koiwamizuiro | 2nd Dive: Exploration [Action]

[Some time has passed since Ai first entered Luceti, and even now she was growing accustomed to life in the village. Slowly, but steadily. It was a much quieter place than what she was used to back in Kibitou.

The draft had come and gone, but the girl hadn't taken part in it, and she was thankful for that. Her recent entrance into this peculiar world was enough to deal with on its own, though she had kept herself as informed as she could as to what exactly was going on.

Today, she had initially tried to simply soothe herself with another walk around the village. It had developed to be a certain routine for her that she often practiced, and the weather was more pleasant than it had been before, warmer. She was wearing a long-sleeved black shirt and blue denim jeans, along with her yellow jacket on top that she had regained possession of upon entering Luceti.

However, curiosity got the better of her and she ended up heading to several places that she had intended on checking out earlier, diverging from her walk a bit.]

Action I.

[Firstly, Ai found herself near the Bakery in the morning, a certain scent inviting her to come even closer and see what was available that day. The girl had wondered whether she would be able to find anything like her favorite Imagawayaki dessert here to buy later (or get, rather), so she would inform herself of what was offered here. Besides, she was also feeling hungry now, so her timing couldn't have been better.

One may find her right at the time she has an inner discussion with herself as to what to get, or they may find her wandering close by later with a croissant in her hand, already eating it contentedly.]

Action II.

[Then, Ai found her way to the front door of the Battle Drome. From what she had understood, this fascinating facility wasn't just a combat simulator, and she wanted to test out its capabilities for herself. She had read about it and already had a few scenarios in mind, but that didn't necessarily mean that she couldn't use the help of somebody around offering to help her understand it a bit more.]

Action III.

[The Library was also a place the girl wanted to check, the last location on her route today, though she didn't have anything particular in mind upon entering it as she simply went on browsing. Maybe there was something informative as to the worlds of the other people she met here? Or perhaps there were different works of fiction made by authors from these other worlds that could intrigue her? Regardless, she wouldn't mind having some reading material to go through before she went to sleep each day.

Ai would spend quite a bit of time here, thinking as to what she would get and what would spark her interest the most.]

Action IV.

[Finally, when the sky has already darkened, Ai would take a small break near the river close to her new come, Community Housing Building #2, and clear her head some with her eyes watching the stars and her body resting on the grass. Anyone wandering around this late would be able to catch her there.]

(OOC: You can stumble upon her anywhere along her route. Reading the reflections post I have linked to is not necessary as it simply shows her initial thoughts and impressions of Luceti right after she gets herself an apartment.)

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Yeah... [She gets a bit distant.] It's difficult, and I can't help but feel guilty. I wish I could remember things, remember people, but no matter how hard I try, nothing. I just get nothing. I'm always scared that I'm going to ruin something because I don't remember. [A fear that actually happened, seeing how she's no longer with Sokka.]

[Ai blinked a couple of times as she looked at the girl and saw the ruefulness in her expression and voice. To have something like that wreaked upon her was not something she would ever look forward to if she came to be brought back here again.]

Your friends here have probably helped you learning more about what you have done, but it is not the same as the actual memories. [She then tilted her head with sympathy as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear.] I am sorry about that.

It's fine. [A weak smile.] My friends did help me though. And no one was upset that I didn't remember who they were. They were actually really supportive. I guess, for some, they've grown used to it. It's an awful thing to get used to, but I happens here.

It would not have been fair if they were upset with you... That would be like being mad because somebody was kidnapped by the Malnosso. [And from what she had been hearing, avoiding a kidnapping when a person already had a target on their back was not an easy thing to accomplish. For people who could actually fight and stand their ground too.

In a brief lull in their conversation, the Japanese girl bowed her head a bit as she introduced herself, not wanting to be thought as rude for not having done so already.]

I am Ai Nanasaki. It is a pleasure to meet you.

No, it wouldn't. [But she still felt guilty.

Suki returned the slight bow.] I'm Suki. It is very nice to meet you Ai.

[Aside from her initial curiosity as to Suki's world that was there to begin with, the returned bow added even more to it, as not everyone in Luceti followed the same custom of proper introductions.]

What world are you from, Suki-san? [She tilted her head a little as she inquired and crossed her arms behind her.]

Have you met anyone named Aang, Katara, or Ikki before? [She would normally mention Sokka, but she's mad at him.] I'm from the same world as them, from the Earth Kingdom.

Oh, yes, I have actually met Aang-san. [The girl's features brightened up at the mention of the Avatar who she had already acquainted herself with and spoken to a number of times. He was a good person with a burden far too heavy for him to bear, especially at his age.]

He told me a lot about your world, and it sounds fascinating... though the war that is taking place there is an unfortunate thing. [Her face just momentarily fell before her lips pulled into a smile again, deciding not to leave things at this sour note and instead asked something that she was immediately curious about.] Are you a bender as well?

[Of course it was Aang, and Suki was grateful for that. She didn't want to talk about Sokka, nor did she want that to be her connection with other people. Aang was sweet. She was alright with having connections because of Aang.]

I am not. I'm a warrior though, and I can hold my own against a bender.

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