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[peoplediewhenikillthem]

[ When she first arrived in the tower the last thing she ever thought of was being a parent. The events of the past couple weeks have taught her that it wasn't necessarily about her or some shit. At least that girl can fight with the proper training. Since everyone was back to normal, Ryougi herself included, it was only proper to find her. After visiting the "usual" spots with no luck, it was time to amp up the lazy. Lethargic as usual, this dark-haired, dark-eyed woman doesn't seem the type who would use a terminal, but here she was. ]

Has anyone seen a girl too young to be stuck in this pit? [ Yes, there's a ton of those here. Maybe she should be a bit specific. ] Plain-looking with dark hair. Not the one that looks exactly like me--[ Because she does exist. ]--but a mini version. Kinda acts like a nerd by carrying books around and reads them in places other than the library.

[ Tch. ] Whatever. If you've seen her, tell me. Don't waste my time with idle talk.

[ Definitely the coolest person to engage in conversation with, right? RIGHT!! At least she can't stab anyone from the screen. ]

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[ryougi]

What, don't tell me you actually believed her spiel. [#world's best mom]

[peoplediewhenikillthem]

[ Someone has to be the responsible parent. ] What's it to you?

[ Not her fault you can't remember screwing that boy or something. ]

[ryougi]

Just kinda curious. [oh is she getting defensive this is kind of funny then.... that moment when you're the type of person who'd pick on yourself but w/e right?!]

[magiciansempress]

...You sure she's still here? People have disappeared, before.

[peoplediewhenikillthem]

[ It's like pulling the hair of a girl you like in class or something. ] Yeah, she proved it. Proved to be a better challenge than you in less than ten years.

[ Does that count as a self-burn too IDEK. ]

[peoplediewhenikillthem]

That's why I'm asking. [ Seems pretty obvious to her. Can't find kid, ask others if they've seen her. ]

[magiciansempress]

Well, she may just not want to be found, too.

[Sheee remembers when her little brother pulled things like that, usually after one of their fights. But now she's thinking on this.]

[ryougi]

[RUDE??? As expected of herself I guess.] Hoh, how lucky for you. Looks like you got something in your future after all.

[If the words sound bitter or envious, then her tone would show she's not in the least. Really, she's just trying to keep a mindset of I DON'T CARE IF THIS PERSON REALLY IS ME WHAT HAPPENS (WILL HAPPEN?) TO HER ISN'T THE SAME FOR ME GOSH. Because that's totally going to help her, right....]

[peoplediewhenikillthem]

Is that something kids do?

[ Tch. ] Annoying.

[ She's only been a parent for a couple of weeks and already sucks at it. ]

[magiciansempress]

[...Don't mind Saki giggling a bit. This is kind of adorable.]

You're pretty new to this, aren't you?

[peoplediewhenikillthem]

[ Go on and deny it, but it's only a matter of time before they start fucking with you too!! ]

Nah, she's not in my future. [ She can at least claim that in confidence. ] Can't be unless some sorta miracle takes place, but that's rubbish.

[peoplediewhenikillthem]

She's from the other one's future. [ Because the thought of Kokutou and her engaging in that after the Moon Cell? Nope. Can't handle it. ] Gotta be.

I just taught her how to fight a bit when the tower was messing with the time stream.

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[withak]

I haven't seen her, but I'll keep an eye out. Do you know her room number?

[Katsuya is assuming she's her sister.]

[magiciansempress]

You really seem worried about her.

[You really are being adorable.]

Well... If she doesn't want to be found, try looking for her where you normally wouldn't, but places that are safe. If a kid's hiding like that, then they're hurting inside.

[peoplediewhenikillthem]

[ Admittedly Shiki did check out every room for a name, but nothing stuck out. ]

I don't have a room number. [ What a responsible parent/sibling/etc. ]

[peoplediewhenikillthem]

[ Only because if Kokutou showed up and wanted to know where she was, Shiki would have to provide some kind of explanation or something... It's not like she cares, it's just a vague interest or something. ]

Hurting inside? Like sick or something?

[withak]

Or a name, I'd assume, you could figure out the room from that. Where was she last seen?

[peoplediewhenikillthem]

During the strange time stuff. Fighting.

Her name is Mana. [ Oh right, maybe the full name will help, but she hates... ] Mana Ryougi.

[magiciansempress]

No, more like... Sad or scared. Especially with what just happened, it's possible she's not sure how to deal with it.

[Saki since when are you one to give advice on this.]

[peoplediewhenikillthem]

[ ... What are those feelings again? ]

You're joking? [ She sounds unsure enough with the statement for it to pose as a question. ]

[withak]

I'll check the door plates. If she isn't on any of them, it's likely that she was sent home.

[He knows how it is to lose a sibling to the tower.]

[magiciansempress]

No, I'm not.

[Oh, boy. This is going to be fun. All of Saki's experience with parenting is either memories from her own brother, or watching her older friends getting married and having kids. Is she going to have to give a (poor) crash course on parenting?]

[peoplediewhenikillthem]

Maybe she has another name.

[ Or something. ] There's no home to return to.

[peoplediewhenikillthem]

[ No, because Shiki will probably walk away before she even starts. BEST PARENT AROUND. ]

She can get over it.

[withak]

That's possible, too... But people do disappear and come back having spent the time in our ruined worlds.