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[sketchthefuture]

THERE'S A BIG GIANT UPSIDE-DOWN CITY IN THE SKY!!!!

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[sees_the_sea]

...hey kid.

Where're you and your mom right now?

[sketchthefuture]

We're at Sakana! Though mom says we might have to leave soon because people are being told to.
She said I should go pack some things, just in case.

[sees_the_sea]

Stay where y'are for the moment, okay? I'm gonna come find you. I wanna talk to you guys.

[sketchthefuture]

Okay, mom says we will!

[sees_the_sea]

[Eventually, Isabel finds the two of them in Sakana. She gives a small wave to Tomoko, then looks up to Sayuri.]

"Hey.

So you're being told to get ready for evacuation, huh?"

[sketchthepast]

*Tomoko gives a small wave back as Sayuri replies*

Yes. No-one seems to know what's going to happen with that strange city in the sky, so evacuation seems to be the safest option right now.

[sees_the_sea]

"...yeah." [She sighs.] "It's...not safe to stay here, that's for sure. I can't go into a big explanation last year, but..." [Isabel pulls out a pen and a piece of paper and begins writing something down.]

"I want you guys to head down to the Arcadia Movement and evacuate with them, okay? They'll keep you safe over there."

[sketchthepast]

*Sayuri nods slightly in response*

We will. Thank you, Isabel.

[sketchthefuture]

*Meanwhile, Tomoko is looking up at Isabel with a concerned look on her face.*

You're coming with us too...right?

[sees_the_sea]

"..." [Isabel lets out a sigh. She kneels down to see Tomoko and gives her a smile.]

"Sorry, kid, I can't. I have to deal with this."

[sketchthefuture]

*Tomoko sadly lowers her head. That was the reply she was expecting. Then, without a word, she steps forward and throws her arms around Isabel in a hug. It seems she knows now just how bad the situation with the floating city really is.
As Tomoko is hugging Isabel, Sayuri places a hand on her daughter's head for comfort*

[sees_the_sea]

"oof-"

[Isabel seems somewhat shocked as Tomoko grabs her, but quickly enough she reaches out and puts her own arm around the young girl, pulling her close for a few seconds.]

"Hey. Everything's gonna be okay. I promise. I've dealt with waaaaay worse stuff than this before. On a scale of 1 to 10, this is like a 5." [She points to her own smile.] "C'mon. Can y'show me a smile?"

[sketchthefuture]

*Tomoko looks up at Isabel and pauses for a moment, before giving her a small smile.*

Just make sure to make the upside-down city go away before it hurts people.

[sees_the_sea]

"Who do you think you're talking to here? I'm gonna knock that stupid city into the stratosphere!" [She swings a fist into the air to emphasize her point.]

[sketchthefuture]

*Tomoko throws her arms up into the air triumphantly*

Yeaaah! Go Isabel!!

[sketchthepast]

*Sayuri laughs a little and pats Tomoko on the head*

We have to finish packing our things now.

*She then looks at Isabel*

Thank you so much, Isabel. Please, stay safe.