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[therewerefifty]

[Makie has had the facts of this place explained to her already, by a gentleman in a... fairly awkward situation.

It doesn't prepare her for the reality of a village with occupants like none she's ever seen before. Some of you aren't even human, Luceti. The hell. She wanders the path of the village from Community Building #1 down toward the plaza still in her New Feather dress, just like a gawking tourist, and spends some time staring at the fountain and plaza itself. Uh.

...right. Okay. Time to begin glancing through various shops in her attempts to find the places she was told her things would be. She finds her clothes with a measure of relief, and her shamisen at the item store-- and after she picks it up, she frowns. It's too light. She doesn't need to open it to know she's missing something.

Eventually, she'll find her way into the forge to pick up the last of her things, pays a visit to the Welcome Centre-- and then finally fetches up at the tea shop, which is the most familiar-looking thing here.

...sort of. Never really loses that dazed and confused look.]

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[savedtheworld]

Of course! I meant aside from that. The list is right... here! [He slides forward the paper with the semi-up-to-date lists of houses and apartments.] You could try to find someplace empty or maybe see if there's anyone around you'd like to live with!

[niceguypose]

I am! There is little need for such a level of secrecy in a place such as this. [He's still not about to go around mentioning forbidden moves or state secrets, but he doesn't see any problem sharing the basics.] I also like to show my pride as a hot-blooded youthly ninja!

[wannabolt]

You wouldn't be the first to say that.

[She shrugs.]

But trust me when I say that pegasi are a dime a dozen where I'm from, just like any other pony. It's just one of those things that makes my world unique, I guess.

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[therewerefifty]

I do. [Though it's fascinating and a little daunting to think about. Endless possibilities. She wonders how life may have gone in so many different worlds.] So there's also the possibility that you and I aren't... quite from the same place.

[But close enough. They clearly share the same history, at least.]

[therewerefifty]

[...heh.]

Thank you for your help, Mr Vash. [Out into the plaza she goes.]

[goldenglasses]

Oh! You are most welcome Miss Makie! Anything to do to help! [He's still following around like a puppy. You'll have to do better to be rid of this man.]

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[therewerefifty]

Perhaps you could try another sort of tea? I'm sure they don't all have honey.

[Herself, well. This place is uncomfortably much easier to deal with than home.]

[therewerefifty]

[Makie starts, glancing around to see him finally. Oh.] I'm so sorry. I didn't hear you. [And here's a customary bow, though she's a bit distracted. Mandolin? Is he talking about...?]

You're asking about my instrument? It's a shamisen.

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[windandrain]

Most likely not exactly the same, no. But close. [She pauses, a questioning look on her face]

Does the name Daughter of Wind and Rain mean anything to you?

[etudes]

Makie-chan, then..

[ Despite the other girl being older.. but Kotomi likes putting it that way, okay. Especially if they're going to be friends. .. Ah, wait, at least she's realising now that she's just assuming it, isn't she? ]

.. Since.. I'd like it if we could become friends.. maybe.

[originaljackass]

See, that was going to be my third guess. Hey, you must be new.

[She seems a bit distracted, sure, but maybe she's just a bit of an airhead. He can live with that.]

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[therewerefifty]

[Makie swings her gaze sharply around to stare at her profile in the mirror and goes white. And, predictably, reaches up to tug on one.

Yes, she stops that in a hurry. But SO MUCH MENTAL KEYSMASHING]

How--?

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[fallenambitions]

I can't explain how, no one really can. It is something we've all acquired and we've assumed it's a necessity to adapt to this world.

[his own wings shudder slightly, as if aware it's being spoken about.] You need to be careful with them. They are a part of you while you are here and you can die if they are ever removed.

[markofthebrave]

Oh. Well. We don't really see it because it's like... lighting trapped in metal wires built into the walls of the houses. But we turn it on and off using switches. I know, it sounds really dangerous, but as long as I've been here the only time it's caused anyone any problems is if they stick something metal in what conducts the electricity.

[yourfononsarewhack]

[Always rumors. It seems perhaps she may be holding something back, but what she does say says a lot about how basic her world must be. Like one of those Earths he's read about, especially in its older ages.]

Ah, it sounds like you're far behind the rest of the multiverse, in that case. A fairly mundane-sounding existence to be sure. So many things here must be unfamiliar to you in ways that must be confusing and possibly horrifying.

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[therewerefifty]

[Horribly nefarious things! ...or not. Makie bows her head in thanks, and then folds the weapon in on itself in a zigzag, before putting it down on the counter and delicately removing the top casing of her shamisen. Then she places the weapon inside for perfect concealment.

Kind of like this.]

[therewerefifty]

That's quite impressive. You practice these things openly at home?

[It's not so much she's the only one-- samurai wives are often trained in defense of their home and children, after all. The basics. One weapon. To meet someone with such a knowledge base is definitely an eye opener. Especially how openly proud Tenten seems to be.]

[therewerefifty]

All right. [Something empty seems the way to go, really. She takes the list, peering down at its contents for a moment.] Thank you, Aang. You've been very helpful.

[therewerefifty]

Little need, huh... [She supposes in a place such as this with so many different types, that might be correct. All the same...] Do you find much to keep you occupied here?

[therewerefifty]

[Okay, her heart rate has slowed back to acceptable levels. And really, you seem harmless. :|a Nevertheless, uneasiness and curiosity are kind of mingling here.]

It's certainly quite unique-- everyone else I've met here is human. [...she thinks.] Is everyone from your world a pony?

[therewerefifty]

[...seriously :| Makie isn't all that surprised, mind. But as she's not sure what she thinks of him, she just ...sort of tries to pretend she hasn't noticed him following her. You'll have to carry this conversation, Vash.]

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[therewerefifty]

I'm afraid not. [Though she had assumed it was a title of much reverence, but she doesn't say as much.]

[therewerefifty]

[Heh... you're not quite as old as Omatsu. Makie is amused, but she only smiles.]

I think we could become friends. It's good to see other people here from my own country.

[therewerefifty]

[You've always been such a stellar example of manhood, Jack.]

I just arrived today. I'm still in the process of picking up all my belongings.

My name is Makie Otono-Tachibana.

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[windandrain]

[Saori nods slowly, still smiling. Another world where she didn't exist in the same capacity. How odd. But, then, Makie did deserve an explanation before anything weird happened at home. As she'd seen with Spencer, holding that back had made it more difficult for a friendship to grow.]

Well, as I do not know your world, I suppose it's best to tell you as plainly as I can so as to avoid surprising you later. That title is mine. I am a Myojin. One of the greater kami, and charged with maintaining the weather of Kyushu.

I...hope that does not put you off.