[when the video switches on, there's a girl chewing on her lip thoughtfully]

This is on and talkin', right? [she squints at it, and then waves... testing testing] Okay! Um.... hey folks! I just had a question, so I figured I should ask like this.

[there's a short pause] If you haven't seen somepony around for a while... Where do ya' think they could be hidin'? I know this place is pretty big, so are there any places where somepony couldn't answer their bracelet-thingy? Or maybe it's broken? Can they break?

If anypony's got any ideas, let me know, okay?

[somepony has been looking for her big sis]

[not even realizing she even touched the bracelet, she continues on talking to the maid.]

B-But I can't stay here! T-There has to be some mistake! I've got to get back home-- I'll never... without--

[simply having enough with the girl, the maid shrugs, turns around and leaves. Mahiru gives a frustrated sigh as she turns her attention to the map. As she lets the shock catch up to her she sniffles and attempts to wipe away the oncoming tears. She really messed up big time. Not only was Takanashi-kun still upset with her for not wanting his help with her androphobia, but he would definitely be mad at her for just running away from all of this. Wouldn't he?

Her shoulders sag slightly in defeat as she sobs quietly.]

I-- I never even got to say that I was sorry...

[sfkl;sak WELL waking up in some strange new world was definitely the last thing on Shigure's to-do list. especially with what was going on back in his own world.
despite all that, he seems to be unfazed by it all. hence the smile on his face as his video feed starts. (meeting that maid earlier might have had something to do with it...)]

My my, what an interesting predicament indeed! Being asked by gods to help restore the life to a city... it reminds me of that novel idea I had a few years back, actually... And being given all these lovely accommodates, I find it hard to turn down their request for help! [kind of hard to tell if he's being serious or not--]

I digress, though! I've come up with a fantastic idea that is guaranteed to help this city flourish!


[--wait for it--]


More girls in maid outfits!

[There is an elementary school student wearing a waitress's uniform on the screen. Actually, she's almost eighteen and a real waitress, but that's almost impossible to tell from the feed. Or in-person. She's cold, too, shivering a little.]

U-um...this thing is on, right? Ah, I think it is! What a relief! I've never used something like this before. [She's good with cellphones, not bracelet...interfacey things.] This is a really weird dream, but I'm kind of lost. I've been looking at my map, and--[There's the fluttering of paper as a sudden gust of wind blows her map away. Somehow she's gone a bit out of her way, since she's suddenly in the park.] W-wait! Just one second!

[And then Popura is in action mode! She runs over to the tree! Luckily it's caught in just a few low branches, anyone would be able to reach it...except Popura. And the camera is treated to a view of her stretching, standing on her tip toes, trying to reach the paper...it's clearly an arduous task for her. Luckily, she's reaching with the hand her bracelet isn't on, so the viewer is usually treated to a shot of her boots or the scenery.] I...I've almost got it! Just---

[And she puts her left wrist on her right, just to push a little higher...and her fingers touch the paper, only to have the wind catch it again and carry it higher.

There's a long silence as Popura stares up at the tree, part of her face hidden before she addresses the crowd again.] In my dreams, I can reach things like that, though... Can anyone tell me where Sigyn's house is, please? Thank you very much!

[And the feed ends.]

[The feed flickers to life with Himari extremely perplexed expression peering down at it. She blinks, once, before smiling and starting to speak.]

Oh! I don't think I've ever seen technology like this, but it seems it's working now! Or...I hope it's working. [She giggles.] The card I was given by the lady who greeted me said I was brought here to restore color and life to this place? I'm not sure how to do that... but I'll try my best! Even if I don't think I could do that, being brought here so suddenly.

[Sighs, slightly pouting.] Geeze... I hope Ringo-chan isn't too worried about me when she notices I'm gone. I was supposed to cook dinner for us tonight, but I don't think I can do that from here.

[A pause, and then she's back to her chipper self.]

Hello to anyone who's watching this! My name is Himari, and it looks like I just got here. I'm not sure if this isn't a strange dream yet, but if it isn't... then the Great Himari might forgive being brought here if she's told more about where she is! Ohohoho! Line up everyone and start confessing!

[Aaand, with a big friendly smile, the feed it cut off.]

[Sup Asgard, Selphie hasn't been able to bother you lot for quite some time. See, not only is she a clumsy little thing who periodically gets buried in her own snow fort by certain 11th squad captains, but she also lost her bracelet for quite some time. Thankfully, a good, thorough cleaning of her room has produced the bracelet as a loud cheer can be heard coming from her room.

It was under her bed. It's true; it was always in the last place she looked. At any rate, she's looking at the video feed from her bracelet with a sheepish grin on her face.]

So uh... I kinda misplaced my bracelet for a little bit but I managed to find it today.

So... what's up? You guys didn't go blowing anything up without me I hope!

[Greetings, everyone. Not that you can expect many greetings right now, since for some reason there is a crying teenage girl being shown on video.]

I... I lost?! To a snowman?! How could I lose to a snowman of all things?! They can't even breathe!

[Yes, this is clearly the most terrible thing that could ever happen, for she is bawling.]

[ The video feed comes on, but Rika doesn't quite address everyone just yet. It looks like she's taking a moment to move some windows around on her touch screen. There's a troubled expression on her face for a few seconds, seeming like she's struggling. This sort of technology is something she isn't used to. She didn't even own a computer back home. But even if she did, they weren't that advanced.

Finally, she looks into the screen and gives a polite bow of her head in greeting. She has been roaming around outside in the Freya district. ]

Good morning, Asgard.

I'm searching for a few friends of mine. Their names are Furude Hanyuu and Houjou Satoko. [ Actually, there's more than those two... but they were the two standing closest two her at the time. ]

They're both about the same age as me. [ So, probably about nine or ten-years-old? ] If you meet them, please tell them that Furude Rika is waiting for them at the Freya House. We usually stick together like glue.

Thank you very much. [ Then she flashes a big smile. ] Nipa~☆

[ A pause. There was something else she wanted to ask before she shut off the feed. ]

Mii. Has anyone else encountered a talking snowman? It asked me for a kiss.

...I think it was more like a snowwoman than snowman.