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[After speaking with Yuan, Mithos has found his way back to where he hid the pilfered Cruxis Crystal and keycrest deep in the woods. It has taken a little longer than originally planned to reach this glorious moment, but what is a week compared to the chance to regain semi-immortality, to evolve from this pathetically powerless state into a being of ultimate power once more? He can be in control again. He can be in control, and the people of this world will crumble to him. His own world. He can finally have his own world. And when Martel arrives (and she will return one day - how could she not if her beloved brother-who-never-left-her-side-and-always-protected-her-even-when-the-rest-of-the-world-turned-its-ungrateful-back is here?), it can be their world. A world just for them. Like he dreamed of. Like Martel wanted.

He kneels down in the snow at the base of a tree, subtly marked for his own differentiation, and searches around its thick roots for the hole which should contain a small leather pouch--]

...It’s not here. It’s not here.

[He could have sworn he had placed it right here. Seemingly frozen in place, he stares at the spot in shock. It isn’t long before he’s climbing to his feet and the embers of fury are building in his eyes. Someone is going to pay for this. Someone destroyed his plans, his dreams, his everything, and they are going to suffer for that mistake. Starting with the tree. The ground beneath it receives a swift Stalagmite.

So if anyone happens to be in the woods (or in the general vicinity of House 52 as he returns to the village) this morning, you may very well encounter this bundle of sunshine stalking along. Very, very ready to lash out.]

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A... demonstration, of sorts.

Oh, then I suppose I would... I love seeing new things!

... All right. Here. Just stay still. [Raine smiles a little, though reaches one hand into her pocket to grasp the unicorn horn. With her magic sealed off-- an effect from her kidnapping--this is the only way she can unlock some of it. Which is... painful, of course, but she's hoping that Sayo will be more distracted by the magic being cast than to notice any changes in her expression.

She holds her other hand out toward the older woman, murmuring something softly as a light glow pours from her hand--it might feel refreshing, or tingly, but the intent is to ease some of the lingering pain from the inflicted wounds.]

[Sayo brightens at the feeling.]

Oh, that feels much better—

[Healing without medicine is something of a brain-buster for her, so she speaks with uncertainty.]

And you... learned this? In your world? Or was it something you always had?

Does it? Good.

[She doesn't answer immediately, not until she's gently eased off the casting.] Ah... well, I was born with the ability, but I had to take the time to study and understand it, before I could put it to any true use.

To be born with something like that... I'm envious. You must be helpful to a lot of people, to care for injuries and the like.

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[She lowers her head at the complement.] I try my best, whenever it's needed.

Someone's best is always worthy of praise, Raine-san! It can be difficult to be your best, for some.

It's not an easy thing, especially when your limits become clear to you. Which is probably why I always try to learn more-- so that I'm not settling for a best, when there could be a better.

[She claps her hands together.]

That's a wonderful way of looking at it. I'll abide by that, myself~!

Really? I'm glad it inspired you. [She tilts her head a little.] I think it's probably time you got inside, though. I bet the last thing you'd want to do is catch a cold, after all.

Ah, that's a good idea... It is a little chilly out today, isn't it?

[She turns toward the path home, walking.]

Th-though... I suppose I've just never been very good at dealing with winter.

It was warmer than usual yesterday, which probably is why it feels so much cooler today.

[She walks with her, at least wanting to make sure she gets to the house safely.] It's not always an easy season.

[It's nice, to have someone to walk with. :')]

You've had difficult winters here?

It shouldn't be as difficult this year, but in previous years the buildings were without heat and electricity. Of course it's not a good idea to rely solely on that, either.

Oh, then it was a lot more like my world, prior to the electricity... Even with all the strange new things here, Luceti can be very similar to home in many ways...

Does that... help you adjust better? Thinking of the similarities?

It does. Sometimes when I look outside when the evening starts to set in, I can see the sights and hear the sounds of home. It's comforting, to know there's so much natural life here—it's soothing, really.

It's better for it to be soothing than overwhelming. You've only just arrived here recently, correct?

I believe, last I checked, I've been around for about a month!

Not very long for most people, I suppose.

New people arrive every few months now or so, so it seems that you were part of the most recent cycle. But time just has a habit of slipping by once you've been here for a few months.

I imagine it must! And every few months...? You must all have your hands full, trying to help those who haven't a clue about how this world works...

[It's that reason she's grateful to Ginko, Sanji, and all of the people who've clarified things and spoken to her. They didn't have to help, and yet they were so kind...]

It actually isn't too bad, now that we have the welcome center established, as well as the guide. If everyone does their part to keep people informed, coming to terms with the situation will hopefully be an easier ride.

It sounds like you've all had a lot of time to think through how to handle everything.

[Because honestly, to create a system in a place like this seems difficult, to Sayo. But then again, that's Sayo.]

It took us some time to get it situated, but everyone here is usually adaptable enough, once the initial disbelief has passed.

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