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[ The video turns on, and a delighted-looking young girl in a flamboyant show outfit appears on the screen. She appears to be somewhere in Freya district, lions prowling in the background. ]

This bracelet is soooo prettyyyy! [ She jangles it back and forth, apparently jumping in place, shaking the screen. After a while, she composes herself. ] Asgard, right? I hadn't heard of an 'Asgard' before. It's kinda grey...could do with some razzle-dazzle!

But the lions are so adorable. I saw some people running away from them; are they always here? Silly-billies, you just need to know how to handle them. I'm Regina, by the way! If you need a lion-tamer, just call me and I'll be really, really happy to help! [ A giggle. ]

And if anyone's seen a circus in town, let me know. They'll be waiting for me. Moe's making stew for dinner, and you know what they say...it's stew-pendous.

[ She wanders around a bit more, looking more than a little lost and cooing at the lions, before the video flickers out of life. ]

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[hungryfor]

Lion-tamer? Oh, that is awesome!

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It is awesome! I'm so glad I'm friends with lions and tigers and stuff, even if people are scared of them.

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[hungryfor]

Not me! Not you either, right?

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I'd never be scared! They're just kittens once you get to know them!

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[leekloid]

Wooow♪ You play with the big kitties, Ms. Lion-tamer? Really cool... [ But then - as though this is incredibly important and she just remembered it: ] Oh!! I have sung songs about the circus before!! Hmm... There was a scary one... is your circus also a scary one?

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After practice, I get to play with them for a little while. Regent loves his chew toys. [ She pauses. ] I don't think it's that scary. There was something a while back, but - [ And she shuts up quickly, feeling a little uncomfortable. ]

Are you a singer?

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[leekloid]

I am, I am♪ I really love music! Probably like Ms. Lion-tamer loves the big kitties and the circus, right? Right? It's so fun to do what you love!! [ ... Although, Miku was created to sing, so unlike Regina, this is pretty much all she knows how to do. ]

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[failures]

[A lion tamer? This cute, innocent-looking girl? Wow, Larry is shocked.]

A lion tamer shows up as we get invaded by lions... Talk about good timing!

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[circuses]

At the circus, I never miss my cue! [ She twirls around, the sequins in her costume shining. ]

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[failures]

Well I'm sure glad you're here! I've been kinda scared to leave my House 'cause of those lions.

[Then he realizes what he's saying.] I mean...it sucks that you got dumped here too, but...well, you know!

[acquamarina]

I don't think the lions are always here... Or at least, I don't remember running into them before! But hehe, if you're a lion-tamer then you must feel right at home.

Oh, but it's nice to meet you, Regina-san! My name is Akari Mizunashi. It's not much, but welcome to the city of Asgard!

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I must be reeeally lucky! Thank you Asgard, for being so nice to me! [ sparkle sparkle ]

Nice to meet ya! You're Japanese? We went to Japan once, but I didn't see much of it. It just reminded me of California.

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[acquamarina]

Some people think Asgard is really awful, but I think it can be really nice sometimes! Just like right now.

Ah, yes, Japan is where I was born. I don't live there anymore, but it really is a nice place.

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[fullofspirits]

R.. Regina?!

[ Maya's loud voice booms across the feed, po..tentially distorting the sound a bit. Forgive her for that. ]

You ended up here, too? Uh, do you remember me? Maya..?

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[ She returns the noise, emitting a high-pitched squeal and a shriek of joy. ]

MAYA!

Of course I remember you! Don'tcha remember me?! Isn't this place exciting! Now you're here, we can have lots of fun!

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[fullofspirits]

Of course I remember you, Regina! How could I forget someone so cute?

[ Maya can only think about how much more adorable Regina's squeal was compared to hers.. ]

Yes! I'd love to have fun! We can go to the spa, and the amusement park, and.. Oh! Did you notice the lions everywhere? I wonder if they're here for you.

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[myjunes]

H-huh? [ the little girl blinks - a little curiously. ]

You can handle real lions? But.. aren't those dangerous?

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They're not dangerous! Lions and tigers are just misunderstood. They're sweet as can be, I promise!

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[myjunes]

... Well, if you're really saying they're sweet, I believe you.. but at school they always said lions are really dangerous. Did they lie..?

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[deputychief]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Regina. My name is Itsuki Koizumi. It would seem you've arrived at very much the right moment, as far as dealing with lions goes.

However, the closest thing to a circus in town appears to be the supposedly haunted carnival, or perhaps the petting zoo in the park.

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Hi Itsuki! Yeah, seems like it! I really like it here so far, but...

[ She frowns. ] There's no circus? But I'm sure they haven't gone far. They must be parked around here somewhere. The Big Top's kind of hard to miss, anyways. I'd better get back to them!

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[deputychief]

...Are you referring to a circus from your own world, then? You think they were all taken here?

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[prosecutory]

[Well, well, well. Regina Berry. That face was not one he would soon forget; after all, he may not have been around for the case, but he was watching. Of course, his attention was more focused on Franziska and Phoenix's face-off in the courtroom, but still.

Another reason why she was memorable was because she too, had lost her father. Daddy Issues Club UNITE]

Regina Berry, correct?

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That's me! Are you a fan of my act?

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[prosecutory]

Ah...I have heard of you and the Berry Big Circus.

[Circuses aren't his thing, but cases sure are.]