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[manticora]

[Well here goes nothing. Marino stares at the device and decides on what is the most important thing to say. She's surprisingly calm. It doesn't take too long for her to decide on a course of action. Offering a polite smile, she stares at the device. Clearing her throat, she leans a bit forward.]

Excuse me, has anyone heard or seen someone called Mizuno Yō?

I'm her older sister and I'll really appreciate it if anyone can help me. It's really important that I find her. 

[She puts emphasize on the important part but that doesn't seem to be enough.]

The thing is that Mizuno tends to get into trouble. 

[Maybe she shouldn't have said that... A hint of red invades her cheeks. Now, she can only hope that Mizuno doesn't see this.]

Thank you for listening. 

[She quickly turns off the device.]

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[lastnerv]

Sorry, but I think you might be alone here.

Other than your partner, I mean.

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[manticora]

I see.

[She resists the urge to sigh.]

Maybe it's for the best.

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[lastnerv]

What makes you say that?

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[manticora]

I'm not sure what to make of this world yet...

I want to get to know this world better before my sister arrives.

[She wants to be prepared for whatever happens.]

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[lastnerv]

Mm. Well, you'll have lots of time for that. So far there hasn't been much else going on.

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[manticora]

How long have you been here?

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[lastnerv]

A little over three weeks. A bunch of us showed up then, and a few more trickled in after that every couple of days.

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[manticora]

Three weeks? That's quite some time.

[It's something worth considering.]

I'm Marino.

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[lastnerv]

[He manages a small smile.] I'm Shinji. It's nice to meet you, Marino.

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[manticora]

Shinji.

Are there any people you know here?

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[lastnerv]

Not from back home. I'm alone too.

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[manticora]

I see.

[Alone...it's not a sentiment that she wants to contemplate.]

I suppose we can't predict who will arrive here.

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[lastnerv]

We can't, or at least if there is a way I haven't been told about it.

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[manticora]

What do you think about this world so far?