Post 'Rebirth In Flames' (Locked from Astara)

[holdthefuture]

So at the end of that fiasco, the mysterious horned girl escaped. The surrounding area is vast, even if she possesses unusual physical characteristics, it can't be too difficult to flee.

But, you should know your Kijin better than that, right?

Wandering the city not long after the mission may lead you to an encounter with the girl in one of a few situations...

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1. [A vending machine looks like it has been run over by a vehicle, and an unhappy policeman is giving the girl a scolding. She stays where she is and listens.]

Yes...I understand. I'll be more careful next time...

But for now I have to...

[Unfortunately, the officer, thinking that she's one of the district's cosplayers, continues his lecture about respecting public property...

So much for a flawless escape.]

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2. [Towards the end of the day, a bench in a quiet park is where she sits. Staring into space and looking not only directionally challenged, but also troubled.]

I did that much to her, and she just shrugged it off.

She isn't a normal Kijin...

Comments

[itbelongsinamuseum]

...Should you really say it like that? Most people would be rather worried hearing that somebody who isn't walks among them.

[holdthefuture]

But it's useless to hide it when I look like this.

There is always someone asking...

[itbelongsinamuseum]

You could try to say it's a costume. Like that police officer thought.

[holdthefuture]

That would be lying to a law enforcement officer.

[itbelongsinamuseum]

It's not like you were in court or facing criminal charges.

[holdthefuture]

I definitely don't want to be. Not being honest with one of them is a good way to get there.

Anyway, I really have to go now. Thanks for cutting that short, I guess...

[itbelongsinamuseum]

And you're not worried about what will happen the next time you knock something over?

[holdthefuture]

I'll think about it when the time comes.

[itbelongsinamuseum]

That seems like kind of a bad idea when trying to explain away those horns, ears and tail.

What are you even doing around here?

[holdthefuture]

That is how I've always done it.

And I'm trying to find my way back to the S...

Sich...

[Whatever it is, it's obvious she has trouble pronouncing it.]

[itbelongsinamuseum]

I'm afraid I can't help you with that.

Also, I was just a bit surprised at seeing a girl with horns around here.

[holdthefuture]

...Ah, I see...

[Her ears droop in disappointment.]

It's alright though...you've helped plenty with the policeman.

My name is Lenore. I owe that much, at least.

[itbelongsinamuseum]

Alexandra de Witt. I'm an archeologist...In training, but still.

[holdthefuture]

It was nice to meet you.

I don't have much time, so I'll be going now. Maybe I'll see you around.

[And after a slight bow, she turns around to depart.]

[itbelongsinamuseum]

Maybe...Good luck out there.

[With her apparent ineptitude, she was going to need it.]