrie.livejournal.com]

It would appear impossible.

I and many others have done what we can to hunt them down, only to have more appear only a few days or weeks later.

We have recently had a shortage of food, and some monsters have appeared to be edible. Those went into hiding as well, however.

So it would seem, although rare, these beasts serve some sort of purpose.

[witchoftheweek.livejournal.com]

Half a year. Others have been here for more than two.