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[glassworkgenius]

[Some weird bright-haired boy is freely wandering about Mac Anu's square today. He's really happy. Possibly contagiously so. He switches between casual walking, to speedily running around for no reason, and to just chilling somewhere gazing at the scenery. Sure it's disorienting for a kid to just get thrown into another world, but as far as Taiyou knows at the moment it feels way better than being in the hospital all day.]

[He seems to have spotted a person looking downcast or confused--Is that you? Either way, he's walking over to that general direction, piping up.]

You feeling alright?

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[ladyofruinmode]

Hm? [Raine glances over to Taiyou as he approaches, quickly masking her gloom for the time being.]

--Ah, yes. I'm fine.

[No, she's not. She's worried about her brother, and as fascinating as this place is, it's not home, it's strange, and she wants to leave. She has more important things to be doing anyway, rather than waste her time here. Wherever "here" was.]

[glassworkgenius]

You didn't look okay...

[Taiyou's smile fades a little with that.]

[ladyofruinmode]

[Raine sighs but she gives a small smile.]

I suppose not. I'm trying to adjust to suddenly being thrust into this... [She gestures to the town around the two of them.] ... amongst a few things from back home.

[glassworkgenius]

[Oh, right. Just because Taiyou didn't have better things to do back home doesn't mean others are the same way... That dampens his spirits a little; and wow he feels inconsiderate now.]

I'm sure the GM's will make a way out... Try keeping positive until then.

[ladyofruinmode]

I certainly hope so. [Another quick sigh.] I'm worried about leaving my brother alone back home.

[Genis probably could take care of himself, but Raine worried anyway. Come on, the kid was only twelve. And not to mention, what if something big happened at home and she had to miss it because she was stuck here?]

[glassworkgenius]

Alone... that's no good. No company at all? [It would be even worse if he was aware of the age gap between the brother and his sister.]

Hey, what's your name? Maybe if we approach the GM's now you'll get prioritized in the "go home" list, if there is one.

[ladyofruinmode]

None, whatsoever. I need to get back to him as soon as I can; he's a responsible child, but...

[She shakes her head.] My name is Raine Sage. And, well... it's worth a shot at least. Do you know where we could find these... "GM"s?

8D !!!

[idkmybffsacca]

[ Tenma had not been feeling alright. Sort of. Where the heck is this place?! And where is his team?!!!

His back had been turned to Taiyou as he was pacing frantically trying to figure out what to do with himself so he could become reacquainted with his friends. That didn't take too long when he heard Taiyou's voice and he turned around, blinking. Recognizing his friend puts a big smile on his face. ]

Taiyou? Taiyou, it's you!

QvQ !!!

[glassworkgenius]

[Taiyou's similarly stunned--even suddenly freezing in his tracks to process that the guy wasn't just someone who looked like Tenma; it was Tenma! His eyes widen in joy oh gosh--Personal space be damned HE IS HUGGING YOU.]

Tenma~!

Re: QvQ !!!

[idkmybffsacca]

Taiyou!!

[ Tenma had never been afraid or ashamed of hugging so he of course returns Taiyou's friendly affection. After their good hug, Tenma separates himself from Taiyou, smiling but confused. ]

What are you doing here?!

[glassworkgenius]

They call this place "The World"... It's like a videogame, or so I'm told. [But Taiyou's never played MMO's, so he's not exactly aware what it means beyond the basics.] So we battle, and level up! Did you find a gadget on your person? It records your progress... Oh!

[Taiyou abruptly stops himself mid-explanation.]

One of your teammates was here, Tenma. Kirino-san, specifically. I met with him some time ago.

[idkmybffsacca]

[ Tenma isn't really that into video games either, but he isn't that much a doofus that he won't ever be able to figure it out. ]

That phone thingy? Yeah, I found it! I couldn't figure out how to use it though.

[ But the phone thingy isn't important right now! And it makes him kind of frantic. ]

You've seen Kirino-senpai here? Do you know where he is now? Is anyone else here?

[glassworkgenius]

[Taiyou laughs.]

To be honest, I don't get it either~!

[Well that's helpful.]

I have, but I don't know where he is right at this moment... we split up for a bit. And there's nobody else here that I'm aware of; sorry.

[kaminotakuto]

[Shindou is by the Chaos Gate because that's where he first found himself and after some wandering he wounded up back there again. In any case, he's sitting down with his head in his hands and only looks up when he hears someone talking to him.]

Hm?

[Sorry but the ability to have a proper conversation seems to have left him briefly.]

[glassworkgenius]

You're another one, aren't you? A person that got randomly sent here...

[His voice trails off, before realizing something.]

Hey, weren't you Raimon's captain?

[kaminotakuto]

Yes, I am.

[Oh, hey, someone who knows Raimon! Then his eyes widen slightly in surprise when he recognizes Taiyou.]

Oh, you're from Arakumo. So you're here too.

[He wonders if his teammates are here if this guy is.]

[glassworkgenius]

Mhm. How's your leg? [He still feels a little guilty over it, but at least Shindou looks okay now.]

Tenma and Kirino-san were here, and now you are too... [The World sure is conveniently selecting people from Raimon.]

[kaminotakuto]

It's a lot better, thank you. [What a nice boy, he still remembers.

What Taiyou says next gives him a bigger surprise.]

Tenma and Kirino? Really?

[The benefits of being the main characters.]

[glassworkgenius]

Yeah. Tenma just went off to explore, and I'm not sure where Kirino-san is, but he's probably still in town.

[But without the medium awareness it'll remain a mystery won't it?]

[reified]

[ hello, weird, bright-haired boy. meet broody, red-haired man. he's kind of floating cross-legged in mid-air at eye-level, and he seems to be muttering to himself when you approach. toga fluttering. when you speak, he looks to you, as though realizing your existence for the first time.

brief, awkward silence as he stares. then-- ]

What's it to you whether I am all right or not, child?

[glassworkgenius]

I make it my business to make people feel better if they aren't.

[That's all there is to it.]

[reified]

[ he seems to look interested at this. ]

Oh? You have some nerve, thinking that my business is yours.

[glassworkgenius]

[He's a little taken aback by that statement.]

That wasn't my intention... I could leave you alone if you prefer. [A pause.] But are you really okay?

[reified]

[ there's actually a pause, here, like the guy wants to say something-- but finds himself unable to say it at the last possible moments. figures, since saying that 'he's all right' is a lie, but then again, he finds himself unable to say 'he's not all right', either. looks like it's another one of those gray areas--

and here, he sighs. ]

Tell me, child. Suppose my answer is 'no'-- what would you do? Tell me jokes until my mood improves?

[glassworkgenius]

I'd try solve your problem if it's possible. [ . . . ] And if it's not, I'd give you assurance things will get better. They always do. I could tell jokes, but I don't know your sense of humor yet!