Deeply immersed in his thoughts, the ronin stiffened just slightly when the woman called to him unexpectedly, his steps slowing to a stop. He tilted up the brim of the sedge hat that shaded his eyes in part to seem less intimidating, thoughtfully taking in the sight of her and her collapsible cane. "...Hm?"
His appearance made next to no difference to Lilly. All that mattered was that this man was answering, much unlike the people moving to and fro, and scampering off whenever she got close. One even felt like they were made of hay, but she didn't mention the fact.
"I've woken up someplace strange, and I cannot seem to find my way back to the Yamaku Academy. Could you perhaps provide directions?"
His eyebrows lifted slightly at her explanation, and immediately, the understanding dawned that she was a new arrival. "I am afraid there is no such place here." The ronin replied evenly after a moment; the closest thing to it would have been Somarium's public school. "...You are now in the village of Espoir."
"Espoir? I'm afraid I have never heard of such a place." So she was really far off. Just what happened, anyway? "Could you perhaps direct me to the nearest train station, then?"
Belgium was walking around, carrying a few bags. There were some clothing for the fall/winter. The other had a few groceries. She noticed the girl, smiling to her. "Ah- Are you new here?" she asked.
Lilly recognized the rustling of bags, and walked over. It was at the very least, an indication of a rather normal person. "New here? That would depend on where 'here' is, I'm afraid."
Belgium nodded. "I guess so. This is Somarium, a dream world. Before you freak out and tell me I'm wrong, you can ask everyone else that. They'll say the same thing" she said.
"They would? Strange." She trusted this stranger, but that doesn't mean she believed her. "I guess I must ask you to explain this in detail then. I must get back to the school promptly."
Flonne managed to get a few bucks or so from Allen to get herself some candy. On she had gone, and was now coming back when she noticed the girl. When she approached her, she smiled to her. "Hiya! Did you need something?" she asked.
"Yes." She answered. This girl sounded young and energetic, and could very well be a local student. If that was the case, she may have found her way back home. "If it is not too much trouble, could you please tell me where the Yamaku academy is? I'm afraid I am not familiar with the area."
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