I. (video) A homecoming

[eulogium]

[ Before he opens his eyes, before he realizes where he is, and before the world once again comes crashing down upon him as he experiences the wonder of life again, he's sure of one thing: Ryoji Mochizuki is dead. Somewhere, far away, he had died. That is the only thing he's sure of. As his eyes flicker open, he can feel the tiny tips of the

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[[ Video ]]

[sunwell_eyes]

You're in Demeleier now.

[The elf peers at the screen, at the person on the other side, fel eyes narrowing slightly. Another human, from the looks of it, a young one.]

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[eulogium]

[ WAH! It takes him a moment, because the voice coming from his communicator to an unsuspecting person is nothing less than startling. Ryoji jumps before fumbling with the little communicator, looking curious at the person on the other side. ]

Demeleier? Ah, um ... Sorry, but I'm not sure where that is.

[[ Video ]]

[sunwell_eyes]

[Bright green eyes study Ryoji intently for a few moments longer before he speaks again, finally turning his gaze away.]

It isn't anywhere near where you were, I'm afraid.

(video)

[eulogium]

[ The dark-haired boy doesn't mask his curiosity. He wouldn't say that he had ever met anyone who resembled this man, but he keeps his gaze admirably without hostility.

The wonder slowly moves to concern when new thoughts about "Demeleier," and what this could mean for him, cross his mind again. ]

No, it doesn't look like it. I'm not dead, am I?

[ audio ]

[tapferkeit]

No, there are a few people here.

Are you all right?

(audio)

[eulogium]

[ There's the sound of the boy fumbling the communicator again, but he regains his composure after a long breath. He tells himself he'll get used to it soon. Maybe. ]

Ah! Hello. Um ... I think I'm okay. I'm still in one piece, that has to count for something, don't you think?

I'm Ryoji Mochizuki, and I'm not quite sure how I got here. Someone said I was abducted.

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[tapferkeit]

[His smile is audible as he answers the first part.]

Well, if you've got yourself, that's always a good start.

[And now it sobers.]

Yeah, you have been. Sorry, Mr Ryoji.

I'm Link - I've been here a while. Do you need any help? Is anyone coming to get you? This place can be a bit dangerous.

(audio)

[eulogium]

[ There's a shuffle a he moves to sit on the stairs. ]

Just Ryoji is fine. It feels kind of strange having someone call you "mister."

I've spoken with a few people, but no one's who's offered, yet. Um ... if it's dangerous, I, well ... it wouldn't be too much trouble if you could come get me, would it, Link-san?

YAY RYOJI now i spam you 1/idk

[manoamano]

[what.]

[manoamano]

[that voice ... it's unmistakable. and he said "iwatodai" ... ]

[manoamano]

[no friggin' way.]

[manoamano]

[dude ... NO FRIGGIN' WAY. ryoji was ... ]

[voice]

[recinerated]

That depends.

(audio)

[eulogium]

[ There it goes again! ]

A... ah. Depends? You mean ... If I'm alone? I've heard a lot of people over this communicator, you're using one too, right? That means there has to be other people here.

(audio)

[recinerated]

Whether you're alone and whether other people are here do not necessarily correlate.

[he's being philosophical, see.]

(audio)

[eulogium]

I won't be able to judge that, yet.

[ Audio ]

[junesoholic]

Oh! I know where Iwatodai is! [ Just listen how proud she is because of that. ]

(audio)

[eulogium]

[ He can feel the pride just radiating from the communicator. That was certainly the voice of a little girl, and it's a little easier to compose himself. His voice is gentle. ]

Oh, do you? That's pretty good, you must really know your stuff.

I'm Ryoji Mochizuki, it looks like I just got here.

[ Audio ]

[junesoholic]

Uh-huh. Big bro and his friends went there once, so I know.

I'm Nanako, Nanako Dojima! Um.. this isn't Japan anymore.

(audio)

[eulogium]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Nanako-san.

Yeah, I ... I realized that. Someone told me that this is Demeleier. I've never been here before, myself. I'm not sure what to think.