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[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

E-excuse me. I think there's been some kind of misunderstanding. I - I just met Sault-san and Lapis-san and Lazuli-san and now I've somehow found my way here.

[They all seemed like such nice people, and so welcoming~]

I thought I was in a shop, but now I can't even find a door. It looks like something from a world beyond. Places like this only exist in horror films and scary stories.

[She thinks about this deeply for a few minutes. Suddenly she freezes, and then gapes, completely shocked.]

Unless - unless everything everyone used to say wasn't a misunderstanding at all and I really did somehow channel supernatural powers to access this place. All this time I was afraid I disappointed everyone with my lack of ghostly powers. When I go home I'll have to tell Ayane-chan for sure, but I'll try to do it when Chizu-chan isn't around. That way she won't be too scared.

[Sawako stares off into space as she thinks about this, staring up at the stars over her head.]

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[le-traitre.livejournal.com]

...I do not think that such is the case, mademoiselle.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

[Mademoiselle? There must be someone very important around.]

Mademoiselle?

[But as Sawako looks around, she realizes there isn't anyone there except for our favourite AU failed French Revolutionary]

You - you mean me?

[le-traitre.livejournal.com]

{Failed, psssh}

--I apologize. You look quite young, so I assumed, Madame.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

[♥~]

M-Madame.

[She is shocked with all this. But then she stand firmly and srs bsns]

Please don't say anymore. There's been a misunderstanding. I'm none of these things. Sorry for any confusion.

[le-traitre.livejournal.com]

{And then he understands the confusion and bows his head lightly}

You must be one of them. It is only a polite title.

[artiscordis.livejournal.com]

[Staring at Sawako staring off into space is resident lineface, Argentine. He blinks slowly and tilts his head.] There isn't a door.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

A polite title?

[This person is addressing me with a polite title. What a nice, polite person.]

It - it still feels like too much, but if I had to choose one, I think it would be mademoiselle. But - but there's no need to call me anything like that!

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

[oh hai resident line face~]

[Sawako looks around, unsure where the voice is coming from at first, until she turns around and finds Argentine]

I - I didn't mean to disturb you if you were busy. I'm very sorry.

[she bows in apology, but then halfway into her bow, she considers what Argentine said, and stands up straight]

No door? [I'll have to add that as a ghost story element for Ayane-chan and everyone else.]

[le-traitre.livejournal.com]

Then mademoiselle, I shall assert that this place is not a product of "channeling supernatural powers," as I believe you said. It is something else entirely, though... I cannot say what that is with any certainty.

[artiscordis.livejournal.com]

[He nods.] Though the buildings have doors.

[Clearly very helpful.]

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

Then - then we should go to the people that do know, so we can find out where we are! I'm sure if we ask, they'll be able to clear up everything.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

Buildings in space?

[artiscordis.livejournal.com]

This is the Astral Plane.

[le-traitre.livejournal.com]

I... I am not sure if anyone does know, unfortunately. This place remains a mystery, for the most part.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

[He's so well-informed~]

The Astral Plane?

I - I don't think I've ever heard of such a place. [she looks down at her hands shyly, but then looks up again] If - if it isn't too much would you tell me more about this place? It would help me out a lot!

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

Oh. Then we'll just have to work really hard to find out where we are. But, if you can't say for certain, do you have any guesses,

[And then with great horror, she realizes she doesn't know his name. She bows apologetically a couple times]

Please forgive me! I was so familiar without even knowing your name.

[she stands up straight again]

If - if it wouldn't be too much trouble, could you tell me your name?

[le-traitre.livejournal.com]

{The display more than surprises him--it kind of brings out his social awkwardness. Awkward people unite!!

He returns the bow like a proper gentleman}

Maximilien Robespierre. There is no need to apologize, however.

[artiscordis.livejournal.com]

[....Derp. No one's ever actually asked him.]

It exists somewhere else entirely. Not all can access it. It seems to be useful to many people.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

[Social awkwardness rocks!]

Thank you Robespierre-sama.

[What a kind and gracious person! And a gentleman, too.]

I'm Kuronuma Sawako. If there's anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate. I'm sure if we try hard enough, we can get to know each other and understand this place.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

I must be very lucky to find a place like this that can be so useful to so many people.

But, what does it mean to exist somewhere else entirely?

[le-traitre.livejournal.com]

{optimism it burnssss}

A pleasure, Mademoiselle Sawako. I--am in need of nothing, but your kind offer will not be forgotten.

{awkward pause} Though, I can attempt to explain some basic things about the Plane, if you have not already heard of them.

[artiscordis.livejournal.com]

It isn't from the place you are from.

[Argentine's trying really.]

[grand-gaia.livejournal.com]

[Look! It's part of the derp brigade!]

Supernatural? Like ghosts and stuff?

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

It's not from the place I'm from?

[she says every word slowly, as if trying to make herself understand]

It exists somewhere else entirely.

[she spaces out for a minute, trying to figure this out, then she looks at Argentine again]

Oh - oh - is there - is there a way to get back to where I'm from?

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

[Derps united!]

[Sawako nods, smiling in 'friendly' way that comes off as less friendly and more creepy]

Ghosts and stuff or something like that. I know many ghost stories. Would you like to hear one~

[I greeted him in a friendly way. I'm sure it went over well!]