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[fuzei]

[ There's a very quiet 'uwah' followed by a moment of silence. This is followed by another sound of admiration, but since this is audio, it's hard to say who the voice might belong to, much less what it is that is so intriguing. Thankfully, the person responsible is about to provide some commentary. ]

How curious… [ Here she starts to fade in and out a little. ] Such a thing… it makes one feel like a princess. [ When she gets closer, the sound of fabric rustling can be heard. ] Is this being spirited away? I have never experienced such a thing! [ Now she sounds like she's getting more excited. ] Is it that I am the heroine now? [ Now she seems to be moving away, because the sound is getting more muffled again. She can still be heard talking to herself every so often though, and further 'uwah!'s and 'aaa's can be heard intermittently. ] ... so beautiful...

Aa! Am I addressing someone? Please excuse my rudeness. My name is Japan. [ More rustling can be heard, because it's just like her to bow even when she can't be seen. ] May I ask... to whom I am speaking...?

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[fuzei]

And if it is not?

[gun_cata]

I dunno, maybe we can just tie her up until we convince her to listen.

[fuzei]

Such a measure... would it truly be necessary?

[gun_cata]

Maybe not quite necessary, but I'm sure it'd be cathartic.

[fuzei]

Certainly, one can understand such frustrations in a situation like this one....

[gun_cata]

Everyone's frustrated. Even the people who might want to stay behind are frustrated because of how messed up everything gets sometimes.

[fuzei]

Are there such people, truly? [ She looks at the ground for a moment, seemingly considering this. ]

[gun_cata]

Apparently some of the people who show up here are... uh... well, they died before being brought here. Others came from situations that were at least as bad.

[fuzei]

[ Her expression falls. ] How tragic... then this would be something like a second chance...?

[gun_cata]

For a lot of people, it's all they've got - it's not the kind of second chance I'd want, but you take what you can get, I guess.

[fuzei]

At least they do have some sort of opportunity. [ Hanging her head a bit. ] I did not mean to seem ungrateful, truly.

[gun_cata]

No, don't worry about. Most of them understand how tough this is on the rest of us.

[fuzei]

Then most work together...? Is that the case?

[gun_cata]

Most of us, but not all of us. Not everyone here is really all that pleasant, and some people just don't get along with each other.

[fuzei]

This is quite natural, is it not? No matter where we may go, there will always be some manner of conflict.

[gun_cata]

Yeah. I don't really hold it against someone if we don't get along, unless it's because they're hurting people.

[fuzei]

If they were to do so... someone would stop them?

[gun_cata]

Plenty of people. I dunno if I can do too much about some of them, but I won't just let them get away with it if I can help it, so don't worry.

[fuzei]

[ There's a sort of relieved sound. ]

That is good. I am glad to hear this.

[gun_cata]

There are plenty of good people here. I'm sure you'll make friends.

[fuzei]

I hope so! [ She smiles again. ] I will do my very best.

[gun_cata]

It'll be just fine, and eventually we'll figure out how to get out of here.

[fuzei]

Everything will be all right until then as well, correct?

[gun_cata]

Absolutely! And if you need help, you can come right to me.

[fuzei]

I would like to say the same— if there is something I can do to be of use, please let me know!