► Chapitre 9

[luxe_can_kill]

[It seems Mitsuru was in a good mood about this castle event. She's been wanting to go to the beach again after so long. The Four Seasons room just didn't quite cut it. But this one feels more real, with fresh air and warm sunlight. She sits at a beach chair at the ship's sun deck, with sunglasses on and a book and cold drink in hand

Feel free to sit right next to her!]

Comments

[bravelittlegirl]

[Ib is in a less awesome mood about the whole thing, since she has not had very good experiences with world changes. As such, she's very jittery right now despite the good weather and pleasant environment. She's also very lost, because this boat is freakin' huge.

She hasn't been looking around that long, so Mitsuru is the first person she's seen. Even so, there's a moment where she's debating whether to talk to her or hide from her. The former wins out, though, possibly due to the general lack of horrible red gunk around. She approaches timidly from behind.]

Um, excuse me. Ma'am?

[luxe_can_kill]

[Mitsuru looked up to see the young lady who called to her. She gave her a smile and lowered her book]

Yes?

[bravelittlegirl]

[Well, the smile is somewhat reassuring. She's a very beautiful woman, though, and that in itself is a bit intimidating. It takes Ib a second to figure out what she's even going to ask first.]

... Where are we?

[luxe_can_kill]

It must be another world-change. [Mitsuru sits up. She smiled at Ib again] My Persona has not sensed any danger, so I am quite sure we are safe in here.

[bravelittlegirl]

Persona? [she doesn't know that word.]

[luxe_can_kill]

[chose not to tell the girl about her Persona, she just might scare her. But she smiled and answered her anyway]

She's my guardian, you could say. I assure you we are safe in this ship. You should enjoy your time in here while it lasts.

[bravelittlegirl]

[whaaat, "a great big monster that appears when i shoot myself in the face"? that's not even a little scary 9_9

That assurance doesn't really help Ib's nerves as much as it's meant to, but there's not much she can do besides take her word for it. Gripping her rose, she comes to sit down on a beach chair also, although sideways with her legs hanging off the edge.]

I hope you're right.