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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[andallforone]

Iwatodai? You're from Japan?

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[eulogium]

[ Something in his voice softens. ]

You too? This is so strange ...

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[andallforone]

Geez man, tell me about it.

I'm Yosuke Hanamura. I'm part of the Watch here. You been told anything about this place?

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Not enough to know what "the Watch" is. People have just mentioned a few things like how I'm somewhere called Demeleier, and how I was abducted, and something about Fae, but ... it's all kind of strange, and really confusing.

I shouldn't be here.

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[toplay_thefool]

[He almost says 'you're from Iwatodai?', but pauses before speaking. There's something about the way it was mentioned -- still, it catches his interest.]

I see that others have given you the basics, but you might find the link helpful, too. Welcome to Demeleier.

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[eulogium]

[ His expression flickers from the temple to the boy on the screen of the communicator. He crouches on the stairs, the yellow scarf billowing behind him. He focuses. ]

Thanks, ah ...

...

Umm ...

How do I use the link...?

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[toplay_thefool]

[He smiles, brief though it is.]

You can use your finger to click it.

Would you like me to show you the way from the temple? I can bring you some iron.

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[ Well, it's enough to be contagious. ]

Link-sa-[ He stops himself. ] ... Link is coming to get me. I don't know if you're acquainted, and I'm not quite sure where to go from here ... Hahaha, it's funny, you know? Last time, it was easy.

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Sorry, ... bring me some iron?