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[missleadingquestions]

So, I guess we're kind of stuck here, huh?

[Maya's sitting in the apartment she was assigned to, cross-legged on the bed.]

It's not so bad. But, uh, I kind of need a favour--

if anyone ever sees a lawyer with spiky hair like this-- [She mimes a mimic of Phoenix's spikes]-- or a little girl with clothes like mine, let me know, okay?

They're basically my bro and sis.

[She moves as if to end the transmission before remembering--]

Oh! Right! I'm Maya Fey.

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[missleadingquestions]

--Oh! Oh, no, that's not the name of my world! Um, I'm from Earth. California's a place on Earth! i mean, it's in America--

[Man, if this guy doesn't know what his own world is called, this all probably sounds stupid. This whole worlds thing is crazier than the Steel Samurai VS Jammin Ninja Crossover game.]

Uh... Eaaarth. And um, no! Actually, this thing is pretty much only used by my clan. It's called a Magatama.

video ;_; I haven't dropped this! I'm on slow-atus and still interested in CR if you are!

[gingerzippo]

Oh, America? [He knows the names of countries, not states.] Didn't know they had sections of it.

Magatama? [Perplexed look. He's squinting at the thing.] What's it do?

Of course! Please take your time, I'm always open for backtags!

[missleadingquestions]

Yeah-- it's because it's SO BIG. Even the part I live in is really big, and has sections in it called counties, wiiith even smaller sections called cities. But even cities are pretty big.

And the magatama does a lot of things. It's the most important talisman type in my family-- I mean, besides the Kurain Master's talisman. But it helps with spirit channelling!

Thank you! You're awesome. ; ;

[gingerzippo]

Whoa. That sounds... complicated. Back where I live, there're maps and stuff around, but there're kinda more pressing matters than geography. [Like staying alive.] Every city's pretty independent anyway-

-Hold up a second. Spirit channeling? You mean like ghosts and shit?

No problem!!

[missleadingquestions]

It is kind of complicated, I guess, but we don't bother with remembering it much. [Not in the village, anyway.]

And yep! Ghosts, spirits, as long as they're dead.

[gingerzippo]

[For a moment, there's silence.




Then Badou starts CRACKING THE HELL UP]

[missleadingquestions]

Wh-wh--- what are you laughing about?!

[gingerzippo]

[HANG ON GIVE HIM A MINUTE
OKAY
Okay, okay okay he's good he's cool. He's got this. Breathe.]

You guys think you can talk to ghosts?

[missleadingquestions]

Of course I don't talk to ghosts!

I channel them!

[gingerzippo]

Whatever.

That's some bona-fide B.S. if I've ever heard it.

[missleadingquestions]

Well you're a barrel of sunshine, aren't you?

Come on, it's true! [If only she could prove it somehow...]

[gingerzippo]

Little lady, I am sunshine.

And oh yeah? [Arms akimbo, grinning.] You wanna prove it?

[missleadingquestions]

U-urk--

[Well, she...]

I don't... know if I can do it here. I mean, there's not anyone who's dead here, right? Not who anyone knows...

[gingerzippo]

There can't be people here if there aren't any graveyards. People die all the time. What makes this place any different?

Or are you a hack?

[missleadingquestions]

I have to know who I'm channelling or it won't work! I can't just channel a spirit without a focus!

[gingerzippo]

Oh, sure. And I've got a talking chicken infestation in my apartment bathroom. [He's got one arm akimbo, and he's certainly unconvinced.]

Look, sister, you don't need to make up stories to get attention around here. Even so, ghosts might not be the best conversation topic if you're looking for a hug or a handshake. Ever try channeling a teddy bear?

[missleadingquestions]

You're pretty rude, huh?

I'm not lying. I could prove it if my sister was here.

[gingerzippo]

Am I rude, or am I honest? [Raising a finger. There is an important distinction between those two--or at least he thinks so.]

Well, until then, I got no grounds to believe you! I guess we're both gonna have to wait till your sister's kidnapped to this place too.

[missleadingquestions]

Rude! I'm not a liar.

[POUT.]

I don't have to prove it, anyway. I know I'm not lying.

[gingerzippo]

Whatever you say, kiddo. Maybe some people will think it's cute? [Shrug!]

Anyway, good luck finding your sister and your spiky guy.

[missleadingquestions]

[HMPH.]

Thanks, I guess.