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First Wind (video)

[The network is happily greeted by the face of a young man with surprisingly golden hair staring into the screen. It's hard to guess what he's feeling right now, seeing as how he was given the news that his world was destroyed. However, that didn't seem to phase him much, so he's not as shocked as others might be. He's relieved to know that some of his possessions came with him, but...

Enough contemplation, he finally begins to speak up.]

A shame, isn't it? That our worlds are gone? It's nothing that I would have expected in the first place, seeing as it's a bit hard to believe. However, I'll have to put my trust into it that my world is actually gone. Needless to say, I'll be missing my partners over there- unless some of them were brought here, as well. If you've ever heard of a Guido Mista, or Trish Una, please contact me.

...ah, I suppose I should introduce myself in the meantime. My name is Giorno Giovanna, and I greet all of you who were taken to this "Tower". Hopefully time will tell if I enjoy this place, or not. The atmosphere is...undesirable, however. But I'm sure some of you might have gathered that much in time.

...also, if anyone is kind enough to show me around, I would be grateful to you. I need to learn about as much of this place as I can before I can truly adventure and claim certain parts as safe. Also, a bit off the subject, but have any of you heard of what a "Stand" is? If you have, then let me know. I have some...things I'll be needing of you.

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Well, it does help me a little, even though I still have a few worries and concerns on my plate. I'm just hopeful that it'll all work out in the end.

[Tohko looked a bit puzzled as he trailed off and cut himself off. Just what was he thinking about?]

I am a bit strong..but what made you think so? I know you said you would share later one, but I'm quite curious right now, so if you don't mind, I would like to know.

[A more genuine smile came out as she spoke.]

Of course! I am a book girl, after all! The feel of paper on my fingers is wonderful! The only thing better is the words that are contained on the pages! They really are delicious!

I would imagine anyone would hope anything would work out in the end for them. Although, I would have to wonder what worries you would have, in the first place.

[And he thought he couldn't exactly escape from this sort of line of questioning, so he had to think for a second to collect his thoughts.]

...it wasn't about the part of you being strong, it was more directed towards the regrets and worries, part. I was going to say that anyone would have their fair share of regrets and worries, and no one could really escape them. But...I wanted to save that for a later conversation.

[He shrugged, not really feeling the importance of what he just said.]

Endless amount of books to be found, I suppose, for you and your eyes to feast on. They have a library here, correct? I'd feel myself returning there if there was one.

[At that, Tohko sighed. She was trying to not be so nosy..but she sometimes failed.]

I'm sorry then. I didn't mean to be nosy. However..you're right, almost everyone has their share of worries and burdens. I tend to worry, sometimes, if we'll be able to bring everyone back to life, if we even can restore the universes, and if I'll be able to keep my friends safe.

[And her secrets safe.]

But..worrying doesn't tend to get me anywhere, so even though I do fret, I try not to and work towards my goals, so that everything can be safe.

[Tohko's smile grew a bit at the mention of the library though.]

Exactly! There's and endless amount of books here! The nineteenth floor carries the nonfictional books, and the third floor carries the fiction.

[He only held up a hand in response, shaking his head.]

Don't, after all, we're acquaintances now. And we should be able to tell each other what's on our mind without uncertainty, right? I'm sorry that I didn't seem to think it through when I mentioned it. But, I suppose I'll be striving for the same things you are at the moment.

[Hopefully that would be enough to put her worries at rest.]

Of course, after all, that's all anyone can do right now...work and achieve their goals.

[A nod, followed by a raised eyebrow at the mention of the library.]

...Ah. I didn't realize they separated everything into rooms...I'll be sure to check both soon enough, seeing as how I'm going to find something to occupy my time with.

[While it was possible for even acquaintances and friends to be nosy, Tohko smiled at that hand and shook her head a bit.]

Alright then! I just know that even friends can get annoyed when someone gets too nosy. But don't worry about that! That happens to everyone sometimes, even me. But I am glad that we'll both be working towards our goals.

[Tohko looked a little puzzled when Giorno mentioned that he didn't know the libraries were separated. Sure, he was a new arrival here, but it was normal for the library to separate sections, even if they were in the same building.]

Really? It's normal, at least where I'm from, to keep the sections separate. But the library will keep you occupied for a long time, if you're looking for something to do!

Hm, I think I would be far less annoyed if someone were to poke their head into my personal business with my consent, but if it's without consent, I'm not sure how I'd feel about that. Who knows what sort of fate might befall them...

[A slight smirk appears on his face momentarily, before he actually shakes it off. He didn't mean for it to come out like that, so he has an apologetic look on his face afterwards.]

I wouldn't know where to begin in a library, actually, seeing as how I've been occupied with much more back from where I came from. But here, it should be a little relaxing.

[Thankfully, Giorno didn't need to be too worried about a comment like that. After all, Tohko interpreted it as Giorno honestly wondering whether the people who snooped would be fine and what escapades they would get into.

Besides..after you spent some time with Wilhelm, who talked about killing millions like he was talking about what he had for dinner the other day, you tended to get used to these things.]

I don't really know what sort of fate would fall on them..but I'm not sure it would be a pleasant one. However, if you ever want a good place to start in the fictional library, you can always ask me! I'll be more than happy to help out!

Well, you are the book girl. I'm sure the books I would find there hold more interesting things then my place would have offered me before. So, I'll be sure to call on you when I have the need to examine it...and, if I ever feel the need to speak to someone who may function on the same level as I do.

[That was a small joke to himself, but he seems to at least take some joy in talking to other people in a place as bleak as the one they're in. Even more so that he's tapping his toe, and examining the mail room even further.]

How long until your little friend arrives?

Well, I'm not quite sure whether or not the books you had back home were better or worse than the ones we have here, but I'll be more than happy to help or talk with you if you ever come by the library! It's always nice to find someone similar to yourself, especially here.

[At the question, Tohko sighed and thought for a moment before giving an answer, scratching her head. Numbers had never been her thing.]

An hour, or an hour and a half, at the least.

Trust me, I'm sure I'll take anything that I'll find at the library, even if they don't exactly pertain to my interests, I'll take anything for a light read, and hopefully find some enjoyment in something such as that.

[Although it can be said that Giorno will go to a lengths to actually find a book suited for him- maybe something about Italian history can tide him over for a while...or a children's book.]

Hm. Well, that'll give us ample time for you to show me where other things lie in this tower, no?

Well, you might be able to, but the library is really huge, so I don't think you'll have to resort to reading things that you don't particularly enjoy.

[It he was going to go to great lengths for those books, Tohko would help him search, if she ever saw him searching.]

I believe it will! What other places are you curious about? Anything you're interested in?

I might just be underestimating the size of this library, if that's the case. I'm sure that, by the way you describe it, it must be bigger than I must have imagined it.

[But he paused a bit, trying to see if there was a place he would enjoy in particular...]

...ah. There wouldn't happen to be a place where one could go to relax when they feel the need to wind down? If that makes any sense.

Well, I'm not sure how large you did imagine it, but the two libraries really are huge. Not that there's anything wrong with that! It just means that there's more books for everyone to enjoy.

And that does make a lot of sense! Don't worry, I sometimes rest in a few floors when I need to. The twenty-fifth floor has a meadow, and the monsters never go there, if you want a break from them. There's also a beach floor, if you like the ocean.

[The more books, the merrier, he supposes. It's just going to take some time getting adjusted to the size of the library- the ones he encountered weren't big, in his eyes, so he merely disregarded those based on what sort of content they had.] Hm, I would imagine everyone has a book they enjoy...to a degree.

But a meadow, you say? [He's thinking...] ...I would like to go there, if you would.

Of course! I'm sure that even people who don't normally like reading even have a book or two that they like to curl up with. However, if you want to see the meadow, we'll have to head back up to the elevator and go down. It's the quickest way I know.

I have no qualms about walking back to the elevator. As long as I get some rest from...well. [He begins to look down at his feet- seeing as how they've been walking around quite a bit..] I feel as though it might be a good place for us to wind down, don't you think?

Alright then! The meadow is a good place to rest, so don't worry. You'll be able to spend some time off your feet.

[And, if Giorno didn't mind, Tohko would be grabbing his hand again before running out of the mail room and rushing up the stairs.]

Great, that's something I can look forward to-

[And he's being dragged off again. Again, he's not really going to say much about it, he's just going along with whatever Tohko does and whatever whims she has.]

[Giorno should prepare himself sometimes, because Tohko could get really caught up in her whims sometimes if people didn't scold her a little. However, she wouldn't reply to Giorno just yet. Not until they were in front of the elevator again did she let go of him and reply, trying to catch her breath at the same time.]

It's..something I can..look forward to too!

[And with that, she would press the call button.]

[While Giorno didn't actually seem to mind being dragged around, what was primarily concerning him was the fact that Tohko was wearing herself out. As soon as the two had stopped in front of the elevator, a look shot across his face as he rested his hand on her shoulder.]

You do know that you may be exhausting yourself too much here. It might be a little better if we took things slowly, wouldn't it?

[While Tohko wasn't quite expecting that hand on her shoulder, she didn't mind it, and smiled at it and Giorno's words as she pressed the call button for the elevator. Thankfully, she had managed to catch some of her breath back. Not all of it, but some of it.]

Oh, don't worry! I'm alright! I'm like a velociraptor, so I run out of breath when I run for long periods sometimes, but I'm good at getting my energy back. We'll be okay. Besides, it's just one more elevator trip to the meadow floor!

[This girl always managed to give responses that seemed to surprise him in the long run. But he figures that's a trait that he could live with...and along with getting to know this girl a little better. He's usually accustomed to surprising people, either way...]

A velociraptor? Heh, I hadn't expected such an analogy to be made in the first place, but then again.. [More light chuckling as he taps his fingers on her shoulder.] You're an interesting one.

[This was..almost normal for Tohko, since she liked to put up a bold and strong front whenever she could when people were worrying about her. Tohko felt those taps and just..let her smile grow a little as she spoke.]

Of course! It would be terrible if I was boring. Plus, I am a book girl, so I have read of them a little, as well as stories that dealt with them.

[And he's still holding her to that title in the meanwhile. Maybe having someone like her back home would have helped him out dearly...but for now...]

Hm, I couldn't exactly imagine what it would be like if you were boring actually. I'm sure these conversations wouldn't be nearly as interesting, but... [His tapping on her shoulder stops as he hand sort of rests there.] I'm glad that you're providing ample entertainment.

[Which was good, since she was never going to let that title go. There might be people from other universes, but she was always going to be the book girl, the best bibliophile from hers. Tohko didn't know if she would have been a great help to Giorno back in his universe, but she was happy to have met him here and be his friend.]

I can't really imagine that I would be able to help out anyone or pull through here if I changed that much. But hopefully I'm being more than entertaining to you!

[At that, the elevator doors finally opened. Without warning, Tohko..tried to grab the hand that was on her shoulder before running into the elevator, dragging Giorno along if she was successful, and hitting the button for floor twenty-five, which would cause the elevator doors to close and make Tohko let go of Giorno's hand.]

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