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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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[motorcycle_noises]

Tell you what— if we ever meet in person, I'll summon one for you and give you lessons.

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[girlybruiser]

Really?

[ Are we sure we can trust this girl with a motorcycle, Tatsuya? ]

Oh... then I must repay you somehow, too!

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[motorcycle_noises]

[ She looks like such a nice girl, what harm could it possibly be? ]

Nah, don't worry about it.

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[girlybruiser]

[ The deep-seated urge to do something thrill-seeking. ]

I insist. Maybe... if I can get back to growing gardens here, I will give you some tomatoes. Or beets?

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[motorcycle_noises]

[ Tatsuya smiles. ]

Tomatoes work fine for me. It's a deal, then.

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[girlybruiser]

Deal!

I look forward to the lesson.

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[motorcycle_noises]

Sure thing. So where do you live? I'm over in Heropa.

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[girlybruiser]

I'm in Nonah. I think we're quite a distance away from each other, but we can use Porters, yes?

[motorcycle_noises]

Yeah, it makes travel a lot easier.

[girlybruiser]

Perhaps when I am more settled in. I still have things to tend to... but I definitely look forward to this new experience.

[motorcycle_noises]

Yeah, take your time. It's definitely important to get used to things.

[ And hopefully, there won't be anything as crazy as groundhog-day timeloops and missiles in her first month here. ]

[girlybruiser]

[ She has no idea what she's missed... or what she might be in for. ]

I can use this device to privately contact imPorts, am I right?

[motorcycle_noises]

Yeah. It's pretty much like a really small computer.

[ Says the guy who is used to flip phones from 1999. ]

[girlybruiser]

I shall contact you again in the near future then.

[motorcycle_noises]

Alright, I'll look forward to it. It was nice to meet you, Okumura-san.

[girlybruiser]

It was a pleasure to meet you, too!