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[muskettear]

Ah, is this... [ she sounds faint, dizzy, for a moment. ] Is this on?

[ there's a bit of fumbling before a golden eye fills up most of the communicator's screen and pulls back to reveal a girl with blonde hair curled into drills, and she smiles in relief. ]

Thank goodness. I thought I'd lost my ability to work digital devices already... [ a weak laugh. She's not feeling her best, and it shows, even though she straightens up and does her best to compose herself. ]

Hello. My name is Tomoe Mami - I'm from Mitakihara, Japan. [ she curtsies. ] I've read the brochures that the machine gave us, but I still have one question...

Would anyone know where to find a good tea shop..? [ she's pretty aware that it seems kind of silly, but stress relief is Important kinda ] I'm not familiar with American cities, and I don't want to get lost on my first day here.

If anyone has any recommendations, I'd enjoy hearing them. Thank you. [ another curtsy, before she switches off the communicator. ]

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[uponsharpswords]

Right! I'll pay really close attention!

[ oh, that's right there was something else she wanted to say... ]

Oh, by the way, there's... another magical girl stuck here.

[muskettear]

You're going to have to study, too. It helps if you read battle tactics that are designed for people who used your weapon. [she's not going to be able to instruct her much on sword fighting (though she might be able to form swords with ribbons - that might not be too complicated.)

--oh hey really .o. ]

Ah, is that so? What does she look like?

[uponsharpswords]

[ lookin a bit too pissed beyond words lol :< ]

She's got red hair and looks like some delinquent dropout or something like that. She even told me it was my fault she's stuck here!

[muskettear]

[ okay she knows who that is

OH KYOKO YOU NEVER CHANGE ]

She's a little hotheaded, isn't she... [ ;;; kyoko... ]

[uponsharpswords]

Just a little?! You're being too kind, I think! Do you know her, Mami-san?

[muskettear]

She's always been hotheaded that way, though she's changed.

[ she sounds melancholy, almost pained. ] And yes, I do know her. She used to be my friend.

I won't say anything about what led her to be like that, though. That's for her to tell you, not me.

[uponsharpswords]

Eeeeh?! Really?! I can't imagine the two of you getting along at all!

[ but then again it might be because mami-san is just too kind! ]

[muskettear]

[ she looks sads :c ]

She suffered through a lot. It changed her.

But she's still the same person she was, underneath all that. She's a good person, you know.

[ SHE WAS JUST LIKE YOU AT ONE POINT SAYAKA

CAN YOU IMAGINE THAT

CAN YOU ]

[uponsharpswords]

[ BUT SHE THREATENED TO KILL ME, MAMI-SAN :(

but since this is mami she will give her the benefit of a doubt! Well, sort of, at least! ]

I don't know, Mami-san, she kind of sounded really determined to hurt me and the other heroes...

[ see, no screaming! PROGRESS ]

[muskettear]

[ yeah that happened :c ]

She has...problems with that. It doesn't excuse her behaviour, but if she ever chooses to tell you what happened in her past...

I think you'll understand a little better. [ remember when she talked about someone else making a wish selflessly that ended badly

um..... ]

[uponsharpswords]

Well, alright; I'll try to be nice, or something like that... But only because you told me, Mami-san!

[ 'try' being used very loosely here sob ]

[muskettear]

[ ahaha she just kind of laughs a little... ]

It's just a little advice, that's all. I'm sure you'll manage fine by yourself, too! [ she's not too worried right now ]

Ah, also - when would you like to start training?

[uponsharpswords]

I'm ready when you are, Mami-san!

[ and she sounds a little TOO excited ]

[muskettear]

[ fffff... ]

Well, all right. [ she's so enthusiastic.... ]

Where are you living right now?

[uponsharpswords]

I'm here at [random apartment number here because idk!] so you could drop by anytime, Mami-san!

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[muskettear]

[ alright :Db

she will be knocking on the door in about two hours, armed with a cake. It's not as 'high-class' as she usually provides, but she thinks it should suffice.

(and with Mami, 'sufficing' with cakes usually means it's a leap and a bound above normal standards.) ]

Miki-san?

action!

[uponsharpswords]

[FLINGS the door open and she is too happy to see you!]

Mami-san! You finally arrived!

[Nope she is not letting Mami talk just yet ooh look at what she has in her hands!]

Ooh what's that you got there? That's cake, isn't it?

action

[muskettear]

[ STEPS BACK A LITTLE TO AVOID EXUBERANT DOOR-FLINGING but she just smiles |D ]

It's good to see you too, Miki-san!

[ yep it is cake!! it is in a plastic container since she hasn't had time to go shopping and make her own fancy containers for small slices of cake but IT IS CAKE. apple teacake to be exact. ]

I thought I should bring something as a welcoming present, since I'm coming into your home. It's not much, but...

[uponsharpswords]

I'm sure it will be great, Mami-san! Thanks for bringing some over!

[ steps aside to make way! ]

Come in, come in!

[muskettear]

[ she steps in and puts the cake down on the table. It's not something she's necessarily used to - the more American style of furnishings, that is - but that's fine. ]

Ah, Miki-san, can I use your kitchen?

[uponsharpswords]

Sure!

[she leads the way and smiles sheepishly] Sorry if it's a mess, though!

[there is some instant noodle powder spillage here and there, and maybe a chocolate wrapper at the corner!]

[muskettear]

Ah, it's fine, it's fine. [ She does eye the small messes lying around, though.

She boils water in the kettle and sets out two mugs - she really will have to get an actual tea set at some point - but for today she'll make do.

While the water is boiling, she cleans up the powder - the chocolate wrapper is quickly consigned to the depths of the bin where it rightfully belongs. She gets out plates and utensils and sets the table, before coming back to put some tea bags in the cups and pour boiling water in. ]

Ah, before I forget...do you take tea with milk or sugar, Miki-san?

[uponsharpswords]

[What does she like I can't remember oh well]

Milk, please!

[muskettear]

[ she lets one mug of tea sit for a little while before she pours milk in, and then she brings both mugs to the table, along with the plates and utensils.

She cuts two slices from the cake and plates them up, sliding the plate over to Sayaka to accompany her tea. ]

There we go. I hope you enjoy it, Miki-san.

[uponsharpswords]

[She's just going to wolf that cake down mhmm]

Wow, this is really good, Mami-san!