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[There was too much to say right now. Too many questions to ask. Too many things to take in. Too many things to be put into perspective. Nike was having a difficult time with the serious of events that led her here. She needed to find somewhere quiet to contemplate, somewhere that her senses didn't feel they were literally on fire. This world was loud! So very loud and hot, and felt -- dare she say -- difficult and unknown. It felt strange, almost like meeting a stranger for the first time which wasn't normal. No matter which part of the world she goes to, the voices she find there will always feel familiar, even if it holds a different feeling. Whatever the case, she decided to use the strange device to communicate with "those like her", as they explain it to her as. Holding the camera to face an angry fox, as she didn't feel very comfortable showing herself at the moment. That is, if she is doing any of this correctly.]

I...I don't know if this is working or not! I'm just...taking a moment to center it all!

[She was yelling as loud as she can without her throat burning. Without having to breath too much of the strange air, even if she was facing the ocean, that should have cleaner air, which can be seen behind the arctic fox pup and heard -- it was clear she was in Heropa.]

Slan!! Are you here!? Can you hear me!? I have Ryuka with me right now! He's okay!! He was healed from the wasp stings from earlier! So don't worry! I promise he is safe! Just get back to me, okay!?

[All of this yelling made it seem as though she was either deaf or having difficulty in hearing, it was clear that Nike was overwhelm. Why does it hurt? The video feed will begin to shake until it lowers further to the ground, away from the scowling fox, showing she was sitting on the ground, hugging her knees.]

How do you turn down the volume!? I can barely hear anything! Livi! Livi!! Can you hear me!? Sense me!? I'm here!! I'm right here!!! [Wherever "here" was, but she was alive, taken against her will.] Don't be scared, don't cry or get angry; just be here, safe... [Said in a more normal tone, it was clear she was trying to whisper.]

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[ She'd like to talk about the cute dog or almost-dog, but the rest of this sounds a bit concerning. ]

Which volume is the problem? It...doesn't sound like you're referring to the Network, since you didn't lead with it. [ But, now that she thinks of it: ] Do you still have that dampener I gave you?

A dampener?!

[Nike will remain silent, wondering if this was what the other man meant by other people knowing a different version of her. Did this person know her too? Nike will bring the little device closer to her as she adjusts her way of sitting, bringing the device down to her knees.

Her expression will change upon noticing the individual in front of her. The way they looked was so very different. Almost like a troll found in fairytales except not as monstrous. Actually, they looked quite feminine. Why did she look like a mix between a human and monster? She looked better than what she expect a fairy to look, even.]

Ah, um!! The town is really loud!! There's so many people and the air burns a bit! It tastes and smells different!! Is this normal?!

[ Okay. Nike doesn't know what Kanaya's talking about, or she's under too much distress to really think about what she's saying. It certainly sounds like it might be related to her powers, at least as she'd described them before. The air burns, not the sun? ]

I don't think someone who isn't very extraordinarily in tune with her environment would notice if it wasn't. [ She has one guess what this might, might as well ask. ] Have you only just arrived?

[She wasn't wrong. Nike figures her senses are trying to figure out her new situation by searching for something that is in common to her world. It'd be easier to reconnect to her surroundings if she had a large amount of black lotus stones to cut the connection with and another rain summoner to help her reconnect soon afterwards. None of those options are available to her right now. All she can do is try to concentrate on something else for the time being, and for now the other girl was helping by simply speaking to her.]

...yes!! We did! A few hours ago!

[By "we" she was talking about her current self and Ryuka.]

Ah. [ Something strains slightly in her smile as she forces it more. That was stupid, she has rules for dealing with new port-ins for a reason, to not confuse them or make her look like a fool. Better for everyone not to act like you know someone until you're sure they know you. Though the timing's pretty short here, so it caught her by surprise.

That's fine, she can deal with it. She's been doing this for years. ]

Well, I know of a device that might help, it will just be a matter of finding it. Were you given a housing assignment?

De Chima 06, I believe it was. Um, but I don't think I'm there though....

[She has been inform that she was in a place known as Heropa now. Her "job" was in this place by what the file she was given informed. Nike will begin to wonder.]

Is that what a dampner is? The thing you were talking about before?!

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That would be it. I, uh. Lent it out. But once we retrieve it, it might help dull your extranormal senses to a manageable level. At least until you've trained yourself to acclimate to his new world.

[ Just as before, nothing to rely too heavily on, but certainly helpful for the immediate problem. Sounds like she needs at least that much. ]

If you'd like, I could help bring you home so we can get the dampener for you.

[She lent it out to her, in other words. Nike can spell that much out. It kinda concerns her that the other girl let her borrow something so important. Doesn't she need it too? And what does she mean by management level? She had so many questions, but for now she didn't have the energy to throw them all of her.

After all, she had a more important one to ask.]

Sure, I wouldn't mind that. Do you live near by? Is De Chima around here?

[It really would bother her if she didn't and was taking time out of her busy schedule just to help her out -- friend or not.]

Well. It isn't far for me. [ Probably about 1500 miles by the time she gets back home, but nothing she can't shrug off easily. ] Hold on.

[ She hangs up and pulls open a portal a bit further from the shore, that way she can approach in a more natural fashion and introduce her powers in a way that won't terrify the poor girl. She walks up the beach and gives her a wave, still as tall and alien as she's ever been. Though for the first time for some of them. ]

Nike? Hi, I'm Kanaya.

[If it wasn't far for her and she was willing to help her out, Nike wasn't going to stop her from doing so. Instead, she's going to reach for Ryuka and place the small fox on her lap and pet it before it gets the bright idea in wanting to attack her again. The fox pup will be slightly annoyed at the unauthorized touching, but will offer a resigning sneeze and begrudgingly let it be.

Once they both notice the new arrival, Ryuka and Nike will look up equally amazed by the height and appearance of the other woman. Ryuka had no idea if it should snarl or observe while Nike was astonish to encounter someone completely different. She wasn't human and yet she felt as warm as one. It was difficult to not want to be kind in turn when they're being very calm and generous.

Now, she just needs to relearn the concept of talking!]

Y-Yeah, it's...nice to meet you...again. Kanaya, was it? That's a pretty name. It reminds me of my older sister's name.

[That was a good start as any...]

[ Kanaya pulls a face at the "again", but quickly corrects her smile. Someone didn't understand the rules in cases like this, and she must have gotten the whole picture by now. Well, Kanaya can still just carry on as though she never said "again" at all, and only address anything about it if Nike asks.

It's never fair to hold a new arrival to any expectation of their previous iterations, and usually the experience of arrival itself is enough to deal with at first. Having to know that another them was around before is a lot to put on someone immediately. ]

Is that so? What's your sister called?

[ Seeing Ryuka in her lap, well, Kanaya can't do anything to resist a cute dog. She didn't get to ask about him before, so now's finally her chance. So, she holds a hand out, palm up, by his nose. ]

And who's this little fellow?

Kara is my third older sister. Mira and Nia are my oldest sisters. But, as you can guess, it's Kara's name that your name sorta reminds me of.

[Along with that, they both share the same short hair style except Kara's hair color is blond. There were other reasons behind the older woman reminding her so much of her sister, but it can be saved for another day. For now, she'll try to concentrate on the present situation.]

He's Ryuka. I don't know what breed he is exactly. I never asked Slan about it. [Oh, right, she won't know who Slan is.] She's this pup's true owner. He was in my arms when I jumped into the stream. I'm guessing that was the point of time I was taken from....

[Ryuka will notice the open palm beside him, where he'll silently observe it for a moment before deciding to move out of Nike's grasp to circle around the other individual. If she wants him to accept her, he'll do it on his terms. Nike will offer a soft sigh as she watches over the white pup.]

Sorry, he doesn't do well with strangers. Most people chase after him once they notice his odd colorings.

[ She watches him circle around her with a delighted smile. She loves dogs, she can't help it. ]

No, that's alright. I just thought I'd introduce myself, is all. What he decides to do with that introduction is up to him.

[ She turns her attention back to Nike, at least until Ryuka may decide to start nipping at her ankles. ]

You know, if you put them all together, they'd be rather close to my full name. If you fudge it a bit.

Kara Nia Mira...yam. Well, maybe not quite.

[The pup will continue to silently observe her, expecting her to attack him or make a sudden movement against the other girl. In time though, he will take a seat right beside her as a form in keeping her attention on him, so she would know he was still around.]

I don't know him very well. But as long as he doesn't bark or try to scratch you as he had with me, then it should be fine.

[She could always grab him by the tail if he tried anything, and he knew she could. The mention of her sisters name could make up the other women's will gain a slight snort out of her.]

It could, couldn't it? It's too bad none of my oldest sisters have a "y" in their names. But I don't think I know anyone from my family that has one though. We like our "t", "k", and "i"s in the names. Is it common in your home for others to have names similar to your own?

Oh, my mother gave me my first name. The surname came with my sign. I've always wondered if it didn't have anything to do with its resemblance to an M. [ She turns to indicate the Virgo emblem on the hip of her skirt. Of course, none of that answers how a 30ft moth managed to say "Kanaya" in all its clicks and hums. ] The only real rule our names tended to stick to is that they're all six letters. Though it is interesting that many of them end up resembling certain Earth languages. But I suppose that's simply a matter of origins.

[ She seems to almost snap back to herself, suddenly remembering something. ]

OH, but look how rude I'm being, talking about myself! I was supposed to be helping you get home, wasn't I?

[There was an "M" shape insignia on her skirt which will catch her attention. Actually, her entire explanation concerning her name and of those she knew in having a certain theme to them had her notice especially when she mentions the similarities between the languages in her world to the current one.]

Although this planet holds the same name as my own, I can already tell it isn't my world neither. Not entirely. There are similarities to the way my sky feels to this one, but... [Now she was going around in circles, so she'll get back to the point.] I think it's normal for languages to hold certain similarities to them. At least, it is in my world where the current cities use a different language to the ancient ones I was taught. [She'll look down.] But...I've never traveled to other worlds so I don't know. I like to think we're all connected in some way though. Different worlds and their civilizations and languages...

[Or maybe she should be quiet now. At the very least, she shouldn't talk about advance ideas until she learns more about the natural order of things are like. But when she mentions being rude, Nike will tilt her head a bit before shaking it.]

It's fine! I started the change of subject. It's more my fault than yours. Rude would've been if you ignored and went straight to business. [At least, that's how she sees it. Getting up from the ground, while dusting herself a bit.] So, which way should we go to find this De Chima place. Is it far?

That makes sense. [ Between the environmental empathy and the different stage of civilization she comes from, immediately recognizing the difference should be obvious. Though, after a moment's thought, she realizes she shouldn't let on about knowing more than she should. ] I mean, uh, you were saying earlier that it feels wrong, didn't you? That was related to your abilities, yes?

Anyway, it may be thousands of miles away, but nothing I can't handle easily.

[ She plucks a couple of green threads out of thin air, pulling them out in long lengths whit a few quick motions, and a large rectangular section of the Space in front of her opens into somewhere else entirely. It's as if there's a sudden window ahead of her that's very distinctly not the beach anymore. On the other side, under a canopy of trees, is a two-story grey and green house. ]

Right. They are. My powers are connected to my world and surroundings. I can't use it if my surroundings do not grant me permission to do so. To use its' powers.

[She'll never once believe her powers are her own as she understands the concept of rain summoning comes from being given the permission to do among other conditions. But, really, she'll forget all about it after hearing Kanaya's response over the distances of the city she is suppose to be in to be so far away.

After all, if it's far, then how did she arrive so quickly? She wanted to ask her. It isn't until she notices the gestures the other woman uses that has her full undivided attention. What was she...? Wait, was that a...]

It's a house...it wasn't there before. [She'll head closure to the window, feeling curious over the new sounds radiating from it, that she'll extend her hand towards it to see if she can go through it.] Is this your power? What do you call it?

Space manipulation. [ Spaceweaving is what's printed on her file, but sometimes it's just easier to explain what she's doing than how. ] I'm able to make...let's call them shortcuts, anywhere I need to go. Though if it's too far off, it can take a little longer. But anywhere on the East coast is more a matter of seconds than minutes.

[ Seeing Nike's hesitation, she goes ahead and steps through it herself, gesturing her to follow behind. Then, she turns to check the number on the house. ]

Oh! I've got the wrong one, I think. This is #5. Yours will be next door. [ She's not totally familiar with the area, she doesn't spend a lot of time around De Chima imPort housing. But she was close enough! ]

Why don't we go see it?

[The explanation will leave her beyond awe at the impossibility happening in front of her. A power to go anywhere as she pleases? Nike couldn't help feel slight envy at the thought of it. Kanaya had more freedom than anyone she knew right now.

She'll turn towards a cowering Ryuka, who was hiding in a nearby bush, not understanding the situation in the slightest. Nike will reach out for him while quickly following after Kanya by going through the manipulated space window thing. Ryuka will begin to scratch and gnaw on her arm until she release her hold on him. Nike will wince at the slight pain, rubbing her arms a bit, but most of her attention will be at the change of scenery and feeling and sense and just about noticing the complete differences between this place and Heropa.]

...this place is amazing! There's so many trees....!

[The grey didn't attract her in the least bit, but the sense she was getting did feel slightly better compare to Heropa; unfortunately the toxic and burning sensation was still present. All the same she'l look at Kanaya.]

Let's go, let's go! I want to get to know this place better. Are we in a forest town or something?

[ Kanaya tends to be her own self-contained contradictions. Theoretically, she could be the freest woman on this world, she could go wherever she wants and do whatever she likes. But in practice, she tends to be imprisoned by her own bonds, driven by obligation, duty, and restraint. It's the exact kind of mindset that led her to keep the dampener, and, in another way, the one that led her to give it away.

She snaps her portal shut, and follows after Nike, looking up at the tree canopy. ]

Well, it's neither town nor forest, exactly. Just further from the center of the city, in a biome that encourages tree growth. You'll have to get farther out to find a proper forest.

[ Once they get to the door, Kanaya cocks a brow, realizing there could be some cultural obstacles here. ]

Did they give you a key?

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oh this should've been action a while ago, my bad

it's totally fine, i forgot too! this has been action for some time ladies and gents!

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