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[drizzle]

[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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[drizzle]

[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?

[glowsferatu]

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. ]

[drizzle]

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?

[glowsferatu]

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?

[drizzle]

[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?

[glowsferatu]

[ 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?