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[perfectsymmetry]

[While out on the street today, you're probably noticing all the weird things going on. Hopefully you're paying enough attention to hear the pitiful voice that seems to be coming from below you somewhere. Maybe from that storm grate nearby?]

Ah--! Oi, c-can you help me?!

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[perfectsymmetry]

Ah, o-okay... [As best he can, he'll stick his large hand through the small storm grate and grab Ai's hand gently.]

[shallbeavenged]

[She'll wait till he does that.


And then a moment later they'll both be standing on the sidewalk nearby. Teleportation, ftw]

Did you fall down there?

[perfectsymmetry]

[Crowe is wide-eyed, whipping around to see where he is - safely above ground. For the moment, anyway.]

Wh-What--? How did you--? I don't know what happened, b-but thank you!

[shallbeavenged]

Teleporting.


You're welcome.

[perfectsymmetry]

Ah, yes, well, that is very fortunate. I-If this happens to you, you'll be alright. I, ah... I think I will just stay home today.

[shallbeavenged]

It seems like a good idea.

Be careful of the drones.

[perfectsymmetry]

I noticed they were acting up as well. I-I hope they don't get any worse.

[shallbeavenged]

If not them, something will.

It always does.

How long have you been here?

[perfectsymmetry]

Y-You mean here, in town? Ah, two and a half years now. S-So I know how bad things can get.

[shallbeavenged]

Good.

[She nods at that.]

I have been here three years and two months now.

[perfectsymmetry]

That long? I didn't know there were people here that much longer than I have been. What's your name?

[shallbeavenged]

Ai Enma.

[perfectsymmetry]

W-Well, thank you again, and it's nice to meet you, Ai. I'm Crowe. Calleo Crowe.

[shallbeavenged]

[She nods.]

You too.

[And she does mean that, because while not here as long as her, that's still a lot longer then most people she knows here.]

Do you go to school or are you an adult here?

[perfectsymmetry]

Ah, well, I turned 18 back in January a-and they have yet to move me, so it looks like I'll be heading into my second year of the twelfth grade.

[shallbeavenged]

I'll look for you at school.

[perfectsymmetry]

Will you be going to the high school?

[shallbeavenged]

Yes.