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[ So John's had a slightly problem here. What is that problem? Well, the problem is that he doesn't speak a word of French! Okay, that's an exaggeration, he knows how to say "Merci", and fortunately for him most of the people around him know enough English to help point him in the right direction. Unfortunately for him, he's misunderstood a lot of what they've been telling him, and overshooting their directions.

So not only has he used up all his metro passes, but he doesn't have any euros on him right now, because he was pick-pocketed earlier when he stupidly wandered over to a woman asking him if he'd dropped something on the ground. Basically John is shit out of luck, and he has no idea where he is, or how to get back to where he's staying

So as he stands in the middle of a very small grassy park area, peering through the dark, he opens up his journal and just has one message. ]

I need some help!

((OOC. Open like an open thing :) Or over the journals!))

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[Lucky for you, there is one (1) calm and collected best friend just a few convenient meters away! Rose comes around the corner with a hot chocolate in one hand and a small shopping bag in the other, and just quirks one eyebrow when she sees John.]

John? What are you doing out here?

[ Oh god... OH GOD THANK GOD. He isn't even trying to be subtle as he dashes over to Rose, grinning like a lunatic. ]

Rose! I have never been more happy to see you! I mean, I am always happy to see you, but I am especially happy right now!!!

You're lost, aren't you.

[It's not a question.]

[ Sheepish grin. ]

Maybe a little?

[She reaches into her shopping bag, and hands him a small book. Then, she gestures for him to walk with her.]

Here, you can have my guide book. There are maps in the back.

[ Flipping through the book to the back, looking at the maps, not that he has an idea where he is right now. ]

Thanks Rose.

[ Trying to walk next to her while looking at this bag. ]

[She leans over and points to a spot on one of the maps.]

We're just off of this road, see? I'm staying in an apartment a few streets over, with a handful of other castle residents.

Wait...

[ Looking up, trying to see a sign, then looking back down to the spot on the map Rose is pointing to, squinting a little. ]

Okay, so you actually live nearby?

For however long we're stuck in this city, yes. It's crowded, but it beats having to find my own place to sleep at night.

[She gives him a sideways glance, with the slightest bit of motherly concern.]

You do have somewhere to say, don't you?

Yeah! I'm staying with my friend Ray right now. He's a really good guy and has been watching after me. Only I guess I sort of wandered off on my own and...

[Rose gives a nod of approval.]

If you have to wander about alone, please try not to do it at night. Particularly since we seem to be without sort of defense in this world.

Yeah, I don't think it was the best idea I ever had, but I sort of lost track of time.

Understandable. It's certainly an overwhelming environment, compared to where we've been.

Yeah! Plus I've never been to Paris before, so it's kind of exciting to be able to see it. This is probably the only chance I'll ever get now.

Unfortunately true. It's a beautiful city.

It is! I mean, besides some kind of gross, dingy areas.

Which are easily found in any large city. The beauty of the old architecture more than makes up for any occasional litter or graffiti.

Plus there's a lot of really neat museums and stuff, which I actually haven't seen yet... but I know they're around!

There are. I spent the majority of my time today scoping them out, in fact.

Which ones did you see?

All I had time for today were the Musée Carnavalet and the Maison de Victor Hugo. Quite a bit of fascinating history, though I'm hoping to top it tomorrow when I tackle the Louvre.

[Presenting, the biggest nerd.]

[ But she sounds so happy and excited about all of it! That's kind of adorable, even if John has no idea what she just said. ]

I only know what one of those things are.

One is a history museum, and the other is the former home of a notable French author.

[She gives him a warm smile, holding back a chuckle at his confusion.]

I suppose you can tell that I'm quite fond of this city so far.

It sure sounds like it! But I am glad you're enjoying it so much, Rose.

Well, I have always wanted to visit Paris. I will just be keeping my fingers crossed that we don't have any run-ins with flesh consuming zombies, or sludge monsters prowling the metros.

[It doesn't take long to reach the street Rose is staying on, and when they do she motions to a bench on the sidewalk.]

I don't have to go inside just yet, if you would like to sit for a minute.