Mao's Battlebook: Entry 001 ♪ action

[blazing_heart]

<sub>[Hey Luceti!

There's this one redhead, who's walking around the village as if he was looking for someone. He doesn't really seem lost, but judging from clothes he's wearing, he's obviously new here.

After a moment of searching though, he scratches the back of his head and makes a thoughtful look. It seems he won't find his friends here. But they're okay for sure, so there's nothing to worry.

And so, instead, Mao turns around and walks up to the first person he sees.]</sub>

Excuse me! Can you tell me where am I?

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[healedbythelight]

Well, it's ah... A bit of a long story. Perhaps we should go inside first. You must be cold.

[One day, she needs to suggest to the Malnosso that they give New Feathers more appropriate clothing during the winter months. Seriously.]

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[blazing_heart]

Uh, yeah. _{[he really was cold.]} It really is a little cold here...

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[healedbythelight]

We can go sit inside the bakery. Then you can have something to eat, and it isn't too far from here.

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[blazing_heart]

_{[Mao nods. A place where's warm and he could get something to eat sounded just perfect to him]}

Alright, let's go there!

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[healedbythelight]

Then, please, follow me.

[She'll lead the way to the bakery. It's just a short walk, shouldn't take them more than a minute or two.]

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[blazing_heart]

_{[He'll follow you~]}

Oh, I'm Mao, by the way. What's your name, miss?

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[healedbythelight]

My name is Cheria Barnes. It's a pleasure to meet you, Mao. I'm just sorry it has to be under such strange circumstances.

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[blazing_heart]

It's nice to meet you, too, Cheria! Ad don't worry about that... it's not so bad. _{[meaning it could've been worse.]}

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[healedbythelight]

[Sadly for Mao, it will get worse, the moment Cheria sits him down to explain everything.]

How long ago did you arrive here?

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[blazing_heart]

Not too long. I was walking around for a bit to see if my friends are here, too.

_{[but it seems they're not...]}

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[healedbythelight]

Hm... They may very well be here. What are their names?

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[blazing_heart]

They're Eugene, Annie, Veigue, Tytree, Hilda and Miss Claire.... Do you know anyone called like that?

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[healedbythelight]

[Cheria considers that for a moment, then shakes her head.] I'm very sorry. I don't think I've met anyone with those names, though I may not be the best person to ask. I cannot claim to know everyone in this village.

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[blazing_heart]

Oh, I see...

_{[he makes a sad face, but quickly tries to smile again.]}

But I'm sure it's going to be okay either way.

_{[Even though he'll feel lonely without his friends.]}

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[healedbythelight]

Don't worry, even if your close friends aren't here, you won't be alone. Everyone is very welcoming to newcomers.

[And by now they've reached the bakery! Cheria will open the door for Mao and wait for him to enter, before following.]

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[blazing_heart]

That's good to hear.

_{[he enters the bakery.]}

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[healedbythelight]

[She follows and shuts the door behind them, then gestures to one of the tables.]

Please, have a seat. I'll get you something to eat. Everything is free here, so you can have as much as you like.

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[blazing_heart]

_{[he'll sit down with a happy big smile. Free food is always a good thing~!]}

Thanks a lot!

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[healedbythelight]

[Cheria approaches the counter to gather some appropriate baked goods. Nothing that's too sugary or heavy on the stomach. If Mao hasn't eaten for a while, it's best to keep things simple or he might get sick.

A short while later, she approaches the table with a plate of cinnamon rolls, sweet buns and sandwiches, which she sets down in front of Mao.]

Here you are. Dig in.

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[blazing_heart]

All of this looks so good~

_{[He'll be eating now... And from the way he's eating, he might seem like he haven't eaten anything for a while... But the truth is he didn't even feel hungry moments ago!]}

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[healedbythelight]

[Whether he's actually hungry or not, Cheria's just glad he has such a healthy appetite. She'll just wait for him to finish eating before launching into the full explanation of Luceti.]

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[blazing_heart]

_{[He'll finish eating pretty quickly.]}

That was good.

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[healedbythelight]

Yes, our local baker is very skilled. [She smiles, closing her eyes for a moment.]

Now then, about this village... I'm afraid it's located on a different world from your own.

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[blazing_heart]

A different world? That means it's not Karegia anymore?

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[healedbythelight]

Karegia... No, I'm afraid not. Every single resident of Luceti has been taken from their own world against their will. ... It seems that there are many different worlds out there. I myself am from a world called Efinea.