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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]

[ She taps her chin. ] Are there any structures? Aa, large buildings...?

[spacejumping]

There are some, including a palace.

[fuzei]

There is a palace? For the Queen, correct? [ This seems to intrigue her. ]</small.

[spacejumping]

She doesn't live inside. [It would've been too easy, after all.] But we can go there, if you'd like.

[fuzei]

A palace for the Queen, but one she does not occupy... how strange. I would like to see this, I think.

[spacejumping]

Alright, let's go.

[But before they begin.]

I'm Samus Aran, by the way.

[fuzei]

It is a pleasure to meet you, Aran-san. [ She bows again. ] My thanks for the help, truly.

[spacejumping]

It's no problem, and you can just call me Samus.

[fuzei]

Simply 'Samus' is all right? [ She's still not accustomed to referring to people without honorifics. ]

[spacejumping]

Don't like it?

[fuzei]

It is not that... I am simply unaccustomed to this sort of address.

[spacejumping]

It's just a name.

[fuzei]

In my home, it would be considered rude to call someone by their name without a formal honorific if one had just met that person.

[spacejumping]

Unusual custom to have.

[fuzei]

Is it truly strange? [ She hasn't ever really given it a lot of thought. ]

[spacejumping]

It may seem that way to me, but you're the one who was raised there.

[fuzei]

I do not wish to utilize a form of address that is not comfortable for someone, of course.

[spacejumping]

Samus is fine, like I said.

[fuzei]

[ She nods, then smiles a little. ] Thank you, Samus.

[spacejumping]

It's no problem.

[fuzei]

Truly though... I appreciate everything. [ She bows again here, holding that position for a long moment. ] I am most grateful.

[spacejumping]

I just wanted to help, that's all.

[fuzei]

It has been most helpful! [ She nods, earnestly. ]

[spacejumping]

I should hope so.

[fuzei]

I believe this information and being able to see my surroundings so quickly is invaluable.