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Post by KeshmarCurlyHair on May 19, 2008 21:30:12 GMT -5
"...okay." Kaori said, laying back down. "I just have so many questions now. Where's my family, is everyone okay, how did everything turn out like this..."
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Post by Kazuki4356 on May 19, 2008 22:06:54 GMT -5
"After the Nocturnians destroyed the old village, we fled here and rebuilt in secret," Arkia explained. "We're underground, so we're safe for the most part. Most of the villagers made it here safely. My father lead a small group to hold off the Nocturnians while the rest of us escaped." Arkia continued, her story stirring up old memories.
"Your mother is currently on a trade mission to Lurellin to buy food for the village. She should be back in a few weeks. Your father... he... he went with my father to hold off the Nocturnians..." Arkia struggled to hold back her tears as she recounted the painful tale.
"Despite being underground we've manged to build a good life here. The conditions are perfect from growing edible mushrooms, and there's a lot of valuable minerals to mine. Despite of everything we've been through, we're doing ok now."
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Post by KeshmarCurlyHair on May 19, 2008 22:14:06 GMT -5
Kaori nodded. "I understand. What happened to the other girls? Taziko? Kiros? Desiel?"
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Post by Kazuki4356 on May 19, 2008 22:23:37 GMT -5
"Taziko and Kiros are fine. Taziko is working at the bakery and Kiros is running a cafe. They stopped by several times to see you while you were unconcious," Arkia said. "I'll tell them to stop by when you're feeling a bit better."
Arkia paused before continuing. "Desiel went missing before we left the old village. We have no idea what happened to her. I believe she's still alive though. Finding you just makes that belief stronger."
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Post by KeshmarCurlyHair on May 19, 2008 22:30:15 GMT -5
Kaori looked away, in thought. "Everything's different now... I mean not this whole underground thing. I mean... well everyone else is 4 years older than I remember them. I hardly even recognize myself right now."
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Post by Kazuki4356 on May 19, 2008 22:36:19 GMT -5
"It'll take some getting used to, but I'm sure you'll be fine. You've always been a strong girl Kaori. If anyone can overcome this it's you."
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Post by KeshmarCurlyHair on May 19, 2008 22:40:49 GMT -5
Kaori looked back at Arkia, then smiled. "Arkia..."
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Post by Kazuki4356 on May 19, 2008 22:52:44 GMT -5
"You should rest a bit more," Arkia said. "If you want I can go get Taziko and Kiros now."
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Post by KeshmarCurlyHair on May 19, 2008 22:55:55 GMT -5
Kaori pulled the heavy blankets off her and eased her feet to the floor. "Sure, but I should clean up first... I must look like a mess."
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Post by Kazuki4356 on May 19, 2008 22:59:00 GMT -5
"Ok then, but don't push yourself. Do you want any help?"
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