second dream [text] | backdated to the 14th

[charcoalfeather]

[There's a new post up on the network; it's small and there isn't much said, but it's what said in it that should be hard be ignored.

There's a cellphone picture of... what appears to be a thrift store in Woodend, seated somewhat out of the way by the looks of it. Everything looks fine.... until one sees the text at the bottom.]

there's a new thrift shop in Woodend.
I know this shop
it's the shop the other Rakka went to in her world.
and the guy inside there knows who I am
what do I do?

Comments

[dictator_ko]

Okay, that's a weird thing to get back. Not the weirdest I've seen lately, but still weird.

[charcoalfeather]

it's really confusing??

he recognized me, asked if i was taller even.

[dictator_ko]

Well, at least do you shop somewhere better than a thrift shop?

[Because this is important in Mina's misplaced priorities.]

[charcoalfeather]

[It's very important. Clearly. Though Rakka didn't think so, but at least she had an answer to that.]

well yes I mean

I mostly shop online?

[dictator_ko]

[Was Mina from the pre-Internet era, she would've scoffed at that. But she finds it perfectly acceptable to acquire fashion online. You just have to shop at the right sites.]

Well, you need a fashion makeover. Actually, a makeover in general.

[charcoalfeather]

[As an Internet era person, Rakka would be insulted if she did. :\ ]

you keep saying that. do I really need a makeover so badly?

[dictator_ko]

Every girl needs a makeover if they haven't had one! Just name a time and place, and I'll see if I can make it.

[dragon_blossom]

burn it

no don't do that um idk ask him about himself? find out if he existed before like right now?

[charcoalfeather]

NO BURNING DX

I SHOULD

brb

[dragon_blossom]

hows that going?

[charcoalfeather]

he didn't exist before right now

he's kind of freaking out

[dragon_blossom]

who wouldn't?

uh huh idk what to do tho

[charcoalfeather]

me either

I'm kind of freaking out too

[sakuya_izayoi]

It's really awkward to get recognized. That's essentially how I officially joined the numbered. I met someone whom I knew very well from before.

Don't try to avoid it. It will just make things less pleasant.

[charcoalfeather]

I'm not going to. He seems to be not taking this too well right now. so I want to be there for him.

he helped the other Rakka. I have to do something for him back.

[sakuya_izayoi]

Good. Just take things delicately and try to give him space if he needs it. You're doing the right thing though. I wish you the best of luck.

[charcoalfeather]

I

thank you, really.

I'm worried about him, and I'm going to do the best I can to help, now.

[sakuya_izayoi]

You're very welcome. You are very resourceful. I'm sure things will work out.

[charcoalfeather]

tthnak you, really.

umm

so, is everything alright over there?

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[evowhisperer]

I've heard of Numbered echoing back specific locations, but it's very curious that a person appeared with it.

Have you said hello?

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[charcoalfeather]

I've never seen anything like this before, it's really weird!

oh, uh, yes of course I did. He said hi back and recognized me.

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[evowhisperer]

Yes, it is an unusual combination.

Maybe he's a Numbered who hasn't been active on the Network yet. He might remember you from his own past life.

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[charcoalfeather]

I

I don't know, honestly.

I kind of want to hope that though; I feel so bad for him.

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[evowhisperer]

Why's that?

Why do you feel bad, I mean. What you've described so far sounds strange but harmless.

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[charcoalfeather]

except

I don't think he knows where he is anymore