[Nineteen - Right Through The Eye] [Dictated and Filtered]

[the_effect_she_has]

[First, you get a grumpy yawn, then a long aggravated sigh. Yes, she was one of those people who had better things to do than get lost in another World Change.]

Woke up in a different city again. Could someone tell me where the hell we are, first, and then could I get a general 'hello, I have not yet been horribly murdered by this sadist of a building'?

[She rubbed her face.] Then I want to know where I can eat. A lot. Preferably storable food.

[Another yawn.] ...then, someone will have to tell me what the hell we have to live through now.

[One more pause.] Oh. Right. Morning.

Comments

[unvarnished]

It's called Tokyo. It's a large city in Japan, which is an island nation on the planet Earth. It's often called the Land of the Rising Sun. I've been here before so if you need a tour guide just let me know.

There are a lot of places to eat. You should go to the fish markets. They have thousands of selections.

[the_effect_she_has]

So how dangerous is it here? Is there bugs, or murderers or ... I don't know, dragons?

[Another bleary yawn] ... and do we have money for this stuff?

[unvarnished]

Dragons are more a Chinese thing. The main thing you need to know in Japan is how to be respectful. Bow when you greet someone and don't look them in the eye, because they consider that rude.

As for the money, I found a credit card in my room. I checked and the limit's pretty high. We should be set for a while.

[doesn't even question if he should have this or not. Has no problem stealing a credit card from a random stranger]

[the_effect_she_has]

Hrmph. Great. More sucking up to people I probably won't like anyways.

[She's not going to ask about the credit card. It's money, she'll use it.]

Anything dangerous yet?

Catnip

[fanstheflame]

Hello, I have not yet been murdered by this horrible sadist of a building. .... It's crowded, though, wherever it is. I wouldn't rule out death by trampling.

Gale

[the_effect_she_has]

Glad to hear it. Keep up the good work.

I wouldn't either. I've never seen so many people... well, not outside an arena.

Catnip, to end

[fanstheflame]

I know, it's.... how do they even feed everyone well enough? Let alone find them all jobs....

Gale

[the_effect_she_has]

They must have a hundred districts supporting this place ... [her jaw tightens.] Or something close to it.

Katniss

[savethedarkness]

I see August has already been kind enough to fill you in. I didn't realize you two knew each other. ... [though somehow it doesn't surprise her]

I know the area... I used to be stationed in Hong Kong, which is south of here. Occasionally I would come to Tokyo on business. That was a very long time ago, though. It's surreal as hell...

Emma

[the_effect_she_has]

He's my big brother, so yes, he keeps me on top of things.

Is it the same as you remember?

Katniss

[savethedarkness]

I take it you mean that in more of an adoptive sense than a literal one. .... That's good, though. People should never have to stand alone. [unless it's for the safety of the other people in their lives, she thinks, but bites her tongue]

I haven't gone out, yet, I'm waiting on a friend for company, but the view from my window is damned familiar. In fact, it almost looks as though it hasn't changed at all.

August

[the_effect_she_has]

I never had a brother. I only had a little sister, and she's gone. [She wouldn't have to. Katniss lives by that motto.]

Good. Don't leave without an escort.

[pint_sized_carnivore]

I haven't been to Tokyo much, and it's been a while... But this is my country! I can help you read the signs!

[the_effect_she_has]

Well, August and I are going to go out exploring ... but I could use the guidance.

[pint_sized_carnivore]

Cool. I'll meet you at the lobby? Or wherever is convenient?

[the_effect_she_has]

Lobby it is. You can't miss me. I'll be the well armed one.

[wolf_of_war]

[Have a somewhat familiar, but very human-sounding voice in the journal.]

Based on the language used by the natives of this world, and their appearance, I believe we are in Tokyo, Japan.

[the_effect_she_has]

Ahhhhh ... Wolf? Is that you?

[wolf_of_war]

Affirmative. I believe the castle has granted me a human body for the duration of this "World Change". I am still adjusting.

[wizard_redfive]

Yes. Hello. Still alive.

Looks Japanese to me, so probably Tokyo. Since it's the city, you can probably find pretty much any kind of food. But you should really try some of the local food.

[Dairine snorts.] Sure, let me just pull out my Living in Paradisa itinerary of the day.

[the_effect_she_has]

Good. Keep that up.

Japan. Tokyo. Got it. And ... trying the local food...okay.

[She snorted in turn.] You know what I mean.

[wizard_redfive]

I have no intentions of quitting.

It's a traveler's tradition. Food tastes best when made in its homeland, supposedly. Just do some research on what is available ahead of time, if you're worried you won't like it.

Well, it depends. We're either going to have an awkward but relatively chill vacation, akin to the old Paris trip. Or we'll have a day or two to relax before all heck breaks loose. Maybe it'll even go for both.

[fantasies]

I think it's okay. It looks pretty okay.

[But then, so did the dinosaur island at first.]

Henry

[the_effect_she_has]

Henry. I know you know better than that.

[Because yeah. Dinosaur island.] Now, you're not going off on your own, right?

Katniss

[fantasies]

Come on, I know how to take care of myself. [Kind of.] And I'll be careful!