◌ 020 ◌ If you're going to restart, it's good to save your progress beforehand.

[wind-of-reason.livejournal.com]

[Thusly armed and attired, Fuu took a deep breath. Her eyes were steadily fixed on the target before her. The bowstring was now drawn to her ear. As she prepared for the release-- a bright flash! The impression of someone in black--

Startled, she released the arrow, and it crashed point-blank into a large television screen.]

I'm sorry! [She cried out the apology instinctively, but then stared in wonder at the face that was being displayed on the glass screen that was only slightly cracked.]

...Mayor Caligin?

[Dense memories came as she looked at his face, and the faces of the other townspeople.]

Miss Osculia, Miss Verita... everyone! What- what is this? It's like from when I was first summoned-- no, not 'summoned'--

[With a start she ran over to the gift basket and placing her bow on the couch took up the CAT.
With wide eyes she found herself remembering how to bring up a list of the residents, and seeing each of their faces brought a new flood of memories.]

Everyone! Oh, what are we doing back here? It was over... but... no, there was something...

[Not able to think of what exactly that something was at the moment, she turned her mind to what should she do. Go and try to see the others in person? The Doctor might well still be next door. Send out a message to everyone? Talk to only those she knew first?

Indecisive, she wandered through the house, tying to gather and sort the deluge of memories - it was making her feel rather light-headed.

Passing by the mirror in her room, she smiled. Well, perhaps she should change first. Her Kyūdō uniform would likely make an odd first impression. Opening the closet she found the lovely green dress that Miss Sophie had sewn for her. Delighted she took it down and changed. She'd not remembered it to miss it upon arrival back in Tokyo. Refreshed after brushing out her hair and washing her face, she turned on the CAT again.

It seemed that she was late to the party - several other people had posted. Which meant that several other people were stuck here. Again.]


[Turning her CAT to broadcast to all the 'new' residents (she supposed the term is still valid even if some had been here once already), she puts on a bright smile and bows.]

Hello, everyone! I regret that we are meeting under such circumstances, but it is so good to see you! My name is Fuu Hououji. Age fifteen, third year of junior high school in Tokyo, blood type A.

I believe that being well informed is important, and I have some very relevant information to share with you that might well influence us all greatly.
For some of us, this is our second time seeing this place. I believe that those who are here for the first time might like to hear about what happened to those of us who were here already. There is a lot to explain, and it's for the best if we are all as well-informed as possible. [A shadow of a frown passes over her face.] This place will have enough secrets.
[And her face brightens again]
I'd be happy to meet anyone who is interested at the gazebo in the town park at 7 tonight. I look forward to reconnecting with old friends, and meeting new.



[[ooc: yep, I'm afraid that this is what Fuu decided to do! She's keen to spill all the beans on what went down last time (for all the good it might do them for this second round XD).

So if you like, tag in here with either [action] to meet Fuu, or continue on in [video]. She will share as much as you can handle about what happened last time in this lovely little town. She kept a journal, so will be able to share in great detail...

To save my sanity, may I direct your attention to the lovely and amazing Plot Summary? Feel free to also peruse Fuu's Chronicle, but keep in mind she won't share anything she deems 'personal'.

If any second-time people want to team up with Fuu in the story-telling, please do jack in!]]

Comments

[video]

[irreversibly.livejournal.com]

Fuu!

Re: [video]

[wind-of-reason.livejournal.com]

Xion! Oh, I'm so glad to speak with you!

[video]

[irreversibly.livejournal.com]

I'm... I'm glad you remember.

[video]

[desertdaggers]

Fuu! Ah, it's good to see you again! [though he's not entirely focused, turning his head whenever something catches his eye.]

Re: [video]

[wind-of-reason.livejournal.com]

Mister Hawk! Ah- I'm sorry.

Hawk, I'm so glad to see you again as well!

[And noticing him looking around-] Is everything quite as you remember?

[video]

[desertdaggers]

[he pulls a face and looks back at her] Just the same, and just as aggravating as before! Really, a little while longer wouldn't have hurt!

[Video]

[lamb_of_gold]

[He peers at the CAT for a bit, trying to figure out if Fuu can see him as well as he can see her.]

Is it working both ways? [Said more to himself, but it's certainly audible]

Re: [Video]

[wind-of-reason.livejournal.com]

It is! [she gives a little wave] Hello!

[Video]

[lamb_of_gold]

Ah. Such an odd contraption, this is.

[And then, srsface]

I'm to understand you have information about this town?

[action]

[bonnypiperlad]

[When the projection appears, Jamie is not nearly as alarmed by it as he was the first time - but he still hasn't quite figured the thing out. So the young Highlander shows up at the gazebo instead, kilt, plaid and all, peering around to try and find the girl in the image.]

Excuse me? Would ye be the young lass who spoke about meeting here to get more information?

Re: [action]

[wind-of-reason.livejournal.com]

[Fuu is grinning widely. (And her background music is light and amusing to match.)]

I am! [She bows politely] Fuu Hououji. A pleasure to meet you for the first time - and if I may ask, is that a kilt? I've never actually seen someone wear one before!

[action]

[bonnypiperlad]

Jamie McCrimmon. [Unsurprisingly, his background music is very distinctly the sound of bagpipes, and he nods at her question.] Aye, it is.

[A small, crooked smile appears. Someone who actually not only recognizes the garment but doesn't refer to it as a skirt' is someone he approves of.] It's good of ye to be willing to help out. This place is...a wee bit confusing.

[In person!]

[bit_impossible]

[as the Doctor heads back over to the gazebo, Debussy seemingly following him, he waves and smiles at Fuu]

Hello again, Fuu! I knew you had to be around somewhere! Care for a creme egg? [holds his hand out, showing her the shiny foil-wrapped egg--and at the same time, this sound effect plays] Oh, there it is again! Curious how that keeps happening.

[Wonderful person! \o/]

[wind-of-reason.livejournal.com]

[The noise that her clothing and shoes and even hair makes are strangely exaggerated, and a soft violin joins the Doctor's Debussy.]
[Jumping to her feet as he approaches, she bows and smiles brightly at him.]

Hello! Oh, thank you- [And at the sound effect, she can't help but laugh in delighted surprise! She knows that noise!]

Yes, a bit curious that it would happen for a creme egg!

[bit_impossible]

Actually, it was a bit different earlier, but it does seem to like this one for anything egg-shaped. Haven't been able to figure out the cause of it. Better than random weather systems following us around, at least.

So! All right there, Fuu? How long has it been for you?

( video )

[engenieric.livejournal.com]

[Lloyd makes a thoughtful expression, running a finger alongside his jawline as he digests Fuu's words. He cares little about really making her acquaintance, but she could be an important source of information, and his current goal at the moment is to figure out what -exactly- is going on.]

Second time, you say? Why, that's interesting~ so that means that this business of dropping in without warning isn't unusual. [He frowns at that, almost imperceptibly.]

Re: ( video )

[wind-of-reason.livejournal.com]

Well, if you can call it unusual after just two times! But- [she tilts her head consideringly] I don't know that we can call it 'without warning' either.

Re: ( video )

[engenieric.livejournal.com]

[He raises an eyebrow at that.] Are you saying you knew this was going to happen?

[ video ]

[grandbellknight]

It's very kind of you to share this information. [Croix smiles.] I was worried I'd be completely in the dark here.

Re: [ video ]

[wind-of-reason.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! I'm afraid that we are still quite in the dark, but it's not as deep as it could be, if our previous experience proves to be of any use.

[grandbellknight]

I'm sure it will. At the very least, it should offer some clues as to how to get out of this, right?

[action]

[diesarock]

[ A place and a time to show up? Especially with a hook like that, there's no way Terra would skip something like that. It could be important. It sounds like it.

So, a little bit past seven (for what is timeliness to someone from a world without wristwatches?), a ~stranger~ approaches the gazebo. Obligatory music follows, though the woman in the red dress doesn't seem to be paying it much mind.]

You're... Fuu, right? The girl with the answers?

Re: [action]

[wind-of-reason.livejournal.com]

[Ah, that music is so 8-bit and nostalgic! The light flute music hanging around Fuu joins in.]

[When the lady approaches Fuu jumps to her feet with a smile.]

I am! Although I'm afraid I don't have much in the way of answers - just information.

Video to start!

[vengefulagent]

[don't be frightened, Fuu, of the man in body armor appearing in the CAT. he's taking every precaution right now in case this is a trap of any kind. never can be too cautious]

Miss Hououji, are you sure you should be talking about such things over a line like this? Have you ascertained that your conversations haven't been bugged or tapped into by whoever's brought us here?

o7

[wind-of-reason.livejournal.com]

[Her eyes grow wide in wonder looking at him, but she answers his question easily enough!]

Oh, I'm quite certain we are being overheard and observed!