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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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It...well, that's kind of why we were separated for a bit, once I found out he was still alive. The war. But we're together here, now. And he's my best friend. I promised him I'd help him out and that he's still family even if he's a vampire.

[Mika is, and always would be, Yuu's exception in his general hatred of vampires and the way they treat humans. Like livestock. Giving them barely enough to eat to sustain themselves, especially with how much Yuu hated and usually refused to take the nutrient pouches offered after giving his blood.

Still, that train of thought fades quickly when Nike gets closer up in his face and starts poking and prodding at his cheek. Yuu pouts, closing one eye as he protests, confused.]

N-Nike, oi....I'm human enough to feel that, you know. Wait, most of me....?

[He's rarely too bothered with his hair and accepts it's difficult to tame. But he does wash and brush it regularly at least. Even if it still looks like a mop and stands up in all directions it seems.]

Ashuramaru? Ah, no. I kind of just ran here without grabbing it. Why?

Once you found out he was alive? [That detail stuck out to her along with the explanation over their separation. Her gaze will begin to look discouraging, but she won't pry too much. She didn't want to bring him any depressing memories.] I'm glad you were able to find him though. It's always best to be with family while in tough times. How long have you been friends for?

[There will be several blinks at his protesting. She was having a tough time believing he was anything but a human. He does feel like a normal and every day teenager.]

You really do feel human... [She points to his hair.] Is that natural? Your hair?

[As for his next question, Nike will look at him with a more thoughtful expression.]

...I wanted to see it. You see, I have a new ability that...sounds a little like your sword's power. As much as I don't want to compare myself to a demon, but I want to get a feel for it... [She wants to know what it is like to be stuck in a form like that and be used by someone else. Not that she'll allow the demon to use her, but she was curious all the same.]

Yeah. He -- Mika and the rest of the orphans I lived with, we tried to escape the vampires but...it was a trap. They were killed, I thought all of them. I thought I left Mika there to die when he yelled at me to run, pushing me away. [Which. Is probably way too heavy to dump on Nike right now. When she's theoretically here just meeting him for the first time. Yuu shakes his head.] But ah, we met when we were eight. So about eight or nine years, I guess. Four of which we were separated for.

My hair? It's always a mess, I wouldn't worry about it, Nike.

[But then he blinks, tilting his head slightly at her saying that.]

A new power, huh? I'd offer for you to talk to him but I'm not sure if Ashuramaru can with anyone else except me through my connection with him. I can show you the Cursed Gear though, if you want.

[That was a pretty heavy explanation concerning his and his friend's situation with the vampires. They were living with other orphans? Then, did that mean he and Mika are...? Nike will look down, feeling a little sad to know about their ordeal.]

...I knew about that, didn't I?

[About their story. Somehow, she can't help notice he was keeping his word over treating her the same as he always had. It was clear they were very good friends for him to admit these things so easily. He didn't seem like the type to easily announce his past history with a stranger.]

I-I'm not worried about it! It's more that I'm curious. I haven't seen hair like yours before.

[So his gear can't easily talk to other people, huh? Maybe it wasn't as dangerous as she originally thought. But, still, for him to deal with a demon alone....well, for now he seems fine.]

Okay. That's fine by me. So, lead the way?

You -- y-yeah. Probably more than anyone else here besides Mika. Since there was one time you sort of saw my memory of back then too.

[She isn't wrong. It isn't something he talks about a lot. Or at least not in great detail or anything. Not like the way he discussed it with her before. Part of him is kind of glad though. Her forgetting Ferid, their escape attempt is probably for the best.]

Even if you tried to make it look presentable somehow, it always does this. But sure. My place is over...over this way.

[He turns and points, gesturing for her to follow.]

[His explanation was leave her feeling slightly stunned. There was a good story behind it. She could sense that much, but for now prying wasn't the answer nor asking more questions. It must sting to have her the way she is. Although she didn't know him, it didn't sit well with her to forget such important details about a good friend.

But for the time being, she'll try not to show it. Instead she'll focus on other aspects of their conversation.]

Really? It doesn't change even when you sleep or shower? [Because that would be amazing to witness, in her opinion -- stubborn hair!] And okay! Let's go! Ryuka, you too!

[It wasn't difficult to follow the direction he pointed towards.]

Well, maybe when I shower but even then after drying it, my hair just...does this.

[It always has. Defiant against gravity the same way Yuu's general personality is against most. Still, there is something easy, indicative in the way he reaches for her hand without a second thought, to keep her from getting lost along the way.

And given the location he found her, it doesn't take long for them to make it either. Yuu opening the front door and leading her in, through to his bedroom where he reveals the green sword.]

This is Ashuramaru!

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