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whyyy do I do this to myself .... ;;

Character: Cheria Barnes
Fandom: Tales of Graces f
Player Name: Taco

[ it wasn't the first time that Cheria had been completely soaking wet while still in her clothing. she remembered the last time this had happened quite clearly, too.

this was, however, the first time she had been completely soaking wet, still in her clothing, and without any idea as to how she arrived in the place she now stood in.

Cheria could only stare ahead of her for several moments before falling to her knees. she looked around, the look on her face obviously of confusion, more confusion, and bewilderment. ]

Asbel ..?

[ oh, of course, that would be the first name out of her mouth. ]

Sophie? Hubert? Anyone?

[ okay, Cheria. keep calm. everything will come to light just as soon as you find some sign of life. that shouldn't be hard, right? ]

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Hey!

[the voice comes from a young man, hands in pockets, standing behind her]

You just get here? Maybe I can help.

[ oh, was that someone calling out to her? Cheria takes a few moments to realize this. she's still kind of reeling from the sudden feeling of being completely alone.

she does, however, realize that he's there. and she looks to him and nods slowly, pushing herself to a standing position. ]

Yes, thank you. Help would be very much appreciated.

[ she takes a few steps closer to him, hugging herself a little to keep from trembling too much. it's a little chilly here, and being completely drenched didn't help matters all that much. ]

Where exactly is here?

It's called Vatheon. I dunnow what the full story is, but apparently some corral brought us here. I'm Masaru.

[raises his hand in a wave]

I guess we should find someplace to get you dry...

Vatheon ...

[ oh ... this definitely wasn't a place she had ever visited before. so then, how did she-- coral? coral brought them here? that was ...

... utterly ridiculous, actually. un-believeable!

however, she's seen and heard of some pretty ridiculous things in her lifetime. anything was worth a chance, it seemed. and hey! at least this place wasn't the belly of a live creature!

was it? ]

I'm Cheria. It's nice to meet you, Masaru.

[ have a small smile, and then a nod. ]

That sounds nice, thank you.

[ being soaking wet was not fun. Cheria's just going to start wringing out her hair a little now, okay? ]

Hmm... dangit, I have no idea where we can go...

[actually looks thoughtful for a moment]

... I'd go to my place for a towel, but I just realized I've been living outside since I got here...

You're homeless?

[ oh dear, that caught her attention! buuut as someone who has camped out for long periods of time before, she's going to just worry about the necessities. even if she doesn't know this person, she's going to be a mommy bear.

just. slightly less of one than she would be toward ~~Sophie~~ people she knows. ]

You've been getting along okay, though, haven't you? You're not starving or anything, right?

[ and now she's a little worried about her own predicament, and the possibilities that could have befallen her friends ... especially if Asbel or Sophie or anyone she knows is out there somewhere on their own, like she was currently. still, she trusts that they're all smart, and will find a way to get by no matter what. ]

Huh? No, I'm not! I was just on a journey with my partner before I came here, and I never thought to find a place to stay!

Oh, well ...

[ here, have a smile. a slightly sheepish one. ]

As long as you're all right.

Hey, thanks. Heh, you remind me of a friend of mine, always worrying about people...

[puts hands behind his head]

I'm sure there's a public restroom around here somewhere. Let's go find one.

[ there's another sheepish laugh, here. that was a compliment, though. ]

It's the least I can do, really ...

[ you're helping her out quite a bit, after all. :'D she nods to his suggestion, though. ]

All right!

[ she's still worried, but she's going to try to keep the optimism high. right now, she needs to get herself situated and learn more about this place before she can get to work in finding the rest of her friends. ]

[walks along with her]

... so... you were calling out a few names when I first saw you... mind telling me who they are?

[ oh, you heard that ... Cheria looks down at the ground as she walks, folding her hands together. It's obvious that she's worried. ]

Friends of mine ... I was with them before I woke up here.

I see... heh, I miss my friends a lot too...

[Oh dear. That poor girl looks really upset. Ioder doesn't blame her, though. His reaction to arriving had been relatively calm, but he knew that not everyone did so well upon realizing they'd been yanked away from friends and family so suddenly.

He was a decent distance away from the plaza, having just arrived there from his home not too far behind him, so Ioder quickly turns and jogs quickly back there to grab a couple of towels and a blanket.

He ran back out, holding the folded pile in his arms as he approached, offering her an awkward but warm smile.]

I'm sorry, I don't know if your friends are here, but I'll help you as much as I possibly can.

[Little helpful emperor is helpful!]

[ rjgnrkngrk o-oh, had he heard her? Cheria can't help but look at him and stare for a few moments. awkwardly.

and then she slowly takes the offered pile and nods her head at the boy who'd handed them to her. she manages a small smile.

yes, she's worried. after all, who knows what kind of trouble the others could have gotten into? but at least she's not completely alone in this place.

she takes the towel and wraps it around her huddling into it a little and trying to keep herself from shivering. ]

T-Thank you ...

You're welcome...

[Ioder crouches down in front of her, helping with putting the blanket over her shoulders.]

It wouldn't do well to fall ill as soon as you arrive. My name is Ioder, and this is the under water city of Vatheon.

And that... is unfortunately where the bad news begins.

[Whatever smile he had fades away, lips pursing for a moment. She'll be upset, likely, but better to tell her now rather than later.]

I'm afraid you won't be able to leave here.

[ she pays attention to him and his words the entire time he is talking, nodding every so often as he says something. it's that final sentence that has her quiet for a few moments longer, before ... ]

W-What?!

[ She immediately jumps up and looks around again, her brain refusing to believe that. no, nonono, that ... that wasn't possible! there was always a way out, always! even in the worst of situations! no, she refused to believe this! ]

That can't be true! That can't be right, not at all!

[ denial is not just a river in egypt, Cheria. ]

[Ohh... he was expecting that... it doesn't make him startle any less when she jumped up. He stares up at her, frowning worriedly. He doesn't know her from any other stranger, but he stands and takes her hand anyway, trying to be comforting.]

I'm sorry, it's the truth...

[ his hand taking hers helps a little, but the fact that she was still stuck in a place like this didn't help. she was still denying it. she shook her head. ]

I can't believe that!

[There really isn't much he can do for her like this. There's only so many times he can say 'it's the truth'.]

Maybe... we should find some place for you to sit down and dry off. I can try to explain more then.

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