Overflow: May, An Inauspicious Arrival

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Overflow: May, An Inauspicious Arrival

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[dipolar]

I see.

(ig that made sense to him somehow, so...)

I've heard of it. I've never been to the United States of America, where it's located. Why there?

[anbu]

It was mentioned to me.

What is the name of your own country, then?

[dipolar]

China.

I take it this means nothing to you.

[anbu]

Yes.

[But he likes knowing.]

How is China different from Japanese, Oregon, and the United States? [Please, educate him.] Generally, not geographically.

[dipolar]

Different languages, cultures, government, people. Everything differs. To point it all out would take too long and I don't owe you that kind of time.

I will say this, though, to clarify some things: Japan is the country's name. You can speak Japanese and be a Japanese person. Futhermore, Oregon is a state within the United States of America. So stop lumping it together with countries.

Whoever taught you these things didn't do a good enough job.

[anbu]

'Everything'... very well.

Thank you for that clarification.

No one taught me. There is no information on Earth or its countries here outside those who are Mirrorbound. You're the first I've specifically asked.

[dipolar]

Then whoever you spoke to about the locations was needlessly vague.

Where do you come from?

[anbu]

Land of Fire, a place called Konoha.

Knowing that isn't useful, however. There are far more people here from Earth than where I left.

[dipolar]

Some knowledge is useful. I'll remember it regardless of whether it is or not.

You said my arrival was atypical. How did you come to be here?

[anbu]

Most arrived through permanent, individual mirrors located in the Looking-Glass House, a building on Coven property.

Your arrival disregarded this. You, and an unexpectedly high number of others, instead appeared through mirrors across the city. In addition to that, many of you have magical power or physical transformations far ahead of an ordinary schedule. It has proved chaotic for the Coven's officials.

[dipolar]

(hm, is that why his magic's so advanced? so it's learned skill when arrivals are more "natural." it's good to know, in case this becomes permanent.)

So were you people anticipated and we weren't?

It seems as though things were already chaotic before I got here. Disease, public executions, black markets, and these are only a few of the disturbances I've heard about.

[anbu]

Yes.

You're not wrong. Evidently it is the Coven's hope that we will aid in its problems. It appears to be a loose contract based on one's willingness, however. Plenty go about life without involvement in the disturbances you describe, and the city is fairly insulated from the outside wilderness of Geardagas.

[dipolar]

And what do we get for helping them?

[anbu]

Perhaps you should ask them.

[dipolar]

So you don't know.

Have you ever done anything for them?

[anbu]

[Wow, stop trying to out-assumption him.]

Not directly. I've investigated the Cwyld to my own ends, in an attempt to understand it. Why?

[dipolar]

(it's an endless cycle)

Then how do you make money for basic necessities?

[anbu]

There are miscellaneous tasks posted around the city which cater to various skill sets. They pay well enough. Many are offered by other civilians.

Housing provided by the Coven is also free.

[dipolar]

I was going to squat in one regardless of whether it costed anything or not.

But I'll check the job listings.

More importantly, according to you, where is the best place to get the most food for cheap? I've been in the shopping distract and gone as far as the harbour docks, but nowhere in the richer areas. Do they have poorer quality things in the outskirts, or would it be fair to check there?

(will risk cwyld infection for a hearty meal)

[anbu]

[What a vagabond.]

I'm unable to offer an opinion, as I haven't compared prices or quality of food across various districts. My preference is for one location that sells fresh vegetables in bulk, close to the shopping district.

Is this important to you?

[dipolar]

It's necessary.

Fresh vegetables are fine. I prefer to cook my own meals.

[anbu]

I do as well.

[Attached to this message is an address where the food stand he likes is located. He also sends a map, THANKS AGAIN STILES.]

There.

[dipolar]

(see? always rely on the kindness of strangers, kids.)

This is useful. Talking to you hasn't been the waste of time I initially thought it'd be.

[anbu]

[How kind...

For that: ✓ read 11:23.]