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[ . . . This is not where she last was. Although she's having trouble remembering what she was last doing (it's a blank slate). So when she comes to somewhere down the beach a ways, she's disorientated enough all ready. Not to mention waking up with a strange note and in a place like this! She was at the academy, wasn't she? Walking farther and farther into the depths of the jungle, she fiddles with her communicator.

This is a phone, isn't it? Or something like it, she thinks. So even if she doesn't know how to. When it flickers on, she's got a long, metal, staff like rod in one hand, hanging, for the moment, casually at her side. Otherwise her brows knit in concern as she stares into the feed.]

This is on, right?

[She clears her throat.]

Headmaster? Zero...?

[Although she doesn't know if she should expect to hear them. If she's been captured somehow, then she doesn't expect them to be around. Which is-- a troubling thought, too. Even if she'll deny it to Zero, she can't help but to feel anxious when on her own. And now she's lost and can't remember anything, try as hard as she might. The grip on her weapon tightens lightly.]

Um... excuse me! Can anyone else see or hear this? _{Can anyone here understand Japanese?} [ . . . This certainly isn't anywhere near to home, after all. M-Maybe she needs to try another language. Her English is abysmal though, and she doesn't know any other languages.]

H...elp.

[Er... 'Help' is the right word, isn't it? But she's not sure how to communicate anything past saying hello and her name. Or if anyone where speaks English to begin with. Instead she falls back on what she knows.]

I've been kidnapped and given a strange note. I need the authorities... or a...ranger? I don't know where I'm at, but it's no where near home. If anyone at all can please help, let me know.

[A pause, before her face darkens.]

And if this is only connected to the people responsible... you have a lot of explaining to do! Kidnapping high school girls is the worst! Believe me, you've made a BIG mistake!

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Where I'm from, slavers and bandits seem to appear out of nowhere, and in droves. [ No, really. It's like they're ninja. Fortunately, she is more ninja. ]

Teenagers go to an actual school building? How novel. Your world must be a very exciting place. [ Nods at the metal rod. ] Do they teach you how to use those?

That sounds terrifying. Where is it that you live again?

[Although she is sure there are places in the world that might be a problem, it's nowhere that she can think of off the top of her head.]

I'm not sure if my home world is incredibly exciting [Putting the existence of vampires aside] but it is a nice place to live.

[With a glance at Artemis, she remembers that she had been holding it at the ready. With a light swing it collapses into a much more travel friendly size.]

They don't teach weapons at the academy. Just academics... like math and science and the language arts. My adoptive father taught me how to defend myself, though. So I usually carry Artemis with me.

Looks like a handy weapon to have against bad-intentioned perverts. [ Only gently teasing, since it's also very true! ]

I'm from a place called Thedas, and lately of the city of Kirkwall. [ Offers her free hand. ] The name's Marian Hawke. Though my friends just call me "Hawke".

[It would be! Although, in general, the spells on the weapon only work against vampires. In a climate like this, she doesn't think a nocturnal creature would like to stay so long out in the sun. Or the oppressive heat.]

It's nice to meet you, Hawke-san.

[Awkwardly she takes the hand. It's a western thing, she reminds herself.]

My name is Yuuki Kurosu.

[A slight bow as she says it.] And just Yuuki is fine.

[ Raises an eyebrow at the bow. Aren't you a proper little lady. Her mother and sister would have loved you. ]

Sounds good to me, Yuuki. I'm guessing you don't usually spend time in places like this. [ Not judgy, just observing, based on your clothes and the feel of your hand. ]

[And she's guessing that Hawke, does. With a sheepish smile, she shakes her head.]

I mean... I've been camping before. But that was with a tent, and headmaster. This climate isn't anything remotely close to home.

Well, you do look pretty young. [ Younger than Merrill, even. ] I guess "camping" is a good start.

[ She gestures for Yuuki to walk with her. The dagger comes back up, shopping at foliage. ] Beach is back this way. What's it like back home?

R-Right...!

[Well she's more than glad to follow after her. (Especially because she wasn't so sure she understood any of Allen's directions, in the end). And-- admittedly, she feels a little less anxious now that she's in the company of someone else.]

Back home...? Well- [She contemplates the question a bit]

I live on campus. My adoptive father is the chairman of a special academy back home. Leaving school grounds is forbidden without permission unless it's vacation, so I spend most of my time there.

[Which is fine with her. All of the people she cares about goes there after all.]

In the end, I guess I'm just enjoying the school life!

[ Laughs. ]

Sounds like a pretty regulated place. [ Ew, rules. She keeps on tromping through the underbrush. No need for stealth when you're trying to attract enemies or more allies. ]

What does a girl who goes to a special academy do for fun?

We have plenty of sports and recreational activities.

[To be honest, she doesn't have any lack of fun while on campus.]

It's a treat getting to go into town though, too. I like shopping for people.

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