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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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[girlybruiser]

I'll be sure to find out what dogs like to eat. I don't know a lot about them.

[axeboyfriend]

Dogs will eat anything. It's really more a matter of what they should eat.

[girlybruiser]

[ Morgana likes sushi and he's a cat... ]

... sashimi?

[ She doesn't know fish can poison dogs! ]

[axeboyfriend]

Definitely not sashimi. Raw fish isn't good for dogs.

[ He texts her a link. ]

That's a list of human foods that are and are not good for dogs to eat, but it's by no means exhaustive.

[girlybruiser]

This is very helpful, thank you.

Hmm... [ Scanning the list. ] I suppose an apple might do.

[axeboyfriend]

I'm sure he'll love it.

[ There's a bark from offscreen, and Shinjiro looks over and smiles. ]

I think he's agreeing.

[girlybruiser]

Hello, Koromaru!

[ She beams. ]

I will ask Yusuke-kun when would be best to visit, too. I would hate to interrupt his work.

[axeboyfriend]

That's a good idea. I think he's freelance, so he mostly makes his own schedules. He does pretty well for himself, at least.

[girlybruiser]

I would enjoy getting to hear about the work you do, too. I am looking forward to meeting you in person for that.

[ She wants to know everybody her friends know. She needs to know what shenanigans they've been up to this whole time. ]

[axeboyfriend]

My job?

[ He looks startled for a moment before his expression settles back to its neutral. It's probably a good thing she's meeting him after Jaime and Yusuke swooped in and made him be marginally less of a hot mess. ]

Sure. I'll look forward to meeting you in person.

[girlybruiser]

[ Another warm smile from her. ]

Until then.