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[offallingsnow]

One would think that in a situation as grave as this one can at times be, certain residents would have better things to do than destroying community property. I know there are rather lax laws in place here, but that is no reason to abuse them.

[The weather has been mild today. Nephry can be found in the plaza, sitting near the fountain and enjoying

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[wanderer_jack]

[A loud yell is heard followed by a splash in the plaza, the waters of the fountain rippling outward with a muddy cloud that had begun to form around whatever had landed. A small misting of the splash drifts by where Nephry sits.]

[offallingsnow]

Ah! [Nephry gets up quickly, staring at the fountain and looking for the person at the source of all the water]

[wanderer_jack]

[Slowly, from the depths of the water, rises a mud-streaked face, wet black and grey hair matted with dirt, mud, leaves, and several twigs jutting from the mass. The eyes and brows are set as if giving a silent, discontented sigh, bubbles frothing from mouth that loomed underneath the surface.

[offallingsnow]

...Are you all right?

[wanderer_jack]

[The head bobs slightly and moves forward towards the edge of the fountain, leaving a trail of muddy water in its wake. When finally near the edge, a hand reaches up to pull the rest of the owner out, careful not to splash Nephry. The samurai rises out of the water, looking very worse for wear. Mud and water streak down him, his pants seem torn at the hems, only one foot has a sandal upon it, and his shirt is missing, though random assortments of leaves cling to patches of exposed flesh.] I am...Ahh...Ahhh......ACHOO! Urm, I am...fine...miss, thank you.

[offallingsnow]

With all due respect, you don't seem to be having a very good day so far.

-_-

[wanderer_jack]

[Jack's expression falls into a frown, his eyes closed partway with brows furrowed as he stares off into nowhere, mud sliding in winding paths down his face.] No...it has not been a good day at all.

poor jack

[offallingsnow]

We're rather far from my house, or I would offer you a place to clean up.

[wanderer_jack]

I fear that whatever forces are at work will likely intrude upon that as well. [He let out a long sigh, his head bowed down in partial defeat.] I do thank you for your kind offer, miss...?

[offallingsnow]

Nephry. And you are?

[wanderer_jack]

They call me Jack.
[He gazes around him, looking back at the fountain and then up towards the air.] Odd, this is the plaza, correct?

[offallingsnow]

[Do they.]

Yes, it is. ...If you'd like, I can step into the clothing store for you and try to at least find you something warm.

[wanderer_jack]

If it would not be a burden to you, I believe a change of clothes might very well be in order...[He looks down to his one sandal, now swollen from being drenched, submersed, covered in mud, battered, and with straps barely holding on.] I fear that if this "experiment" continues as viciously as it has been, that I may not have a chance to find clean clothing until it ends.

[offallingsnow]

It won't be a burden at all. ...But I think you ought to come with me, if you can.

[wanderer_jack]

Very well, I will follow you. [He bows his head lightly in agreement and thanks, waiting for Nephry to lead the way.]

[offallingsnow]

[And lead the way she does. It's not far at all from the fountain]