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[lumberlady]

[it seems the centaur on the screen has figured out how to use the video function better than last time, fully visible on screen in front of the propped up bracelet... until she bows low, respectful]

Hello! I'm terribly sorry to bother all of you again, but- For those who don't know me, my name is Konoha... I'm a jinba, which some of you call a "centaur"... but I'm not from, um, Greece, or anywhere like that. I'm from Echigo, in Japan.

[straightening back up, her fingers start to twist together a bit anxiously, a bit of a blush barely visible beneath dark skin]

I just wanted to ask... and I know I can only ask, but. My, ah... my husband arrived here just recently, and this place is... I don't think I can really explain in words how overwhelming it is compared to where we come from.

And that's- My parents are human, I've always been around them, but he's mostly been in the deep mountains since he was young, so all these people...

I just want to ask that, if you see him lost, or... upset, somewhere... Could you please contact me? I don't really look at the "posts" on this thing much but I promise I'll always answer calls!

His name is Gonta, and... well, he's the only other jinba here, I'm pretty sure. He's about three or four hands taller than me, with palomino coat and white socks, and he has a patch over one eye... You really, really can't miss him.

I just... I want to keep showing him that humans can be good. Not humans, too! So. I'll be in your debt if you could just... be understanding, if you meet him. And maybe... Not tell him I made this post? Haha... Thank you so much for listening!

[and with another bow... the recording ends.]

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[topgun_textiles]

Yo... Is everything okay, Konoha? He ain't missing, is 'e?

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[lumberlady]

Oh- Kanji, hello. No, he isn't, but he's starting to go out without me a bit more now and I'm just worried a little about what might-

[lumberlady]

... Did I make it sound like he was missing? Oh, gods, can you change these once you post them?

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[nefilim]

Sure, I can watch out for him! I'm guessing he's... Not really a fan of humans?

[Though the woman in the video doesn't seem entirely human herself, with the black wings folded against her back.]

And I'm Anastasia, by the way.

[lumberlady]

Thank you so much... I really appreciate it. I'm not saying something will happen, but... Just in case? He's much better with humans than he used to be... it's just a lot all at once. I worry.

It's nice to meet you, Anastasia!

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[notimefordreams]

[D'awww, this is sweet.]

Sounds like he'll be hard to miss.

[lumberlady]

Yeah, I... Honestly don't think it's possible. Like, at all. Even here.

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[nihonkoku]

Oh, hello again, Konoha-san. I'm glad to hear that you're not alone here any longer. [ though obviously it's a shame that any of them are away from home. ] Gonta-san sounds quite distinctive, so I'll be certain to say hello if I see him.

[ a beat. ]

.. Do you not believe that he'll eventually learn how to use the network here..?

[lumberlady]

Hello, um- Japan, sir! Your... imperial highness?

[Sir? She doesn't know how to address a country???]

I'd really appreciate it if you did... He can be a bit, ah... silent? But most of the time he's not mad or anything, he's just not that talkative...

[She can't help but give a little helpless laugh at the idea of him on the network]

I already tried to show him, but we found some kind of... inappropriate posts, and he pretty much hasn't looked since. I mean, I don't really either so I can't blame him...

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[codecmoment]

[ This middle-aged guy who looks really worn out actually has a genuine smile on his face; this whole thing is so genuine and sweet, it really got to him. Shook him out of the cloud of sadness he's been in for a while. ]

You both sound like good people, regardless of what you are. He's adjusting, then? It must be a lot to take in.

[lumberlady]

I- Thank you...

[She almost tries to protest, the instinct for humility strong, but. She doesn't want to insult something freely given.]

He is... He's going out by himself without me more often now, and it's great! I just... worry, you know? I don't want to fuss and follow him around everywhere, but I thought... maybe if I just asked, if something happened someone might be able to contact me and it would be safer for everyone...

[because when you're a jinba as big as her husband was... things can get pretty chaotic in case of spooking]

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[dereban]

Huh.

[ there's a bit of interest and intrigue in her voice as she eyes the screen. ]

I guess it would make sense if someone who spent time away from people to have issues with them, especially considering how humans can be sometime. . . but there really isn't much of a point in being mean to someone at first glance unless they pull something that merits it.

[lumberlady]

There definitely isn't a point, I don't think, but...

[She's torn about how to phrase it, not wanting to insult anyone, her husband included... Still,]

Sometimes people have short tempers, or aren't very patient, or maybe not the best at understanding new things...

[Gonta included...]

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[champagnetower]

[Ohh. A lost husband, how tragic! How can he not help??]

I'll help keep an eye out!

[lumberlady]

Thank you so much! I don't want to be a burden on anyone, but just- If it happens... I'd be in your debt.

[bow bow bow]

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[udonsong]

Your husband? How wonderful, Konoha!

[ He's so excited for u girl ]

I'll be certain to seek him out if I see him. And to contact you as well. Does he need help figuring things out here? I'd be happy to help if you need some assistance. Technology is far from my forte, but I've had some experience teaching those who don't know the first thing about it.

[lumberlady]

It is! I haven’t seen another jinba in almost a year, and now...

[her happiness is clear and near to overflowing]

That could be really helpful... I know lots of people who are smart with it, but if you could explain things in a way we’d understand better...

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[bellagatta]

[Most of the time Blake is quiet on the network even when she checks things here more often than she likes to admit. (But she's also new, so it's not like she's seen that many posts yet.) This post catches her interest much more than enough for her to reply though. She can relate. A LOT which is why she even posts this as a video instead of anything else.

It's Cordis time, so her cat ears are even fluffier than usual but at least those are her only changes, that show on the screen. (She has a black fox tail too but she's keeping it away from this).

Her parents are human but she's not human? Faunus does not understand but that's not something she's going to ask so fast. Also wow, centaurs are real in some worlds, that's pretty amazing. ]

Sure, I'll contact you if I see him, sounds like he'll be easy to recognize. That's a huge change, coming to a big city from somewhere like that.

[ ...Speaking from similar experience, been there with how overwhelming it could be though it didn't happen so suddenly in her case.]

[lumberlady]

[since coming to this place Konoha has had a hard time sometimes guessing what animal traits might be natural and what is a moonblessing... so she doesn’t want to assume, but! Hello, ears!!!]

Thank you so much... I think the number of people in my village could fit in just one of these, um- apartment buildings... and all this metal and the lights and the sounds...

[she doesn’t really know how to explain it well, norm succinctly, but-]

It’s a lot, even for me, so... I just want to support him.

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[witchwithoutacause]

Oh, yo, I met him the other day. He was pretty chill.

Had a talk about pants.

[lumberlady]

I heard. I thought that might have been you... unless there are other people’s who fly like that here?

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[amemoryorus]

So it sounds like being around humans makes him nervous, right? Is there anything that can be done to calm him if one were to...ah...find him when he's already upset?

I just don't want to make things worse by offering to help. But I guess that's why I should just call you then. [Now that she's come full circle she realizes it was probably a stupid question. A faint redness gradually gathers around her cheeks.]

Never mind, I answered my own question, didn't I?

[lumberlady]

Oh, no, I mean- I really appreciate it.

Besides, I might not be close by, or something else so... if you could just... point him towards the forest, or get him somewhere quiet and safe... that would probably help a whole lot. He’s okay with humans more than he used to be, especially just one at a time, it’s just... there’s so much going on here...

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[burnwithawesome]

[Holy crap, a Centaur! He's only seen people like her in movies and books.]

What sort of reaction can we expect from him should we come across him?

[lumberlady]

Well, if it's normally I hope you shouldn't have to expect anything bad, but...

Just. If he's already upset I'd like you to be careful. Jinba are much stronger than humans, and he's the strongest one I know... I just don't want any accidents to happen.

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[gluhen]

How did you even lose your husband here? [ How old is he anyway?? ] Shouldn't it stand to reason he has one of these devices as well? You can use it to reach him.

[ Granted, he hadn't known what it did until the Prismals told him, so maybe the jinba neglected that part of his arrival orientation. ]

[lumberlady]

Oh, no, I’m sorry- I wasn’t clear enough... he’s not lost now, or anything, I’m just worried about what might happen...

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[zazen]

[.... heartwarming.]

Of course, I will keep an eye out, even if I am also pretty new myself.

Is your husband wary of humans, miss?

[lumberlady]

I’d be in your debt, sir.

[another small bow, wringing her hands just slightly]

He... is. Yes. He’s much better than he used to be, but he lived most of his life in the deep mountains, so this place...

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[wearingguess]

[ household vessel assimilation??????

ok, no, apparently ]

Does he dislike humans?

[lumberlady]

I don’t know if I’d say it that way, but...

In our world, there’s just... a lot happened between them.

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[punshots]

[ .........wait.

Wait. Shut the front door. ]

Your husband?! Is this the guy that you told me about before? Back at the temple?!

[ He's HERE??? Oh my god, this is so exciting, like his birthday has come early. The love of Konoha's LIFE is here???? ]

Don't worry, Konoha!!! I'll do everything I can to make him feel real cozy! I still can't believe it...your HUSBAND!

[lumberlady]

[nekwlgnwe Prompto???]

Y- Yeah, it's Gonta- The man I told you about before!