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[girlybruiser]

[ Opting for the text function is definitely a less daunting prospect compared to airing a live video for strangers to see, but to Haru, first impressions are important. She can feel her hands and chest warming up, though a part of that could be attributed to the fact she's wearing that thick pink sweater. Still... she's not unused to addressing a large audience, it's just finding yourself in a world that isn't the cognitive one even with your friends here is somewhat unnerving.

But that's why video it has to be. She needs to convey a friendly approach and demeanor, otherwise it will be much harder to ask anyone for help should she ever need it.

There's no fumbling of the communicator once the feed starts up. Haru is seated close to the table it's propped up on, her hands laid neatly in her lap. She smiles at her unknown audience, a touch shy, but it's warm and friendly. ]

Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Haru Okumura. [ A beat. Does she mention her family? No. ] It is very nice to meet you all. I've heard there are many of us who have been brought to this world. Um, I suppose some of you have been here long enough to hear the same questions over and over, but if you would indulge me I would very much appreciate it.

[ She shifts closer, speaking a bit more clearly. ]

I have heard that superheroes are real in this world ― something that government actively encourages. [ It's difficult to mask the intrigue. Her eyes seem to light up. ] There must be superheroines, yes? I can hardly believe it myself... but that sounds amazing! I wonder if they are anything like the ones I admired on TV as a child.

[ An abrupt pause, followed by Haru's shoulders rolling back and a whimsical smile settling onto her face. ]

Ah, my apologies. I seem to have gotten a bit distracted for a moment.

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[lempereur]

The other teams had other missions. The Inaba team was solving a small town murder mystery, not toppling government officials. They did not get the same publicity as the Phantom Thieves did, or have codenames or different clothes in the Metaverse.

Different, but similar. My relationship with Adachi is complicated, but he knows about us. It isn't a problem.

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[girlybruiser]

[ A quiet sigh of relief. ]

Ah, that's good then. I was a bit concerned at first.

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[lempereur]

He isn't going to turn us in, but he is frequently insufferable. Sometimes he tries not to be, he has gotten a bit better at it.

[ But...yeah. He's still Adachi. Yusuke tucks his hair behind his ear, a mildly pained expression on his face. Like he's going to blurt out something that even he knows is ill-advised. ]

I may not be the best person to ask.

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[girlybruiser]

That's fine.

[ So many new allies! But perhaps for the best. ]

It is good to have an adult in that sort of position we can trust. If only Niijima-san were here, too.

[lempereur]

Trust is a generous word.

[girlybruiser]

Oh?

[lempereur]

He can be trusted in a mission-based context. That is the important thing, the rest is for us to untangle ourselves.

[girlybruiser]

[ Nodding. ]

I understand.

He does seem... a bit animated.

[lempereur]

Animated...yes. The entire story is one best told in person, I believe.

[girlybruiser]

Alright, if you say so.