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[ 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.

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

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

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

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

It... it's alright. [ Jasmine being nice hurts when her memories of her Jasmine are so awful, but it's still better than what she's had. ]

After all, the majority of my life has, technically, been without her.

I guess, it's just... you don't deserve to be hurt anymore, and I don't want to be the cause of it...

You try... and as much as your face and voice bring back painful memories, I really, honestly appreciate it.

... Alright then.

So um. Been holding up okay?

I'm living in an almost-wasteland and in one piece, so I would say yes.

... wait.

Where are you staying?

Wherever. [ Yes very descriptive Umi. ]

... Is "wherever" a place west of Missouri, by any chance?

Ssssometimes. Often.

[ She has magical powers Jasmine she can take care of herself she's a big kid now! ]

... Look. I can't tell you what to do. Just. Please, god. Take care of yourself out there.

I am. And I'm good at running away.

...although I may settle down a bit, soon enough.

... Okay, good. That's honestly a big relief.

Being worried about feels strange, but... it's a bit relieving to me as well.

Well... I'm glad. Let me know if you need anything else, okay?

I won't bother you unless I think you can help, specifically, but, um, thank you.

Right. Whatever's right for you Mar- Umi. Whatever's right for you.

[oh god oh god oh god SHE MESSED UP]

Edited 2015-08-12 01:34 (UTC)

[ Umi takes a deep breath, and sighs. She took a deep breath JUST to sigh. ]

The fact that I once responded to that name just makes it more awkward, so please just don't.

[Jasmine is just plain mortified]

It won't happen again. Sorry.

Thank you. I know you are just... used to her.

Y-Yeah...

But it's still not fair to you, so I'm not going to make excuses.

[ Finally, that gets a little smile out of her. ]

I'll try to be just as transparent with you as well, then.

Ha ha, deal.

Well... good luck, then.

The same to you, Jasmine.

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