mylittlejamjar | Scroll 8: There should be a mileage program for world hoppers [visual]

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Scroll 8: There should be a mileage program for world hoppers [visual]

[Well thankfully, Saori's looking much better now that both Father's Day and her birthday passed. Amongst the crazy things that happened lately, she's found some time to relax. She's at home in the Commune and Mana, her cat, watches over her shoulder.]

So I was wondering about something. I know there are a few of us, like myself, who aren't strangers to being dragged from our home world to another. I can't help but be curious as to what other worlds we've been to. This is actually the third world I've been dragged to. Before this, it was first Prospero and then Exsilium. It's rather interesting how each world tends to differ when it comes to power limits and what not.

Huh, now that I think about it, maybe we could use a support group for world hoppers....well, if anypony is interested that is.

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[The timing of this post was pretty terrible for Rise. She'd officially lost her beloved Senpai to her friend Yukiko, beyond any shade of doubt or denial. And as if that weren't bad enough, she got that dropped on her as she was finding out Yukiko might be in danger. So not only is she dealing with the loss, she's wrestling with guilt over her reaction to the loss.

It's not a very happy filly that appears on the scroll. A bit depressed, a bit determined, but not happy at all. Still, she couldn't ignore this post, and it's something else to think about while she's figuring out what to do next.]

... You're really the Nakagawa-san from Exsilium?

We never met back then, but... I was there for a whole year.

[Mom senses are tingling when she sees how depressed Rise is but one thing at a time. She never did approve how the Initiative just grabbed whoever they could, including children. Yes, she knew they could have powers but it seemed too cruel to subject them to their demands.]

Uh, yeah, that's me. The former owner of the Uji tea house there.

I didn't expect this many people to coming over from Exsilium. So you've seen quite a lot too.

Yeah... I guess.

[Rise hadn't exactly been the most willing of captives. She tried a little bit at first, for the sake of her friends. But over time, she just retreated further and further. She only knows Saori from the network, whenever she checked it.

Despite what's going on now, and even more depressing thoughts of her year spent in Exsilium, a little tiny sliver of hope creeps into her voice.]

... How many are there? Is Sheryl-senpai...?

[She's sure she'd know by now if Sheryl were in this world. But maybe... it's possible? She doesn't dare hope for Junko, and she's certain Pidonus would have contacted her.]

I'm afraid I haven't heard of anyone by that name. I'll definitely keep an eye out in case she does arrive. Let's see...

[She does a mental head count. Including herself and Rise, there was her friend Margulis, and now Adam.]

Four of us total as of now. There was a moment where several others had arrived here a long with a few others from other worlds but they only stayed for a few days. Some of us came from earlier events in Exsilium but I was there until the very end.

I see...

[Only four, huh? That's more than being the only one, at least. But she really had so few friends left in Exsilium by the end, chances are she still won't see any of them ever again.]

... Me too. I mean, I was there until the end.

It's not like I could really help back there, but...

[She actually stops herself there. Before she can make herself feel even worse. She had a lot of negative feelings towards Exsilium, and with the heartbreak of finding out she'd never have a chance with Yu... the last thing she needs is to go down that road again.]

... Oh! I never introduced myself, huh? I'm Rise.

[She tries to smile, but it's obviously not entirely genuine. A poor attempt for someone who's supposed to be a natural at acting. But that's what happens in a mood like this. It's just not possible to fake perfectly good cheer.]

It's nice to meet you, Rise. And actually, near the end, I didn't do much too. I lost most of my friends there before everything ended so that took a lot out of me. So it has been a bittersweet ending there.

[She's no stranger to that sort of smile. Now wouldn't be a good time to press for details. Even with a privacy filter, Saori couldn't help but be wary of the idea of others overhearing things on the scrolls.]

We've been through a lot during our time in Exsilium. You seem to have a lot on your mind, but we can take things a little at a time if you like. I do have a tea house here. It's called Otsuki Chacha and it's in the Night Market. You're welcome to come by and the first order's on me, okay?

You too, huh?

[In Rise's case, it was more that she was constantly losing friends from day one. Usually within weeks of getting close to them. But a few stuck around until the end... a couple of the most important ones.]

I'm just glad it's over... but there's weird things that happen here, too.

[She sure does have a lot on her mind, and she's actually on her way to deal with some things at the moment. But it's boring making the journey by herself, so she'd check the scroll from time to time.]

Otsuki Chacha... okay. I'll come visit as soon as I can!

{She still seems like she's got a lot of things to deal with, but she manages a genuine smile. Saori seems really nice... and she'd like to get to know her here, since she didn't get the chance in Exsilium.]

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