[ CLOSED ] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD-_oLjmCGY

[rollin]

Who: the idiots who think this will actually amount to anything
When: IC 11/23 onward
Where: Various!
What: The rescue mission Yata, Sheba and co. discussed at the citywide meeting!
Rating/Warning: at least PG because some people swear like sailors

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[ Once everyone arrives at the agreed meeting area, the CERES Metro-rail Station at the Residential District, Yata briefs the group on what to do. As discussed in the citywide meeting yesterday, the group will split into six teams that were decided by drawing lots. Everyone should know who they're teamed up with by now. Yata's instructions are simple enough: don't work alone (buddy system!), and if anyone finds anything, report to him. Should the missing arrivals be found, don't wait on anyone's orders. Yata admits that he's not smart enough to call the shots, but if he found who they were looking for, he believes that taking action should be the team's first priority. Anyone is free to protest, but he won't go back on his word.

Then he makes a special shout out to Hiccup and Toothless because look look guys it's a dragon how cool is that okay back to business.

By 9:15 AM, all teams should be on the move! ]

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT | SHOPPING DISTRICT | ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT | TECH DISTRICT | PLEASURE DISTRICT | VIVID

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[psycholawgy]

[ No, sorry. You brought it upon yourself. ]

It was my fault! [ SOBS. ] I spent too much when I got here. I bought food for every person I could find!

[masakados]

... Why?

[There's generosity and then there's going too far...]

[psycholawgy]

... They. They wanted food.

[ Such a simple answer, and yet so complex. ]

[masakados]

But couldn't they have gotten some for themselves?

[psycholawgy]

Hmm... if you eat something here, will you be able to eat it in real life, too?

[masakados]

You know, that's the second time I've got that question...

[And thus he shakes his head slightly.] I don't think so. I mean, you could try but it wouldn't be the same.

[psycholawgy]

Exactly! So whoever is lost is still hungry!

[masakados]

And that's why you bought food for so many people...?

[Well, it's not a bad thought. No, he feels a bit of admiration for it, even if it's landed her in this situation. Is her little sister really having to beg for food, though??

But either way, he:]

If you want, you can have whatever credits I make today.

[psycholawgy]

[ That's nice and all, and her face even flushes red at the gesture. This is more embarrassing than complimenting. ]

I couldn't do that. That's your money!

[masakados]

[Naoki considers. Offering money's a bust, huh? You could do that, though, he thinks with amusement.

Well, he can't say he doesn't get it. Instead... he thinks about something else, an idea popping to mind. It can't hurt too badly to reach out to others, can it...?]

Then, lunch.

How's that sound? [GRAB A BITE TO EAT WITH HIM ATHENA even if he doesn't need to eat much]

[psycholawgy]

[ That is definitely a better idea. She can't say no to free food! ]

Alright, I'm in.

[ She holds out a hand for him to shake. ]

I'm Athena. What's your name?

[masakados]

[Yes, good. The universal way of bonding is through food. Who could say no to a meal!

He'll extend one of his own hands to clasp at hers.]

Naoki. 'S nice to meet you.

[psycholawgy]

Naoki, huh?

[ Her grin gets wider. ]

I don't think I know how to write that name in Japanese.

[ She's been taking Japanese lessons! HUZZAH. ]

[masakados]

You're learning Japanese, huh?

[He grins a little wider.]

My name's got the kanji for-- actually, it might be easier to show you. Let's see... [He finds a twig and swipes his foot over the ground to smooth a spot. He crouches down and writes: 尚紀.]

The first one means esteem, but you can also use it for 'yet' or 'still'. The second ones means a chronicle, or account. Nao and ki.

[psycholawgy]

Wow!

[ She grabs a twig of her own, and writes アシナ. ]

Yours looks like a baby and an elephant. Mine's so much simpler!

[masakados]

Well, 'cause mine's in kanji. [Does it really look like a baby and an elephant?? Maybe a bit.] Here, if I wanted to write mine like yours...

[He scratches out ナオキ.]

Or there's also like this... [なおき.]

[psycholawgy]

[ She's only learned Katakana so far, so these are definitely MOON RUNES to her. And she is absolutely amazed! ]

H- How come you can write it in three different ways?!

[masakados]

[Naoki sits back on his calves with a chuckle.] You haven't learned hiragana and kanji yet, huh?

Want me to show you how to write yours in hiragana?

[あしな is what he scratches out on the ground.]

[psycholawgy]

[ Absolutely fascinated, but also confused. ]

That's not what Shirou taught me!

[masakados]

Mhm-- 'cause you don't usually use hiragana for names.

[So Shirou taught you right!!]

For you, katakana would be the right type to use.

[psycholawgy]

This is so confusing!

[masakados]

Don't give up yet. You're only getting started.

[Though her reaction is funny...]

[psycholawgy]

Wh- What?!

[ She is so offended! ]

I'm Athena Cykes, and I don't give up!

[masakados]

Good to hear.

[He'll nod a few times. Still amused...]

So you'll conquer your confusion and you'll be great at it before you know it.

[psycholawgy]

[ Now she's even more determined to learn Japanese. And become Cerealia's head weaboo. I hope you are prepared. ]

But before all that, we gotta find the people stuck here. C'mon!

[ She's totally decided she's going with you now. ]