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little 009 [video/action]

[Following her adventure with Fela, Sephiroth decided to sail out to see if the ocean could be crossed. As it turns out, it could not be. After Sephiroth reached a certain point, she lost consciousness and awoke back on the shore, where her journey began. For her efforts, she was rewarded with a wildcard effect.

She is currently nine years old. More than that, she temporarily has only the memories of her nine year old self.

The silver-haired, green-eyed child is currently kneeling on the beach, wearing the white gown of a new arrival. The birds brought the garment for her because her usual clothes had become too large for her to wear. Her sword, pauldrons, and battle gear lie beside her on the sand. She remains still, as if waiting for something, though she has the slightly impatient air of someone who feels she has been waiting too long.

The Vine has wound its way toward her, and when it produces a mirror, she studies it curiously. It is something like a screen, and she needs to contact the researchers. She addresses it formally.]

Subject name Sephiroth.

I believe the intercom or the program may be malfunctioning. I have received no instructions, and the simulation is inactive. Please respond.

[[OOC: Sephiroth will be Tinyroth for the next 3 days, following which point all her memories will return. She will also retain her memories of her temporary second childhood.]]

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Not a simulation. Well, probably. We've all been kidnapped. (This is so surreal.)

I, um, was. In a different place, though.

[Sephiroth frowns. The idea that she might be abducted had never occurred to her, Shinra security is so tight. Who could be responsible?] Then is this Wutai? It does not look like it. Or have we been abducted by another researcher?

Are you also the property of Science Research Division, then? [She assumes that by "another place" Jessica means "another facility". She's never spoken to another sapient subject before, and it interests her, in spite of her displeasure with the abduction.]

[oh God wee!Sephiroth you are too cute.] It's... complicated. Magic stuff. You're not on your, um, home world anymore. (Probably.)

I'm, uh, not really property of anyone. There hasn't really been any research on me since I was, uh, younger than you are now.

Magic? [This inspires more frowning. Magic is a touchy subject in Hojo's lab.] Perhaps it's science that has advanced beyond our understanding. [She thinks on this. Abduction is a very serious matter.] I've never heard of technology that could take people away from their worlds. It must be very sophisticated. Are you from another world?

[She nods.] You're fortunate. I will be allowed to leave the lab only when I attain majority.

Yeah, uh... that's definitely an option. Either way, something we don't really have a good handle on, so there's not much we can do. And yeah, my world's... pretty different.

Wait, so you're stuck in there until then? No, uh, field trips or anything? That sucks.

I must be returned as soon as possible. The professor will be quite displeased with his researchers if I am lost. [Yet her eagerness to return wars with her curiosity.] What is your world like?

I'm taken to other locations for the purposes of research, education, or socialization, but I am always under observation. I cannot take the army entrance exam until I am fourteen. [This strikes her as unfair, since she has no difficulty defeating the men from the army who are brought in to fight her.]

Yeah, he's gonna have to deal with it. [Jessica: not Hojo's biggest fan.]

My world, huh? [There's a little smile.] Let's see... Not as many monsters as you guys have, scientists aren't really allowed to mess around with people they way yours do, and the science isn't quite as advanced. Also, no magic. At least, not that I've seen. And no one-world government so far. Probably some other stuff, but that's all I know so far.

Whoa, fourteen? They start you guys young. You're not even allowed to do most work until you're at least partway through high school where I'm from.

I guess it makes sense that they'd want to keep you accounted for and safe, but... still sucks. At least you can go out a little?

Anyway you're not under as much observation here, so... uh, have fun while you can. Only... don't kill anyone or mess up the landscape too much. You'll get punished, and you probably do not want that.

[Sephiroth is not a fan of Hojo either, and Hojo is frequently displeased in any case. However:] I am not sure what happens to researchers who leave his employ. [With all that classified information in their head, and Hojo's desire for human subjects. She has memories of someone stored in a box...]

[She takes in what Jessica says about the differences between their worlds attentively and interestedly, but something strikes her as strange.] How do you know what my world is like?

I would prefer to enter the army now. I am already skilled enough. [She brightens a little.] I do like to leave the lab, especially for training exercises. [At Jessica's instructions, she nods again.] I would not kill anyone unless I were attacked. Other than that, I can do anything I wish?

Hm. That's a good point... Not that there's anything we can do about it right now. [She frowns.]

Oh, um... well, I've met some people from there. [She considers mentioning one of them being adult Sephiroth, then decides a) the existential issues might put a damper on things and b) it doesn't exactly matter.] It sounds like a neat place, other than the potential for attack by terrifying monsters.

There's usually something about emotional well-being, mental development, and consent issues. You can be skilled and everything and still not really ready. Though, um, I don't know if that'd apply to you.

Yeah, pretty much. I mean, there isn't a ton of stuff to do here and the library sucks, but the ruins are kind of neat and there's a bunch to check out.

I hope they will not be penalized too harshly. [She does not look too sure about their chances.]

There are others from my world here? [That intrigues her.] Are there any SOLDIERs? [SOLDIERs are the coolest.]

I like to fight monsters. They're not so frightening. They're not very intelligent. [Monsters? No problem.] I do understand the reasons ordinary children are not allowed to join the army, but I believe I am prepared. [Whether she is ready or not, Sephiroth is certain that she is.]

[She looks crestfallen at Jessica's news about the library.] There are no interesting books to read? I was hoping to learn about the sciences of other worlds. Where are these ruins? [Archaeology is perhaps not her favorite science, but it is something.]

Yeah... ditto.

[d'awww] Not right now, no.

They don't have to be intelligent to mess up those of us who aren't amazingly powerful, though. Just have to be faster than we are. [NOT difficult when we are Jessica.]

Hah... yeah, part of the problem is that it's hard to tell you're not prepared if you think you are. Probably why people have to be 18 where I come from.

Yeah, sorry. I hate it, too. [She's thoughtful for a moment.] I might have some books in my, uh, old room. I'm not really sure if they'll be all that interesting, or even complete, but... [Hopefully she'll have remembered enough of them to reconstruct. She's read and reread quite a few.]

Kind of hard to tell. Just look for a cat- there's like a million around- and ask it to lead you there.

[Jessica makes a good point.] Yes, you are right, if you cannot fight, monsters would present a problem. But there is no real danger, because there would be SOLDIERs to protect you.

I believe the problem is that others would not be prepared for me. [Sephiroth is not a particularly modest child.] My physical and psychological development are not comparable to those of a typical human.

[She perks up at the mention of possibly interesting books.] I would like to read them. I don't know anything about other worlds.

A cat? [She's possibly even more interested by this prospect. She's not exactly allowed to play with animals, but the cats she knows of are not capable of responding to such instructions.] Are they genetically engineered cats?

[Jessica is very careful around things that can destroy her. Possibly because she gets to see the results of those who are less careful.] Hopefully. Though it's kind of moot, since I don't see getting the opportunity to go vacationing anywhere that isn't here.

Well, I'd say that since your development's not typical, that'd be even more call for caution. Though obviously they should be giving you more fun stuff to do and more freedom.

Sure. I can go grab them and then meet you at the ruins.

I don't know if they're that, or magic, or if they're even technically cats at all, or just things that look like cats. They're definitely too smart to be normal cats. [Jessica: has a low opinion of cats.]

You would like my world, if you could go. Monsters tend to remain in isolated areas. If too many of them are sighted near a town, the military is called in to deal with them. [She feels the need to reassure Jessica about monsters, since she seems worried about them.] I have only fought them because it was part of my training.

[Sephiroth has heard similar reasoning before--not that she likes it.] Yes, apparently further study is required. I do like reading and fighting, but I do not like the experiments. [She says this with a trace of annoyance before brightening.] I can already defeat all of my opponents in battle. I can demonstrate for you.

[Mystery cats that might not be cats sound exciting. She gets in trouble for playing with the specimens in the lab. Though most of those are monstrous hybrids.] I would very much like to examine one. I will find one and meet you there.

Well, y'know, I'd probably want to see some, anyway. I bet they look cool.

I hear you there. What sort of experiments do you have to put up with, anyway? And, uh... I'm not really sure how you could demonstrate, here. (And I've already seen one recently...)

OK. I'll bring some books with me, too.

Some of them do look cool. [Sephiroth decides to adopt the expression.] I could show them to you, if we were in my world. You would be in no danger.

The experiments are classified. [She hesitates. If she is really in another world, it does not matter. This is nothing like one of the professor's experiments, so she is fairly certain that she is safe to speak here.] But I am exposed to radiation and various other stimuli, and the effects are recorded. Or I am placed in simulations and judged on my behavior and reflexes. Or I am presented with various opponents to fight. Every aspect of my psychology and physiology is analyzed.

I could demonstrate on the ocean for you. [This Sephiroth seems more eager to give a demonstration than her older self, though she is still calm, serious, and Sephiroth.] It would not harm anyone.

Well, if I ever do get a chance to go... [Wah, wait, this is just young Sephiroth and older Sephiroth is surely going to be more busy with her important things and her bros... Argh, talking to younger versions of one's ~~crushes~~ friends is awkward.]

[Her smile fades at the descriptions of experiments.] Yeah, that's... pretty terrible. Most of that stuff is the kind of thing that'd be against the law where I'm from. [Granted, the entire project would be, but she's not going to bring that up.]

On the ocean? Sure. [This she has got to see.]

[Sephiroth is also not taking into account the fact that Hojo would never allow this monster-hunting excursion.]

I do not enjoy the experiments, but they are not against the law. President Shinra has come to check on my progress in the past. [She frowns, but is pleased by the idea of demonstrating her attacks. Usually she can only use them when told to.]

[Sephiroth wants to show how well she'd do in the army. She takes up the sword, even though it is more than half again as tall as she is, and turns toward the water. Even as she moves away from the Vine, it continues to show her actions, as if sensing her intent.

She double checks to make sure no one is around, because she's not supposed to kill anyone, but it is clear. She jumps up into the air and swings the sword; even if the balance is wrong for her, she can still handle it. Suddenly, the ocean seems to explode into flame as a huge fireball hits it. The fire is almost instantly extinguished, however, by a blizzardlike spray of ice that spreads across the surface of the ocean, freezing it.

Then Sephiroth jumps up again, attacking the ice with a rain of what appear to be orbs of dark energy. They crackle and crack the ice, and the water steams and boils. Finally, she rises even higher, panting slightly now, biting her lip with the effort.] Heartless Angel--

[Then she herself is surrounded with light, the brightest part of it shining above her, a bright form that does look something like an angel. The light shoots down, striking the ocean, sending water fountaining skyward as it fills the air around it with an ominous glow that likely does not have a positive effect.

Then Sephiroth comes to rest, breathing hard but smiling as she turns toward the mirror. She blinks, however, when the "angel" from her final attack flies shoreward from the blast zone her and hovers beside her. It vaguely resembles Sephiroth, although it is golden and has wings.] That usually doesn't happen.

[Yeah, Jessica is just going to sit here and gape for a few moments.]

[The ocean behind her is still steaming and roiling. Sephiroth looks a bit tired. She isn't supposed to do so much at once at her age. Older Sephiroth would be mortified by this childish display.]

That would easily kill anything within the blast radius.

[The angel flies around looking grave and surveying her surroundings, as if watching over Sephiroth.]

[~~Good, now Sephiroth can be the one feeling embarrassed for once!~~ Jessica's gradually recovering from HOLY SHIT, curious about the angel.]

Well, I don't know if I'd be wanting that in an army... you'd kill all your, uh, guys. Troops.

Which part doesn't usually happen? That was all pretty unbelievable for me.

[So embarrassed and annoyed. Not that she would show it.]

[Sephiroth frowns, affronted, folding her arms.] I would not strike my own men with my attacks. I can control them.

[She nods toward the angel.] This usually does not remain.

[Darn you, woman of eternal lineface!]

You could seriously target all that stuff to hit only the bad guys? [She's not sure she believes it. Then again, Sephiroth's already blown away her perceptions of what's possible, so...]

Huh. Might be this place messing with your, um, powers. That happens a lot, usually with pretty things like that. They're kind of predisposed in that direction.

[Well, she might show it by being EVEN MORE LINEFACED. She's not going to be happy, that's for sure.]

Yes, of course. [Tinyroth is still slightly affronted, though she is mollified by the fact that Jessica seems impressed.] My demonstration was amplified for effect. I am usually asked to focus on a single opponent, to practice my control.

[The angel flies back to her and pulls gently at her hair. Sephiroth touches it experimentally with a fingertip.] That is interesting. It is solid. It feels warm.

Thank goodness for small favors... [Jessica is mildly terrified at the thought of a child with that level of power without control.]

[ffff so cute.] Never get to touch it before?

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