greatdeduction | PC CATCHALL FOR RIKA

...Stuff from home? What stuff?

Some flowers and a flag and a ring.

Ah, so...stuff that means something to you? Or everyone's stuff?

I think so...

Everyone got really quiet when they touched them. Like we all got really sad.

...Sad?

Did you bring it back?

They dissolved.

Ah. I suppose it was too much hope that they'd stick around...

And then you said there were small versions of us around?

Little candy people. But it was just Nero.

... And some people I didn't recognize.

I...see. Why Nero, I wonder...

[Hmm.]

No angels, by any chance?

[ she shakes her head - she's not sure why nero, either... ]

I don't remember seeing any angels. Why?

I was simply wondering, given the amount of symbolism I've seen in this place and that city. Perhaps there's another connection...

It seemed really different from both the cities we've been to.

It was like... We got shrunk and put into a decorative cake!

...

Well, you're not shrunk now, at least?

Yeah. We got big again at the end. After the purple goo monster exploded on us.

At the very least...

[And he's reaching out to headpat her.]

I am more than happy you are alright. Monsters and cakes and all.

[ she takes the headpat, but her expression falls. ]

... I'm more worried about tonight.

...

[He draws his hand back, nodding.]

...As am I. You are staying with someone tonight, are you?

Susato invited me to stay with her.

Oh! Most excellent! She is truly a welcome ally to have at your side, my dear girl.

Uh-huh.

Allies are important.

Indeed. She's is quite reliable. I would trust her with anything.

Please, don't hesitate to go to her for any help you need.