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[poshmouthytart]

[Alex is used to being trapped in places for long periods of time against her will, so she's less concerned by the current events on the Plane and more... annoyed

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[superoptimistic]

[she stares at Alex, before looking around herself for Molly, and then something seems to click]

I - I think you want to be in the onsen.

[poshmouthytart]

[Alex's face goes expressionless for a minute, and she seems to pull herself out of the haze. Shaking her head gently, she stares at the girl in front of her.]

Pardon?

[superoptimistic]

You belong in the onsen. You'll be much more comfortable there.

[poshmouthytart]

I don't know if I belong anywhere, honestly.

[She peers at the girl.]

But why there?

[superoptimistic]

Everyone belongs somewhere.

Hm, if I had to say, it's because - it's because there are others like you there, and it's a much more relaxing setting, too.

If you're having trouble finding your way, I can take you.

[poshmouthytart]

No, I know where it is.

[She shakes her head, because she thinks the girl is talking about Alex having just hallucinated.]

I'm not mad, I just don't feel well. Besides, I don't think anyone is there.

[That, and the last time she went there she was investigating a mass murder with Ray, so it's not exactly at the top of her 'To Do' list.]

[superoptimistic]

You're wrong. There wasn't really anyone there before, but it's different now. I'm sure you'll be much less alone if you stay in the onsen.

I - I guess you wouldn't feel very well. It must be very exhausting. Have you had a chance to rest recently. That might help.

[poshmouthytart]

I think I've been resting too much. I need to stay active and stay in control.

... Why are you so insistent I go back there? I don't even know you.

[superoptimistic]

Because - because you'll be happier there, and you won't be alone anymore. You don't seem very happy here by yourself.

[and then she pales, looking embarrassed, before bowing apologetically.]

You're - you're absolutely right! I was too bold and didn't even stop to offer you my name. I'm Kuronuma Sawako. It's - it's pleasure to meet you!

[poshmouthytart]

[Alex almost feels bad about what she said, so she musters a smile.]

My name is Alex. And I'm fine... I just need to finish whatever I need to do here, and then I can go home.

[superoptimistic]

The onsen seems to be a gathering ground. It might be best to think of ways to get home from there.

But if I had to say, I'd say it's not very unusual for someone to have unfinished business they need to resolve before they can move on. In fact, from what I've seen, it's very common.

[poshmouthytart]

Perhaps. I only hope I can find out what I'm here to do so that I can go home soon.

You seem to know a lot about these kinds of things. But I really don't think I need to go to the onsen.

[superoptimistic]

Usually these things have something to do with an unresolved conflict that happened before. Was was there anything you left unsettled that you'd like to correct?

I - I'm by no means an expert. I've just done some research in my free time.

[poshmouthytart]

I thought there was, but nothing I did to correct it seemed to work. I'm still trapped.

... That is still quite a lot of knowledge for a little girl.

[superoptimistic]

Hmm. What conflicts were there and what resolutions did you try?

There are many resources on these kinds of things if you look hard enough. It's - it's really not that impressive at all. Please don't think too much of me.

[poshmouthytart]

You shouldn't think too little of yourself. Resources don't mean all that much if you aren't clever enough to use them.

It's... All very complicated. I don't even think it would make much sense.