[Week 19, Day 2] [Video]

[anafeloz]

[Before the feed begins, Hannah finds herself quite confused and quite hesitant. She feels a fear rooted deep with her; in through her rib cage, by her lungs and straight into her heart and then down to her stomach. This is not where she is supposed to be. She knows this because she is alone and she can feel the presence of Alois and Luka settling

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[revengeisalie]

[Time for a video broadcast, in the function of Official Welcomer Of Newbies. Rin tries her very best to look both serious and friendly, just the slightest hint of a smile ghosting around the corners of her mouth.]

Hello! Don't be afraid, you aren't alone here. My name is Asano Rin, pleased to meet you!

What you are experiencing really isn't... so very uncommon. At least not for those of us who haven't been born here. It's a world called Kannagara, and, well. Sometimes, it pulls in people from other... worlds. That's what happened to you.

[This is where she stops talking, mouth still open, which she closes as she decides to give Hannah space to take in this first information.]

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[anafeloz]

[Hannah jumps just the slightest at the incoming message. So, then, this device is for communication. She watches with furrowed brows, processing the message before she repeats her earlier actions, confident that at the very least, this Rin will get her message.]

Likewise, Miss Asano. Kannagara you say? I- I see.

[The information is not difficult to process. The concept of dimensions and worlds is not new. However, given her circumstances, it is a hindrance, somewhat, to be here.]

Can you explain this place to me, if it's not too troubling?

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[revengeisalie]

[Rin is relieved that Hannah is taking it rather well. Her smile broadens just a little.]

It's not troubling at all! Let's see... it's a world that consists of different "countries" and has a number of villages strewn about it. You can reach one of them -- any of them -- in about half an hour, if you have a roundabout idea of where you're going.

You see, this world is... somewhat unusual. A little magical, if you will, though not always in a good sense. It's ruled by gods, and monsters and spirits roam the wild. Bandits are known to lurk along the roads, too, so you'd do well to be careful. I can come and get you to a village, if you want. There's an inn here, in Hisato, that takes in newcomers.

[And here she pauses again, so that Hannah may still be able to follow her.]

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[anafeloz]

[It is the mention of gods that ignites a spark of interest in Hannah. There is a curious tilt to her head as she ponders this information. So her circumstances now are because of the whims of deity's - well, though she may unused to being the plaything of beings higher than herself, this is not entirely un-new to Hannah. She, after all, once played with the lives of mortals as though she were god, once too. Regardless of that fact, it is somewhat.. annoying, to be the toy of someone else.

Her annoyance does not show on her face however. Instead she manages a small, polite quip of her lips and she nods in gratitude for the information.]

Thank you again, Miss Asano. I think I can take care of myself against bandits and monsters, but the prospect of somewhere to rest for the moment does sound appealing. That is, if it is not too much trouble?

[need_some_shui]

Uh..Miss..you alright? [Being a kid Dre's not the best at picking up on subtleties. Not to mention he is rather direct.]

This place really ain't so bad once you've been here long enough [Comforting. He's trying, really]

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[anafeloz]

[The sound of another message coming through does not startle her as much this time. She is, however, somewhat surprised - this is a child, speaking to her.]

I am-

[She pauses.]

I am fine. You speak as though you have been here a long time, little one.

[There's a subtle hint of concern in her voice - there's something about children that try to comfort adults, that reminds her of someone dear to her.]

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[need_some_shui]

[Why does everyone call me little? He has to wonder. Of course he's aware of his young age and his smaller stature but still, the sheer number of people who address him with some form of the word "little" is growing rapidly.

Though, at least this lady says it in a nice way]

Uh, yeah, I've been here for months now. [He brushes it off with a wave of his hand] Though I don't have it so bad. Some people have been here for almost a year or somethin'

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[anafeloz]

[There is something endearing about the way this child plays this entire situation off as nothing. Her smile is more genuine now and she takes the information in carefully.

A year, of course, is a long time. But then- Hannah supposes she has all the time in the world, now.]

Did you come here alone?

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[future_games]

[ Isaac knows those feelings well; the disappointment of death being stripped away. One fleeting moment of happiness and peace, then the heavy weight of confusion. Even weeks after his arrival, he's still feeling it. But at a glance, this woman is far better at hiding those underlying feelings than Isaac is. More quiet and subtle in her reaction.

Honestly, he it's sure how it's possible for anyone to be thrown into this world and not break down. How people can just go on living again without a thought or be so cheerful and optimistic in welcoming new people to Kannagara.

But he's trying to keep occupied enough not to paint, not to make things worse, not to focus on the chills that still wrack his body and his trembling hands. It's worth taking a few moments to actually speak to someone.]

There are a lot of people. I'm not sure how much anyone else has explained to you-- [ Not even two sentences in and he has to pause. He doesn't know how to put Kannagara into words, so he focuses on what he would have liked explained to him when he

[video]

[anafeloz]

[The ability to hide how she feels comes from a long time of practice. A long time of keeping her head bowed and biding her time patiently and quietly until it was no longer a difficult thing to do, but simply a second nature. She keeps her face neutral even now, save for the subtle softening of her eyes and the way her mouth begins to curve downwards.

So she is alive. Truthfully, she is not sure how to feel about that.]

I see. That is unfortunate, I suppose.

[It is unfortunate, in a sense. What does she have to live for now, really? Herself?

Her eyes close and she lets out a quiet, frustrated sigh.]

Forgive me, I do not mean to seem rude. This is just.. not how things were supposed to happen.

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[future_games]

[ Nothing about Isaac is very subtle, and never did pick up on subtleties well from others. All he knows is that this woman seems to be feeling the same as he still does. At least that's something he can relate to. ]

I know.

[ His voice is quiet, understanding. There's not much he has to live for at the moment other than keeping Peter Petrelli from remembering his past too much too quickly, and that's a chore. Isn't life supposed to be enjoyable or something? ]

It's-- [ Not awful here? Anyone normal might thing that, but Isaac has never exactly had a normal train of thought. There isn't much point in forcing himself to lie. ] Are you alright? I mean, you're not physically hurt?

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[anafeloz]

[It is quite the dilemma, Hannah realises, to be alive and so without direction or purpose. There is a sense within her too, that Isaac somewhat understands what she is feeling. That in itself, is comforting - and that is odd too, because Hannah has never required the need to be comforted.]

I am not.

[She pauses. Perhaps that is too vague an answer.]

I am not physically hurt, I mean. Whether I am 'alright' remains to be seen, I suppose.

[She smiles now. It is a small uplifting of her lips; a vague, humorless thing.]

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[purgingthree]

Plenty of people, although I'm unsure of the exact number. Are you alright, Miss?

[He keeps a calm face because there's no need for anything else. Or, well, considering a lot of the situation in this world right now, perhaps there is, but there's no need for a sort of seemingly distressed (the strong tone makes you wonder though) lady to know that, is there?

None at all, not just yet at least. He's never been the kind to keep truths away from anyone, anyway.]

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[anafeloz]

[There is a momentary flash of relief on her face. The small influx of messages she has received are a welcome distraction from her thoughts - she is glad, at the moment, that she is not alone.

She manages a small smile and a nod in response, though she is not terribly sure if she is alright.]

For the moment, I am fine. I admit I am a little disorientated from waking up somewhere I was not before, however.

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[purgingthree]

Understandable.

[Any normal person would be. Personally, he remembers taking it pretty well but, obviously, he's Cross Marian so of course he did. Yeah.]

Welcome to Kannagara. My name is Cross Marian, may I ask for yours?

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[anafeloz]

Hannah Anafeloz.

[There's a certain confidence in saying her full name, now. She bites at her bottom lip, almost absently as she thinks before speaking.]

.. Do you prefer to be called by last or first name?

[The etiquette in England has always been rather funny about how one addresses strangers.]

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[nec_metu]

Hello, Hannah. My name is Lenalee.

[She offers the newcomer a smile, seeing that the woman is in desperate need of that and more.]

There are quite a few of us that appeared here like you, plus the natives. I'm afraid that we haven't found a way out yet, but if you need any help please let me know.

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[anafeloz]

It is a pleasure, miss Lenalee.

[She hesitates for a moment and tries to adjust. It has been a little while now - she has a few answers as to how she got here, but she is still a little shaky on the why.]

I think that for the moment, I will fine. However, is there anyway that I could acquire a change of clothes?

[She does not particularly want to part with her uniform, but wearing it in this new world is simply un-practical.]

If it is not too much trouble, I mean.

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[nec_metu]

The inn in Hisato should provide a change of clothes, if you go there.

[It is a rather interesting uniform, though Lenalee has certainly seen stranger attire both here and in her own world.]

Aside from that, you can buy clothes in the markets, but that would require money. It's free to stay in the inn for a while.

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[anafeloz]

[Ah - fortunate then, that she was already persuaded to go there.]

I see - ah, that is.. a fortunate relief.

[The uniform itself had been easily replaceable in her own world - but here, it was the only one. Perhaps, really, it was foolish of her to want to hang on to it. Sentimental, even.]

I suppose, then, that I should begin to look for a job.

[Keep calm and carry on - Hannah supposes that this is what the former maid of Earl Trancy must do.]