togetherforever | 1st Night [Audio/Action for R29]

[Anyone who's walking through R29 might notice a ghostly-looking girl standing beside an ledge, looking as if she was going to jump. Of course, that would result in some serious injuries but she doesn't seem to mind standing there. The bandage on her knee might suggest she tried doing so but she looks fine other than the sullen look on her face. She looked almost like a statue just standing there doing nothing though.]

[Anyone passing by might get creeped out or just wonder why she's just standing there like a goddamn freak.]

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[When audio feed comes on later that night, it's silent for a few moments except for some light breathing. When the sender finally decided to talk, her voice sounds distant and hesitant, as if she was going to collapse. Everything she says is basically a whisper so what she's saying might not come out clear enough.]

...Does anyone..know what this place is?

Am I...dead...or did I really find a way out...without--

[In the background, a Yamask's cry can be heard, stirring up an annoyed grumble from the quiet girl.] Sae, not now--

[Just then, sounds of an egg hatching could also be heard. Mayu gave a little "ah!" and audio cuts off from there.]

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[You sound like Mio. Why do you sound like Mio?]

This is a really overwhelming situation, I know. It'll feel more manageable once you've had a chance to adjust.

Has anyone told you about where you are?

[This is probably the only time Mayu'll feel comfortable with him until later on.]

..A young girl told me I was in an area called Johto... in some kind of strange world.

Is there a way to.. return where you came from?

[He'll enjoy it while it lasts.]

Not that we know about. We're working on it, though, so try not to worry too much, okay?

[His voice stays soft and kind. Obviously, she's young. Reid has spent too long in the FBI to not instinctively protect the young.]

I'm going to turn on the video function. Do you mind doing the same and telling me how old you are, please?

[Worrying about getting home will eventually be the least of her problems.]

... I'm fifteen years old. [Although she doesn't feel something good is going to come out of this, she can't reject possible help right now.]

[She's hesitant at first but she finally switches her audio function to video. When video shows up, you will see ~~a Mio clone~~ Mayu cradling a newly hatched Magikarp. There was a guilty look on her face, as if she's done something wrong. Not like she's going to share though.]

Who are you?

[Reid is mid-turning on the video function when he sees her, so when the video comes on a moment later, his eyes are wide as saucers.] You... You, uh...

...My name's Spencer. I'm, um...

[It can't be...] Mayu? Are you Mayu?

[The guilty look on her face turned one with caution. How did this man already know her name? How creepy.]

Yes... [Her voice changed from its usual gentle tone to one not trusting.] How do you know who I am?

Because you... Y-you look exactly like your sister. Like Mio. You just don't have... A-and I mean, she talks so much about you...

[His face breaks into a huge smile. He has no idea how Mio will react to seeing her dead sister again, but it's her sister. She's alive and not strangled!] I mean, Mio and I have been traveling together since we got here in September. She's here too. You don't have to worry about her, either--she's been doing really well. She should be back to our apartment soon, too--do you, I mean, do you want me to call her now? Tell her you're here?

[As much as she tried to hide it, her face showed some hints of heartbreak.]

S-She's....been with you? T-This whole time?

[So Mio did come to this world with her...but she decided to follow some stranger rather than stay by her sister's side? Once again, Mio has decided to leave her like she always did. Was it because of what happened? Was this her punishment for killing her in the first place? She didn't know whether to feel guilty or angry at the fact this man stole her darling sister away from her.]

[Forgetting that this was on video, she drops the Magikarp into her lap and started to cry into her hands. There were too many emotions to handle at that point. Heartbreak, guilt, anger, joy...you name it.]

[Wait wait hold up time out what

She is crying? Why is she crying?

Reid desperately tries to review what he said. He can't detect anything... grief-inducing there. Why?

There's only one thing he's sure about, and it's that he said something wrong.]

Hey... Hey, it's okay, you don't need to cry... You're both going to be okay, alright? Just... This is a shock, I know, but take a deep breath.

[How dare he tell her to calm down when he doesn't know what she's crying about. Of course, Mayu can't really express her anger at him on a public feed and the fact there are other emotions holding her back. ]

[It takes a while but she eventually calms down. Somewhat. She's still a bit shaky and her face is tear-stained but at least she stopped crying, right?]

...I'm s-sorry but-- [She wipes some extra tears away.] I think I need to be alone for a while.

[She was biting her lip, trying to keep control of her emotions.] You can tell her I'm here but please, I need some time alone. I'm sorry..

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I'm... yeah, sure, absolutely. [Does she remember being strangled by her sister?]

I'll tell her you're here. Call me if you need anything. [Fuck. What's he supposed to do? What can he say?

He opts to say nothing. He gives her a sympathetic look, then reaches for the off button.] It's... nice to meet you. [And then the feed's gone.]

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[Video]; Where is Mio when you need her

Probably somewhere where she won't be strangled

Mio is a smart girl

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