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[Biffed harder than that. Wow. That's...actually an expression that makes her think of the 80s. How out of date are you, dude?]

That's a good question. [With him up, she dusts off her own outfit and looks back at the ruined castle.]

It could have been anything, really. The whole thing was made of sand. A seagull flying into it could have toppled the whole thing if it hit the right way. [Incidentally, there's definitely a white bird hobbling away from the ruins, dazed.]

We made it though. And...there's something to be said for that.

[ HEY THAT'S TOTALLY MODERN. In some things. On the internet? ]

Must've been a pretty big seagull...

[ It was big enough to knock down a castle that could hold several people in it, at least. He doesn't seem to notice the dizzy bird, because really, a seagull? He doesn't buy it. ]

Yeah, we did. Thanks to you.

I try my best.

[She waves jauntily, gesturing off down the beach.]

We should sit. There's some palm trees that way. I'm sure you're probably a little disoriented.

Yeah, yeah that sounds good.

[ He'll follow her lead, moving off through the sand towards the small gathering of trees dotted along the shore. ]

This place is a lot nicer than the last one I woke up in.

The Desert? Or...the TV World?

[She'll just go ahead and offer that up as a hint that yes, she knows.]

The wh-- [ Wait. Yosuke's question dies on his lips as soon as he starts speaking. ] --eh heh. I told you about that, huh?

[ He rubs the back of his neck. The whole "him being there before" thing is going to take some getting used to. But he clearly still has good taste in acquaintances, right? ]

Both, I guess. I was referring to the desert, but the TV World has some pretty messed up places too. It wasn't really set up to be a walk in the park.

You did, though, you’re not the only person who’s told me about it. Yu-kun and Rise-chan have both explained it to me. [It may sound weird to other people, but Rei’s tone is pretty dry. She’s seen stranger things than a world inside a TV. A Daimon tried that once, and while it hadn’t gone terribly well for it, it was a familiar concept.

And yes, he has good taste. It’s not like Rei’s anything short of stunning and brilliant, and she won’t even say it. She’ll just let Usagi do that for her.]

The desert was a little irritating, but yes, there’s at least water and a breeze. Also shade. [Which she’s taking a seat under now. Thanks random beach-bench]

I’m sorry, by the way. That you ended up here.

So you know the whole crew, huh?

[ That shouldn't be that surprising. They'd probably be better at describing it than he would. It's a little weird to be talking about the TV World so freely, but he guesses it's one of the least strange things that's happened to him today.

He pauses for a moment before taking a seat to her right. Digging his toes in the cooler sand? Much nicer. ]

Don't worry about it. It doesn't seem too bad. Besides, I've already got people looking out for me, you know?

I've met a few of your friends. Heard about others. You'll...eventually get to meet at least one of mine, probably. Usagi Tsukino. Sadly you missed Ami-chan and and Minako. A shame, really.

[Mostly because she feels they'd have taken a shine to him. Minako especially, even if she was preoccupied by Rei, always made time to tease decent looking men.]

And I suppose that's true. But, things are a little different here. More dangerous, and things happen at unexpected times. Like with the castle. But, we all try and look after the people here. Especially those of us who are a little less than ordinary.

Huh? What'd you mean missed?

[ Are they...not in the level? Or what? Re-learning all these Cerealia mechanics is gonna be fun for him. ]

I've got a feeling that "ordinary" has a pretty generous application around here, huh?

To put it simply, they left like you did. And they haven't returned.

[He gets a laugh at the statement about normalcy though.]

You're right about that, yes. Nothing's what you'd expect, usually.

Oh...Oh. I'm sorry.

[ She must actually miss them, then. He wants to ask what that exactly means. The last thing he remembers before this place was being back in Inaba, but apparently he'd already been here. Does that mean that people forget and go home? ]

Kinda makes it difficult to be prepared for anything, in that case.

[She misses her girlfriend, yes. And her best friend? Oh, yes.]

It does. But, you adjust. [She breathes in then out and bows her head.]

I'm sorry, by the way. For surprising you in the desert. I don't want to put expectations on you because of a different version of you. But I am very glad to see you, Yosuke-kun, and I hope we can rebuild our friendship.

Huh?

[ Oh. How does she kind of hit the nail on the head? Because that's exactly what his fears have been since he realized he'd been there before. Hell, even with people like Yu and Rise who knew him before this place. How had he changed? What had he done? Would he somehow disappoint them this time around? ]

Oh, that? Well...yeah, I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a lot to swallow, but...you're nice, so I wanna be someone that you'd like to be friends with again. Obviously I've got good taste!

[ But seriously... ]

I know I don't remember anything, but I'd definitely like to get to know you again, Hino-san.

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Sorry this is late. But...god dammit inbox.

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