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WHO: Fuu Hououji and you
WHERE: Heropa & Nonah
WHEN: Throughout August
WHAT: Fuu is out and about in the summer!
WARNINGS: None.

Heropa and Nonah, out'n'about
[In the run-up to the school year starting again, Fuu wants to get in as much of her actual job as she can... that is, writing video game reviews for a man who takes editing a teen entertainment magazine way more seriously than any one person possibly should.

So she's wandering around the arcades (the lovely air-conditioned arcades) and outside; if you're at a game or playing a game or if you're even concentrating on your phone a little too hard, you might find her looking over your shoulder.]

At the beach

[August is a time for swimming! Or, if you're Fuu, finding some less crowded areas of Florida beach to do a little magic practice. Today she's seeing how much sand she can pick up with her Binding Winds spell and how fine a blade she can shape with her Emerald Typhoon. Though keeping in mind the setting, she keeps it more to an Emerald Light Breeze.

She notices that even modest displays of magic seem to be clearing the beach more than they ought, and sighs at the suspicious looks being aimed at her. This hadn't happened in June.]

Oh dear. It seems I'm still being viewed as a witch.

It's not easy being green (St. Walker)

[Well, it's been a couple of months now since that incident where people were living out altered lives. That's long enough for it not to be so awkward anymore, right?

So she'll head over to Walker's house and ring the doorbell--she's got a few treats that the woman at the animal rehab place told her would suit an opossum, and for Walker himself, some tea. ~~Earl Grey. Hot.~~

???

[Got another idea or want one? Drop me a line!]

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Of course! Fuu is fine. [she might be over-formal but she has no problems with other people not being so.

At Nike's barrage of questions, Fuu laughs and cups her cheek in one hand, a little self-conscious.]

Goodness, if I had Guru Clef here, I would be able to answer better--I was a visitor to Cephiro, and it wasn't so long ago. But since everything in Cephiro is governed by the heart, my surmise is that anyone who wishes to learn magic is able to do so. It does take work, too. The first time my friend Hikaru cast a spell, she almost fell over, but she grew stronger with practice. And when Guru Clef gave us the potential, we still needed his help to unlock it so we could actually use it.

[She remembers that moment, hearing his voice in her heart: Your compassion is your source.]

Now, if I may ask: I am from Japan, yes! Who did you meet from there?

[other Japanese kids going to different worlds? she is ALL THE INTERESTED.]

[Fuu's explanation over the way Cephiro was like and how acquiring skills were like, it was difficult for Nike not to smile especially bashfully as she quickly caught on to Fuu's feelings of maybe feeling overwhelm by her excitement.]

Is Hikaru one of your elemental friends? It sounds like she may have had a lot of untapped potential if she almost fell over at her first try casting. [A weak chuckle may escape, realizing she could be wrong to assume.] That is, if that's normal in your world to be like. To have very strong powers and all. Is Guru Clef the leader of Cephiro? He sounds like one... [More assumptions based on comparing her own rain and wind summoning teacher having been her grandmother, who was once queen of her country.]

Sure. It's only fair to ask me questions after barraging you with my own. [A light laugh.] I only know two friends who are Japanese. Do you know someone named Yuu or Sasaki?

Yes, she uses fire. And you're right. Hikaru-san has the strongest heart of anyone I know. [She smiles fondly.] Guru Clef is one of the leaders--he supports the Prince.

[Have her cheeks gone a little pink at the mention of the prince? Maybe. MOVING ON.]

Yuu and Sasaki... I'm afraid I don't recognize those names, no. [Not that they're particularly uncommon, but Fuu doesn't happen to have either one among her acquaintance.] Did they say what part of Japan they're from--Tokyo, or some other area?

I bet she does. She sounds like a lovely person from the little you've said of her. [The fond smile definitely helps to add to that fact as well.] That makes sense. He sounds like one. For him to teach you and your friends magic, he must be a supportive and kind ruler. [Although the Prince comment will leave her curious all the same. Why was she blushing over it?] What kind of government does your world have? For there to be a Prince and multiple rulers taking care of an place all at once, it sounds....different to what I'm used to.

[There will be a moment of silence as Nike remembers back on her conversation with both.]

I think I know more about Yuu than Sasaki's version of that particular place. Yuu once said he was over at a place known as Shinjuku...? There's one other name he said once before. I don't think it was Tokyo though. [With a weak smile, she'll wonder.] Are you from there? Tokyo?

Cephiro is different than what most people are used to. [She giggles.] As I used to say to my friend Umi, it's a very strange place. The Prince is the head of what government there is, but it's not very... formal? It's a land governed by the will of its people.

[in an incredibly literal sense.]

Ah! Shinjuku is actually a district within the city of Tokyo. I don't live in Shinjuku myself, but I do live in Tokyo with my family. [a pause.] Did your friends mention anything about Tokyo Tower...?

It does sound a little different. I haven't heard of a government quite like it. I'm more used to there being a single ruler looking after everything. [There will be a moment of thought though.] Although, I do suppose that even the Sun King can't solely rule the entire world on his own. I know he has the final say on critical matters while he allows the respectful countries under his rule take care of anything that isn't an issue. Is it something like that with the way the Prince and his subordinate leaders?

[She's trying to get a sense of the world she was talking about even if technically they are suppose to be speaking of a sole kingdom than the entire world unlike in her world.]

No, it doesn't sound familiar. Is the tower important to your country? All I know is that Yuu's version of Japan is currently in a war against vampires though. It isn't the case for you, right?

Hm... I would say that Guru Clef and Dal Lafarga are more like advisers than co-rulers. Cephiro is quite a small place, really.

[the stellar geography of Cephiro, Chizeta, Autozam and Fahren is something best not contemplated.]

Oh, it's just a landmark in the city, but it's where we fell into the other world... [she cups her cheek in one hand.] And I have to say, we don't have a lot of supernatural events at home. I've certainly never seen any vampires.

[TOTALLY NONCHALANT.]

That makes more sense if it's the case, then. Cephiro sounds like an interesting place though. It must be wonderful to have all the citizens there have a unique power that comes from their unique individuality. I'm guessing your wind powers were formed from your own heart too, huh?

[Japan was beginning to sound as interesting as Cephiro. From the little she has heard about it, the culture feels diligent for some reason.]

I see. Your world and the one Cephiro is from are connected through the tower. That's a little odd. I've never heard of anything like that before. It's almost like the way the Porter works except it brings you over without warning. [A weak smile will appear at the mention of lacking supernatural event. She totally believes her. Sort of.] Other than the worldly travel tower, you mean? It's good to hear you haven't met a vampire though. Yuu has told me how awful they are. They're scary beings that bully the weak all because they're six times stronger than everyone. Don't you find it entirely unbelievable of them!? [Not that that is the full reason, but it is enough to have her feel outraged by it.]

[Fuu nods. She's not sure how each element chose them, but the connection she feels is undeniable.]

It is an astounding place. I feel so lucky that I was brought there. [And that's true even with the horror she was involved with.

As for Tokyo Tower, well... at first she had thought it coincidence, but she can't deny that there's a connection. Fuu has to restrain a smile when Nike starts ranting about the vampires, though. Not that what vampires do is funny. It's just the way she words it.]

You're right, that's a completely unacceptable way to behave. [though... not unbelievable.] There are stories about them on my world, that they use humans as prey--and they move at night. Is that the reality? Because the stories can be quite frightening.

[She'll nod her head. Nike was glad she felt positively over her adventures in Cephiro as well. Her smile was difficult to go unnoticed especially when it changed to a more somber expression as she thought about the little Yuu had informed her.]

I didn't know vampires are expected to be active at night. Yuu makes it sound as though they can easily travel around at any given moment. In his world, there is a war going on between the two species. By the little I know, it feels as though the vampires started it while the humans are simply defending themselves. He made other mentions of stuff, but...

[As she thought about it, she didn't know if she should talk about it as there was so much he was willing to trust her with, but she did know he was searching for information about them. Right now, it feels like Fuu has an idea about them. She recognizes them as monsters.]

Hey, Fuu? I have a question about your version of Japan. Is it normal for the military to recruit teenagers to join their ranks as soldiers?

Ah, well I would defer to Yuu-san's knowledge. For me, vampires are stories--and there's a world of difference between stories and reality.

[She grows even more sober at Nike's question. Is that what the government is doing? Can they be that desperate? Or are they simply being convenient, like here?]

No. It's not normal and it's not legal. You're allowed to join when you're an adult under the law--age eighteen. [Technically, that is a teenage year. But that's also you gain rights in society.] Is that what's happening in his Japan?

What are the vampires like in the stories from your world? Other than roaming out at night and drinking blood, I mean?

[Her explanation over the way things are in her version of Japan will leave her silent. She had a feeling it was the case. Eighteen was a good age for someone to begin their vocation as a soldier, she thinks.]

Yeah. Yuu is part of the army of his world. A special vampire unit, if I remember correctly. I know he's thinking about wanting to become an official soldier of this world once he reaches that age too. He says, it's all he knows. It worries me a little that he doesn't try to spread his wings a bit, you know...

Mm... there are variations. Some stories show them as terrifying, batlike monsters, others as rather suave and seductive. I think they're unable to see themselves in mirrors as well.

[She sighs.]

If that's the world he's from, I can understand why he would want to remain with the army, but I'm inclined to agree with you. Youth is so fleeting, and he should be able to do more with it than risk his life.

Suave and seductive? Vampires can be like that? [Like playboy or the overly flattery types? No wonder she didn't like them. At the very least, she couldn't help wonder which was worse now. After all, it is understandable for the vampire to use those tactics to bait someone for nourishment while she can't understand the motives behind a flirt. Not that it mattered. She'll shake her head and return to the topic at hand.] Huh? Why can't they see their own reflections?

[A soft nod.]

Exactly. That's the very same lesson I would like to teach him. For him to take advantage of this moment to live a more peaceful and fun filled life. One where he can be a kid. I just feel he doesn't really understand that. I don't think he has many friends or given that chance. [Then she wonders.] ...hey, Fuu. Would you mind if I ask you for a favor?

[Fuu laughs a little. She's only going off of Dracula and video games, really.]

I'm not sure--but if I ever meet a vampire in person, I'll ask. Once I've stopped him from trying to feed on me.

[She nods to Nike's second question. That's sad, thinking of someone her age feeling so limited, limited in such a harsh life. If she was Nike, she would want to help him with that too.]

Sure. What is it?

Don't allow him to do that, not unless he politely asked you for permission first! [The idea of allowing Fuu to put herself in danger for her wasn't an idea Nike really liked; even if she was joking.] Otherwise, use your wind spell to blow them away. I think even vampires aren't fully immune to magic, right?

[A small smile will appear on her lips as she decides to ask Fuu for this tiny favor. It was a good favor. One that she doubts neither of them would mind her meddling in a tiny bit.]

Do you mind helping me out by befriending Yuu and showing him there is more to life than living the military way? I don't know much about this timeline. It's really different to mine, and I have never heard of a place known as Japan until arriving here. You two seem to be around the same age and point of time and location. Maybe he'll appreciate meeting a fellow Japanese person too. Even if it is from a different version of Earth. You can trade notes...?

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sorry for the super late reply! D:

No worries!

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sorry for the late tag!!

np! i need to apologize twice as much in return. orz