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[thetruemonster]

[A video feed starts up, though the picture is unclear at first. After a few seconds it focuses, and a large amount of spilled blood can be seen; it's spattered everywhere in the NV's view--on the ground, on the walls of a building, on a nearby bench. The only thing that doesn't seem too bloody is the woman who's in view, though her large sword is

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[destructoplush]

{the image is grainy and rather low-quality, but the sight of Shiki having a spazzy moment is... pretty clear.}

...A-are you okay?! Where are you?!

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[thetruemonster]

In an alleyway outside. And as fine as I can be, I suppose. [just sorta pissed. she sighs.]

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[destructoplush]

But, but all the blood! There's somebody going after newcomers here - you didn't get attacked, right?!

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[thetruemonster]

Oh, that. It isn't mine.

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[destructoplush]

{...

wheeze wheeze}

Whose is it?!

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[thetruemonster]

A pack of monsters decided to attack me. I would have avoided making such a mess, but they took me by surprise.

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[destructoplush]

And you killed... all of them?

That's... wow! That's pretty amazing! Not a lot of people could manage that...

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[destructoplush]

You should go to the apartments. They're right next to - you must be close to the ballfield, huh? If you just got here. They're right next to that! Kinda scruffy, but they'll give you a room and it's safe. {plus you can get a shower then Teresa. girl you need one'a them.}

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[thetruemonster]

Ballfield? [what's a baseball :|]

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[destructoplush]

I think everybody comes out right there! You know, at the middle of that big squarish place, with the stands around and all the nasty signs!

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[thetruemonster]

So that's what that place was. I'm not far.

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[destructoplush]

Umm, right! So, if you go back there, and you go to the apartment buildings, there'll be a guy there who'll give you a room and a key and stuff. And you can rest here.

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[thetruemonster]

Rest isn't my number one priority right now, but I won't complain about the chance to get off the streets, at least.

[and, uh, she's sorta bad at this stuff, but figures it needs saying.] I appreciate the help.

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[destructoplush]

- oh! Well, I can explain more if you want, once you're somewhere more relaxing... and it's not a big deal.

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[thetruemonster]

Let's start with the basics. What's the name of this city?

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[destructoplush]

It's called Siren's Port! It's on an island that's a part of Canada, I guess. And there's this thing called the Pull that, um, prevents us from leaving.