1st Fan [Arrival]

[gigglesnortpriestess]

Who: Yukiko and anyone up
Where: Plaza
When: Backdated to about 3am
Status: Open
Style: I'll match you



One moment she was saying goodbye to their leader and friend at the train station, the next she was standing in the middle of some unknown place. Not to mention she was soaked to the bone and shivering in her dress. Just where on earth did she end up and how did she get there? And the most important thing at the moment:

Where's the warmest place she can dry off at?

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[linefacingforever]

Yu was up late; bumming on Naoto's couch was great and all, but with the possibility that there would be a rat running over his stomach any second? Yeah, he couldn't... really sleep that well. So he took to wandering around the dome, curious as to what there was to see in a place like this.

It was pure luck that he decided to pass by a certain sopping wet Priestess, and he found himself blinking in mute shock.

"Yukiko?"

[gigglesnortpriestess]

She's definitely imaging things. For a moment there, she thought she heard and saw a familiar bowlcut speak to her. But that was impossible because he was on the train back home, they all saw him get on there. If he wasn't a dream, why was she so happy to see him?

"I'm...not dreaming am I?"

[linefacingforever]

It was a moment, before a small smile worked its way onto Yu's face.

"...no, you're not."

[gigglesnortpriestess]

Thank god it wasn't otherwise she wouldn't know what to do all by herself. It would be sad being the only one from home. And honestly, she would hug him if it wasn't for the fact that Yukiko is freezing.

"I would come closer but I'm all wet."

...smooth move girlie.

[linefacingforever]

"I see that."

Yu slipped his jacket off, moving to drape it over her shoulders. It wasn't much, but at least she'd be a little warmer.

[gigglesnortpriestess]

She got a little red in the cheeks when his jacket fell onto her shoulders. He's always so thoughtful of others.

"Thank you..."

He's not wet so was this where he ended up? But how was that-?!

"Did you just get here too?"

[linefacingforever]

"Not just," Yu replied. "I've been here for a couple weeks now."

He paused, glancing up at the dome overhead. Hunh... did she fall through? How?

[gigglesnortpriestess]

She'll answer that when she has one to give.

"A couple of weeks? But it hasn't been very long since you went on the train..."

Did this place mess with time or something?

[linefacingforever]

"I think this place does weird things with time," Yu replied. "Naoto-kun has been here for months, and the last thing she saw on our world was my leaving too."

Same for him, which made everything all the more bizarre. Why that point, and why stagger them out like this?

[detectiveprincess]

Naoto had been having trouble sleeping. Since she had changed her place of residency temporarily she wasn't able to fall asleep and she still got up at her usual time. She worried some about the fact that she may be developing a case of insomnia.

As she walked the plaza, though, the young detective caught a flash of red out of the corner of her eye. She slowly and carefully made her way toward the center, hand starting to reach for her weapon. However, when she saw the familiar outfit and long black hair she stopped.

There was no way she could be this lucky. Two so close together?

"Y-Yukiko-senpai?" she questioned softly.

[gigglesnortpriestess]

Consider herself lucky too because seeing a friend in a strange place was good enough for her! That hat and blue hair was like a beacon as well as the familiar term the younger one addressed her made her cover her mouth in shock.

"Naoto-kun! Did you just get here too?"

And how did she manage to not be wet? Lucky!

[detectiveprincess]

It really was her! She really was this lucky! She couldn't believe it by any means and it took her a minute to try and recover from the shock.

"It... It really is you!"

She heard the question. This followed with a lip bite. She holds out the spare towel she has in her hand.

"I've been here... for about seven or eight months now..."

[gigglesnortpriestess]

Thank goodness she had something to get dry with, it would be rather uncomfortable to go anywhere with soaked clothes. But when Naoto mentioned about being in this place for far much longer than she had thought, Yukiko had to admit that it was odd.

"Months?! But you were just at the station, wishing Yu-kun off."

[detectiveprincess]

Yu-kun? When had that started? Last she remembered, Yukiko had called him 'Narukami-kun.' It didn't matter, she supposed. Much like with herself. Because with how long she'd been there, she'd reverted back somewhat.

"Senpai said the same thing when he arrived last month," Naoto nodded. "Time flows differently here than where we're from."

[gigglesnortpriestess]

Not like he's special or anything! She says the boys' names like that all the time!

So time is the reason why she assumed that then...and Naoto's been here for months without anyone from home? That's really sad.

"I'm sorry. If we had known-"

Maybe they would've come sooner?

[detectiveprincess]

He's special to Naoto too, don't forget! After all, he was one of the first to accept her.

Naoto shakes her head, eyes closed slightly. She looks up at her senpai, trying to giver her a smile.

"There was no way that you could have known, Yukiko-senpai," she answered honestly, "The coral is the one that chooses who comes when. I suppose... I was chosen to come first so that if or when everyone else came... They'd... feel welcomed I suppose."

She didn't want to tell her senpai what had happened recently. At least not until Yukiko was more comfortable.

[gigglesnortpriestess]

Damn that protag swag

"I already do. And I'm sure Yu-kun feels the same way." she replied with a small smile.

[tsundyne]

[Yukari's not usually awake at this hour; but moving into a new place can throw everything off in ways you don't expect. She's not exactly happy about it, but she figures she can at least soothe herself with some free hot chocolate.

She's sneaked out of the building and already has a tall mug of it in her hand, when she spots Yukiko; but she hasn't exactly had a chance to touch it yet.

. . . What's she doing?

Yukari decides to observe for a moment longer before approaching casually.]

[gigglesnortpriestess]

[Why is she getting the feeling that someone is watching her? Naturally, she doesn't see Yukari but she does try and call out to whoever is there.]

H-Hello? Is s-s-someone th-here?

[And where's a damn towel?! So cold!]

[tsundyne]

[Oh.

Huh, she does look wet, now that she gets a better look at her. Luckily, towels are more than readily available, so Yukari grabs one with her free hand as she gets a bit closer. She's not even trying to hide herself or sneak around, luckily for Yukiko.]

Hey.

[. . . Right, she can't wave because now her hands are full. Just. Gonna hold out the towel, then.]

Here, use this.

[gigglesnortpriestess]

[Not only is there a towel but also a friendly person to go along with it. Instantly, Yukiko takes the item and dries her head off first.]

Thank you so much! I didn't think anyone else would be out here because it looks pretty dark out.

[tsundyne]

[Something about the relief in her voice just makes her smile; though giving a towel is simple and something Yukari's probably done a million times. She gives her a nod, though; indeed, she can be pretty friendly.]

Yeah, it's pretty late. But I guess not being able to sleep has its perks after all.

[It occurs to her then being out in the middle of the night could be seen as suspicious. A small part of her feels the need to justify it, but the larger part tells her to just move on:]

. . . I'm Yukari.

[gigglesnortpriestess]

[Someone can't be all bad if they actually welcome a newcomer at this time of night. In other words: not bad in Yukiko's mind.]

It's nice to meet you, Yukari-san, I'm Amagi Yukiko.

[She'll kill the san after they know each other a little more, it's just her being polite.]

[tsundyne]

[Yukari's a fan of polite people. It's also a pretty big tip-off that she's Japanese, so she's definitely got her attention . . . though there are more important things to worry about.]

Nice to meet you, too.

We should probably get you a change of clothes, though. A towel will only help so much.

[gigglesnortpriestess]

[That would be wise.]

Is there any stores open now? I wonder if they take yen or not...