[VIDEO]

[princely_calyx]

[Screen turns on to reveal a young girl with pink hair and bright blue eyes. She is wearing a dark blue school uniform a bit worse for the wear. Her face has a few bruises. Her eyes are rimmed red from tears. She pulls back at the screen turning on but relaxes and starts her introduction.]

Hi, I’m Utena Tenjou.

[She gives a smile that doesn’t

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[VIDEO]

[firebornfidelis]

[Riza looks concerned. She can't help it. The girl looks hurt.]

Are you all right? Do you need a medic?

[VIDEO]

[princely_calyx]

[Utena fumbles the Forge, a little surprised by the quick response. She gives a grateful smile.]

I'm okay, I suppose. Just confused. What is this place?

[She shifts her weight and winces]

Ah, I suppose a medic couldn't hurt. Is there an office close by?

[VIDEO]

[firebornfidelis]

It's called Anatole. You are likely very far from home.

[ have a text link]

That should answer some of your questions.

You can get in contact with Sakura here [ have another!]. She works at a clinic.

[She pauses, her voice gentles but she does not hold back from the truth.] It's unlikely that you will find your friend here. There is always a possibility, but I haven't seen anyone meeting her description.

Re: [VIDEO]

[princely_calyx]

[Her eyes widen as she peruses the text. She mumbles to herself]

Oh, this is certainly far from home. I wonder if the stars are even the same...

[Utena leans her head on her good hand. She contemplates all the new information. Then remembers she's talking to someone. Gives a quiet smile.]

Thank you for all your help. I'll leave a message for the medic right away.

[She becomes a little sadder now. No tears, just the weight of her past world is on her shoulders.]

And thank you for letting me know. About Himemiya. I, [sighs] I suppose it's better she isn't here. Ohtori was bad enough to her. This place...

[She gives another sigh. She moves to turn off the Forge then quickly returns to the screen.]

Oh! With all the craziness, I forgot to ask you your name. I'm very pleased to meet you and I hope I get to see you not just on this screen.

Again, thank you. [Said with a warm, genuine smile.]

[audio]

[cop_for_one_day]

You okay? Some of those look pretty nasty.

There was a kid with a white monkey thing, but he disappeared awhile back. Wasn't Indian-looking, either.

Re: [audio]

[princely_calyx]

I'm okay. I called the medic so hopefully she'll be here soon. And they look worse than they actually are. I think. [A bit of a laugh in that, though it's clear it is just a brave front.]

Chuchu was a purplish gray, so it wasn't him. But thanks anyway!

[A little shy] May I ask who I'm talking to? [The smile has come back into her voice] I need all the info I can get here.

[audio]

[cop_for_one_day]

In my experience, wounds rarely look worse than they really are. How'd you end up with those?

It's Leon.

Re: [audio]

[princely_calyx]

[Clearly doesn't know how to tell what happened to her. Hesitation abound.] Uh, well, the short story is a duel. [A pause. More to herself than to Leon] Did I win...?

[Cheery]
It's nice to meet you, Leon. Thank you for your help. I suppose I'll see you around...Anatole. [The name is still strange in her mouth]

[Video]

[melodious_magic]

[She's frightened, which is normal, but she's hurt. And panicking. He's incredibly worried for this new girl]

M-Miss!

[He tries catching her attention, bringing himself up onscreen with a half-smile, anxious]

Utena, my name is Fai. Please, stay calm. Do you need help? Med... medical attention?

[He tries to seem kind, to make her trust him enough to accept help; even though he doesn't know her, she's still scared and injured, and he wants to help]

Re: [Video]

[princely_calyx]

[She's a bit calmer now, though nowhere near a normal calm for her. Still, the bruised girl puts on a smiling front.]

Hi, Fai. It's nice to meet you. Thank you for your concern. I've already spoke to Sakura and she is on her way. Ah, [brushing her hair out of her eyes] I think I'm alright for now.

[Her voice gets a bit lower, and though weary, there is tiny glimmer of hope in it.] I don't suppose you've seen a girl with purple hair, Indian, and glasses?

[yetsleeping]

I think you should get medical attention before worrying about academies and brides!

[princely_calyx]

Well, help is on the way. But I'm still worried about her. Thank you for the advice though.

[voice]

[right_reaction]

You should probably worry about yourself first.

Re: [voice]

[princely_calyx]

[Utena sets her jaw. She does know that she needs to be seen by a doctor. It just doesn't fit in her nature to not worry about Anthy. Particularly after what happened. Her voice, while still friendly has a hint of strain. It isn't directed at the person, just the repetition.]

I know where I am and Sakura is on her way. I'll be fine. It's just-

[She stops herself, thinking better of launching into the explantion]

Nevermind. Thank you for your concern. [A bit kinder] It's nice to meet you, whoever you are.

[voice]

[right_reaction]

I'm Neumayer! [His tone is friendly, even cheerful.] It's good to hear you'll be alright.

I don't think your friend is here, but if she turns up I'll try to tell her you're here, miss...?

Re: [voice]

[princely_calyx]

[Definite smile in her voice.]
Utena Tenjo. You can call me Utena, no "miss" needed. [The "miss" reminds her too much of Himemiya]

Thank you for keeping an eye out. It really means a lot to me, Mr. [The "Mr." is inflected as a question. She's unsure whether "Neumayer" is a first or last name.] Neumayer?

That's an unusal name, where are you from? [Tact was never really Utena's forte.]