10. [Synthetic Voice]
For the curious, I did eventually find the makings of a proper paddle ball, but haven't quite managed to smooth the edges to avoid the horrifying danger of splinters. Still.
[There's a noise, barely audible, for a moment, and you deeply suspect Nagi of playing with said paddle ball]
It's a fairly good replica. Well, maybe the rubber band is a bit long.
[For a moment, he stops talking - just long enough to make you wonder whether he's going to speak again at all. Then, a little sigh, echoed in his mechanical voice.]
I wonder if there aren't people here who would rather remain than return to their own world. Well, I guess it's natural, depending on where you begin.
[Private to Sakura
Sakura? There's a girl - around your age, actually - from my world with what seems to be a fairly serious medical concern. There's a video of her problem here. She's been directed to you, but I'm actually not convinced she ought to be moving around in that condition.
[A short. Pause.]
She also has a collar. If you could help her, I'd be grateful. But...
...well, she'll probably be polite enough. Still, she can be a bit brash from time to time. Just a warning.
[Private to Senji]
Two? That seems excessive. We really should talk about that girl.
Speaking of girls, Hummingbird is here. She has some... interesting information. I'd consider covering that eye and talking to her.
[There's a noise, barely audible, for a moment, and you deeply suspect Nagi of playing with said paddle ball]
It's a fairly good replica. Well, maybe the rubber band is a bit long.
[For a moment, he stops talking - just long enough to make you wonder whether he's going to speak again at all. Then, a little sigh, echoed in his mechanical voice.]
I wonder if there aren't people here who would rather remain than return to their own world. Well, I guess it's natural, depending on where you begin.
[Private to Sakura
Sakura? There's a girl - around your age, actually - from my world with what seems to be a fairly serious medical concern. There's a video of her problem here. She's been directed to you, but I'm actually not convinced she ought to be moving around in that condition.
[A short. Pause.]
She also has a collar. If you could help her, I'd be grateful. But...
...well, she'll probably be polite enough. Still, she can be a bit brash from time to time. Just a warning.
[Private to Senji]
Two? That seems excessive. We really should talk about that girl.
Speaking of girls, Hummingbird is here. She has some... interesting information. I'd consider covering that eye and talking to her.