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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.

Comments

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[beautiful_monster]

Of course there's heroines too. What the hell's going to stop them from it if they want to do that?

video

[girlybruiser]

[ Haru's a bit embarrassed, her laugh sheepish. ]

A silly question, I admit. You're right; a superheroine would not be deterred, would she?

[beautiful_monster]

Not if she's any good at being one. But it's the same way with guys too. Only people really determined can do it.

[girlybruiser]

An unshakable will, yes?

[beautiful_monster]

Exactly. Even when whatever you're facing has your shaking in your shoes.

[girlybruiser]

[ Oh, she likes this one already. ]

Something we can agree on.

[ She smiles, observing him closely now. ]

I appreciate you indulging me. I understand for those of you have been here a while the questions must become repetitive.

[beautiful_monster]

[ Yuri shrugs and slouches in the armchair he's video-chatting from. ]

They do, but it's not like it's hard to ignore them if we get bored of them. People who are interested will answer.

[girlybruiser]

Does that make you interested then?

[ Wait. ]

Oh... I apologize if that was presumptuous of me.

[beautiful_monster]

[ He lets out an amused sort. ]

It makes me interested enough. I haven't seen anyone ask about heroines specifically before.

[girlybruiser]

I am sure the male heroes are wonderful, too!

[ #notallheroes ]

[beautiful_monster]

Are you going to give them a run for their money?

[girlybruiser]

It sounds as if I'll have to now.

[beautiful_monster]

I'll look forward to seeing you out there.

[girlybruiser]

Thank you!

And may I ask, what is your name?

[beautiful_monster]

Yuri Plisetsky. [ A beat. ] I guess I can try to answer any other questions about this place you've got left.

[girlybruiser]

[ There's a flicker of recognition in her eyes. No, she doesn't know him, but she certainly knows of him. ]

Yuri... Yuri? Yusuke-kun's boyfriend?

[beautiful_monster]

Uh. [ He sits up a little straighter, looking at her with renewed interest. ]

Yeah. You know him?

[girlybruiser]

What a pleasure it is to meet you! Yes, I am a friend of his from back home in Tokyo.

[beautiful_monster]

You too! You guys have been showing up left and right lately.

[girlybruiser]

Have we now?

[beautiful_monster]

Yeah. Morgana, and that other guy...Ryuji. They showed up last month.

[girlybruiser]

It's very curious. Almost too coincidental...

[ But she's glad for it. ]

When Yusuke-kun mentioned you I saw how happy his face was.

[ BOYFRIEND...S... Yusuke what. ]

[beautiful_monster]

[ Yuri huffs softly and hunches his shoulders, but there's a smile playing out on his face in spite of himself. ]

Yeah...that doesn't surprise me. He's really pretty sappy.

[girlybruiser]

I am glad he's found someone special, though.