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[softly]

{ ooc: sorry for the late replies! things have been a little stressful on my end }

Hello? I've been told I can use this bracelet to communicate with you all, but I'm afraid that it's a little difficult for me to familiarize myself with it. My, it'd be a little embarrassing if I'm not using this correctly at all. [ for being taken away to some entirely different world (or so says the maid), lilly is fairly calm about this, showing only a little tension in her voice at her confusion. she is nervous, but panicking won't get her very far. ] I believe I'm still here at the Welcome Hall.

[ annoyance has leaked into her voice now. she may be perfectly fine with her disability, but leaving a blind girl in an unfamiliar place -- alone -- is somewhat cruel. ] The woman guiding me seemed to have other things to do.

... I don't mean to be a bother, but if there truly are others out there listening to this, I would be grateful if someone could provide me with a little more information and possibly lead me out of this room. [ she ends her voice post with a pause, tone more apologetic as her eyebrows knit together, a tiny and embarrassed smile on her face. ] I would appreciate it very much.

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Video - force of habit

[seventeenpills]

[There's some scuffling noises as if the person on the other end hit 'record' before being entirely ready to appear on camera. He was pretty sure that was her voice - soft and careful. Every word seemingly chosen with care.]

Lily!? Lily is that really you?

I.... It's me, Hisao. What did the lady tell you? Which house are you in and did she lead you all the way there?

[softly]

Hisao -- [ there is evident surprise in lilly's voice -- this is unexpected. she hadn't thought she'd be hearing a familiar voice, but here is one she's become so accustomed to hearing in her time at yamaku. ] I... Well yes, she has, but I'm afraid I still don't know how to get around. I believe I'm in the Sigyn house. She offered to tell me about some of the locations here, but without knowing the layout, it wouldn't have done much good...

[seventeenpills]

Perfect! That's great - You were placed in the same house as Hanako and Myself. We'll help you learn your way around so, don't worry.

I'm going to come down and meet you right away, alright?

[He's already gathering himself up to make the trek downstairs.]

[softly]

Is that so? It seems I've gotten quite lucky. Thank you, Hisao. [ she laughs under her breath, making it sound more like a sigh than laughter. ] Please don't rush on my account.

Action

[seventeenpills]

[He arrives at the bottom of the stairs in the entranceway.]

Are you kidding? Lilly, Hanako and I have been here for a couple of months now. We've both missed you a great deal. I couldn't NOT rush if I tried.

action!

[softly]

[ lilly turns toward the direction of hisao's footsteps. she hears those before she hears his voice. ]

Months? But... [ well, that's a bit worrying. hadn't she just seen them yesterday? ] I feel as if I should be apologizing for making the two of you wait. By the responses I've been receiving so far, I've gathered that...how should I say... it's not exactly an ideal place to be, here. [ using her hearing to guide her, she takes a few steps towards where she hopes Hisao is. ] But if it's really been so long, I'm happy to meet you again, Hisao.

[seventeenpills]

[He bridges most of the gap between them with a few steps, smiling hugely even though she can't see it.]

I'm happy to see you again too, Lilly. You're right - it isn't exactly ideal in a lot of ways. But it isn't anything extremely terrible. Usually. I mean some bad things have happened, but there's a lot of good here too...

[He was rambling. He knew he was rambling. He'd almost given up hope of seeing her again and he was more than a little exciteable at this point.]

Anyway, how are you? Hungry? Thirsty? If you are I can make you something?

Action, HI GUYS WHAT'S GOING ON. also 1/2

[burntviolet]

[ Sorry Hisao, that question will be cut short because TORNADO HANAKO IS COMING and she almost falls from the stairs as she speeds up towards the pair, catching herself before that can happen, and almost knocking Hisao over. Can't be tamed.

Two months. Two long and painful months without seeing her. Nothing will stand in her way anymore. Nothing. ]

[burntviolet]

Lilly!!!

[ The distance between them closes in the span of two seconds, and then her arms are draped over the blonde girl, pulling her in a tight embrace that has the burden of all this time without her best friend in the world. She weeps openly while doing so- she can't stop the tears, and no doubt neither Lilly or Hisao will try to stop her. ]

OH WELL HEY 1/2

[softly]

A lot of bad? [ hisao doesn't seem too worried about whatever it is that's happened, so she'll let it go for the moment. cupping her hand to her mouth, she smiles and keeps her laugh contained to a quiet chuckle. ]

Now, Hisao, if you keep that up, you're only going to confirm my belief that you'd make the perfect bride. [ she cuts herself off when she hears the sound of someone rushing down the stairs and turns again, eyes opening and growing a little wider, before she even hears hanako call out to her. ] Ah, it sounds like she's here now --

[softly]

[ when hanako wraps her arms around her, lilly pauses for a second. it's been quite a while since she can recall recieving this kind of hug from her. being missed so obviously even manages to make lilly a little sad, though it lasts only briefly. there's a best friend in need of comforting, after all.

she presses her cheek to the top of hanako's head, an arm around her waist as she smooths the palm of her hand over her hair. ]

Hanako... [ of course, she'll let hanako cry and get everything out as much as she needs to, but it doesn't stop her from apologizing. ] I'm sorry. I didn't mean to leave you.

[seventeenpills]

There's nothing for you to apologize for. It's us who left Yamaku and you behind. Not on purpose, of course. Hanako arrived first and I arrived a few days later.

[It had been especially hard on Hanako, but he needn't point that out - Lilly could probably guess that much on her own.]

[burntviolet]

[ Hanako pretty much can't say anything other than Lilly's name and... other things she slurs out in-between whimpers. Fortunately Hisao is speaking up for her. She's happy, upset, worried, relieved, all these feelings that she can't handle- and it'll take a while for her to settle them out. Now what matters is that she's holding Lilly and... nothing else stands in the way. ]

[softly]

Well, I suppose... [ she's clearly hesitant to let either Hisao or the two of them take the blame, but in the end, none of this was really any of their own doing. brows creasing, she smiles again but it's a little strained. what she's thinking isn't the happiest thing. ] Out of the three of us, I'm sure that no one decided to come here. But if you and Hanako have made do for all of this time, so can I.

[ with a short little sigh, she rests her cheek atop her best friend's head again and closes her eyes. ] Though the way we all seem to have been brought to this place isn't...ideal, either, I am happy to spend the time here with the both of you. [ she smooths her hand over hanako's hair and lowers her voice just a little. ] Right, Hanako?

[seventeenpills]

It's not ideal, no... it's complicated.

[As ready as he was to bombard her with information, this didn't seem quite the time.]

We've talked about you often since coming here. You were never far from either of our minds. Don't worry too much - time doesn't pass for our world while we're here, so, everything will be just as we left it when we get back. Akira isn't going to be worried.

[burntviolet]

[ Okay, she needs... a couple more minutes to recover, after which she pulls away slightly, freeing a hand to wipe at her tearful eyes. ]

It's like a dream... but it isn't. It's hard to explain... and yes, we talked so much about you...

1/? I'LL TELL YOU WHEN I'M DONE

[burntviolet]

[ ..... ]

[burntviolet]

[ ...

It can't be. It...

No, no... ]

[burntviolet]

[ Is this a dream? It can't be- if she pinched herself right now, would she wake up?

Ok no, that's ridicolous. Hisao's answer above should prove it. ]

[burntviolet]

[ Part of her wants to explode in utter joy; MY GOD LILLY IS HERE LILLY IS HERE OH MY GOD... she wants to jump to wherever she is and give her the biggest of hugs and tell her everything and anything that happened-- ]

[burntviolet]

[ ... But then, the other part of her is filled with fear and utter worry...

They've taken Lilly here... she's going to get involved in this mess... ]

[burntviolet]

[ ... A moment of hesitation. What if it's not her-- the message is audio, maybe she's mistaking her voice for someone else...

... Who the hell is she even kidding. It's her. How else is it pulling at her heartstrings so painfully, forcing these tears out of her eyes? Goddamn it. ]

DONE ugh

[burntviolet]

[ Ah, she should... she should speak out...

Her mouth is soon getting dry from gaping at the bracelet, as the screen doesn't shake even in the middle of her body shivering. Not a panic attack, but one thing is sure-- she must, she must get over wherever her friend is and take her to safety!!

So after a good ten minutes of gaping, she gulps- oh god it hurts gulping, it's like she's eating glass- and goofily formulates the next words like they're pulling teeth out of her. She can't stop the tears from coming out, no, nononono... ]

L... Lilly... Are you... Is it you?

oh no poor baby

[softly]

[ oh -- this is a voice more familiar than the first. she hadn't expected to hear from someone she knew, much less two someones. by the sound of her voice, lilly can tell that hanako is crying, and nerves aside, hanako will always be top priority. if she was brought here as suddenly as lilly was, she can't imagine what kind of effect it's had on her. when she speaks, she's obviously concerned. ]

Hanako? Yes, it's me. Are you alright?

/crying cat emote

[burntviolet]

...

I...

[ There's a gulp, as she tries to speak more clearly- the shock and all these feelings piling up, she has no damn clue what they're doing in her head. Though she's not making a good job at sounding like she hasn't just eaten a bunch of needles. ]

I'll explain everything when I see you- please wait me there. [ Remembering that Lilly mentioned she's at the welcome hall. ] There is... so much I need to tell you...

[softly]

I'll be right here. [ lilly brings her voice to a more comforting tone in an attempt to at least reassure hanako a little bit, if at all possible. ] Hisao contacted me just a few moments ago and told me that we're not too far from each other at all. In fact, I'm fairly certain he's on his way as well. [ though hanako can't see it, lilly smiles in a delicate way, closing her eyes. ] When everyone has settled down, you can tell me all about everything. I'd like to hear it.

[burntviolet]

[ Hisao is going to be there... the three of them will be reunited after such a long time. Oh god, oh god...

Lilly can hear the noise of some rustling as Hanako changes her clothes in a hurry as she's speaking. ]

I will- I... will. See you at the welcome hall. [ Gosh, she can't articulate her words anymore, heart beating so fast she's afraid she'd faint from the excitement. ] So please tell Hisao to wait for me...!

[softly]

I will. I'll be awaiting the arrival of you both. [ she definitely does hear that urge to rush to the welcome hall over the call in the way hanako moves and speaks, and there's that pang of worry again. ] I'm not sure of the layout of this place, but do be careful, Hanako.

[burntviolet]

I will- don't worry, I know this place very well by now- see you there!

[ She says all of that without breathing, and before Lilly can reply again, she shuts the feed off. Jumping in the other thread! ]

[this_chair]

Where are you looking to go?

[softly]

Regrettably, I'm not sure. [ a pause, and then she sounds apologetic. ] I'm sorry, I must look terribly foolish. The truth is I'm unable to tell you where I'd like to go because I have no idea of what else is here. I can't read the map.

[this_chair]

How about this. Do you know the name of the place you need to be?

[ voice ]

[integrous]

Yeah, they're super rude, aren't they? [ a huff. ] But then again, what else would you expect from kidnappers.. they're practically criminals!

That being said.. if you have any questions, feel free to ask me, okay?

voice

[softly]

Rude might be putting it lightly. Anyone who takes someone from their home without consent is despicable.

[ for a moment there's silence until lilly speaks again. ]

I apologize. Letting my frustration get the best of me like that is a little embarrassing. ...but, I do appreciate the sentiment, um... [ she trails off, fishing for a name from the person on the other side of the call. there's a nagging feeling that tells her she should be introducing herself first, but she feels it'd be rude to simply address them as "you." ]

[integrous]

.. Asahi. Asahi Yuki.

[ At least she catches on to the fact that she should probably at least be announcing her name here - and she doesn't seem to mind that the other girl didn't introduce herself yet either. ]

But you're right, they're definitely despicable. There's few things I hate more than these gods!

voice.

[reconciling]

Oh, yes, this bracelet is used to communicate with everyone. Um, you are definitely using it correctly, so please don't worry. [ uuuu... she remembers how worried she was on her first day-- and of course, she dearly wishes she can help. ]

Is there anything I can help with? You said something about leaving the room...?

voice

[softly]

Am I? Thank you, that is reassuring. [ the tone of her voice takes a more neutral turn and she gives a soft sigh before responding. ] That's right. Unfortunately, I can't find my way around this place myself, though I've learned that I am in the right house. Finding my room is the problem, now.

voice.

[reconciling]

Ah-- if I may ask, which house are you in? And which room? Maybe I can guide you, or maybe I know someone in your house who's capable of doing so...

[titties]

Information? Sure, I'd e happy to help.

[softly]

Oh, thank you. I am Lilly Satou. And if I may ask who you are?

[titties]

Name's Battler. Battler Ushiromiya, Lily-chan. It's a pleasure, really, heheh!

audio

[predicting]

[ ... that last part's a pretty odd request, huh. ]

Sure, you're using it just fine! What kind of information did you have in mind?

[Audio]

[saving_sound]

You're using it right!

What kind of information do you need? I've been here a while, so I might be able to answer you. Um, about leading you out... I can help with that too if you're afraid of getting lost. Did the maid tell you which district you're in?

[ audio ]

[kd_0079]

...Any idea which welcome hall? I could try to find you if you're lost or something. [ No video, no description...not a whole lot to work off of. ]

voice

[wristbands]

Oh, uh... sure, I can lend a hand! Do you know which Welcome Hall you're in?

video, hah.

[heartfeltfancy]

['Lilly?' That's what Hanako and the other boy had called her. did Hanako know her from home...?]

Oh, no, that's really rude of them to leave you there...If you turn on the video feed, I can see where you are, and I can come help you.