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[inreturn]

Alright! How’s everyone doing today? Great? Not so great? You can tell me all about it—but wait just a sec. There's something I want to ask.

[Kaden fidgets with his device. He’s not quite sure where to point it, but eventually his face appears! And there are his ears, bouncing a little, flicking as he starts to talk.]

Does anyone know where I can find someone named Shura? I was looking all over for her at the gala. Let’s see...she has red hair, she loves food on a stick, she does odd jobs, and she likes talking about socks. Anyone know anyone like that? I owe her for a big favor she did me! See? [He moves the camera to a set of fancy chocolates.] They’re alcohol-filled chocolates! What will they think of next? She's going to love them. [He turns the camera back to himself, beaming.] If you can help me, I’ll owe you a big favor, too. It’s important that I give these to her right away. Thanks!

[But wait! There’s more. He pauses just long enough to segue, his smile fading a little.]

The atmosphere’s a little tense lately, but I don't need to point that out. I was just thinking that I’ve never really been to Olympia, so I should check out what that’s all about, right? So, I’m also looking for a tour guide! If anyone wants to show me all the sights...all the best places to eat, all the best places to nap, and where to find the best tail-brushers...I’d really appreciate it! Doesn’t that sound like a lot of fun? Plus, you get to spend time with me! Kaden!

Just answer if you think you can help, alright? And don’t be shy! I might be a kitsune, but I don’t bite unless I have a good reason. I promise.

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[inreturn]

[...Hmm. Well, it's come to a point where Kaden is noticing something here.]

I was raised by other kitsune, so maybe it's not something you'd understand. It's what makes me happy.

[catfident]

[ Look, she's never met a kitsune before. ]

And all your people act like this? Nice to everyone they meet?

[inreturn]

It's my own personal philosophy, but a few of the other kitsune think so, too. Being kind to the humans you meet on your travels is important.

[But...]

It's a little different if they come to the village directly. We don't allow humans in our territory at all.

[catfident]

[ Must be a kitsune thing. ]

Oh? Why not?

[inreturn]

[There's a pause here...]

Oh, there's no story there worth telling or anything! We just don't.

[That's a big lie, but it's one he's alright with telling for now.]

[catfident]

[ Please, you can't just dangle that and then pretend it's nothing important. ]

Right. Like a no boys allowed but instead it's no not kitsunes allowed. C'mon, you must've let someone in before.

[inreturn]

[It's not something he wants to talk about! He'll channel his inner fox and try to escape.]</small It's really nothing interesting. And it's more of a kitsune thing. Why don't we talk about something else?

[catfident]

[ That is a blatant misdirection if she's ever heard one. But, fine, she doesn't care enough about the whole matter to hound him over it. ]

Like what? Don't say the weather, that's boring.

[inreturn]

Aw. The weather can be so interesting, too. I love watching the clouds.

[ :sparkles: ]

Why don't we talk about you? You've asked me a lot of questions, and I don't even know your name yet.

[catfident]

Does it really matter if you know my name or not? I could be like that woman of yours, never to be seen again after one meeting.

[ Olympia certainly is big enough, as are Thesa and Wyver both. ]

[inreturn]

I'd be sad if we never met again. You might be right, but what if we cross paths again on this machine thing? It's something only we have access to.

[It's almost like the refugees are tied together no matter where they live.]

[catfident]

[ ????? Her face is one of unobscured disbelief. ]

You don't even know me.