43rd Journey

[reginagloriae]

Huh. That was fun. I hope you enjoyed your birthday party, Harry. Maybe we didn't get zombie strippers for you, but there wasn't an Apocalypse to stop? I can't believe I said that.

Anyway...I just found a nearly unconscious guy on the streets. Tall, very pale, dark hair and cloak, he looks anorexic and has the weirdest eyes I've seen. They

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[baixin]

..most strange. There is no way we can leave this accursed place, is there?

[reginagloriae]

...there has to be a way. Because people leave, but it seems we can't do it by choice.

[baixin]

The entrance is the exit, right? Then where is the entrance?

If we can find that, then--we can go home.

[reginagloriae]

Nobody knows how we get here. Maybe if you strike a bargain with a deity, you'll be allowed to leave. I never tried. Maybe because I was a coward before and now I know it's a matter of time.

[baixin]

I place no trust in demi-gods. The role they play has been explained to me.

There must be another way.

[reginagloriae]

You can wait, Takiko, everybody returns. I understand how restless you feel, but I learned patience after my second City coming.

[baixin]

Second?! I just--can't make use of myself in such a decadent place!

[reginagloriae]

This is your second time, too. Some people return without memories, others remember.

[baixin]

I wish I did. This is all so confusing.

[reginagloriae]

Yeah, I know it's always confusing. But look at the brightside, we have both previous experiences of how to deal with a "whole new world" cultural shock.

[baixin]

Yes--but backward in time, not forward. It is a lot to take in.

[reginagloriae]

Do you need anyone to explain you how this technology works?

[baixin]

Please. I do not believe neither I nor my companion will know how to work these machines. Unless he might remember more than I can.

[reginagloriae]

Sure. I can do that.... erm.. after this guy is claimed by a loved one or he feels better to vacate my apartment.

[baixin]

Thank you, Youko-san. How is he doing?

[reginagloriae]

He's resting. I don't know... he's so pale, but I think is his natural complexion.