vatheon | ❀ First Wish ❀

Who: Mami Tomoe (

goldenflint) and YOU
Where: Central Plaza
When: Evening
Style: I wrote in prose but I will follow you!
Status: Open like my heart~

She stood there, paralyzed in shock as the witch loomed in for the kill. All she did was blink. One blink and she wasn't staring death in the face anymore. She wasn't in the Witch's Barrier with Madoka and Sayaka, who were witnessing how once a powerful Puella Magi fell to her doom. Mami gave a start, finally noticing how soaked her Puella Magi outfit was. Even changing back into her school uniform did nothing to dry her clothes nor her hair.

'I'm... alive?' was the first thought that came to mind. She turned to look around at her surroundings, not recognizing each building, each little store she saw. What made the sight more odd was the glowing coral in the middle of everything. Mami felt a slight tingle at the back of her left hand, giving a gasp when she saw a mark of some sort on her skin, like she was branded by someone.

No, this wasn't a work of a witch. Her Soul Gem would have reacted to the changes, gone crazy at all of this. So, if this wasn't a witch then...

"Where on earth... am I?"

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[He was just wandering his normal route, not really paying as much attention as he usually did when he sensed it. That presence he'd familiarized himself with since they'd worked together for so long. The strangeness of a heart that was kept inside a ring, a hint of tea and powerful magic... To hell with it, he was going to follow that presence instead, and when he finds her...

...There's a sinking feeling.] -Mami?

[Another one...

It would seem that Vatheon can be quite a cruel world indeed. She turns around to see who the voice belonged to, her expression and tone of voice apologetic once she spotted who it was.

... a boy? about her age... or older-]

[Now, she felt really guilty. If she had met a lot of people during her first time here... all those precious memories gone.]

I'm sorry... but I don't remember who you are.

[Yes, another one.

He stoops himself from saying anything further for a moment. She... doesn't recall-

... He internalizes what he truly feels for now, will think on it later when he can. For now, though, he'll spare an understanding nod, maybe even a faint hint of a smile. He'd decided a long time ago that even if they didn't remember, he would still cherish those bonds as precious because he has so few compared to his friends.]

It's alright; it's pretty common here, Tomoe-san. [He's unfamiliar with honorifics, but... he'll try to use them with knowing so many who do.] I'm Riku.

... Riku-kun then. [She bows.] It's a pleasure to meet you again.

[He nods, even though it looks like a bow as well--just slightly.] Nice to meet you again, too.

I'm guessing someone told you about this place again?

Yes... the basics from what I've gathered. I would... like to learn more.

Is there anything specific that you'd like to know?

[Because it's always a good thing to figure out just where to start.]

Yes... I would like to know about my first time here, in Vatheon.

That is, if Riku-kun doesn't mind answering that...

I don't mind.

The you from before was a part of the defense force alongside many of us here, and we protected the others when danger came. Especially during the Kracken attack several months ago. [He pauses, and there's a bit of sadness behind the gratefulness.] We were friends, and you pulled me from the pit of despair.

[Defense force... a Kracken attack...

Friends...]

... I can't believe I don't remember all of that.

[Mami lowers her head.] I'm sorry, Riku-kun...

[He pauses, placing a hand gently on her shoulder... if she doesn't mind.]

Hey. It's alright. ['No it isn't, but I won't be a hypocrite.'] When I first came here, people said they met 'me' before, too- and I don't remember any of it, either. But...

Memories can always be remade.

[She doesn't mind though the contact surprises her at first. She relaxes after a while, thinking that she and Riku must have been really close before.]

[She smiles at his words, nodding her head.] Yes, they can. That is... if you don't mind rebuilding the bond we had, Riku-san.

[Like siblings, but he wouldn't say that just now. No, he wasn't going to drop so many emotional bombshells that she is overwhelmed and succumbs to her sadness. ...Heh, what a hypocrite he is.]

I don't mind. [He's had to remake memories and friendships so much, he's gotten used to it.] -if you don't, Mami-san.

No, [she shakes her head.] not at all. I'm looking forward to it.

[Chuckles, looking at the sorry state of her clothes.]

I should probably get some dry things to wear. My uniform can only take so much, don't you think?

Then there's your answer.

[He chuckles, nodding.] C'mon. There's a clothing store not far from here.

All right. Please lead the way.

[And he does so. It really isn't that far, and since he's been here so long, patrolling this area, he knows a shortcut. The walk is made in silence, and he doesn't mind it. In fact, it almost feels like 'old times' for a brief moment.

It isn't long before they're in front of a clothing store, and most of it is for girls. How did he know? ...A friend.]

[The silence between them was actually comfortable. Mami followed behind Riku, contented with just walking with him.

When the reached the store, the girl glance up, taking in the sight before looking at the older boy again.]

Shall we go in?

❀ First Wish ❀

/s-so late, soooob

it's okaaaay <333

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