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[ Ange happens to wake up in a more relatively safe place this time she arrives, waking up just outside Community Building 4. It doesn't take her long to realize she's not in Naraka anymore and instead in Luceti, which does have its problems but considering the nature of Luceti, she knows nothing can be done about it, and she takes this fact in calmly. She can only vaguely remember the place, but she does remember some of the key facts and happenings in it.

And after a moment, she searches for her journal and her clothes, though this time she isn't fortunate enough to find the latter by her side (and she makes note to search for them later, though she isn't entirely fond of this white sundress considering it doesn't exactly cover up her stomach as well as her usual clothes do). She does, however, locate the journal quickly, and as she stands up, she clicks the journal on. ]

Good evening, Luceti. I am Ange Serena, and some of you may recognize me. I would like to let those of you who remember me know that I have returned here. [ And she pauses for a moment, considers the nature of the place she's in. ] And if any of my companions from Naraka are here at the moment as well, I would like for you to contact me. That is—

[ Suddenly, she cuts herself off with a shriek. It just so happens that Naoto Shirogane's dog, who has beaten its owner back to the building by quite a lot, has decided it's a good idea to run up to Ange, and though it approaches her playfully, Ange has ... issues with dogs (issues that she will not admit to, but they are serious issues indeed).

And there is shuffling to be heard over the journal as the woman backs away. ] D-Do not come close! I — I do not wish to play, and — my throat does not wish to play, either — [ Those creatures go for the throat, after all. And there is another shriek now as the dog begins running circles around her happily. But, ffff, Ange is most certainly not happy about this and anyone listening over the journals may hear a loud sound soon, indication that she has indeed thrown the journal at the dog's feet. ] D-Do you want that? Would you rather play with that? [ She knows the journal is important but ... sob.

Anyone who finds Ange will notice her backed up against the building, with a dog happily barking at her and closing in. ]

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[Yuan was just out taking a walk, so he hasn't noticed the journal entry yet. He was, however, faintly wondering when the most recent New Feather cycle would begin. It should be due this month, after all, but it's been rather quiet on the journal system these days.

The first thing he hears is barking, which he ignores. Then he rounds a corner to spot a familiar dog. He's seen Naoto walk around the village with that little furball before. Then his eyes fall on the person the dog is successfully cornering.]

... Ange?

[ Successfully cornering indeed!

It takes her a moment before she realizes Yuan is there (and it takes her another moment to recognize who he is, but she does!). And then she suddenly feels a little bit safer but the problem still remains that a terrifying creature is cornering her and she can't very well do anything about it on her own. (But she also doesn't want to say "hi, I'm terrified of dogs", so she ... tries to keep her cool as best as she can. ]

H-Hello! As you can see, I have returned! [ sobbing internally ]

[Ange may be trying to keep it under wraps, but it's still very obvious from her tone of voice that something is distressing her. Seeing her backed against a wall isn't helping her case any. Yuan just isn't sure what the problem is. He takes a few steps closer, but not enough to draw the dog's full attention just yet.]

Are you all right?

[ Fffff, don't come closer, Yuan! Ange will start to fear for his safety, too, and that certainly isn't something she wants from this situation. So she quickly responds. ]

Y-Yes! But do not come any closer!

[That causes Yuan to stop in his tracks again, but only because he's expecting a far greater danger than possibly-rabid little dogs. His eyes sweep the area in search of anything that seems amiss, but... It's like trying to find Waldo in a book that doesn't depict him.]

What's wrong?

[ Hmmnn, she supposes she'll warn him, then, since this is an important situation! ]

These creatures go right for the throat if provoked!

[ So maybe that gives away her fear but she's hoping the 'if provoked' part makes it seem as though she isn't afraid of dogs in general but instead of what they can do if they're made mad ... ]

[That's... a familiar sounding freak out... So Luca'll just-- peek over--

It is Ange! Luca's excited enough to quicken his pace towards her. Although, not enough to call off the dog.]

Ange! You're here! Did you just-- [Oh, sundress. Stupid question, then.] You must be cold!

[...Is this really happening. Because Marcell is having a hard time believing someone's afraid of a dog that isn't even being moderately hostile.]

...Do you need help, miss?

[ THE TEMPERATURE IS THE LEAST OF HER WORRIES, LUCA.

But, man, is she glad to see him (and she's a little surprised that he's here in Luceti too, but she dismisses it quickly).

And she ... tries to act like she's totally not scared to death right now. ]

Y-Yes, I am here now! And ... I suppose it is rather chilly. [ Quietly trying to make conversation without letting it be known that the dog is scaring the hell out of her.

Don't come too much closer though because she doesn't want your throat being ripped apart by this beast!! ]

[ No shhh don't bring it up she's not even scared. Can you not see how completely calm she is? ]

H-Help with what? [ Not this dog, nope ... ]

You...look rather distressed by the dog, miss.

[ ... Fff. She's not sure if she's okay with it just being pointed out like that. So she goes ahead and makes up some reason why it would clearly distress her. ]

How am I to be sure it is a friendly dog?

[ See she totally has reason to be afraid right now. ]

It could easily harm me!

[ Spada was just double-checking the old apartment room for something he lost (something which may have been vaguely naughty in nature and he's a little distraught it's gone missing) and while he doesn't find what he's looking for, he doesn't think he regrets making his way over to the building when he hears the cry of a maiden in danger!!

— Literally a maiden, seeing as when he runs around the corner it's Ange being backed up against the wall by a dog. ... A playful, friendly dog, and he's familiar with dogs so he decides to help his companion out with a high-pitched whistle, crouching down when the dog starts running towards him so he can maybe give it some attention it must want. ]

[But Ange he knows you're scared shitless of dogs, he travelled with you remember...

Not that that means he's going to do anything productive--

okay he might step past that vicious, rabid little cutie-patootie to look her over.]

We should really get you inside. You could freeze out here... We wouldn't want you getting sick on your first day back. Her'll be so happy to see you, too!

[ She hears the whistle before she notices Spada (seeing as she couldn't take her attention off the dog or it'd surely leap at her), but once she notices the dog running away, she notices Spada. ... And then she notices him crouching down and that concerns her — kind of a lot.

She can't help but shout out. ]

S-Spada do not get so close to its level! They go for the throat! [ And he is getting his throat closer to it and ajskh;sdjghk Spada you're helping it kill you, you know. ]

[ Hey hey shhh she covered up her fear of dogs extremely well when she was with him and the others okay.

She's terrified when he just walks past the dog, and she gasps a little when he gets so close to it, aaaa. But she pretends to be totally calm and collected! ]

A-Ah, yes! I am sure Her will be very happy! [ She didn't know Her was here, too, but she'll deal with that later, when they're safely away from this dog. ] C-Could you please show me the way to your home?

[ And

walk her safely past the dog, sobbing. ]

[ Hey, Ange. Guess what? Spada's still crouched down and he's just casually ruffling the fur on the dog's head, maybe scratching around his ears a little, and better yet he's grinning while he does it. ~~She should be thankful because for once he's not staring at her chest.~~ ]

C'mon, Ange, he's harmless.

[ Ssssob, he can't be sure about that!! Dogs are crazy rabid animals and that one could strike at any moment — who says dogs can't pretend to be nice and then strike when their prey's defense is lowered!

So she continues to keep her distance instead of going any closer. ]

You cannot be sure of that! Do you personally know this dog?

[Ange you're such a precious lady sometimes--

Luca doesn't want her to have to walk through the snow and cold any more than she has to, ssso... He thinks for a moment and motions to his back.]

Would you, um... mind being carried? It's a bit of a walk.

[She can't be that heavy, right, like she's a little plump but it's not like she's that heavy, right?]

[ More like Ange is severely paranoid and needs to get over whatever issue she has with canines. ]

Nah, but I can tell you if he was out to get you you'd know.

[ Spada has experience with dogs!! ]

[ Ange is ... not going to let Luca carry her on his back. No no no no no. This is not happening, Luca, because she is fat and she will crush you. Also because it's awkward and she doesn't want to make her friend do that ... (But also she hates exercise so she would enjoy it, but she can't put her friend through something like that!) ]

I cannot allow you to do that, Luca! I will be alright. I can walk on my own.

[ Mmnn, but Ange is very not okay with dogs at all and she would like it if her companion did not get so cuddly with them ...

But she will quietly change the subject so that she doesn't have to deal with the dog-based one. ]

—Could we please leave it here and go now?

[ This is why Ange will never understand Spada: she sees a poor dog running around in the cold of winter desperate for attention and just wants to leave it alone —

He's still preoccupied with the dog and how excited he seems. ]

What, just like that? It's the middle of winter.

[ Well how is Ange supposed to know "dog alone in the winter" describes Spada too, huh. ]

And there are plenty of monsters that can survive the cold. Surely it has an owner whom will find it soon enough.

[ She is not taking the dog in. ]

[ She's not — ]

Dogs ain't monsters, Ange. 'specially not this one.

[ He's friendly and cute ... ]

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