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1st Rise of the Phoenix ஜ Action

[Ikki is walking through the village with relative calm, he's not pleased and it's obvious in his body language that he's stressed and annoyed. Who wouldn't be, having found himself in an unknown place, a place where he didn't intend to be?

The fact that no matter how much he expanded his Cosmos, he couldn't find his brothers' Cosmos or the Cosmos of anyone he knew didn't help in the situation. Still, he looks quite sure of where he's going, even if he's not, and only the loose-fitting white cotton pants he's wearing point out that he's new in the place.

Those particularly sensible to spiritual energy may notice his strong Cosmos -full of contained anger and hate, directed to no one but obviously there- constantly reaching out and basically checking everyone he can reach. Searching for something, or someone, that would explain him being stuck in that place. Unable to return to where he intended to go or contact his friends, so far he's not having any luck and the idea he's starting to get doesn't please him.]

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[Ikki pauses in his way and looks at her, obviously wary. This one's Cosmos feels really big and despite it not being aggressive or even really active at the moment, its size is enough to worry. Still, he can't feel an evil intent on her, quite the contrary, it almost reminds him of Saori's Cosmos when she doesn't use it.]

No, I'm not. What's this place?

[ She smiles faintly. ] It's called Luceti. Um..

[ She considers - how to explain. ] Basically it's a place that ... a lot of people from different places have been brought, by people called the Malnosso.

[He didn't ask what it was called. However her explanation is closer to what he looked for... And at the same time far different from what he expected.]

You mean that people are pulled out from their dimensions to this one?

[He frowns, "Malnosso", that's definitively not the name of a God.]

Yes, that's right. A lot of people who have been brought here refer to this place as a prison ... seeing as there doesn't appear to be any way of leaving. At least not voluntarily.

[Ikki's not happy. He's not unfamiliar with being in a place similar to a prison, unable to leave on his own. But back then he didn't have a time limit to worry about, he didn't have things to do, there weren't people depending on him.]

Is that the situation for everyone here? The whole village?

[ A lot of people weren't happy about it either. ]

Yes, or at least all of the people in the village who I've talked to anyway.

I suppose those Malnosso you mentioned aren't... Easy to reach, right?

[Where "easy to reach" means "easy to find and kick in their asses until they beg for mercy and return everyone to their dimension before killing them so it doesn't happen again". Normally one would need some experience dealing with Ikki to get that but just from his tone the general intention can be noticed.]

Oh... No, I'm afraid not. [ Sometimes they just come and take you, but Polka hasn't experienced that yet herself. ] I'm sure if you ask over the journal, someone might have an idea of how to contact them - there must be some way.

Oh, and there's a guide that's been put together by a woman named Raine. I think she's been here for a long time, and she's been quite thorough about putting together what newcomers may need to know.

[He blinks at that and arches an eyebrow.]

What journal?

[ Eh? Polka tilts her head, and then juggles the bags in her hands for a moment, so she can get at the journal she'd tucked inside one. ]

When we're brought here, we usually have two things. Our clothing - or a substitute pair until we can get to the store for it - and a journal. Like this. [ She produces said book. ] It allows us to communicate with everyone else here.

[The lack of his Phoenix Cloth had alarmed him too but since he could feel it around it didn't become a first priority. He didn't expect it to be a side effect of being brought there thought.

He frowns at the book.]

Tch... I think I saw one like that when I woke up.

[He crosses his arms, now he has to go back his way and try to find that book? Awesome.]

So I'm supposed to have that book on the whole time?

Well... it is a good idea to keep it with you. But it has a habit of turning up wherever you are anyway. [ It's a stalker. ] Did you leave it behind?

[The cotton pants don't have space for much, still he pats them to make sure that book hasn't suddenly materialized in them. It has not, it must be still in the forest.]

I barely paid any attention to it, I had other things to worry about.

[To pick up books from the ground isn't a personal hobby of his anyway. And even know he has something else to worry about.]

The store, how much does it charge for our things?

[Having to buy his Phoenix Cloth... Several years in a living hell to get it and now he had to go and buy it. It was so ridiculous it made him want to laugh at it.]

Nothing.

Food, shelter, clothing - anything you need is free of charge, it seems. Do you see that building over there? [ She shifts her grip on her bags again, pointing in the direction of the store. ] That's the general store. You should be able to find everything you need there, or just about.

[Well, those were some good news. Even if the place was called a prison he half expected people to charge for things, specially if there was a store. Even if there was no money for whatever reason, he almost expected a trade system.

Ikki frowns, eying the bags the girl has been juggling with the whole time. At first he didn't have time and... He still doesn't have it but it doesn't seem he can get out soon. And she has been answering his questions honestly from what he felt.]

Do you want me to help you with those bags?

[ Some members might arrange a trade system in the form of favors - Polka was happy to just hep out. At the offer though, she blinks in surprise, and smiles. ]

Um - sure, but ... [ Well his belongings weren't likely to get away anytime soon. ] Alright, thank you. My house isn't far from here.

[Ikki really isn't the helpful type, but he isn't a rude bastard either, sarcastic, cynical and lone-wolf? Yes. Full of anger and hate? Yes. The type of guy who would just ignore a girl who could use a bit of help with her bags after talking with her? No.

So he reaches for her bags and gets a good hold of them. He doesn't think his Cloth will go anywhere, and even if it did he can sense it. The journal... Isn't a priority.]

Okay, I'll follow you.

Thank you. What's your name? I'm Polka.

[ Full of anger and hate... that sounds like someone else she knew. Still, once Ikki takes hold of her bags, she clutches the journal in both arms, starting along the road. A pause as she draws near the Welcome Center, and she indicates it. ]

You remember when I said that housing was free? That's the Welcome Center. It's primarily a place where new arrivals can stay until they find a place here. I've never me the person who runs it, but I hear she's nice.

I'm Phoenix Ikki, thought Phoenix is mostly a title. Call me either way.

[He's used to it after all. A Saint's connection with his Cloth is close enough for him to be get quickly used to be called by the name of the Cloth. The fact that there's only one Cloth per person helps, and anyway not everyone has the time to memorize everyone's names, so calling them by the Cloth they wear is the fastest way.

He looks at the building and nods, memorizing its location. Housing doesn't bother him thought, he has lived inside a volcano after all. In fact...]

Is there a volcano around?

[ Hm... If Phoenix was a title... wait, was it a title of respect? Ikki must be his name -- oh decisions decisions! AH! She's pulled out of deliberation by the question, looking momentarily startled. ]

I -- um, a volcano? Hn... I don't think so... there are mountains, and there's a desert - I don't know how much of Luceti has been explored, but I don't remember seeing anything about a volcano in the map.

[He notices the light confusion at his name. Serves him right for not wanting to go into full introductions.]

Phoenix is my rank. I'm the only one with that rank so it often serves as my name anyway.

[He hums at her answer. Due his training place and the nature of the Phoenix' Cloth, volcanoes have always felt quite homely for him. Not to mention that staying in one helps him to heal his owns faster.]

I'll go check the Welcome Center then.

[Yes, he asked about a volcano go to live there. There's no misunderstanding, even if it may sound like it.]

Oh... Oh! [ Okay, so ... wait, no, she probably should still address him by rank. ] It's okay to call you Phoenix, then? Or Phoenix Ikki? ... Do you have a preference? [ Sheesh, she has to make it so needlessly complicated!

Meanwhile, over a small bridge, and Polka points to a rather impressive two story building. ] There's my house. [ Looks way too big for one person doesn't it? Also pardon the curious glance - that.. he surely wasn't asking about volcanos for THAT reason. No way. ]

[Congratulations Polka, you have managed to amuse Ikki and make him show something close to a smile.]

I don't really have a preference, Ikki is enough thought. Unless you know someone else called that way.

[Ikki eyes the house, he can't feel anyone else inside of it. He gets a glimpse of the curious glance thought but he decides to ignore it for the time being. Instead he allows himself to be curious.]

Do you live alone?

[ Aww, lookit that, he can smile! Do it more Ikki! ]

Okay, Ikki then. [ She certainly doesn't know anyone else called Ikki or Phoenix. The question though, makes her smile fade a little. ]

I do now. The Malnosso... sent my friends away. Of course Foot is still with me - she's a new arrival just like you. [ It's still way too big for her, but she's not willing to move into someplace smaller. ]

[No, it's expensive and he's broke. His expression turns serious as hers smile fades a bit, even without the explanation he can realize when a question is a bad one.]

So the Malnosso really control everything here.

[Here's Ikki wondering if there would be a way to lure those Malnosso out of their hiding place. Unless they have abilities like Mö's they shouldn't be able to send people anywhere from a great distance, which means they should get out at least for that.]

Foot?

[He has heard his own share of strange names but "Foot" enters a new category.]

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