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[batrayed]

[Her clothes clinging to her, the green-haired and green-eyed woman peers at the screen. If one takes the time to notice, the fairly minimal amount of clothing she wears looks very much like the style of the Embryon's clothing.]

I appreciate the information within the brochure. However, I do not understand. What is the purpose of recording your location for all who wish to see?

[Her body feels different. Weaker. Although it doesn't show much in her voice, this change is bothering her. It isn't even just her body. The brochure explains many things, but not the important things. What is she here for? Was this what happened to those who rose to the heavens? No, that was impossible. 'Oceans' were deep. This was more like sinking. Did death affect those who had gained the power differently to those who had not?

Apart from that, however, she seems entirely unperturbed by the soaking wet state of her body, the marking, or the fact that her hair was plastered to her left eye by the dampness.]

I will ask only once. Is the direction to this 'residency list' a trap?

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[aim_exorable]

It is a way of communicating. If you do not wish to show your face, you can always use the audio function, or communicate by text. The SFC device has all of those abilities.

[batrayed]

That is... not what confuses me. Identifying your location is the same as inviting an attack. Is everyone here so willing to fight?

[aim_exorable]

As a matter of fact, most I have found are capable of battle but they prefer peace.

Here, it is better to work together, after all.

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[donotcomprehend]

[...well. That's certainly interesting. For many different reasons. It's the first time someone not in the Embryon has arrived... and the first time someone he knows as being long dead has shown up.

Having the leader of another Tribe here is certain to complicate things, but Jinana was an ally who they never actually ended up turning against. This isn't likely to turn into just another battle.]

The residency list is not a trap. It is simply information, as the brochure is. This place is not like the Junkyard, Jinana of the Maribel.

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[batrayed]

[Orange... Embryon colours. She wasn't aware of Embryon losses, although of course they had to exist. The Maribel and Solids could not have been the only ones.

Even if they never interacted, the manner of speaking is enough to identify him as from her world.]

There are no rules stipulated within this book. Am I to believe that we have entered a no-combat zone?

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Is this 'Nirvana'?

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[donotcomprehend]

It is not a place without combat, but there are no Tribes other than those of us who have been brought here from the Junkyard, and no territories. There is no Karma Temple here, and therefore, we need not follow its laws. Combat is only needed for self-defense.

[And for feeding the demons. But that's not something to discuss on a public feed, even if the rest of the bubble knows.]

It is not. But it is like Nirvana.

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[contemptibility]

[... Ha. He can understand the sentiment, considering how he and his people have had to live on the run and how he couldn't even bring himself to stay in one place for long until Serph offered.]

No, this place is relatively peaceful—well, most of the time, at least. So unless you intend to make enemies in this world, you don't have much to fear from others knowing your location.

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[batrayed]

A peaceful place... The thought is familiar, but at the same time, so very strange.

I have no intention of becoming an enemy, unless I am made an enemy by another.

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[contemptibility]

It does seem rather strange, doesn't it? Of course, it doesn't always last, but it could certainly be worse.

[He smiles wryly.]

Then you shouldn't have to worry about traps. At the very least, I haven't heard about any incidents regarding the residency list.

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[teradine]

[. . . This must be too good to be true.

Even knowing of her own fate back in Karma City, Argilla finds it hard to believe, that she would see Jinana, living, breathing like this, after what they'd been forced to do to her. A part of Argilla -- likely the part that Roland chided as being "hard to please" -- thinks this must be a trap, or even an imposter; but regardless, she has to respond. She just has to.

More than that, she has to see her with her own eyes. Embrace her again like she had done, as she died.

But that can wait.]

J- Jinana--

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[teradine]

[-- in a gesture of surprise, Argilla covers her mouth once the name escapes her lips. She hasn't said it in so long, and her voice is cracked with emotion. It takes her a moment to regain her composure.]

It isn't a trap.

I . . . I don't know what to say.

[Slowly, finally, a smile begins to line her lips, accompanied by a feeling of guilt. Facing Jinana after having to end her life is something she hadn't been prepared for, and she doesn't know how she'll do it.

But she'll find out.]

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[batrayed]

[...confirmation. Even hearing it from Gale was nothing in comparison to this realization. Was this warmth called 'relief'? She thought it was. Of all things, she had not expected to lay eyes on her comrade again. In a way it made things all the more real.]

Argilla... [A firm nod.] If it comes from you, I can trust those words.

[Nothing of this place makes sense. It's already filled with strange things that are difficult to understand. People that should not be there. Things that do not have names that can be easily recalled. Sounds and smells that fill her with confusion.

This makes the least sense of all.

Despite that, she feels her lips twitch into a smile. It's probably inappropriate considering Argilla's initial expression.]

What is wrong?

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[420]

Well, if we wouldn't all be letting peeps be in on the motherfuckin' know at where we be slummin' it, they couldn't come to up and visit and chill with us, yeah?

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[batrayed]

[...what.

No, seriously, what. What are half of those words?]

I... do not understand. You wish to be cold together?

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[420]

[Nobody knows.]

Huh. Naw, I don't up and mean chill all as in freeze your fuckin' globes off chill. More like... chillin', you know? Relaxing. Kicking it back. Taking the motherfuckin' easy living like. You getting any of this?

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[rainbowarch]

[Jinana. Cielo had seen her many times before in his life. Embryon territory bordered that of the Maribel, after all. But that was before, when he wasn't like how he is now. Almost like it was in a past life. And he only heard about what happened with her and there were times he wished he could have been there to meet her too.

Although he didn't realize it, she had almost become a sort of mythological figure in his mind.

...um. What does he say? Cielo activates the video function on his SFC and makes sure his color is visible.]

Nah, it's okay.

I could come find you if you want.

[He figures she might want some company.]

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[batrayed]

...

[The Embryon did not betray her. That fact was important to remember, especially when making a decision such as this.

If this is a place of 'peace', then there is even less reason to be concerned. There can be no benefit to eliminating her, after all. Her Tribe is likely not here to be claimed. Besides, she trusts Argilla, and by extent, the rest of the Tribe.]

I would not mind it.

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[rainbowarch]

Be right there, ja?

[He doesn't even need to ask where she is. After spending a long time in Vatheon, Cielo knows the entire bubble inside and out. He makes a point to leave all weapons at base and once he's outside, he transforms into Dyaus and takes off towards Jinana's location. When he finds her, he lands a good distance away and reverts. Hopefully this doesn't scare her into attacking him.]

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[zelda_hylia]

It is no trap. Do you see the banner for the Welcome Center? I'd be happy to explain more if you want to come inside and get dried off.

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[batrayed]

...the water does not bother me.

[A slight pause. How odd. Someone whose eyes don't match their hair... She's never seen that before.]

I will accept your invitation.

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[zelda_hylia]

[Zelda has ceased to find much of anything odd over nearly a year in Vatheon.]

I will put some tea on, then. I'll see you soon, miss. My name is Zelda.

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[enfire]

Hmph. So you're alive.

( yep, any and all tact is out the window. though he could probably think of worse people to see... )

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[batrayed]

[At least she wasn't Mick or Bat, Heat... Still, she barely bats an eye at his words.]

You do not seem surprised.

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[bufudine]

[Jinana... Serph knows people who have died can be brought to Vatheon, but she's the first person from the Junkyard who died in the Junkyard to make it here. He'd thought...

When he turns on the feed, his expression is still its usual neutral one. He can see the others are also aware of her arrival, so he doesn't bother to answer the questions again.]

It's good to see you.

[Alive.]

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[batrayed]

The feeling is mutual.

[That was all of the higher-level Embryon she had seen around. Interesting, that they would be here.]

Your tribe seems to turn up in all of the oddest places.