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[The feed turns on to reveal a large, sunlit meadow that clearly showcases the work of someone who has been working with the magic dirt; a gazebo stands in the center of the clearing, simple in design and yet possessing an old-fashioned sort of charm. The outline of the Monsigny apartment complex can be seen some distance away, a recognizable shape through the thin wall of trees. A pretty picture, to be certain, and yet one devoid of human life; there's no one in sight, much less the one responsible for the gazebo's creation.

Then there's a flurry of motion near the bottom of the mirror's peripheral vision and the feed pans down to show Mami, gesturing to get the Vine's attention. And yet the girl has quite clearly undergone some radical changes; there are cat ears rising out of her hair and a tail peeking out of her skirt to swish around her ankles, both feline appendages a soft golden color to match her curls. She's been severely reduced in size, not much bigger than a pinecone.

Mami looks ridiculous and yet doesn't seem to be bothered by it, given how she appears as unruffled as always. There's no panic, no outrage, just a faintly amused sort of surprise....on the surface, anyway.]

Ah, hello? Can anyone hear me? [the words come out in a squeaky whisper and she clears her throat, trying again in a louder voice.] I'm in something of a predicament, I'm afraid. In making use of the magic dirt, I somehow triggered one of those troublesome side effects; the result is hopefully obvious enough that I don't have to describe it. [A polite chuckle.]

In my current "state" [and here the ears lie flat against her skull for a moment, a clear display of the annoyance her calm smile is attempting to hide] walking back to more appropriate shelter has become a great deal more difficult. If it's not too much trouble, I would appreciate some assistance.

[ooc: Mami has been wildcarded! The area affected is only the gazebo itself, for a couple of hours; comments will be responded to by

nekofinale for icon purposes.]

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Would you possibly be familiar with this building in the background? One moment, please.

[She ducks out of sight, although Gal can likely still hear her squeaky, labored breathing as she carefully climbs up the Vine. The video feed suddenly shifts as the mirror moves in response to Mami's manipulations, focusing on the outline of the building - bringing it into clearer focus.]

[oh wow that is...incredibly cute...okay she'll try to contain herself.]

Ah, that place--the really tall building. That isn't that clock tower. I think I can find it. If not, I'll ask a cat.

Hm? Ah, that's a good idea.

[Mami swings back into sight, dropping gracefully back to the ground. She preens a little, the ears twitching of their own accord, and she smiles up politely, seeming to treat this circumstance as just another day.]

Thank you very much for agreeing to this. I won't move from here, all right?

It's no problem. We're all in this together, right? Just hang on.

[she waves, getting another good look at the area before dismissing the mirror and setting off. It doesn't take too long, maybe ten minutes at the most, before she's scanning the area to make sure she doesn't step on Mami by accident.]

...hello?

Edited 2011-09-29 19:13 (UTC)

[She's once more taken a perch up on the Vine as it waits, curled around a tree, for someone to request its service. Mami has thought to conceal herself behind the leafy boughs while waiting for Gal; it was likely best not to attract the attention of any predators while she was on her own in this state. Sure, she could transform and use her magical girl abilities....but her guns would be shrunk as well, she was sure, and it wasn't worth taking the risk that her power would be too reduced to be of use.

At the sound of Gal's voice, Mami pokes her head out of the leaves.]

Ah....over here, miss.

[she's even tinier in person, and Gal crouches down.]

I didn't know people could get so small...all right. Where do you need to go?

[she cups her hands and holds them out, giving Mami a platform to step onto.]

[She climbs down from the Vine, managing to retain some modicum of dignity while doing so, although even that's lost as Mami attempts to clamber into Gal's hands.]

Thank you, again, for coming. Mm....[and she manages to swing herself up and over, sitting up from her place in Gal's palms.] Ah, I can point the way. I need to get back to my apartment; it's not far.

It's no problem. Not like I have anything else to do, here. And it wouldn't be right to leave you on your own like this.

How long do these kinds of things last?

Edited 2011-10-30 06:06 (UTC)

[she wrinkles her nose just a little, but accepts how that comment stings her pride; it's true, after all, and Mami wouldn't have asked for help in the first place if she thought there was any other option.]

In my experience? Only for a few hours, but I've heard that it varies.

Well, that's a relief, right? Let's get you home.

[she nods.]

Which way?

[A pause, and Mami turns a little to the right before pointing forward.]

This way....it shouldn't take long to leave the meadow.

[She glances over her shoulder before they leave, taking in one last sight of her gazebo.]

You've got it.

[she follows Mami's gaze briefly, before setting off.]

Do things like...this...happen often here?

Not too often, I'd guess. It certainly happens...aha, as you've seen....but it certainly isn't an epidemic or something.

[She tilts her head to the side, pondering something.]

Perhaps it was foolish of me to try using the magic dirt when I knew the possible consequences, but I guess there's little point in regretting it now.

So, it is that dirt? I heard some things, but I've never seen it for myself. It...seemed a little too good to be true. And I guess it is.

Yes, that's indeed the case. But then....well, there's a lot in life one could describe that way, isn't there?

[she laughs quietly.]

You've got a good point. What were you trying to make?

Ah, just a little place where I could have some privacy. There's always my apartment, of course, but....mm, sometimes it just gets too stuffy. And the scenery here is always so pretty, don't you think?

It is nice, especially without any monsters to worry about. Where I'm from, travelling outdoors isn't usually safe.

Oh? [ear twitch, and she looks up into Gal's face.] If I might ask, why might that be?

The wildlife can get pretty aggressive. Plus there was a war going on, up until recently.

...a war, huh.

[The ears flatten, but more from sadness than anger this time.]

I'm sorry to hear that.

[she shakes her head a little, with a small smile.]

Luckily, my friends and I were able to put a stop to it.

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