⋙ Mission IV

[angelgressor.livejournal.com]

[ Action ⋗ Arrival ]

[ Upon awaking, it takes Lamia a few moments to register her surroundings. Trees, animals, her clothes...

A very strong sense of déjà vu hits her. It is as though she had returned somewhere that she left long, long ago, but at the same time she felt she has never left. ]

The Gardens...? What's happened to me?

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[ Having been here before, even if she felt inexplicably hazy about it all, makes it much easier to figure out what to do.

...Which isn't much, to be honest.

So, a beautiful, busty woman still clad in her default wear appears on the Vine. ]

I am Lamia Loveless. I've been here before, but it seems like I've been gone for a while. I'm not sure how long...

[ A beat. There weren't many people she knew from before, so she wracks her processors to think of someone she remembers from here. ]

Signum. I think that's--are you still here?

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[alchemistsquery.livejournal.com]

[Alfimi steps up and hugs Lamia. It's obvious that she's been lost and confused for a long time, and though she's found someone here who was nice enough to be here friend, there is a certain measure of relief in finding someone not only from her own world, but one of Excellen and Kyosuke's friends, who is accepting her. She lets go after a moment.]

That was very good. Don't you think?

[angelgressor.livejournal.com]

[ That was very awkward for Lamia, seeing as she likely had never been hugged before; nevertheless, it made her inexplicably happy. ]

Yes. Yes, it was.

[alchemistsquery.livejournal.com]

It is something I have been wanting to experience first-hand. I can understand why she likes them so much.

[angelgressor.livejournal.com]

I think I can understand as well.

[ ... ... ... ]

How long have you been here, Alfimi?

[alchemistsquery.livejournal.com]

About a week and a half... maybe two weeks.

I have met some interesting people. And I made a friend.

[angelgressor.livejournal.com]

Is that so? Excel and Kyosuke would be happy to hear that.

[ It's a bit strange, speaking for other people; although she cannot quite understand why she was so sure, she was positive they would feel that way.

I guess that's a 'gut feeling', then? ]

[alchemistsquery.livejournal.com]

[Alfimi's eyes light up.] You... think they would?

[angelgressor.livejournal.com]

Definitely.

[alchemistsquery.livejournal.com]

[She smiles. Her smile fades as she thinks.] I miss them. It's a strange feeling.

[angelgressor.livejournal.com]

...I'm sorry.

[ She really can't think of anything else to say. She inexplicably feels guilty. ]

[alchemistsquery.livejournal.com]

It is okay. I am alive somehow. And I get another chance.

I want to see Kyosuke and Excellen. But even if I can't... You came here. It... it is a very good thing.

[angelgressor.livejournal.com]

I am glad you're happy, Alfimi. Being able to speak with you is a very good thing.

[alchemistsquery.livejournal.com]

Yes. [She beams.]

What will you do now that you're here in the Gardens?

[angelgressor.livejournal.com]

I have been here before and my goal hasn't changed: to get back home.

[alchemistsquery.livejournal.com]

Oh. [She pauses. That's right. She is glad to be here, but that's just because otherwise she'd be dead.] Hopefully, you can find a way... back.

[Alfimi looks down, feeling guilty. Is it wrong to want Lamia to stay?]

[angelgressor.livejournal.com]

...No, what I just said was wrong. My goal has changed.

[alchemistsquery.livejournal.com]

I see... What is it... now?

[angelgressor.livejournal.com]

To escape...and bring you back with me.

[alchemistsquery.livejournal.com]

I can come back with you!?

[angelgressor.livejournal.com]

Of course. I will do my best to find a way.

[alchemistsquery.livejournal.com]

Lamia...

[Alfimi can't hold back her happiness. She hugs Lamia once more.]

Thank you...

[angelgressor.livejournal.com]

[ Again, surprised. This hugging thing is going to take some getting used to. She returns it and pats Alfimi's head. ]

You're welcome.

[alchemistsquery.livejournal.com]

[Alfimi lets go, looking happy as can be.] I'm sure you can find a way. And until then, I'll keep searching. For who I am.

[angelgressor.livejournal.com]

I'm sure you'll figure that out.

[ Says the person who is still searching herself. ]

[alchemistsquery.livejournal.com]

A kind girl named Xion said that I can find out by doing many things and finding out what I like. I have... feelings that are Excellen's... inside me. I want to experience many things, so I'll have my own feelings, too.