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Who: Satoko Houjou and you!
When: Early November.
Where: Around the ADI headquarters
Summary: Satoko adjusts to the new situation she's found herself in, and starts to do her research.
Warnings: None, other than a general "children in dangerous situations" blanket-warning! Will update as needed.
CANTEEN.
[ It’s only been a few hours since her orientation, and Satoko still feels like she’s in shock. It wouldn’t surprise her at all if she woke up any time now to find out that this was all just a strange dream – though it feels like it’s gone on far too long for that...
But the human mind can only handle a state of shock for so long. And so slowly, Satoko’s starting to adjust to her new reality. She had cried, though she’s embarrassed to admit it, upon realizing that she might not ever see Rika and her friends again, but… after she’d let it all out, she’d soon started thinking that crying wasn’t going to solve anything.
Instead, she’s realized… that if she stayed at the ADI, and helped them investigate the supernatural, she might one day find a way home. And with that goal in mind, Satoko vowed to be strong once more, wiping away her tears.
...Of course, that doesn’t stop the loneliness. She would give anything to see any of her friends right now, especially Rika… She won’t even be living with her anymore, will she? Everything about it feels wrong – being separated from her at all makes her stomach churn and pierces her with a pain she never thought she’d have to face. Right now, she’s located in the ADI’s canteen, sipping a glass of juice and ignoring the strange looks she’s getting from the people around her. She knows that she must look out of place because of her young age, but honestly, do people really think her to be that incapable? In Hinamizawa, no-one would’ve looked twice to see her wondering around on her own…
Once somebody sits beside her, she’ll turn to them, a little startled as she’s jolted out of her thoughts. ]
Oh! Hello… [ she starts uncertainly in English, though to be honest, the fact that she can now speak the language is still making her mind reel. ] Did you need something?
I WANT YOU BY MY SIDE.
[ The ADI headquarters… it’s a rather large building, isn’t it? But Satoko doesn’t seem intimidated at all – and she walks down the halls of B3 confidently, as if she knows exactly what she’s looking for. The reality, though, is a little different. She’s already spent around an hour researching the supernatural in the library – it helps that she was genuinely interested in the topic – and now she’s hoping to get a look at the kind of technology that the ADI has available. After all, it’s important to be prepared if she’s going to be investigating real-life supernatural phenomena, right? And Satoko’s sure that she’s bound to find something that come in handy!
But… suddenly, out of nowhere, her eyes widen. She freezes in place like a statue – even her breathing has stopped, as she realizes something incredibly important. How did she not think of it until now!?
Then, with urgency in her step, she’ll run over to the nearest person and look up at them with a desperate expression on her face. ]
Umm! Excuse me, but… do you know if there’s some kind of record of all the arrivals who’ve shown up in this building? …It’s very important!
NEW PLACES, NEW HOMES.
[ Satoko’s standing in front of the ADI housing complex, looking up at the building with something of an awe-filled expression. It’s rather something, compared to her old house back at home. In Hinamizawa, she lived with Rika alone, but now she’ll have many housemates, along with rules that she has to follow… well, it’s not like the rules are too bothersome, but it’s going to take an awful lot of adjusting to. …Though that’s been the case for pretty much everything lately, hasn’t it?
However, just when she’s about to pick one of the buildings and go inside, she spots someone – and immediately runs over to them, unable to hide her concern. ]
Are you quite alright? That’s quite the expression you’re making…
WILDCARD
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When: Early November.
Where: Around the ADI headquarters
Summary: Satoko adjusts to the new situation she's found herself in, and starts to do her research.
Warnings: None, other than a general "children in dangerous situations" blanket-warning! Will update as needed.
CANTEEN.
[ It’s only been a few hours since her orientation, and Satoko still feels like she’s in shock. It wouldn’t surprise her at all if she woke up any time now to find out that this was all just a strange dream – though it feels like it’s gone on far too long for that...
But the human mind can only handle a state of shock for so long. And so slowly, Satoko’s starting to adjust to her new reality. She had cried, though she’s embarrassed to admit it, upon realizing that she might not ever see Rika and her friends again, but… after she’d let it all out, she’d soon started thinking that crying wasn’t going to solve anything.
Instead, she’s realized… that if she stayed at the ADI, and helped them investigate the supernatural, she might one day find a way home. And with that goal in mind, Satoko vowed to be strong once more, wiping away her tears.
...Of course, that doesn’t stop the loneliness. She would give anything to see any of her friends right now, especially Rika… She won’t even be living with her anymore, will she? Everything about it feels wrong – being separated from her at all makes her stomach churn and pierces her with a pain she never thought she’d have to face. Right now, she’s located in the ADI’s canteen, sipping a glass of juice and ignoring the strange looks she’s getting from the people around her. She knows that she must look out of place because of her young age, but honestly, do people really think her to be that incapable? In Hinamizawa, no-one would’ve looked twice to see her wondering around on her own…
Once somebody sits beside her, she’ll turn to them, a little startled as she’s jolted out of her thoughts. ]
Oh! Hello… [ she starts uncertainly in English, though to be honest, the fact that she can now speak the language is still making her mind reel. ] Did you need something?
I WANT YOU BY MY SIDE.
[ The ADI headquarters… it’s a rather large building, isn’t it? But Satoko doesn’t seem intimidated at all – and she walks down the halls of B3 confidently, as if she knows exactly what she’s looking for. The reality, though, is a little different. She’s already spent around an hour researching the supernatural in the library – it helps that she was genuinely interested in the topic – and now she’s hoping to get a look at the kind of technology that the ADI has available. After all, it’s important to be prepared if she’s going to be investigating real-life supernatural phenomena, right? And Satoko’s sure that she’s bound to find something that come in handy!
But… suddenly, out of nowhere, her eyes widen. She freezes in place like a statue – even her breathing has stopped, as she realizes something incredibly important. How did she not think of it until now!?
Then, with urgency in her step, she’ll run over to the nearest person and look up at them with a desperate expression on her face. ]
Umm! Excuse me, but… do you know if there’s some kind of record of all the arrivals who’ve shown up in this building? …It’s very important!
NEW PLACES, NEW HOMES.
[ Satoko’s standing in front of the ADI housing complex, looking up at the building with something of an awe-filled expression. It’s rather something, compared to her old house back at home. In Hinamizawa, she lived with Rika alone, but now she’ll have many housemates, along with rules that she has to follow… well, it’s not like the rules are too bothersome, but it’s going to take an awful lot of adjusting to. …Though that’s been the case for pretty much everything lately, hasn’t it?
However, just when she’s about to pick one of the buildings and go inside, she spots someone – and immediately runs over to them, unable to hide her concern. ]
Are you quite alright? That’s quite the expression you’re making…
WILDCARD
[ Feel free to throw anything else at Satoko here! If you want to plot, I'm available at
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Despite herself, she gets the feeling.]
I'll check. [She searches the database. She knows that he's not here. She likely would have heard the name, or he likely would have heard about her, but... well, she can't pretend she didn't search for her sister too.
...No results.]
...There's nothing. I'm sorry.
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[ ...Right. The chances were low to begin with, weren't they?
Despite herself, Satoko can't help but feel disappointed. ...No... this gut-wrenching feeling is beyond disappointment, isn't it?
But Satoko forces herself to swallow down her pain. It's fine. This doesn't change anything, does it? She's still going to find a way home, back to her brother and to Rika and all of her friends... it'll just take a little longer than she was hoping for. That's all.
...But it still hurts. ]
Thank you very much. [ And Satoko smiles, attempting to hide her pain as best she can. ] I... I very much appreciate you doing this for me.
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Despite herself, she feels guilty for allowing this, and even more so for being unable to deliver. Of all the things to feel guilt for...]
...Don't lose heart. You'll see him again when we get you home, okay?
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[ Satoko smiles fondly as she remembers her brother, like she always does. She needs to be there to greet him, and to apologize for everything she's done... she'll show him how much she's changed, and they'll finally be able to be a happy family together. ...So she takes her pain and uses it to fuel her determination - after all, if she was somehow brought to this place, there must be a way for her to return, too. ]
Thank you very much, Miss... Ah, could I ask you your name?
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[She's not even sure if that's true or not, if Adaine even needs her. She's very confused about where they stand, but... it does tug at her blackened heartstrings
When did she get so weak?]
You can call me Aelwyn, darling. And your name, Miss Hojo?
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Ah! I'm Satoko Houjou. It's very nice to meet you, Miss Aelwyn! [ Satoko bows as she introduces herself, and there's no sign of the pain that had been on her face just a minute ago. ] I'm grateful for your help.
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It can be hard, getting used to this place. It took me a while to really adjust.
But I've been here for... nearly six months now, so if you ever need help or something's bothering you, or you just need someone to talk to, I'm here and happy to lend an ear.
[Like you were there for Adaine? You're not fooling anyone.]
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You've been here for six months?
[ That's... a long time. Satoko can't imagine being separated from her friends for that long... and how would they feel if Satoko went missing for six months? Even right now, they must be devastated that she's gone... and the fact that she can't do anything to stop them feeling that way makes Satoko's stomach twist with an uncomfortable frustration.
Still, she smiles again after a moment, not wanting to become discouraged. That unpleasant feeling doesn't go away, but it'll all be fine if she manages to find a way home... Right? ]
Well then! I'd be most glad to hear your advice. Thank you very much!
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[She picks up on her faltering smile, she's clearly worried about it. Hmmm. Aelwyn wants to scream at herself for caring.]
...You won't be here that long, probably. I'll... Well... [What's safe to say here. None of it's safe to say here, it's a promise she might not be able to keep. This girl could end up dead just as easily, or she could go missing...] Well, we've all been looking for ways to get us all home. We have to be close now.
...Would you like me to help you find where you'll be staying? [And get away from this building, where anything could be listening.]
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Oh! Yes, I would appreciate that. Lead the way!
[ She eagerly accepts the change of topic, a little curious about the kind of place they'll be going to. It's been a long time since she's lived anywhere without Rika... ]