01 - Selphie Video

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

[After experimenting with the bracelet she'd been given, Selphie was left with a bit of a debate. Text or Video? She's still a bit confused about why she's been brought to Asgard but she was a little bit too cold to stay outside for very long. She liked the cold and was used to it but a jacket would've been appreciated as she sat huddled in a chair as she tried her best to keep warm.

Let's just say that Selphie will gladly kill for a sweater right about now.]

So... this is place is called Asgard and we've been brought here to save it, huh? It's kinda like home but I'm worried about my friends. Has anyone seen them? They're names are Squall, Zell, Irvine, Quistis and Rinoa. They're my family you see and I care about them a lot so if anyone's seen them, could you let them know that Selphie's looking for them?

Also... does anyone know where I might get my hands on a sweater? I feel like a popsicle right now!

And can anybody see this? If so, drop me a line! I can't be the only one feeling like a fish out of water right now. I'll be staying at Freya's house so if you wanted to come visit, you can do that too!

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[verifies]

Sorry, I don't think I've met anyone by those names. I'll keep an eye out though just in case.

[ it was pretty chilly though, wasn't it? just days ago it'd been early spring for souji, but now he's been popped right back into what seems like the beginning of winter. ]

If you need a sweater, I think the maids might get you one if you ask. [ so far it seemed like basic amenities were being given to them, anyway. ]

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[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I appreciate it.

[... Selphie you idiot.]

What if they already showed you out? Can I come back?

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[verifies]

No problem.

[ a nod. ]

They should have a room for you to stay.

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[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

The maid said that I'm going to be staying in Freya's house.

But how are we gonna bring colour back into this place?

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[verifies]

I'm in Freyr. I think we're next to each other.

I talked to one of the gods in charge, but all he said was... "live to the fullest".

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[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

Really? That's awesome!

Live to the fullest? Sounds simple enough. Do you know if there's a way out?

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[verifies]

[ a shake of the head. ]

We're stuck here. Even if we could leave, there's no telling where we'd end up.

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[thestormishere]

If you go to the house you're supposed to belong to there will be warmer clothes there.
You should have gotten something from the palace if you showed up underdressed too though.

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[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

Maybe I was a tad too quick to leave. I think I'd better head back.

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[thestormishere]

Before you freeze to death would be a good idea.

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[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

Working on it!

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[moribundity]

[ Hm. Funny that this is one of the first things Minato sees upon using his bracelet to access the network of new arrivals. There's one thing in particular that catches his attention. ]

How is this place like your home?

[ A pause as he realizes that focusing on that and not her other questions is probably a bit rude. ] Those names aren't familiar. Sorry. If you're cold, get inside for now.

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[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

We have to save it but [Selphie shrugs her shoulders.] that's about it really.

Oh no, don't worry about it. I'm working on it!

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[moribundity]

[ An abrupt nod. ] Good.

That's interesting though. That you had to save the world before, too. [ Maybe the Travelers were more alike than met the eye...? ]

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[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

You've had to save your world as well? Not quite like bringing colour back to a place mind you and a lot more violent but... Saving the world is saving the world at the end of the day.

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[moribundity]

Yeah, basically. And ditto on the violent part. [ Another pause as he thinks... ] How come you assume your world isn't my world?

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[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

Pop quiz!

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[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

1. Do you know what Garden is?
2. Are you familiar with SeeD?
3. Do you know what a Guardian Force is?
4. Ever heard of time compression?
5. What's the highest rank a SeeD can get?
6. What's on the other side of the train tracks leading out of Fisherman's Horizon?
7. What's the name of the card game played worldwide?

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[agoodfamily.livejournal.com]

[So friendly, so open... like Maki and Anko. How long before things stop reminding her of home? A week, two? Maybe a year?

She'll be asking about friends from home too, so she can't just ignore this broadcast like the others. It's only fair to respond, even if she hasn't seen them.]

I'm sorry... I haven't met anyone with those names. I'll pass on your message if I do, though. [Solemnly. Then, very quietly:] You have a lot of friends.

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[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I appreciate it.

[Selphie pauses to blink a couple of times and ponder those last few words with a thoughtful tap of a finger on her chin.]

You sound like you could use a friend. Everything okay?

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[agoodfamily.livejournal.com]

Wh - what?

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[agoodfamily.livejournal.com]

[She's - she's just offering her friendship like that? To Nakama? Is it really that easy here?]

Um... well, if you want to... thanks. [She tries to smile, but it's just too strange, and her smile comes out strained and awkward.]

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[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

[Selphie sees that strained smile and her own smile softens. It's like this girl never smiles at all.]

I don't mind, if you don't.

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[agoodfamily.livejournal.com]

[It doesn't seem to be a joke. She really means it. Finally, her own smile becomes something gentler and more sincere.]

You said Selphie, right? My name's Nakama.

... well, it's Mako Nakarai, but Nakama is a nickname I got. So you can call me Nakama.

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[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

[That's the kind of smile Selphie likes to see!]

Nakama it is, then!