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[yotsubahime]

I must say, this is not something I was expecting to see...

[Ducks, there's a girl here that you haven't seen before... well, not in person, anyway. But she's looking straight at the camera like she knows what she's doing. It looks like she's in a boardroom... what's going on?]

My name is Yotsuba Alice... ah, Alice is my given name, in case some of you are from Western nations. It is very nice to meet you all. [She bows slightly in her executive chair.] Though, I must ask... what manner of place is this? I am gathering it connects people together, but... there are a number of different kinds of people. Too many to be normal, perhaps, and I find myself curious. I have been reviewing the recent entries, and... there are a number of questions I am unable to answer regarding the nature of this community.

Would anyone, perhaps, be able to answer my questions? I would appreciate it.

[Through the smile, there's a little bit of a feeling that it's not really a passing request.]

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[wildmelody]

Well I'll see what I can do. I'm Hibiki Hojo, from Kanon Town. And don't worry, the duck is always in a state of chaos.

[yotsubahime]

Pleased to meet you, Hojo-san... you said Kanon Town? I recall reading about that area once before. It is well known for its musical talent, correct?

...That name sounds familiar, as well. Are you a musician, perhaps, or your family?

[wildmelody]

Yeah, Kanon Town is the city of music. A lot of well to do musicians come from here, and everyone's known for picking up musical talent somewhere.

My papa and mama are. Maria and Dan Hojo. Mama is a violinist and papa is a conductor.

[yotsubahime]

Ah! Yes, I am familiar with those names. I admit, I am a bit of a fan of your mother's music.

What of yourself? Are you musically-inclined in any way?

Might as well!

[alldevouringabomination]

[Oh, it's a new person! Hi new person!

Kirby waves.]

Uoaa!

[yotsubahime]

[Despite herself, Alice waves at the pink puffball, smiling.]

Hello, there... I am unsure if I have ever seen a creature like you before. I am pleased to make your acquaintance.

[alldevouringabomination]

Eyooo.

[Kirby hops. He has never seen you before either.

His existence must prompt a lot of questions, doesn't it?]

[yotsubahime]

[Only a lot.]

I am... admittedly not sure what to make of you, but you seem nice enough. For now, that is enough.

[...She's torn whether to try and prompt something, or to wait and see if the puffball introduces himself somehow.]

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[fortheworld]

[well that was an unfortunate few days... but at least everything was back where it was meant to be now. And none the worse for it.]

Certainly, we can try. Bear in mind that a lot to do with Community defies any meaningful ability to define or describe it's workings.

My name is Oriko Mikuni; Mitakihara Town. What did you need?

[yotsubahime]

Yes, I understand that much. From what I have read, that was made abundantly clear.

I suppose my question, Mikuni-san, is simple: what is this place? I can gather that it has connected us, though we all seem to be physically distant, but that is not itself unusual - the Internet already performs such a function more generally. What makes this "community" different? That is, perhaps, the question that is most pressing at this time.

[fortheworld]

It connects worlds. Different worlds. To give a simple example, I would be surprised if you were able to find Mitakihara Town in yours.

It... would also appear to be sentient, but I'm afraid that's very difficult to explain.

[icantbelievethis]

Hi! I'm Misumi Nagisa from Wakaba. Welcome to pants-on-head town.

[yotsubahime]

Pants... on head? I fear I have lost your meaning, Misumi-san; I do not follow your expression. [Unless either this place is even more insane than it seems on first blush, or something very awkward is about to happen.]

Are you implying that this community is beyond normal understanding?

[icantbelievethis]

It means it doesn't make any sense. So yeah.

[archerartemis]

Well, I'm not sure how much I can help, but... I'm Artemis Crock, from Gotham City.

[yotsubahime]

New viewpoints are always welcome, no matter much "help" they provide. It is said that the best way to approach a problem is to look at it from a different angle, after all.

Gotham... I have heard of that place. It has a reputation, even in this distant land. Are the rumors true? Of... masked vigilantes, and eccentric villains?

[archerartemis]

Oh yeah. Masks and capes are pretty common in my world. The most famous heroes in Gotham are Batman and Robin, though there are newer heroes appearing too.

[bag_has_snapped]

I'm sure I can help somehow...

Ah, I'm Tsubomi Hanasaki from Kibogahana

[yotsubahime]

I appreciate your forwardness. There are few people these days that are willing to assist a total stranger merely because she asked, let alone one so dubious as I am sure I appear.

What can you tell me about this place, Hanasaki-san? Or, alternately, about yourself? I admit I am intrigued by the new connections I am forming here.

[bag_has_snapped]

I-It's no problem, really! There are a few people who have done the same before. L-Like me...

Though this place? It's... quite strange. It's an Internet community that connections to many other worlds and times, n-not just yours... or perhaps mine. As for me? I'm... just your normal 14-year-old girl caught up in this mess.

[Liar, but Alice doesn't need to know THAT part yet.]

[iwontforgivethis]

Hi there, Yotsuba-san. My name's Yukishiro Honoka. I go to the same school as Nagisa up there.

As far as explaining the community is concerned though, well... that's a bit difficult. It doesn't like to follow what we'd consider normal logic, for starters.

[yotsubahime]

Ah. I will keep that in mind, Yukishiro-san. Pleased to make your acquaintance.

I am starting to gather that the community defies expectations, though I fear it will be some time before I truly understand. Links across space and time? This is... a new concept for me.

[iwontforgivethis]

Don't worried about it too much. It's a new concept for almost everyone when they first end up on the community. You'll definitely get used to it in time.

... Well, okay, you'll get used to most of it in time. Some of the stuff it does is still weird no matter how long you've been here.

[fightbymoonlight]

Welcome to the community, Yotsuba-san. I'm Yuri Tsukikage, from the same town as Tsubomi.

The basic answer to explain what the community is, is that it's a network that connects many different dimensions together, like a nexus. I would be happy to answer any questions you have, though I can't guarantee I will be able to answer them. There's lots of things we don't know yet.

[yotsubahime]

A nexus... That is a succinct and useful summary, Tsukikage-san. I appreciate the effort.

I am not certain I have additional major questions just now... for the moment, I am still settling in and determining what is going on. Once I am oriented I am certain I will have further inquiries, but until then I think it would be best if I explored a little. Although, I am not averse to meeting members of the community.