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[When the video turns on, it's pointing to the side, where there's a man slouched again the stone wall, a cigarette hanging from his lips. He breathes in deeply, and then lets it out slowly, holding the cigarette between two fingers.]

Pretty crowded for a place that needs life brought to it.

[Says absently as he continues to people watch, and he taps off some ash, bringing it back up to his lips and sucking in, the ember burning.]

I have a few things I need to know. First, I'm looking for a little girl, brown hair, pigtails. The maid said new people are arriving every day, and they're being sent to all these different houses. So I'm asking if anyone has seen my daughter. Her name is Nanako Dojima. She's seven years old.

[He glances into the communicator.]

If you see her, tell her to stay where she is, or head over to the Heimdall House. That's where I'll be. Second, if you meet a bunch of kids from Yasoinaba, Japan, tell them Souji's uncle is looking for them. [More smoking.]

Third, could use some more cigarettes. Anyone who has any extra... I'd appreciate it.

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[Thank god. He was really worried for a second there, and he gives one of those super rare smiles.]

Is she with you? [Pause.] ...Are you okay?

She's by herself right now... But I've been checking up on her. She's fine.

[ though now that dojima asks, he can't help but wonder if maybe he should have been keeping a close eye on her. regardless, he nods in response to the question. ]

I'm fine. So far... this place has been pretty peaceful.

[He's glad to see his nephew. He's like a son to him, now, and the last time he saw him... well...]

Good. This place looks pretty peaceful. You're sure she's okay?

We can go check up on her if you want. Are you at the Heimdall House right now? I could take you to her... or I could take her to you.

[ he'd like the chance to see his makeshift family altogether at once... it was just about a week ago, for him, that he was bidding them farewell. and now here they are again. ]

I'm right outside of the Heimdall House. I'd like to check on her.

[Nods slightly, dropping the cigarette butt and crushing in under his shoe.]

I'll be there quickly. Give me... about ten minutes.

[ and as promised, he'll hurry over as quickly as he can. he's sure nanako would want to see her father as soon as possible too. ]

[Nods.] See you soon.

[He'll wait there, for now, bringing another cigarette out of his pack. He was going to go through these like crazy right now.]

[ he arrives a little earlier than he said he would, covered in sweat. it's obvious he hurried as fast as he could to get here. ]

Oh. It's good to see you again, Uncle. [ he'd forgotten to say that part, huh? ]

[He smiles a little at that, reaching out to pat him on the back.]

Take a breath. It's good to see you, too.

[ he smiles back, nodding, and takes a moment to catch his breath. ]

We should go to Nanako. She'll be happy to see you.

Right. Last time I saw her, she... that man had kidnapped her. The delivery truck guy.

Namatame-san? [ he looks surprised at that... so dojima is from november then? as far as souji can tell, nanako hasn't gone through that... ] She's fine now. She won't.. remember any of that. [ he's not sure how to explain it, but... oh well.

he starts to lead dojima towards the sigyn district. ] It hasn't happened yet for her.

Yeah, him. [Nods, and follows Souji, looking at him curiously.]

...What? How hasn't it happened for her, yet?

It's strange, but... people can be brought here from different times.

Before I got here it was March... of 2012.

...March 2012. When you went home?

[ a nod. ]

I was on the train back when I came here.

...That doesn't make any sense.

Sorry... I know it's weird.

...A little. But it's fine, we'll deal.

Once you get used to it... it's not that bad.

[ it won't be too long before they arrive at the sigyn hall, where nanako should be waiting inside. souji will just call her out for now with his device, since he knows that entering a hall you don't belong to can cause strange side effects. ]

[ it doesn't take long for Nanako to appear - she's even running towards them, considering it was Souji of all people calling for her over these devices, and of course she would want to see him, but.. when she gets a bit closer, she notices that he's not alone. and that only makes her go faster - nearly tripping over her feet in the process - before she halts right in front of them with big, surprised eyes. ]

D-- dad..!

[Oh, thank god. She's okay. It doesn't matter about anything else in this place; as long as she's okay. Dojima drops down to his knees, wrapping his arms around his daughter.]

You're okay?

[ souji just smiles and watches, not wanting to ruin the moment. well, in a sense, perhaps his job is already done anyway, so he'll just take a step back and let the two catch up. ]

U.. uh-huh. I'm fine.

[ at that she smiles, and it's genuine. of course she would be happy to see her father of all people again, and when she's hugged she gladly leans against him a little, into the hug. ]

You're a bit late, though.. [ there's something pouty in her expression at that, but it's only very slightly here - the happiness still is the main thing present. ]

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