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[It's midnight, but it'll take her a minute to note this. There's a drawn-out yawn, and the grunting of someone doing their usual morning stretch. And in the dark, an outline of a woman appears, in the usual Luceti New Feather garb. She touches her cheek, confused, unable to really see the book in the blue hue of night.]

That was a good rest! Ah—b-but... oh. Oh dear, did I fall asleep doing chores again? That hasn't happened in a long time... [A shiver, as she hugs herself.] It's gotten so dark... and cold, too...

[She huffs in frustration, but the nervousness is rolling off her shoulders in waves]

Kaji? Kaaaji, can you hear me?! ...Ooooh, I can't believe I wandered this far out! I don't even recognize it at all!

...Wait a moment; what am I wearing? These definitely aren't mine—

[And straight to the wings soon after; she pulls on them and immediately regrets it, wincing aloud.]

W-w-what are these strange things!? Th—

AH, they're flapping!!

[With that outburst, she promptly trips backward on her own two feet, landing her bottom right on top of her journal.]

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Ah... is your memory a little...?

[She laughs lightly.]

It's a little strange and the customers at the tea shop don't always believe me, but I have a creature in my head that eats memories. It took me quite the effort to keep myself aware of it, to be honest.

[..........]

It eats memories.

Sayo-san, does this creature make you forget little things? [Like how to tie your shoes, he thinks, and can see Usopp's confused expression dancing at the corner of his mind]

That's right—they're from things called mushi. I'm not sure if you've heard of them; most people can't even really see them...

But... it's not just little things, I'm afraid.

.....

[Dear Luceti,

What the hell is wrong with you?]

Yeah, I've heard of them. A friend of mine specializes in this. [peering at her closely]

Do you know someone named Ginko?

Ginko?

[Dot. Dot. Dot.]

It's not familiar, no. He can help, though? I'd appreciate it, though the man who Kaji met said there wasn't much we could do; the best thing is for me to recall important memories while I'm up at night!

So I make sure to think about things that matter as much as I can.

[The diagnosis sounds eerily familiar, even if Sayo claims not to know him. And Sanji can't be 100% sure, either]

Ginko might be able to; he's a mushishi, after all. But chances are he'll say the same thing as that other guy.

For now, I guess it's best to keep doing what you have been.

That's why I—I need to get home soon, Sanji-san.

[She lowers her gaze, unsure.]

Someone said... that I've been kidnapped... That I'm in a different world.

Did they? [Well... he couldn't expect the truth to stay hidden for long. And it'd seem cheap lying to her still.

He closes his eye briefly, opens it again. Sorry Ginko]

They're not lying, Sayo-chan. The village I told you about. Most of us... come from other places.

Other places?

So... you're all really kidnapped...?

[he only nods]

...There's no way home...?

There is. But right now we don't get to choose.

Some people get sent home after a while - they just disappear from Luceti and go back to wherever they came from.

[She's quiet for a while—this is... quite a lot to take in. When she finally does reply, her voice trembles nervously.]

I-I... see...

[His first reply is to breathe out a soft sigh of concern and sympathy. Followed by a lengthy pause.

His next reply is back to business]

You'll need a place to stay while you're here. We've got rooms in the village for New Feathers like yourself.

[She nods.]

I understand. I'll find a room.

[She pauses, unsure.]

I—I suppose I'll need a job, right? Do you know what the village offers?

Actually...

You don't need a job. Everything in the village is free - food, shelter... and we'll offer protection if you need it.

[But not needing a job and keeping busy don't coincide very well, and he knows it.

So he offers the first thing that comes to mind]

But if it would help you settle in, I can take you in at our local restaurant. I wouldn't mind another server.

[Wow... everything's free? This sort of concept is amazing, to her—but she's even more happy to hear that, at least, she'd have something familiar to do.]

Ah, I used to work at the tea shop by our home, so I can definitely help! Thank you for the offer, Sanji-san...

Don't mention it~!

I know this is going to take some getting used to. So if there's any way I can be of assistance, let me know.

[If you... remember his name by tomorrow]

All right! I'll make sure to remember this conversation, Sanji-san. After all, I can't possibly forget my potential boss.

...Though, I don't suppose you know where I can find a loom...?

A loom? [He gives that some thought]

You best bet is at the item shop. Just like people, we get a lot of new stuff everyday.

Okay! The item shop! I'll be sure to go right away tomorrow. Even if they don't have a loom, I'm sure I can find other things I may need.

Edited 2010-11-09 07:38 (UTC)

Make sure that Ginko guy gives you the full tour~ He'll tell you where it is.

Does Sayo-san weave?

Ahh, I do! I don't really sleep, so... I just end up staying up to weave a few things together. Nothing special, though; I'm afraid it's more of a way to pass time than a real talent.

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