Week 2, Day 2 -- Minato

[overworker]

[In taking inventory of all the new areas available to them and mapping it out, Towa is happy that making her way into the pantry allows her to run into Minato. The events of their arrival worried everyone, including her. And she'd been meaning to have a talk with him. At least she can say it seems like he's still making sure to eat well if he'd come here.]

Minato... how are you feeling? If you're hungry, I'd be happy to make something.

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[biddentodance]

[He's stunned and silent for a long moment. They're near strangers. Why is she trusting him with something important to her? There's a stir of emotion he hasn't felt in a long time - it's only small, too small for him to put a name to, but it's there.]

Towa-chan...

[He isn't sure what to say, and the change of address just slips out. His eyes widen when he realizes, and-] I'm sorry!

[overworker]

[The change of address catches her off guard-- but in a very good way. When the moment of shock wears off, it's replaced by a bright smile.]

Please, there's no need to apologize. It would make me happy if you called me by my first name.

[biddentodance]

It- It would?

[He always finds it surprising when someone wants the familiarity. He's so used to not being wanted, to being the creepy kid on the sidelines.]

A....alright. Towa-chan.

[overworker]

Of course!

[Towa wouldn't lie, even about something minor like that. She can't help but think it feels like some progress was made-- like he let her in just a little, past some of the walls. ]

It feels like... even if it's just a little bit, you see me as a friend too. So I couldn't be happier.

[biddentodance]

[His expression crumples slightly for a moment, almost pained. Towa wouldn't want him as a friend if she knew the truth... How could anyone?

But then his expression evens out and it's back to unreadable neutral.]

Tell me....about your world?

[overworker]

[She saw that. But she's pushed enough-- in time she hopes he'll talk to her about it. Until then, she'll just have to be patient.]

Alright then. Let's see... Zemuria is made up of a great many number of nations. The Province of North Ambria, the Principality of Remiferia, the Nord Highlands, Ored State, Crossbell State, the Calvard Republic, Leman State, the Holy City of Arteria, the Kingdom of Liberl and finally, the Empire of Erebonia.

The Book of Genesis says the humanity was once able to freely use a form of magic known as arts-- but now, we can only use them with the assistance of mechanical devices known as orbments. Orbal energy is used to power almost everything as well, everything from lights to appliances.

[biddentodance]

Your world has magic... [He sounds a little impressed. Maybe he shouldn't be surprised, but still.] Sounds really different from Earth.

Those all the countries in your world, or just in a part of it? Think Earth has around two hundred...ten's way less complicated.

[overworker]

It seems like most of the places that people come from aren't really like Erebonia. But it's been interesting to share stories. The world really is a lot bigger than it seems, huh.

[Towa shakes her head with a smile.]

That's just the continent of Zemuria. There are others, but... these are the ones we interact with the most.

[biddentodance]

Especially considering multiple worlds. Really is a lot out there.

....from a country called Japan. Island nation, volcanic archipelago. Nearest countries have to be Korea, a peninsula, and China, the mainland. Lot of dealings with the United States of America, though, halfway around the world.