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[mangata]

[ The number on the network seems to be the same as a certain Marina Santana that people know - including a few newbies now. It's taken from a low-quality camera phone, and the background seems desolate, and the blue-haired girl the video is looking at has shorter hair than Marina and, quite notably, has both of her eyes intact.

She sighs, and waves at the propped-up camera. ]

So it looks like we're getting new additions to this network for the first time in a while - and from what I've caught looking over the network, it coincides with a new wave of oddities.

[ Not-Marina leans in closer, eyes narrowed. ]

To everyone new, if you notice that I look identical to a certain Marina Santana, there is a good reason for it. Over a year ago, our planet created copies - doppelgangers - clones - what have you, of some of the reincarnations. Mirrored selves... and some of us are still alive. You may call me Umi Ryuuzaki, the name of Marina's past life, because I was in a hurry to be my own person and the name stuck well enough.

[ Yeah Marina, she doesn't really care how you feel about people talking about your past life. Just sayin'. ]

To everyone else, if this trend of strange occurrences continues, you'll be hearing and seeing more of me than you have for the past year or so.

It's... a pleasure. Goodbye. [ Although she'll chat with anyone who wants to.

Comments

[Video]

[charcoalfeather]

Umi... [Rakka would never be very certain about the Doppelgangers, some of them anyways. But there were some that deserved some peace and safety. Umi was one such person.]

[Video]

[mangata]

Hello, Rakka. [ She's not glaring, but seeing Rakka hasn't improved her mood or anything. ]

[Video]

[charcoalfeather]

Um, hello. It's been a while.

[She hasn't seen her own doppelganger for some time now either. She had to stop looking, after a while.]

[Video/private]

[twobirdsonestone]

[See Reki's face.

See her looking mildly concerned in her usual way; an odd mixture of glaring and watching with hesitation.]

[Video/private]

[mangata]

Reki.

[ It's not like she's not used to it by now, and just nods back at her. ]

It's not as though I plan to get involved with the rest of them, but we can only wander like this for so long.

[twobirdsonestone]

Umi. [And we're already off to an impressive start, as Reki is so often in a good mood these days.]

I know that, but I thought we weren't showing our faces on the network for a reason. And now we're doing it because of some shitty slimes?

[dictator_ko]

Wait, you're a copy?

[She isn't sure what to think of that.]

Well, you're still a person after all.

[She's still trying to make up for the bad first impression she made. And now she's thinking about what it'd be like having a copy of herself. It actually seems quite fun.]

[mangata]

A copy of sorts, yes, and a person as well, yes.

[ Being Marina's copy blows, because Marina's life is swell and Umi's isn't. ]

Very astute.

[dictator_ko]

[Well, this Umi's cute enough Mina wants to be friends with her. After all, cute girls should band together.]

Well, that's quite nice hair you have. ♪

Video

[callmeryuzaki]

Another "Ryuzaki?" How strange. Confusing.

It could be interesting.

Video

[mangata]

Confusing. Make sure no one gets the impression that we are related.

...you have nothing to do with dragons I bet.

Video

[callmeryuzaki]

Dragons?

That depends on who you ask.

Text - Private

[willdareanything]

[What's this? A private text from a previously unseen Number?]

It seems you've fallen on hard times. If you're interested, I may have an offer for you.

Text - Private

[mangata]

Explain your offer.

[ Hello mystery man, what do you want to use her like some kind of minion for? ]

Text - Private

[willdareanything]

Straight to the point. I'll do the same.

What I'm offering is a job. You are in a unique position and have a number of abilities that I may have a use for. I'm willing to pay you very well for your services, and even offer you a home. Give you the chance to build that life of your own you want.

[video]

[jasminebloominginshadow]

[oh hey, look who it is]

... Hey. I'm, uh, glad to hear you're doing alright...

[video]

[mangata]

[ There. That's what gets her to tense up. ]

Jasmine. ...th-th-thank you.

[video]

[jasminebloominginshadow]

... Oh jeez. I look just like her and you're- oh geez.

I can stop. I can stop right now. I'm so sorry!

[voice]

[scarlet_devil]

So, you survive.

Let's make one thing clear, shall we? I will not tolerate any trouble caused to Amelia.

[voice]

[mangata]

Of course I do.

...do not worry about her. I have no quarrel with Amelia, and she... really does not deserve any trouble.

[voice]

[scarlet_devil]

[ Emi is satisfied with that answer. Maybe they might become friends. ]

She's family now, it's my job to worry. That said, glad to hear it.

video;

[moonlighteclipse]

[There's a long, dour sort of look from Rose. Her image quality's an awful lot better, and she looks perplexed. Truthfully, she's not sure what to think of Umi suddenly coming on here like this, and finally just shrugs.]

So. Where the hell'd you get off to?

video;

[mangata]

[ It's not feasible to remain on the run forever. ]

Away. [ She mostly trusts Rose, as long as her temper isn't being set off, at least. ] I've needed it badly.

Audio

[numberedshepherd]

I've nothing against doppelgangers that sincerely want to help. Congratulations on surviving the invasion.

Audio

[mangata]

I never said that I sincerely want to help either, but thank you anyways.