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[linkings]

[The feed softly comes on, although there's no sound for a few moments, not even a 'moo'. Some things have been on her mind lately that she had wanted to ask about, but between being shown around all over the Port and that camping trip, Naminé hadn't quite had the time to do so.]

School usually... starts in September, doesn't it?

I've been thinking

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[voice]

[gaveherwings]

Well, since you've never been in an education system like this one before, I suppose the first thing to do would be to determine placement-

I'm not entirely sure how that works, below the University well.

[voice]

[linkings]

Is... university the highest?

[voice]

[gaveherwings]

Yes, that's right.

At the collegiate level, there's Siren's Port University, Hillsdale, and Hawthorne.

[voice]

[linkings]

I don't know if I need something like that.

[A beat.] ...What do you do after university?

[Voice]

[madeinoblivion]

Still thinking about it, huh.

If you really want to go to school, you should go. Don't worry about the munny. I'll take care of it.

And if anybody gives you any trouble for being a newcomer- well, I'll take care of that too.

[Voice]

[linkings]

...I'm sorry.

But... munny isn't as easy to come by as in our world. And you've been... spending things for me. [She pauses.] I can't repay you.

[Voice]

[madeinoblivion]

It's enough just that you're here.

[Voice]

[linkings]

[She sighs.] ...I owe you a lot more than just that, Joe.

[makes_asteroids]

I can't tell you what the schools are like, but if you'd like an adult to go with you and check the schools out, I have the time.

[linkings]

R-really?

Are you sure? You don't... really know me or anything...

[makes_asteroids]

Yes I'm sure. I've navigated school systems before. I'd hate to leave someone trying to do so alone.

[linkings]

Thank you. That's very kind of you.

My name is Naminé, sir.

(voice.)

[windplay]

Oh man, kids everywhere would KILL to be in your shoes! School can be kind of a bore, but my dad says I should go anyway. At least, if he was here he would.

[ Oh. Awkward. Wouldn't want to ramble about his dad on this poor girl now. It'd be very uncourteous of him! They've only just talked after all. ]

So, why didn't you go to school before?

(voice.)

[linkings]

[Dude, seriously, she's used to rambling. It what she gets for spending time with Sora and friends.]

I... didn't have the opportunity to before. That's all.

[She pauses.] ...I-is it really that bad to go?

(voice.)

[windplay]

It's nothing bad, really. Just sometimes it feels like serious business, and that can be boring as heck! But if I could go with my friends, I'd probably do it.

So, if you want to go... I friendly suggest going with a buddy!

(voice.)

[linkings]

With friends? [Pauses, and she sounds so unsure.] I don't... know anyone that is goes to school.

[voice]

[mirroredmemory]

Well what do you want to do Naminé? Do you want to go to school?

[voice]

[linkings]

I-I'm still a little unsure, Xion. [A pause.] I wouldn't mind giving it a try, but...

It just feels like there are other important things out there to do too.

Re: [voice]

[mirroredmemory]

Mmm, but there's something I've learned here. Being happy is important too, and if you can do things that make you happy then you should do them, especially if your friends want to help you to it.

[voice]

[linkings]

Being happy... is important, I know.

I guess I'm just not sure what would make me happy, to be honest.