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[sailorharuka.livejournal.com]

[dictated]

. . . Huh. This is new.

[muttered almost inaudibly] I didn't have that much sake last night, did I?

[clears throat] Right, well. . .

Can someone tell me the most direct route to Tokyo? And maybe where to get a cure for a hang over?

Comments

[ascensional.livejournal.com]

Science?

[sailorharuka.livejournal.com]

Er, yeah. Like . . . Chemistry, biology, biopsychology. . .?

[ascensional.livejournal.com]

...I'm sorry. I don't understand.

[sailorharuka.livejournal.com]

. . . It's a modern thing. I could try to teach you, if you want!

[ascensional.livejournal.com]

I would be happy to learn. It helps pass the time. If there is anything I can do to return the favor, please let me know.

My name is Himura Tomoe. It's nice to meet you.

[sailorharuka.livejournal.com]

I'm sure we'll think of something eventually. I'll go on a hunt for books in the library and we can start the learning process whenever you're available.

[pause because that's Hotaru's last name D: woe]

Ten'ou Haruka. It's nice to meet you as well.

[ascensional.livejournal.com]

You are adjusting rather well to have just arrived. Are you accustomed to such oddities?

[sailorharuka.livejournal.com]

Being in new worlds at the drop of a hat? Sadly. I have a tendency to get locked in different universes sometimes. This one is much more comfortable, though.

[ascensional.livejournal.com]

Really. I can't imagine becoming so used to it, but I have heard of many strange things since arriving here, and it seems others are.

Yes, it is nice here, when we aren't getting attacked.

[sailorharuka.livejournal.com]

After dying - er, twice - I've pretty much gotten used to everything.

. . . Attacked?

[ascensional.livejournal.com]

...Dying... Twice? How is that possible?

Yes. Occasionally the castle seems to suffer from attacks from...demons. They were certainly not human. But there are many strong fighters here, and we prevailed.

Though earlier today, somebody set fire to a good part of the town...

[sailorharuka.livejournal.com]

Well, I had my heart more or less ripped out the first time, but it was returned to me. And I was fighting to protect Princess Serenity, and when she was able to defeat our enemy herself, our bodies were restored.

. . . Oh how wonderful. I heard about the fire, at least.

[ascensional.livejournal.com]

You died protecting someone? At least it is not a bad way to die... Though I am sorry you experienced such things twice. To be able to have your life restored...it's not possible where I'm from. I thought only Paradisa could return life to someone.

[sailorharuka.livejournal.com]

I don't think it's usually possible where I'm from. The last time it happened, I think we were outside of our own realm.

[ascensional.livejournal.com]

You must have extraordinary powers like some others here...

[sailorharuka.livejournal.com]

Nnnnnnnnnnnyes, I'm a protector of my planet.

[c-confused Haruka is confused about not being able to lie D:]

[ascensional.livejournal.com]

Your...planet?

[sailorharuka.livejournal.com]

Er - yes, Uranus. We protect Earth mostly now that that's where we live, and mostly we protect the Princess Serenity.

[ascensional.livejournal.com]

...Uranus. I have never heard of it.

[sailorharuka.livejournal.com]

I'll show you a picture when we're going over Astronomy.

[ascensional.livejournal.com]

Yes. All right.

I can meet with you as soon as you are comfortable. If you like, I can show you around the town.