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[blahblahblah]

Hey. Have any of you heard from Yuri- sorry, Yuri Lowell? I haven't seen him in a while, and there's no other way inland except through Heliord, where I've been for a while now. I didn't see them, so...

Anyway, I'm done with my follow-up research on the barrier blastia in Heliord, so I'm heading back to Capua Torim to find a ship. I've got to follow up on all that aer krene business before Alexei comes calling, and I highly doubt there's another one on this continent. It'll be annoying traveling alone, but... nothing I'm not used to.

And before anyone asks, I'm not sure why, but the whole zombie business missed me. Which is for the better - my artes don't work well on things like that for some reason. ['And I'm pretty bad with them overall,' she neglects to add.] Is everyone all right?

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[lil_tanuki]

I haven't. It's possible the community let him go. It's been almost a month since his last post. Maybe more.

It missed me too, thankfully but I spent time with Tsubomi-nee after it.

[blahblahblah]

Well, that's just great. So now I can't get a hold of him while we're separated. I guess it'll come down to luck if I ever meet him again... so I really can't wait for him now.

I'm glad. You're... not the type to deal with that kind of thing. Honestly, I'm not sure Tsubomi and those other girls are either, but it's closer to their job description, so there's nothing for it.

[lil_tanuki]

Well there's that too. Maybe you could always seek him out?

I don't think I could have done anything there. [Except get killed.]

[blahblahblah]

I could, but I know how Yuri works. He's going to be running around the countryside until they forcibly bring him back. And I can't wait around. If I need him, I'll hunt him down. Until then, it's my show.

And I'm not saying you could have done something... I'm saying it's better you weren't there to have to deal with the risks of having been there. Zombies don't exactly take no for an answer.

[lil_tanuki]

That's true. You'll probably be able to find him when he's getting into trouble again maybe?

Mmmhmm, I think so too.

[blahblahblah]

I don't doubt it. If I wait at Torim Harbor long enough, he'll show up - that's the only port, and if he's taking Estelle back, he'll have to go through there eventually - but I'm not sure I have the time for that.

[aquaticrush]

I think Yuri-san's disappeared.

[blahblahblah]

Great... now I'll be the only one that looks like an idiot when we disappear to talk to friends over some kind of interdimensional network. That, and I can't use the community to keep track of him anymore.

Dammit, it's going to be a long journey by myself.

[aquaticrush]

I'm really sorry!

[blahblahblah]

I know we've been over this before, but you don't have to apologize. Yuri disappearing isn't your fault, Retasu.

[Rita runs a hand through her hair in frustration.]

I'm just... I don't know. I'm a little worried about the road ahead without him. As much as I try to claim otherwise, spell artes aren't some perfect solution to combat.

[aquaticrush]

And you don't have anybody else to go with you... I know you don't want me to apologize, but I feel like I should.

[blahblahblah]

...I'm sure I mentioned this before, but I lived alone until Yuri broke into my house that day a while back. I didn't really have any friends, either. So it's not like I'm not used to traveling by myself. I just got used to having other people around.

Besides, it's not like I can ask you, or any of the others, to come along. You've got things to do in your own world, people who will miss you. And it's dangerous here. Life outside the barriers is not for the faint of heart.

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[jailbirds]

Yeah, you heard 'em. He's probably gone. [ she's already raged about it alone, but she still sounds really bitter. ] If he's on your world, you're gonna have to get in touch the old fashioned way, whatever that is.

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[blahblahblah]

Unfortunately, the "old-fashioned way" here is to hunt him down across several continents and punch his idiot face in. Hopefully, it doesn't come to that - I'm banking on Yuri attracting trouble, as usual.

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[king_bowser]

Zombie business? Aw, man, I didn't notice any of that! Sounds like fun! I've been kinda busy trying to set up minions to take Mario out, but that's not working too well. He's already got three of the Star Spirits!

[permavid]

[blahblahblah]

It sounds like your plumber problem is getting worse. How many of those Star Spirits did you say there were? Three doesn't sound like many, but if there are only a few, then it might be time to throw something with a little more force at him.

[king_bowser]

Yep. There're only seven of 'em, so I'm starting to get annoyed.

... What do you have in mind?

[blahblahblah]

And you're missing half already? He's going pretty fast. Yeah, you're definitely in need of a new security system.

...I wouldn't object to seeing this guy in action. A few good fireballs - or an earthquake - are a good way to judge someone's ability. After that, it's a matter of tailoring your plans to match your enemy. Or getting better minions.

[king_bowser]

(strokes his chin thoughtfully) Hmm... If you wanna try it, I guess it wouldn't hurt. In case you get stomped, keep that Bowser Phone handy. And you might want to bring some backup.

[blahblahblah]

[Rita frowns.]

Backup is kinda something I don't have at the moment. But then, I'm not necessarily going to make it a winner-take-all battle. I'm just going in to test the waters, burn off a little steam. Throw a curveball or two.

[mightletyouknowme]

He'll pop up here again, he always does.

[blahblahblah]

That's what I'm counting on. I just hope it doesn't take too long. Finding him in person is going to be a pain, and it's something I don't have time for. So if he doesn't happen to show up... I'm gonna have to do all this alone, and that's going to be unpleasant.

[mightletyouknowme]

Do what?

[blahblahblah]

I've been assigned a big research project, and I'll be traveling a lot. To other continents and stuff.

[mightletyouknowme]

That sounds exciting! You're going to go to new lands and see a lot of cool things! What is it?