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[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

[a small blond child, cloth doll in hand, wanders her way along a street. She's looking around, but trying not to look directly at anyone, because she doesn't know them.

The ground is empty of snow, which is something she has rarely seen, and barely remembers. Everything is wrong, and this is Not Keterburg. Soon, no matter how brave she is trying to be, she won't be able to do much more than sit on a bench and try not to get upset]

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[fonic-genius.livejournal.com]

...Nephry. Why are you here?

[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

[a small gasp! And she gets up off the bench to take a few steps closer]

Is that you Jade?

[fonic-genius.livejournal.com]

Yes. Why are you here?

[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

I didn't know where to go.

[fonic-genius.livejournal.com]

I meant here. Why are you in this place instead of Keterburg?

[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

I don't know. Where is here?

[fonic-genius.livejournal.com]

[A small pause. When he speaks again, a hint of irritation laces his tone.]

I don't know. It's a nexus of sorts, and people are transported here. I have yet to figure out why and for what purpose.

[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

[Nephry looks away then. He's already tired of talking to her, from the sound of his voice]

Oh. ...How do we go back to Keterburg?

[fonic-genius.livejournal.com]

[Jade is dimly aware that his tone had upset Nephry, and tried to speak in a more gentle voice.]

I don't know. I'm trying to find a way, but I don't even know how we got here.

[akaishodou.livejournal.com]

[Oh boy. Although not much of a parent herself, she's walking over and placing a hand on Nephry's shoulder. Faintest frown appearing on her face.]

It's dangerous to be out in a place like this.

[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

[at the touch she jumps, bringing her doll closer to her chest]

Who are you?

[akaishodou.livejournal.com]

[Oh crap, did she frighten her? She didn't mean to do that.]

Asch.

[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

[Nobody here is familiar. So to a point, everyone frightens her just a little bit]

I'm Nephry.

[akaishodou.livejournal.com]

Are you that Necr-- [Wait, she's tiny.] Jade's little sister?

[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

Yes. [and she perks up juuuust a little] Do you know him? He's supposed to be in school too.

[akaishodou.livejournal.com]

I do. ... But unfortunately, you're not home anymore. [She was used to telling newcomers this kind of information. ... But it didn't seem so right telling a little girl.]

[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

No, there's no snow. But I don't know where I am.

[she is faltering just a little. Her eyes welling up, and all.]

D'aaaawwwww, there's not enough Nephry out there.

[glasses-gleam.livejournal.com]

[Walking by, lost in thought, Jade paused. He felt something quite familiar nearby and looked up, to his left, his right, then finally skyward?

Nothing in the clouds, his gaze turned down to a normal level again and he saw...a memory, and as always; it was not a pleasant one. He crossed over to the small child, and looked carefully at the doll, trying to determine whether he had replaced it for her again. He kept his voice soft, wondering if she'd know him in his aged form.] ...Hello Nephry, are you lost?

I play the grown-up version too.

[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

[Nephry hugs her doll a little tighter when the tall man comes closer. It's a little worn, but she's too old to have the real one anymore - this is definitely the replica Milly.

He seems familiar too, but she doesn't know exactly why.]

Yes sir. ...How do you know my name?

[Professor Nebilim taught them to be very careful of strangers.]

Oh wow! We should do something with the siblings grown up then~ ...I also play a Peony.

[glasses-gleam.livejournal.com]

[Watching her reaction, Jade can not find himself surprised by either it, or the doll. She'd already be drawing away from him by this point, too disturbed by what he'd done, yet unable to let go of Milly.

He smiled again finally.]

I'm a friend of your brother, Jade. [Just a quick pause while he determines what he should use for an alias; the answer is simple.] Call me J.C.~

PEONY!!! I'm the only Nephry player I've ever met...

[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

Jade's friend is Peony.

[And Saphir, except he doesn't treat Saphir like much of a friend, really.

Her older brother has just barely begun to torment living things. Gelda's still alive, though, so his fascination with understanding death is less...pronounced.]

I would so love to throw Peo-kun at a Nephry~ You are the only player i've met too...

[glasses-gleam.livejournal.com]

He mentioned a boy by that name... As well as a boy named Saphir? He didn't like talking about him much.

[Of course his sister was clever. They were alike in that they were very perceptive with the small details. It made him feel old indeed, and made him see the small mistakes he'd made along the way. He cleared his throat.]

This is a Nexus, people from different places and times arrive here.

I may have to bring one of my adult!Neph accounts in, then~

[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

Saphir wants to be his best friend too. But he's mean to him.

[a fact about which even small Nephry is indignant and at a loss. The best she can do is (occasionally) yell at Jade for being so mean, and play with Saphir whenever he gets left behind.

Of course, he doesn't like being relegated to playing with a little girl, so he leaves her out often as not to chase after Jade and Peony.]

...A...nexus? What does that mean?

Well, pending another RL crisis, I'd be all over it!

[glasses-gleam.livejournal.com]

Oh? Jade said he was very annoying and wouldn't leave him alone. I suppose that's very rude of your brother.

[How amusing recalling the past like this. He'd have to wonder how Saphir would react if he'd wound up here as well. It wouldn't be good as he'd likely reveal the deception, but it's much better in Jade's opinion to not be disappointed by how her brother grew up before experiencing it.]

It's a central point where everything meets. We could meet anyone here. Even older versions of ourselves.

yaaay~

[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

[now, now. Who says she'll be disappointed?]

Even Mama and Papa?

[...sorry kid.]