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[Is that an undead woman on the video feed? Yes, yes it is. One that's still getting herself acquainted with the functions of the network terminals, judging by the fiddling and mumbling she's doing.

Is this thing on... oh!

Hello, everyone! My name is Annika Whittenberg, and I have a few things that I would like to announce, if it's no bother. To start, I've noticed that there's not much clothing in this place. I'd like to offer my services as a tailor to anyone that might need something made. This robe is one that I've made myself... [She holds up an arm to show it off, then stands, turns herself about, and sits back down.] ...but I can make many other things. I'd appreciate a little bit of payment for my time, but I'm sure that won't be hard to work out. I've always been reasonable about such things. I believe you can send me a message on this... network? Or look for me in the dorms, I suppose. I'm in room 1-05.

Ah, yes, and also... if you're out and about and trying to fight monsters, please don't attack me. I'm not one of them. I'm one of you. Honestly, we're all pretty much on the same side, let's not be too jumpy...

Oh, and... I ought to ask properly... if there's anyone else here from Azeroth? Please let me know. Thank you.

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Are you a zombie?

...I prefer undead.

So yes.

Zombies are generally mindless undead, and I'm quite proud of my mind. I'm not a zombie. I am an animated corpse.

[Semantics are totally important, sure.]

So does that mean you don't eat brains?

Uch... no, I do not eat brains.

How do I know you're telling the truth?

[Her face scrunches up in a look of profound offense.]

How do you... How rude! You wouldn't ask anyone else that sort of question, would you!?

I would if they looked like they wanted to eat my brains!

I do not want to eat your brains! That is an unfair stereotype about the undead!

What do you eat?

I eat food.

[...there are a lot of things that count as food when you're Forsaken, but she doesn't need to know that.]

That's pretty vague...

Brains are not food, if that's what you're worried about.

[Oh goodness, he knows her. She had been one of the few people in that room who wasn't mixed up with the wrong side, and Ryoji had thought he would be able to talk to her in there, to distract him from snapping at Ganondorf. But of course, his bizarre powers got in the way again... Well, at least over the network, he doesn't need to deal with that intense aura. He can try to talk to her like normal.]

Um, I can't think of anything I'd really want at the moment, but I'll let you know if I have an idea and we'll make a trade.

But don't worry. I'm pretty sure it's obvious from your collar that you're not one of them.

[Oh. She knows him, too. Ryoji, wasn't it? Trapped in that room, until everything went a little bit... awful. They hadn't had much of a chance to chat at all, which was sad, because he had seemed alright enough.]

The days are getting colder, aren't they? Maybe I could make you some nice gloves and a good heavy cloak.

[At the mention of the collar, she brings a hand up to idly pull at it. Oh, yes, there's that...]

I suppose that's a sign. But at a distance, people might not notice it? I'm making sure to be thorough.

[Then a pause.]

It's nice to see you. Are you doing alright?

[He would be glad if he knew what she thought about him. He knew that the Megidola he ended up casting probably could have ended up hurting her as well as the person it was intended for, so as long as she doesn't appear to blame him for that...]

Ah, that might not be a bad idea. I do have a jacket, but a pair of gloves might be alright...

H-Hey, you might not want to pull at that. It's dangerous to try to get it off...

[He swallows down a bit of nerves, hand going up to his scarf. Honestly, he'd been pulling at it just like she had when he first came here. He's lucky he didn't end up damaging it.

Oh, but she's asking about what happened, isn't she? Well, that's... a difficult question to answer. The best he can do is offer a shy smile and a slight shrug.]

I'm not too bad. No one could have been entirely fine after being in that room, but I got something nice from my world to make up for everything.

And how about you? I hope I didn't end up getting you hurt...

[Ever-willful, she gives the collar a few more light tugs. It doesn't budge.]

It's not going anywhere. I've certainly tried.

[But it does seem to be upsetting him, so she stops, and lets her hand fall into her lap.]

Oh, you received something, too? I suppose that's nice. They saw fit to give me my collapsible fishing rod. I'm sure I'll find something to do with it...

Hmm? No, no, I don't think that you hurt me. I turned to Richtofen and heard a bang and... well, then I was waking up again. Things... must not have gone well from there, did they?

I know. I still wouldn't recommend trying to get it off, just in case.

[He gives a relieved sigh when she stops, and then nods.]

Ah, yeah. I don't know if you know what a DVD is, but I got one that has one of my favorite TV series on it.

Oh... oh, right, I remember. I wasn't sure if you were going to be able to survive that or not...

But you're right. After that, Richtofen was killed by one of the others, and Ganondorf couldn't wait to use the opportunity to kill me. I tried to injure him first, but I have no idea if I managed to do anything before I died.

[And before you ask, no, he really isn't on good terms with Ganondorf. At all.]

I promise I won't try. I promise.

[There's not so much as a flicker of recognition on his face when he explains what he received from home. But she can still be positive about it.] Aah. If it's a favorite of yours, that's a good thing, I'd say!

...ah, no, that's one of the things that will put... someone like me down. [She pauses.] Although it'll put most people down, too. [She grins awkwardly, and it's a bit unpleasant, to boot. Undead zombie creature, after all...]

Umm... why is Ganondorf so... badly-disposed towards... so many people? He's a little.... much, isn't he?

Thanks. I appreciate it.

Yes! It really is a good thing. And I'm glad you got something that was helpful for you too!

[...He won't mention that back home, he probably could have come back from being shot. He was kind of a special case when it came to what (or rather who) could kill him.]

Yeah, most people won't be able to handle a shot like that. I'm sorry to assume differently.

[At her next question, he shrugs.]

He's mainly against whoever is on a different side. There's one group here fighting to free us all from the Tower, and his group is fighting to control this place instead.

...As for me, I ended up saying too much about one of his plans, and he's against me because of that, mainly.

[And maybe it has something to do with his powers, but Ryoji has no idea what his plans are regarding that.]

There are a few bodies of water in this tower, aren't there? Do you know, are any of them worth fishing in?

[It was worth asking, while the subject was on her mind. And a far more pleasant matter than getting shot in the head. She gave a dismissive wave of her hand and a shake of her head, and carried on.]

...hm, I see. He doesn't sound like someone I'd want to throw my lot in with, if you put it that way. Which is a pity... While I see how it can happen, it doesn't seem sensible to be all... factional in a situation like this.

He... hasn't given you any further trouble, has he?

Ah, I'm not sure, actually. Sorry. If you want someone to go along to find a good fishing spot, I wouldn't mind.

Yes, he's not really someone most people want to throw their lot in with. I think it is a little frustrating that we don't all work together, too, but it's kind of expected that not everyone's able to get along.

[Further trouble? Besides insulting him at every turn, forcing him to use forms he doesn't like to show many people, and threatening to kill his friends if he lets information slip?]

No, I'm fine.

[Undead, meet sort of undead but not quite.]

W-wait, did you say that you tailor?

I... yes. I do!

[Have a curious look in return! Is that... stitching on her face?]

[Why yes, yes it is.]

Do you think you could fix some clothes? I've been trying to but... I'm not a very good tailor.

[Let's not worry about the stitching for now... there's the possibility of being helpful!]

Yes! Absolutely! What sort of mending do you need? On what sorts of clothes?

It's a box of clothes that I got.

They're sort of... shredded.

How... shredded would they be? How big are the pieces?

Not that bad. Only a few tears on the front and stuff. Everything's pretty intact.

I cleaned it and tryed to mend it myself but... I'm not a seamstress.

Oh! Then I should be able to fix that for you easily! Is there any time that you'd like to have the work done for?

Anytime is good. I could send it to you though the mail.

I-i'm sorry, but I don't have any money to pay you with though.

Oh if it isn't my favorite undead lady.

Oh. It's... you.

[Not looking particularly excited, here, alas...]

What was your name, again?

I'm that one guy, from that one place from that one time.

Indeed you are.

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