[video] 01

[fortheworld]

[this video opens up with... an ordinary schoolgirl in an ordinary uniform. She's sitting in a rose garden, from the looks of things, and addresses the camera directly:]

Good evening to you; my name is Oriko Mikuni. I have an important question.

When connected to this community, is it normal for certain abilities to be lost or rendered otherwise inactive? It's quite an urgent matter.

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[fortheworld]

So it seems; please take care of me!

[justforyou]

Anything for Oriko! But...what's the problem? Something's up, isn't it...

[fortheworld]

It seems being connected to this community has blocked my precognition. It will complicate things.

[justforyou]

It'll be tough but I'm sure you'll be able to find a way! And if you can't, I can go do stuff, too.

[fortheworld]

Well... by an odd stroke of luck, things appear to have largely resolved themselves, for the most part.

It may well prove to have simplified things, just be aware we lack a safety net. It's not that I doubt you but please take caution.

[justforyou]

Yeah? So everything's good for now?

I'll be cautious but maybe it'd be best if we start preparing for the worst.

[fortheworld]

It would appear that way.

I meant more that we will have no advance warning of things going wrong. [fighting Witches in of itself isn't exactly plain sailing] If things go awry I cannot guarantee I can rescue you.

If it would probably be safer for the both of us if we fight as a pair from now on.

[justforyou]

Sheesh, I'm not a kid! I can be careful! [She's clearly pouting but... The idea of Oriko fighting on the frontlines, even against Witches... That doesn't set well with her.] You don't have to put yourself at risk.

[fortheworld]

[...?]

[fortheworld]

Kirika we are Puella Magi. Whenever are we not?

[justforyou]

I just meant that you don't have to be on the front lines, is all. I can get enough Grief Seeds for us both.

[fortheworld]

...

I thank you for your offer, but that would not be safe for you, Kirika.

[justforyou]

I don't mind the danger.

[justforyou]

But if you really want to fight, Oriko...

[fortheworld]

It would be for the best, in the long run. In any case, I believe our abilities will compliment each other.

[justforyou]

Do you really think so?!

[fortheworld]

Mhn.

We'd need to test it, of course, but there should be a number of workable strategies.

[and if she can't provide support with her precognition anymore then... yeah. Plus, she may well need the experience.]

[justforyou]

[it takes her a moment to respond because, okay wow, getting over the compliment took her a moment.]

If you think that's for the best, then I won't argue.

[even if Oriko's abilities were at full capacity, Kirika wouldn't want to risk it.] Just...make sure you're careful, alright?

[fortheworld]

[it wasn't even a compliment; just an objective assessment]

Only if you are.

[justforyou]

[it's the same thing to Kirika.]

I can be careful. Oriko doesn't have to treat me like I'm a kid.

[fortheworld]

Can and will are different things.

[justforyou]

I meant I will be careful! I swear!

[fortheworld]

Thank you.

[justforyou]

I'll do my best for Oriko!