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[A yawn can be heard as the blonde-haired boy stared blankly into the bracelet, rotating it around as it was on his wrist. Well, looks like the thing is working properly, might as well address something.]

I'll never be able to get over how something like this, and such a place, can exist. One cannot doubt what life can throw at someone such as myself, and instead, I take it with open arms. With that out of the way, I think it's only formal to address who I am. Some of you know who I am already, but at this point, it seems irrelevant.

[This was a lot easier then he expected, alas, Giorno cannot help, but smirk at the ease of this. He needs something like this for Passione, but seeing as how that's not possible at the moment...]

Giorno Giovanna. Now then, unto the reason for making this...

It seems that after a little chat with someone I recently met here, it came to my attention that I need to...socialize. [The side of his mouth budged at the mention of that word. Jeez, this really is awkward.] And these bracelets seem to help out a lot in that matter. However, if you want to converse, feel free. If not, be on your way, I don't have time to waste on you. [He says this, a stare that pierces the soul.] ...did I sound harsh?

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Yeah, it does make it easier. Although, finding that exact feeling to make the power work takes a bit of practice... [It's true, summoning his stand took willpower, but using this is...different, he couldn't exactly place a finger on it.] I'm sure I'll think of something in the long run of events here. Maybe when my powers evolve, I'll ask you what seems to be different about them.

My life has been dedicated to me having a strong will about things. If not, then I wouldn't be like this. I'd be terrified of everything...

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Mhm, I think that's a better solution. It means that you should develop your powers with your own efforts, it works better that way.

[ ... something she doesn't have, although that part improved upon spending time here - forceful in some way because of the war, but necessary all the same. Otherwise she would have died countless times. ] ... That makes sense.

Although, it is lovely to have a nice little touch to my room with these plants around, especially if I can keep a ladybug farm in here...ah, I'm rambling on.

It does. Although, I needed a confidence boost from a man that helped me grow like this, back when I was just a child. It goes to show how much a person can really change you through their actions, as that man helped me. [It also helped him grow with the mindset of helping out those who are kind to you.]

Do you like plants a lot, Giovanna-kun?

... I see. Somehow I can emphatize with the feeling. Um, I mean... without some of the people I met here, I wouldn't have been able to advance in level with my power. [ Social skills that eventually worked in her favor. ]

You could say that I do, they hold a sort of beauty to them that most cannot see. They also show the cycle of life, and I love seeing things grow to be something better. Life is a beautiful thing, isn't it?

It's helpful to have people around, no? Although, I don't have the luxury of having my people here, so my growth as a person seems to be at a halt until I find people to help...

... It is. I didn't have an interest in plants before I arrived here, but this power I have kind of changed my opinion. I organized an Arbor Day in a period in which almost every plant was damaged because of a flood. [ Her first big event... ]

You can trust me on this - there will be plenty people you can meet and help here. I suggest you try to interact with the grey people especially. It'll help them regain color, and it also increases your chances to get a power boost.

A flood that damaged plants...that's awfully kind of you to go out of your way to help these plants. Poor things...they're not given enough attention. [A small sigh.] I wish to grow a garden soon, full of different plants, like the ones I can make back home. Flowers have always been something special to me...and my friend Narancia.

Ah, the grey people. I've seen some around, but I've made no attempt to actually talk to them. They do seem really helpless, though, and I feel sorrow just seeing them. ...I'll be sure to talk to one soon enough. They shouldn't go without their lost memories...

There is a garden that I'm already taking care of, but I can appreciate some help raising it. [ Maybe he's got more time than her in that aspect. ]

Really, the only way to help them is to interact with them, even if they won't talk back to you. Human relations are very important in this place... the more you frequent a place, the more color it regains, and the same thing goes for people as well...

I'd be willing to lend a hand if you need it. Seeing as how we do have the same power, at least. It could also give me some time to practice it. [Too bad she can't see the smile he's giving off.]

...have there been people willing to interact with these grey folk? [His tone seemed a bit serious.] ...It's never fun to see any place deprived of color, of life, essentially. I should know... Which area is grey, tell me.

It would help the both of us, I guess. I can show you the place later...

[ Humming briefly. ] I know a lot of people do that willingly, for either purposes. If color is restored, maybe the war will be over - and then we can all return to our homes.

If you could, that would be wonderful. Ah, the joys of seeing a serene scene...

Color restoration means the war will be over? [A pause.] Hm, seeing this war over earlier could mean... [A look of determination.] ...would you be willing to leave this place?

Alright. Some time later then.

More or less, it would be over... but I don't know if I want to actually leave. [ She's been talking about this to people a lot of times, and she hasn't changed her mind that much about the topic. ] If the gods were more trustworthy, and there was a chance to stay here, I wouldn't mind staying... I've had more friends than I could ever have back home. This world gave me in a few months what I've never gotten from my own world since I was born...

[Well, that's certainly something he never expected anyone to say. With him, he couldn't wait to just go home and go about his daily life once more. Tch, a pain in the ass this place was. ...but he could see where she was coming from. A sigh, he could hear the honesty in her voice.]

...I see. I'm glad to hear that this place has been kind to you. Maybe I should just give it some time as well. But...how was life back home...?

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I've got my doubts, still... I like it here. [ The question is personal... maybe a little too much. She thinks of a proper answer. ] It wasn't... the best life I had there. Things were very ugly at a point, and people were not as kind as the ones I met here.

That would make one of us, at least. [Of course he didn't expect a full answer outright, he thinks with this girl, it takes time for her to open up.] I'm sorry that you had to live such a life. [He wanted to know if it was due to her burn, but...he'll leave that alone.] It's true, though. The people are quite kind here, like yourself.

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