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momquest: a quest for moms

[ It's another day in Tokyo-D, and the relentless cycle of content generation for the masses goes on; how long have you been filming this drama, exactly? And it's not that it's a bad show, per se, but the fact that it's really dedicated to showing the gritty realities of combat and using practical effects for it is... kind of a lot.

Also it can't decide if it wants to be a show about frenemies or about enemies-to-lovers-to-enemies. Cowards.

And besides, it's not home, is it?

It occurs to you on break at the really honestly lackluster buffet table set up for the actors and any surviving extras that... there's really not that much security on this show, all things considered, unless there's something you're not seeing... ]

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[ If she took any notes, it seems she took them with her, or turned them in to a superior; it's all fresh paper. Really nice paper, if you're into stationery. ]

[ Sadly, no one has yet converted Amaranth to office supply fandom—though she does indeed appreciate the inherent luxury of such fine paper being used for anything but an expertly-bound book.

So she steps up to the edge of the window, setting her hands on the stones as she overlooks the vastness of hell.

Some questions:
Can she get a sense of how many different domains there are? Are these really entire worlds, or is this Liars vs. Vengeance vs. etc.?
How far does her vision in fact reach with this place's sorcery?
...And, well.... can she in fact see Tokyo-F? ]

[ They're... various realms, and there's a lot of them. Definitely more than two, although outside of the more familiar sights of Liar Hell and Vengeance hell, distinction grows fuzzy since they're composed of far less human ideas.

And, in fact, looking out to see Tokyo-F—

Well, you can't quite see Tokyo-F, not with your eyes, but you can feel something of it, in a way. Like you could just—turn your head and speak to those people who feel closest to your heart.

The question is, well—who are those people? ]

[ It's always her children: her first and final obligation.

Why couldn't she hold on to LiliS?
Looking for them, somewhere in all that kaleidoscopic chaos, is an act of protectiveness—mingled with a kind of distant loneliness. ]

[ there's something, almost like an uneasy feeling in response; like someone isn't sure what's happening, but wants to be prepared for it.

also there's a separate feeling of—confused irritation, and then the distinct response back in Tenn's voice: ]

If there's a ghost, I'm going to be mad.

[ and also Chrys is having a normal one.

no but actually you also get a distinct sense of a question: ]

what is happening? and are you okay?

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[ Why would it be a ghost?

a pause, and then she feels Ayumu.

...You can hear me? There's a kind of emotional background radiation, too: the kind of awe that is a mix of wonder and alarm. ]

[ in ayumu's voice: ]

Seems like it.

[ also, in Tenn's sort of soft way, coupled with a sort of concern about the possibility of Hell Bullshit: ]

...How can we help?

[ a kneejerk reaction, not deliberately broadcast ] (Good girl, Cypress.)

[ anyway, good news/bad news: turns out it's Heaven Bullshit ]

(...Do I need help?)
I'm... not certain. I think I'm in Yu-Shan (furi: heaven).

[ haha uh oh this is going to be an issue ]

[ oh, that. makes her feel A Way. only pausing but not stopping her gun care routine even as they "talk".

but, actually--

-- are you trapped? ]

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[ Are you in danger? How are you talking to us? ]

I don't think I'm in any danger—not in the immediate sense, anyway.

"Trapped" is... a bit more complicated. There is a gate nearby, and I am sure it leaves this place, but I have no idea where it leads. The connection to Liar Hell can't have been permanent or they'd be here too, I'm certain—and this place is floating, besides.

And I have no idea how it is we can hear each other. Probably it is connected to how this watchtower functions, but beyond that is a Celestial mystery.

[ it was a yes or no question.

she considers a long moment, but.

Is this your only way out? ]

[ +1ing cypress mentally tbh ]

[ Salts His Pancakes And Dissociates Because He Has A Bit Of A Problem Here But He'll Burn That Bridge When He Gets There. ]

[ dude what ]

[ is "dissociating" an emotion? wow having bad mental health feels bad; you kids live like this?? ]

(local mother will never admit to being in over her head)
It is the only one I have yet found, but I haven't yet traveled beyond this courtyard and watchtower.

[ i would argue its the absence of an emotion

but it sure does feel bad

...Why are you there? ]

I... prayed. (a lingering sense of wonder and suddenly reinforced faith)

—It's a long story, I should say, but... that's the part which actually made it happen: praying to my homeland's god.

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[ but that is a question, isn't it? what is your way out of here? how do you connect yourself back to Tokyo-F?

What bonds you to life in that Hell city, really? And if belief can take you here, what can build you a bridge back to there? ]

[ well, that tracks. (also side-eyeing tenn, what,)

but also frustrates her a little bit-- faith is all well and good and necessary, but--

So what do we do? ]

[ Can you pray to get back? ]

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anything in italics is a thought/emotion that could get passed on

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