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[lifewithoutrest]

[The video clicks on at an odd angle, first catching a flash of feet (or rather legs disappearing in the floodwaters) as it tilts upward, past a leather clad torso and finally unsteadily framing a rather damp, rather irritated looking woman. On closer inspection, she almost looks--tired.]

I seem to have arrived at a rather unfortunate time. I don't suppose there's anyone willing to direct me somewhere dry.

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[video / English]

[bauhinia]

I think there's pretty much only wet and wetter right now. If you're near a residential area, there's apartments though. Some're flooded. [ This guy looks a bit bedraggled too, except for his hair, which is still perfectly styled. Somehow. ]

[Video]

[lifewithoutrest]

Of course. [There's a pause as she looks around.] I suppose one building is as good as any other.

[Video]

[bauhinia]

I can send you a map, if you want. [ He taps the screen. ] These things hold up pretty well underwater too.

[Video]

[keepcalmandcatchkid]

That depends entirely on which city you have arrived in, though the best advice I can give you in any case is head up. Do you see any street signs around you?

[A small pause.]

And, ah, keep an eye on the waters, there are things in there that may try to eat you.

[Video]

[lifewithoutrest]

Not off hand, but perhaps further up.

[The camera tilts as she shifts it, bringing it closer as she scans the area around her.]

So I've noticed. Quite an unfriendly place, is it not?

[Video]

[keepcalmandcatchkid]

Not terribly, no. You should be glad you missed the rain of frogs, though. That was just irritating.

[playwitchu]

[And here Helen, see a 10-year-old girl staring at you, with an arm that was once missing but has almost completely grown back.]

Any of the buildings will do as long as you don't come across any of the fish. They like to bite people.

[lifewithoutrest]

[Even in her current position, that draws her attention, and she brings the screen closer, hoping to get a better look, more concerned with the girl than herself.]

Is that what happened to your arm?

[playwitchu]

[She blinks before shaking her head.]

No, someone ripped it off. Actually two people did.

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[gochuugoku]

You have no idea...

[Is his reply to her first statement. He looks awfully tired, but wherever he's at, it isn't suffering the same weather as the other cities were.]

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[lifewithoutrest]

[She notes the apparent lack of flooding, eyebrows raising slightly.]

You've found something worse?

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[gochuugoku]

Unfortunately. [He says with a nod.]

Skin thieves, we have come to name them.

[ voice ]

[entreats]

Well, there's never really a good time to arrive here, that's for sure.

[ the voice is pretty deadpan. ]

[Video]

[lifewithoutrest]

You sound as though you've been here a while.

[Video]

[entreats]

It's almost been a year and a half now, give or take a few months at most. Yeah, I'd consider that 'a while'.

[VIdeo]

[dreamsonwings]

[Doctor, meet doctor-in-training somewhat. Sora's pretty young to do anything like this but still, one of the medical people in the area. She's wearing a blanket like clothing due to some...interesting events. Don't mind her.]

Hello there, what signs are around you?

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[lifewithoutrest]

You're the second to ask me that, and I have yet to find an answer. [She doesn't sound as irritated as that response may make her seem, but she is looking at the screen curiously.]

[Video]

[modernholmes]

[Have a rather damp looking child looking at this with some concern.]

Do you know where you are?

[Video]

[lifewithoutrest]

Not exactly. However, I've had a number of offers of assistance.

[She's beginning to grow slightly concerned by the number of children in this place.]

[video]

[powerfail]

Hello, new person! I am Raenef V, the Demon Lord of Discedo. Until I defeat the kidnappers and go home that is.

Umm... some of these buildings are dry further up! If you see one called 'Marshall' it's okay on the higher floors or the roof.

[Video]

[lifewithoutrest]

A pleasure to meet you. [She thinks.] I'm Doctor Helen Magnus.

And thank you, I'll keep that in mind.

[crabbygenius]

I would suggest getting to one of the apartment buildings and going to some of the higher levels.

[lifewithoutrest]

Thank you. That seems the best course of action. [A pause as she considers something.] Are there any buildings I should avoid?

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[yourgoddamnit]

YOU AND ME BOTH.
I WAS GOING TO SAY, "ANYWHERE ABOVE THE FIRST FLOOR OF ANY STRUCTURES IS SLIGHTLY LESS MISERABLE"
BUT I'M TOO EXHAUSTED TO KEEP UP THE SMART ASS ANSWERS.
SO
IF I REMEMBER THINGS RIGHT
THERE'S SEVERAL DWELLINGS
"APARTMENT COMPLEXES" I THINK THEY'RE CALLED
THAT ARE USUALLY THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE.

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[lifewithoutrest]

That would have been a more useful response than you give it credit for.