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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.

Comments

[inreturn]

Hmm...maybe! I don't know. The fantasies we read about in the hamlet are more like legends, folk tales, and stuff like that. They're fantastic.

[That's a bad pun, Kaden.]

So, back home...people can't see you? Are you a spirit?

[circulets]

Hamlet... I can't exactly say that I'm familiar with that, but I'm sure you're not surprised to hear that, either.

[ A beat. ]

That's what humans see us as - though we're called seraphim at home.

[inreturn]

Hamlet is just what we call where we live! It's not quite big enough to be a village. There aren't a lot of us.

[JRPG life, knowing the difference between a hamlet and a village.]

Seraphim...hmm, I haven't heard anything with that name before. What's a Seraphim do?

[circulets]

... I see. I've never heard of that term before.

[ Interesting, but makes sense... ]

To put it simply: we've been known to look over humans, though that's changed over time.

[inreturn]

So, you look after humans so they don't get into trouble? I can see that. Humans make some pretty odd decisions sometimes.

[circulets]

... That's not exactly it, but you could say that there's someone like that, anyways. He's definitely odd.

[ He means it fondly... ]

[inreturn]

Someone odd, huh?

[As long as he's not the odd one!]

Tell me about him! When you say it like that, you sound sort of happy.

[circulets]

[ Does he... His face flushes a little at that. ]

Didn't I respond to this to help you find someone?

[inreturn]

Did you?

[He can't remember. Probably.]

You don't have to worry about that. I'm sure I'll find them.

[circulets]

I did. ... If you're certain, then I can still at least keep an eye out for them and let you know if I find them.