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Dance ♌ 01 / [Video]

[There's nothing quite like being pushed along and having your shrieks be ignored.

'This will be your room,' they said.
'Classes aren't in session right now, but they will be in a few months,' they said.
'Take the time to enjoy the summer and get to know everyone first, they said.

But no one's explained what exactly is going on, where Lord Chrom is, or the other Shepherds. In fact, no one's really explained much of anything that truly makes sense.

She stares at her computer and the video feed, mostly clueless. She doesn't really know how to use anything she's looking at. Finally seating herself, she's still for many moments before her head suddenly turns and there's the audible sound of her chair rapidly scooting across the floor. A mess of limbs flies up and she introduces herself by way of a screech.]

EEK!
Stay back! I'll—I—I have a sword and I know how to use it!

[It could be a bug. A pikmin. It could be nothing at all. The world may never know.]

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[New faces that look kind of confused by computers aren't exactly an unexpected and unusual thing on the network. People come here from all over, after all, no matter when or where. Terrified screams, though? Less ordinary. No idea what room this lady's in, so Alorah's stuck with the video screen.]

Um! Are you alright? Do you need help?

[Things that make noise are just enough to put Olivia into panic mode. The thought of being addressed through what seems like a window is just enough to set her even more off.]

Ah! Uhm!

[She hunches over and peeks over the edge of her chair at the screen.]

How... long have you been watching?

Oh, not long at all, I promise! Please don't feel bad.

[Yes, this must be someone very unfamiliar with this place. This poor soul seems really frazzled! The last thing Alorah wants to do is make things worse, so she does her best to sound as soothing as she can.]

Is everything okay over there?

Yes--I mean, no. I mean.

[She pulls her hands over her face with some clear uncertainty.]

I'm not really supposed to be here. I'm not. I don't see why I am. They said it was a... fighting... school? I can't really fight, though.

I see... did you come here by accident, then? That seems to happen sometimes.

Um, but please don't be worried. I can't really fight either, but this is a very nice place to stay. Besides, you said you had a sword, right?

[That must imply she's got some skill, doesn't it? Enough that she'll hopefully feel a bit more secure here, at least.]

By accident? Yes, that must be it! So if I came here by accident, I can go home by accident, right?

[You'd think that was how it worked out, but something tells her that probably won't be the case this time around.]

And yes, I do, but I can't really use it well.

Well... maybe? Where are you from, exactly?

[Kind of a tricky situation, that going home thing, but in most cases, it should be okay, right...?]

Regna Ferox.

[She answers is very simply. For as much as the Shepherds travel, where Basilio is has become something akin to a home.]

But I don't know where that is from here...

Hmm... I can't say I've ever heard of that place, I'm sorry to say. I wish I could be more help.

[If she uses a sword, then it's probably not as easy as taking a train or looking for directions on Moogle Maps. Tricky.]

You could always try to explore or ask around, though... but in the meantime, if you need a place to stay, you're absolutely welcome here! It's very safe at the school, and the food's really nice.

N-no, it's all right. It's silly to think anyone here would know where that is.

[She gives a very slow nod.]

Since I can't find a way back yet, it looks like my only choice is to stay here for the time being. Can... you tell me what the people are like?

Oh, they're very nice! People from all walks of life come here, so they're very understanding towards new visitors.

...But I should mention! I don't know what's normal where you're from, of course, but... not all of us are entirely human, even if we look that way, so please don't be scared if you see any of us turn into turtles or dogs or anything.

[She's almost tempted to say something about the not entirely human, but when she really thinks about it, there's Manakete and Taguel people.]

I am... surprisingly not surprised by such. People like that exist where I come from as well. That seems to be the only thing the places really have in common.

[That much was a relief, then! One hurdle out of the way. Quite a few to go, from the sounds of it, but settling in would surely be easier with someone to call a friend, right?]

Well, it's definitely a start! My name is Alorah, and I'm a Jumpluff -- one of those monster-people, I suppose. If you'd like, I'd love to help you feel a bit more at home here.

[Monster people...]

Is that really what they call you? What a horrible name for someone. Monster-people...

[Olivia shakes her head.]

You said Jumpluff. I'll try to remember, but if I don't, I'm sorry. [Meaning there's a good chance she'll need to hear it once more, or twice, to commit to memory.]

Oh, no, everyone here is really nice about it!

[Considering the word Pokemon has its roots in the word "monster" anyway, it's not like she can really get too riled up about referring to herself like that. Plus, it's like Olivia herself said -- there are a lot of Poemon names to remember, and she only has just arrived.]

Don't worry too much if you can't remember it; I won't mind. You've got a lot to get used to before you're all settled in, from the sound of it.

[When she thinks of 'monsters,' she thinks of the Risen. Or of Plegians who wouldn't turn away from Gangrel's leadership. Those kind of people are monsters, or people who were once people.

It's hard to look at a girl as daring as Alorah and call her a 'monster.' Olivia doesn't think she can manage that. She just has to remember what a Jumpluff is. She makes a note to write it down later.]

I... Yes. I guess you're right. It seems like so much all at once. I'll fall and I... don't want anyone to see that. [Ever.]

It's okay to take things slow and steady. Just do the things you're comfortable doing, and it should be okay.

Um, but in the meantime, maybe I can help you feel more at ease here. What sort of things do you like doing? Maybe there's something you'd like to eat? I'd love to make your first impression here a good one, if I can.

That's... very kind of you.

[So kind that Olivia's almost not sure how to take it. But Alorah has given her no reason to distrust her yet, so maybe it's okay to let her guard down a little.]

I'm not too picky about food, but I like pies. I can bake a little. Sort of. Probably not very well. So I guess I like some kind of sweet things. Like pies.

[Baking! Perfect! Alorah remembers how well baking something sweet worked last time she welcomed a newcomer to the school -- if it's baking, she can definitely play to her strengths.]

That's great! I love to bake! There are student kitchens right here in the dorm building. If you'd like to get familiar with them, then I think it'd make a nice welcoming gift.

[By 'get familiar with,' Olivia assumes Alorah means for her to actually set the student kitchens on fire. On the other hand, there seems to be very little else for hwer to get involved with currently, and she supposes she's thankful for that.]

I guess I could, but again, I'm not sure I'm too good at that. But it'd probably be a good idea to do something instead of nothing.

[Or flailing around with a sword.]

If we do it together, then I'm sure it'll be fun! I find that baking's a big help when I need to get my mind off my worries.

I-I wouldn't mind doing it with you. If you really don't mind teaching me some along the way!

[Although to be fair, Olivia may be the one teaching Alorah instead.]

Oh, I don't mind in the least! You can find the kitchens alright on your own, right?

I should... be able to.

[How hard could it possibly be?]

Sh-should I meet you there?

Great! Sure, I'll meet you there.

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