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[tridentity]

[She didn’t exactly read the pamphlet that was given to her, but after hearing the explanation in the car about how to use the communicator she thought she’d try it out while she’s waiting for her food in downtown Heropa. She's still not sure about how the video function works so it's audio for now, but if someone were to actually see her she seems to look like she’s either: a) ruminating about something b) really needs to use the bathroom.]

… So. This creepy blue lady told me I was a hero and that they’re the good guys…

[There wasn't much thought on the latter and she only remembers the blue lighting from the lady, but the former—that’s been on her mind since the car ride.]

If that’s the case, why did they give me powers that aren’t… really super? It’s basically the same abilities I’ve always had!!

[The sound of a fist pounding on the table and the vibrations of some utensils can be heard as her voice slowly escalates.]

It’s so unfair! I wanted to be a magical girl!! Couldn’t they have at least given me transformation powers?!

[A loud slam! is heard as she face plants on the table in front of her. It might seem like she accidentally closed the network early, but after some silence she speaks up much calmer than before though still melancholy.]

Anyway, I’m not even sure who this reaches, but please tell me what kind of powers you got or if there's a chance to have a power re-do. [A pause.] --if that's okay.

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[ Video ]

[dualismum]

You are only a hero if you wish to be. But the Porter is the one who decides the powers and decides if yours ought to be changed or not. There is no other way.

[ Voice ]

[tridentity]

[Woah, she can actually see the other person on this thing; that's so cool! And what a neat hairstyle.]

Err--porter? Like... a dock? [A pause. Did he just say there was no other way?] Um, wait. Did you just say there isn't a way to change your powers?

[Maybe the crystal thing was a secret to select few individuals.]

[ He will keep permavoice then! ]

[dualismum]

The machine that brought you here. [ the pamphlet explains this, but not everyone reads it ]

And no, there isn't. I'm sorry.

[she'll figure out its a button press away from video -- until then permavoice too!]

[tridentity]

It has a name?

[Mafuyu pauses for a moment to process the last part. The person that sent the text couldn't have lied to her, could they? --Maybe she just has to be more specific!]

... So there isn't an adventure of getting three crystals from guardians around the cities?

[She's hoping she gets a "just kidding! ☆" as a response.]

lmao not kidding! ☆

[dualismum]

Yes. And the AI inside it probably has a name, but it never told us. it doesn't like talking to us, anyway.

[ and what's with that question..... ]

No... there is no such thing. Sorry..?

what about now ☆

[tridentity]

But I received a text message from a kind soul telling me that was the way to change my powers! Are... Are you telling me it's a lie?!

[she will be in denial forever. also, still hoping for this to be a joke. a cruel joke, but..!]

poor Mafuyu is going to get her dreams chattered

[dualismum]

Please don't take Hazel seriously. Because she doesn't even take herself seriously.

what a cruel world this is :'(

[tridentity]

[LOUD GASP]

How do you know that person's name?! Are you a psychic?

breaking people's hopes and dreams /shakes head

[dualismum]

We know each other. And I'm very familiar with her pranks too.

There really isn't any magical-girl transformation powers for you to find. The Porter is the one that gives us powers and decides what they should be - if it didn't give you magical-girl-powers, then you'll have to stay with your current ones for a while.

at least sasaki is a kind soul in this cruel, cruel world

[tridentity]

[She feels like she wants to cry. On one hand, her dreams were crushed into dust by a lie, but on the other--there's such a kind person explaining everything to her!!

Well, it only took 0.5 seconds, but at least she's not sad about her fate anymore and is just curious about this place.]

Well, that's lame. Why would the Porter thing bring people here if the people in question doesn't get what they want? [A pause.] ...And, uh, did she trick you too?

he tries to be that shinning light

[dualismum]

This is about what the Porter wants and not really what we want; but in truth, nobody knows what does it want for certain.

And I'm just used to her, she and I have been here for a while.

he is the greatest ☆

[tridentity]

A while? How long have you been here for exactly?

[dualismum]

I've been here for two years and a month.

[tridentity]

[Sorry for your ears, Sasaki.]

Tw--Two years?! Even after that long people still don't know what that thing wants?!

[dualismum]

[ oh my god- ]

It doesn't want to talk to us no matter how hard we try to talk to it.

[tridentity]

Couldn't you just punch your way to it then? That's what people seem to do where I'm from and it seems to work pretty well.

[She used to do it too.]

[dualismum]

It has ways to defend itself - but it's also the only thing that can send you home. If it breaks, you'll be stuck here forever.

[tridentity]

Forever?! Two years seems like forever already!

How do you know it's able to send people home if it doesn't talk to you?

[dualismum]

It does all the time, people come and go: sometimes some don't return, sometimes others do.

But it's all random. There is no pattern to it.

[tridentity]

Sounds like the Porter is just indecisive.

[A pause. If it's random sending people home--is there a pattern when it comes to choosing people? Well, wouldn't hurt to ask--]

Do you guys happen to know the reason why it chooses certain people though?

[dualismum]

No, we don't. We have been trying to find patterns with everything the Porter does - from the powers, to even ages of the imPorts, but nothing comes up.

[tridentity]

So it's random like the way it sends people back home? What do you even do here for two years?

[dualismum]

This place isn't always peaceful. A lot of things happen - bad things. The times when nothing happens, will be your favorite ones, believe me.

[tridentity]

Well, it seems peaceful right now. [A pause.] What's the worst thing that happened since you've been here?

[dualismum]

It's hard to decide which is the worst.

Russians invaded USA, took over the Porter cities, and they tortured and brainwashed the imPorts while using power-nullifiers. [ he figures it's better not to lie about it ]