may 10th, late afternoon

[unabatedly]

I propose a brief check in, if you will. I know almost all of us are well acquainted with the Inn by now...

[Though she's certain some were lucky enough to avoid being crushed like sardines.]

Perhaps we can all meet there later to discuss what's going on. It seems as good a place as any. If you haven't been able to get a room, I might have some spare notes and coins to give you...assuming the ones in Liminal Space actually work.

[And assuming she can find them in this ridiculous looking outfit.]

If you've seen any of our comrades, please let me know if they're safe and what you've seen them doing. We had so many missing last time but now it seems our numbers are scattered. I'd like to keep a good head count this time, especially with our new Travelers afoot.

[Speaking of:]

To those of you who have just joined our company, I welcome you. My name is Neria Surana. If you're having any difficulty or have any questions, there are plenty who can answer them. I'm certain our change of scenery has been a bit of a shock-- You'll be all right, I promise.

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[protect_and_serve]

Here. All three of us, here and in our right minds, for a mercy.

[stophamatime]

I'm not sure they'd pay any attention to me if I tried to get a room.

[It's a fairly young voice, which would explain why. And one that's probably trying hard not to sound put out by that, but not quite succeeding.

Right, but check-ins and introductions seem to be a thing, don't they?]

...this is my first one. I'm Ken Amada.

[nicotinized]

Good idea. Souji and I are both safe. I've seen a few others, but I don't know if they're infiltrators or not.

[likethelight]

[ Not as much as the shock of voices in his head. This is a whole new level of Do Not Want for Allen, but...

To his credit when he responds he's set that discomfort aside so it doesn't get in his voice. ]

Allen Walker. It's nice to meet you, Miss Surana. [ and, er, everyone? ]

[vindico_mus]

[Here, have a dry, unamused chuckle.]

You really shouldn't make promises you can't keep, Mi'lady. It's a disservice to give newbies a false sense of security, given that we don't know a damned thing about what the situation this go round will really be.

[Sugar-coating is a weakness no one can really afford, so far as he's concerned.]

[unabatedly]

All three? Does that mean your friend is back with us?

[unabatedly]

Always possible! They like to glance over us most of the time.

[Children are either hit or miss. Locals either fixate on them or ignore them completely. It almost makes her jealous that she isn't younger.]

A pleasure to meet you, Ken, though I don't know your face yet. Are you doing all right?

[unabatedly]

I'm glad for you. It's good to hear you're both safe.

[And with how many strange things are happening on this Jaunt in particular - with two old faces appearing amongst their number - it's better to have as many other people in support as possible.]

It's difficult to tell when we're all dressed like...this.

[The disdain in her voice is palpable.]

[unabatedly]

[Here, she pauses. Neria is silent for a long while, where she had been chatting merrily before. But now--]

Allen.

[Safe, sound...and not recognizing her?]

Likewise. Ah-- Are you all right?

[unabatedly]

[She scoffs softly.]

Frightening people is just as dangerous as pretending there aren't dangers out there in every world. But at least they can know that they have help, and that we look out for one another.

[stophamatime]

I'm doing okay so far.

[flatteries]

I am here and quite in my right mind! Er-- or, well, I am myself. [ Better make sure that he's not sounding weird thanks to his fancy medieval speak.. although it seems more suited for these times than it's been in any Jaunt so far.. ]

Somehow it seems there are less of our number though than usually. Or perhaps I just have ill luck and haven't ran into many of us yet.

[protect_and_serve]

She was in a dungeon. We got her out.

[assimilation]

I suppose I have just arrived. . .

I have many questions. But maybe one person cannot answer them all?

[likethelight]

[ A slight blink at the hesitation in her voice. Er... was everything alright? Something he said? ]

Mmn.

This is where I'm from, actually. [ But creepily so enough with everyone else here he doesn't think it actually is. Gut instinct. ]

Or at least it looks like it.

[nicotinized]

Yeah, it looks like the ladies got the short stick when it comes to clothing. Suits aren't so bad.

[unabatedly]

Good, good. One more to add to our number. Is she well otherwise? I know we didn't have much time between the shifts of Liminal Space and the Jaunt--

[unabatedly]

Just 'okay'?

[unabatedly]

Don't remind me. I almost cut myself out of these torture contraptions in broad daylight.

[Not having a dagger with her was probably best right then.]

[unabatedly]

This world, you mean?

[It might be the first time they'd ever gone to one of their own worlds, if so. But he confirms it's not...and perhaps it's better that way.]

Do you have any confirmations that it is or is not your world?

[stophamatime]

It's a lot to get used to...

[protect_and_serve]

Even among us, I've never met anyone as adaptable. Or as stubborn. Alcuin and I will stay close to her, and she'll be fine.

[nicotinized]

I think that might be a little difficult to explain to the locals