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[princessia]

[ The video feed switches on, revealing a girl around the age of twelve sitting on the edge of a bed. She's still wearing her outfit from back home, a dress with pink and purple colors. The recording appears to be her bedroom in her assigned Maurtia Falls home. In her lap sits some kind of strange, purple and pink doll. The doll's ears seem to move every now and then. It definitely appears to be alive somehow. ]

It's working! [ A brief smile appears on Elize's face, proud that she managed to get the contraption to work. Then the doll pipes up in a louder voice: ] Wah-hey! So cool!

[ "Cool", but when it dawns upon Elize that many strangers are seeing her face now, a blush begins to creep up her cheeks. Maybe she could have used audio, but she had a reason for posting a video. She holds Teepo closer to her body, but resists the urge to hide her face with him. She wants to get better at talking to people. ]

...I'm Elize Lutus. Hello. [ Her voice is shaky, but she manages a tiny, awkward smile. And more energetically, Teepo greets the watchers: ] And I'm Teepo. Nice to meet you all!

Um... I have some questions I'd like to ask. If we can't find our friends here, does that mean they're back in our world? I'd like to help everyone here, but... there was something super important that we needed to do to help our friends with too!

And my folder said that I'm a student. [ As for Elize's other question, she reaches for her folder while keeping Teepo in one arm. The reason she decided to use a video feed was mainly to show Teepo. She doesn't mention her part-time job though. No complaints at all taking care of kittens. ] I've... I've never been to school before. I want to go to school, but will they get mad if I bring Teepo?

I want to go to school with Elize!

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[hostage]

[Oh no! It's cute!]

If you come to our school, I bet they'll let you bring Teepo. We're a little cooler than the schools for locals.

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[princessia]

Cooler... how so?

[ Teepo's really shoving his face at the video feed now. ] Please tell us a little more about this cooler school, mister!

[hostage]

It's a school just for imPorts. So you spend time learning about the regular stuff, and you also spend time practicing your powers and getting stronger. And nobody here's afraid of you or anything 'cause we all got powers, too.

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[villainously]

( he sees the video, even though he doesn't know how to respond to it in the same vein. he's got a lot of practice to understand the technology, it's a lot more work than his talking phone. )

hello Elize.
I'm not sure about home. I'd like to know that myself.
I don't see why your friend couldn't go with you.

( he knows nothing about modern schools so don't take the pirate's word as law. he's just assuming.

it seems dreadful that a child is stuck here. did her parents come along? who is watching her? )

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[princessia]

[ Elize wasn't expecting a text, but she reads over it quickly. She remains using the video feed on her end, however. ]

I hope we find out about our worlds soon. I miss my friends.

[ It was likely the schools were probably much different than how it would be if she went to school back on Rieze Maxia. Nonetheless, she'd like to experience going to a school someday. ]

Some people think Teepo is just a toy and I thought maybe they'd get mad. But I'm not just that! I'm Elize's friend!

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[villainously]

I hope so too. I'm sure your friends miss you as well.

( if he's honest, he thought it was a toy, but when it becomes more apparent that it has a voice of its own, he doesn't question much. he's seen much stranger things in the Enchanted Forest and Wonderland. )

and what sort of fellow is Teepo? I've never seen the like before.

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[glitterateur]

I used to take my pigs to school so I bet they'd let you bring your friend!

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[princessia]

[ Another kid! Elize is hoping can leave a good impression already. She doesn't have a lot kid friends. ]

You have pigs?

[glitterateur]

[So far Mabel's impressed with Elize-- she's obviously got great fashion sense. Hopefully she understands how cool pigs are.]

Yeah! The Waddles Juniors. They're part of my superpower.

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[attainment]

[Barnaby offers a warm, reassuring smile intended to put the girl at ease.] Hello, Elize. [A small nod to acknowledge the doll since it seems to be alive.] Teepo.

If your friends aren't around, then, yes, it's probably safe to say they're back home waiting for you. As I understand it, time won't pass without you. If you make your way back home, it'll be as though you never left. In other words, you don't have to worry about any unfinished business while you're here.

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[princessia]

Wah-hey! [ Teepo said it already, but he'll say it again anyway. He bounces up and down happily in Elize's lap. ] That's some good news! I want in on all the action back home too!

...We're going to be here awhile, aren't we?

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[attainment]

Maybe. Some people are here for a few weeks, others are here for longer. It's probably good to assume you'll be around for awhile, though.

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[abduxel]

Is your doll possessed by a demon?

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[princessia]

H-huh?! [ She wasn't expecting that question. That's a new one. ] I'm possessed by nobody!

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[abduxel]

Reanimated, then? Necromancer stick a spirit in you?

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[fistofthejoestar]

It's a pleasure to meet you both. [Jonathan smiles and dips his head lightly in greeting. it's important to be polite!]

I don't see why you couldn't attend school together; everyone has a right to learn new things if they wish to.

[and he's pretty sure the both of them would behave, so no one should be kicking up a fuss.]

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[princessia]

[ Teepo has the habit of sometimes spouting out some rude remarks, but that can be fixed with Elize covering his mouth. ]

No one's going to call me a toy and kick us out then?

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[debauchewy]

[What in the world- but it was cute, they both were.]

Elize and Teepo- how good of you to join us. [Said with as smile as he slides a hand through his newly made white hair.] I'm afraid everything in your world has been put on hold, though don't concern yourself with it too much, you two merely are-

out to lunch.

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[princessia]

As much as I love lunch, this is going to wind up being one really long lunch break, isn't it?!

[ Elize sighs... ] I miss being with my friends.

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[notasaviour]

[Oh, man. Teddy has some pretty bad memories of school, and he's not sure what school here are like but he really hopes they're going to be nicer than back home. Obvious concern should be pretty obvious.]

I know people have already said they will, but they might not let you take him to a regular school, if he's not a student. Uh, school where I'm from was pretty strict on people paying attention.

[He smiles, trying to soften the blow.]

Oh, right. If you've never been to school before, it might get kind of confusing, so... if you need a little extra help, I can probably tutor you for most of the regular classes.

quick question! it's small thread, but would you like to make their test drive thread game canon?

[princessia]

We were told about a better school that we could go to. A place where they'd allow Teepo! A cool school!

[ She manages a tiny smile back. Everyone has been so nice except for the big fat liar in the thread above.. ] I'll let you know if I ever do need help. Thank you.

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[iwatobi]

[He looks. Absolutely astounded. Sparkly eyes and everything.]

Teepo- is very cute.

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[princessia]

[ Gasp. Finally. Someone who understands! ]

Thank you! This guy knows what he's talking about!

He's adorable! I'm glad you agree!

I'M SO LATE I HOPE YOU DON'T MIND

[gluestick]

[ What a cute kid, though he's pretty annoyed by the Porter bringing in kids. Almost as annoyed as he was when the Creators sent younger kids up in the Box, like Chuck.

But he offers her a smile instead. ]

Hey Elize- Teepo too. It's real nice to meet you, I'm Newt. It might sound a bit strange, but your world's on hold while you're here. When you get back, it's gonna be like no time's passed at all for you.

Can't say for sure about the school thing, though, but I don't see why it'd be a problem?

[ He'd opted out of school to work instead. ]

UNACCEPTABLE!!!!! O_O i mean YEAH IT'S Ok i'm still tagging back here

[princessia]

Hello... [ She offers a sheepish smile back as she strokes Teepo's head. ]

So we've heard! We were starting to get worried that we won't be able to get in all the action back home.

Someone told us they might not let Teepo in, so we're going to a different, better school. A way cooler school!