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[silverselfie]

Is the stuff those guys in there said true? I mean it has to be true, I'm here and those guys weren't human, right? So this has gotta be a dream or am I dead? Would I know if I'm dead?


[The video had started with a distressed looking blond man and soon that blond was wincing in pain after he's pinched himself. The test to see if he was asleep, not dead. So he at least got proof that one of the two was wrong.

He's got the magi-cam (a name that made him twitch hard when he heard it, propped up on a wall so he can stand and use both of his hands. Hands that were gesturing as he spoke, and paced.]


And no gettin back, right? That's what they said. Some mess about time loops and, damn, I should have listened better.


[The kid has bags under his eyes, a few cuts and scrapes and bruises, and those are just what can be seen on his face. They'd tried to patch him up as well as could be before he'd gone and run out. He was quick on his feet.

He ran a dirty hand through his hair and then gave a nervous laugh before turning back to the camera.]


Don't suppose this'll get seen by people, huh? My people? Noct, Gladio? Iggy... [A shake of his head.] What am I doing? I mean to say, I'm Prompto! I got here a few hours ago and this place is crazy!

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[silverselfie]

I uh... yeah. Yeah alright.

[No, he wasn't the calmest right now. But having to actually stop and think was helping, surprisingly enough. So much so he was able to give her a little half-smile.]

Alright, I could use that kinda help. Thanks.

[mistsplitter]

[ There's the small amount of money she's received upon arriving. She can have a place to stay, so that's covered. Food... well, maybe she can ask help from Aether. So for what money she has, maybe she can get a small first-aid kit using it. ]

You're welcome. My name is Kamisato Ayaka.

[ She could stand to be a little less awkward, but she does not know how to make friends on her own... This will be tough. ]

Do you know where you are? I'll arrange to meet you so you won't have to travel very far.

[silverselfie]

I'm Prompto.

[He smiled then, because he's kind of awkward himself. And only sees a stranger offering him kindness, and with all the harsh realities he'd been forced to deal with lately, a little kindness was a balm to his soul.]

I'm... I guess I've just left that orientation place? I've not moved far from there.

[Literally outside the door. He reaches for the magi-comm and aims the camera at the building to show where he was. Hopefully she'd know.]

switch to action if that's cool?

[mistsplitter]

I know where that is.

[ Seeing as she was just there recently. ]

I'll see you soon then, Prompto.

[ It doesn't take long for Ayaka to start moving, to get a first-aid kid from a nearby shop. With a discount, to boot! It seems these people are really fond of refugees. She's ever so grateful, and since she has the extra money to spare? She uses it to buy two pieces of mochi for the person she's about to meet. Hopefully he hasn't run off out of stress or fear so she can find him easily. ]

[Action]

[silverselfie]

I'll see ya.

[And then he'd sign off and sit his tired butt down right there by the wall to wait.

Prompto feels bad being such a bother to a perfect stranger. But they were being nice enough to help and he really was grateful. He lifted one pale arm, bruises everywhere, a few cuts... Yeah, a little first aid wouldn't go amiss right now. Shame he didn't have a potion on hand. Though he figured he might need a few to help him.

When Ayaka finally finds him, he hasn't moved a muscle, aside from having pulled his knees up to his chest. He almost looks as if he's fallen asleep.]

[mistsplitter]

[ It looks like he hasn't moved at all, and Ayaka can't help but feel sorry for him.

Slowly, she lowers herself 'til she should be eye level with him when he opens his eyes. Kneeling on the ground, her small bag of snacks and a first aid kid is on the ground. She reaches for him, tapping Prompto on the knee twice. Her touch is gentle, never to bother, but it should be just right to wake him up. ]

Hello, it's me, Kamisato Ayaka.

[silverselfie]

[He wasn't quite asleep but he could easily have fallen all the way if he let himself. It felt like he hadn't had real sleep in weeks. But the tap to his knee was more than enough to alert him to someone else being close and his eyes snapped open. Then blinked. He raised his hands to rub at them, they felt gritty and sore and made him realise that he really could use some sleep eventually.

But first...]

Prompto. Sorry to bring you all this way, Miss Kamisato.

[mistsplitter]

Please, it's no trouble. If there's someone in need, then those who are capable of doing so must help.

[ It's the right thing to do, and Ayaka always tends to do what is right. The only thing she wishes she could to in order to help was to calm this person down, but that's not possible when she would likely be unable to answer any questions about this place or his friends. ]

... Do you still think you are dead?

[ With Prompto conscious, at least she can start with the first-aid! She'll begin with the antiseptic, putting some of it on a ball of cotton so she can dab at the any wounds he may have. ]