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[learntofly]

[The video opens on a view of part of Nonah's skyline in the setting sun. It looks like it's being shot from the roof of one of the taller skyscrapers in the city.]

It's pretty, isn't it?

[The camera turns to focus on a teenaged girl—apparently the speaker—gazing off at the horizon in silence for a few long moments. Finally, she inhales deeply and turns to look sidelong at the camera.]

I thought I'd come up to clear my head, but I don't think it helped much. There isn't a place high enough to get out of this cage yet. It was probably dumb to think that there was, but . . . I guess I can't just leave it at that. Which means I've got a lot of work to do.

[She picks up the camera, view panning wildly for a moment, and sets it down in front of her so she can look directly at it. The somber look is gone, replaced with something more serious and intense.]

So I've got some questions. First the most important one: If an Import practicing their powers causes a . . . scene but doesn't hurt anyone, could they get into trouble with the cops? I need to know for . . . for some idiots I know. [Definitely not herself. Probably.]

Second: Does anyone know where I can get recording equipment? Audio recording, specifically. It needs to be pretty high quality.

Third: Are there any . . . like, sparring groups? I could just practice fighting with my friends, but . . . [She trails off, exasperation clear on her face just thinking about getting hand-to-hand lessons from her friends.] They can get intense.

And last, [Her expression softens here, the first hint of a smile creeping in at the corners of her mouth for the first time in the whole video.], what's the tallest building you know about? It might not be high enough to escape a cage, but the views are always the best from up there.

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[rassera]

I could teach you to fight.

[Honestly, that's the only one he's got a decent answer to. The first one he doesn't really care about--the rest he's gonna assume everyone else knows more than the generic 'electronics store' answer or 'the biggest one'.]

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[learntofly]

[A beat.]

. . . I think that might make annoy Ikki the most.

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[rassera]

Let's do it.

[Honestly, Yayoi, were you trying to talk him OUT of it with that.]

[burnmetwice]

Eeeh, what makes you think you're good enough to train a member of Kogarasumaru?!

[rassera]

Because I am.

[As if...that was the obvious answer.]

Dragged your sorry ass home didn't I?

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[earnedmystripes]

Dooooes the scene have property damage?

[Hello this is one subject Kotetsu knows A Lot about]

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[learntofly]

Sometimes. But if we're training with moves that dangerous we'd try to stay away from the city.

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[resoundingpledge]

It's really pretty.

That's . . . Nonah, isn't it?

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[learntofly]

It is. I'm . . . somewhere downtown. I wasn't paying attention to the street signs.

[resoundingpledge]

It really . . . looks different up there, somehow.

Is this the sky everyone sees? Our everyone, I mean.

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[amadaman]

I didn't know you liked climbing high places, too.

Heropa has an imPort school where people train regularly, but most people here find friends that can help them. I usually train with Koromaru or on my own, but I have friends who help, too. We usually just go outside the city borders if we think we'll cause some damage.

[learntofly]

Everyone from my world loves the sky.

Mm . . . I don't think I want to join a school. I just need to find some people who are on my level to practice with.

[amadaman]

Mm. What is your level, then, and what do you want to train?

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[burnmetwice]

Nakayama, you need to be asking about the super-powered cops!!

[learntofly]

Why are there super-powered cops.

[burnmetwice]

Why would there not be super-powered cops.

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[enucleation]

Escape a cage? [ what cage ]

[learntofly]

You know . . . a cage. Doesn't being here just feel like being trapped to you?

[enucleation]

[ it's not just "being here". He pretty much feels trapped everywhere. ]

I suppose it's natural for some people to see it like that. What's your version of freedom, then? Of not being trapped.

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[violentmotion]

[There's really no telling who he pushed into operating his phone for him, but the video clicks on... and by DEEPLY FORSHORTENED ANGLE and the great view right up his nose, it's on the ground and he's standing over it.]

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT HIRING LESSER INSTRUCTORS ON THE WAY OF THE BRAWL?

[learntofly]

Oh my god—[Her video suddenly zooms in on her face. Possibly because she's brought the device close enough to yell directly into it to maximize her volume.]

I CAN PICK WHOEVER I WANT FOR AN INSTRUCTOR, DUMBASS CROW!

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[burnmetwice]

[SPOILERS IT WAS KAZU]

Our little girl is growing up and seeing other people for her training arcs! This is unacceptable!!

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[rassera]

Lesser?

But Ikkicchi, she didn't call you first!

[resipiscent]

[Isn't this Kururu's friend? He recognizes her from the party, at least. He's not an expert with any of these questions, not at all, but he'll give it a shot.]

I think... I can't give you an answer about the cops. Your second question: I'd look in De Chima, or maybe have an imPort build you something custom. And third, I don't know about groups, but if you want to spar I'm open.

Buildings, though... are you looking for one in the imPort cities?

[learntofly]

Mm, I don't know if I can afford custom . . . but I can keep it in mind for now. I wouldn't mind a sparring match either. I should really be practicing against more than just one or two people . . .

[She pauses for a moment, giving him a curious look through the feed.]

As for the buildings, I'd be fine with any. Even if I have to travel out of one of the cities.