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[ Like many recent arrivals, Koharu has been lead to the inn for temporary residence. For the time being it feels homey enough, and it's one less thing to think about while she attempts to settle in and get the lay of the land. Come evening, she drops into the tavern for a bite to eat, wherein you can catch her in either scenario:

Where she is clearly a first timer walking in, both awed by the old-timey look and feel of the atmosphere, but the large crowd does leave her feeling uncertain and out of place. But if you're not one to approach someone who merely stands out a little...

Eventually, Koharu does manage to find the menu, but after a long minute of skimming over the selection, a realization dawns on her: ]

Wait... Can I even afford any of this?!

[ Out and about today, are you? Well then, if you happen to make your way into a shop of your choice otherwise I'm picking, the moment you pull open a door—

—a small figure rushes out, barreling right into you! (If you're swift, you can dodge; otherwise bonk. ]

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[Visas feels the Force swirl around her as she starts to walk into the small grocer's to pick up some rice. It's unusual enough that she almost stops--it's been quite a while since she felt a warning through it--but her reflexes are too well-established.

Her fingers slip off the doorknob and she steps to the side quickly as a small, almost-Human looking person runs out. A real person, with the light of true life. (And wings.)]

Why are you running?

[ There's no collision, so Koharu speeds right through a door she wasn't expecting to open last minute, fumbles over her feet, and unceremoniously tumbles down with an almost cartoonish roll. Fortunately, she doesn't hit anyone else along the way, though from within the store there's a light commotion—more notably, a woman yelling incomprehensibly within. ]

Ow, ow, ow...

[ Koharu manages to upright herself quickly, at least, throwing a cautious look over her shoulder. ]

W— wait, I wouldn't go in there...!

[with richard now being the owner of the inn, venturing in and out of the tavern had just got a little bit trickier. but tricky doesn't necessarily mean it won't be fun, because now it means she and the man can play a little game called, "hide and seek" — where she zips and ducks around the establishment without getting spotted. after all, he vowed if she ever got close to him again, blood will spill. any normal person would worry or try to steer clear of a threat, but that just makes jinx's blood exhilarate. because no one has any sort of authority of where she ought to go, and what she should do. jinx does whatever she wants, whenever she wants, and with whoever she wants. and she'll prove her claim tonight.

entering discreetly into the inn while wearing a cloak, the bluenette keeps her head duck down as she marches swiftly through the main lobby — carrying a bag which seemed overstuffed with... whatever it could be inside. she stirs up the first floor of rooms, knocking door to door to offer handouts. extra snacks, bottles of water, cloth, medical supplies, and the like. it's something she and her members had been doing for several months now, trying to help the newcomers and give them a bit of a head start of their new life. so in time, she comes across the temporary residence of koharu — and like the rest, she taps her knuckle against the wooden entry and waits patiently for an answer.]

[ It's late, and Koharu knows better than to venture the streets on her own when it's dark, so she sticks close to the inn once sunset comes and goes. Then, even later, she retires to her room; it's around when she's debating beginning her bedtime routine when she hears a rap against the door.

Which, admittedly, causes her to freeze. It's the first anyone's bothered to knock, and she couldn't imagine anyone would be coming for her—especially at this hour.

She debates whether to even open the door, but opts to do so, carefully cracking it open just enough to peek out. ]

... Hello?

[as the door cracks open, the crow cocks her head to one side in an attempt to view inside the room. it's hard to see who it is, but the voice sounds faintly familiar though. where has she heard it before? regardless, her lips twitch into a smirk and the pinks of her eyes twinkle a subtle glow.]

Peek-a-boo, hi there. Special delivery ♪.

A delivery?

[ The confusion in her voice grows obvious. ]

But I didn't order anything.

[ ... She didn't, right? ]

Are you at the right room?

[Well, now there's a lot of noise coming from inside. Visas watches the girl get to her feet, her curiosity very well stoked now.]

What happened? Did you anger them, somehow?

You didn't have to order anything. What I'm giving out is free, from me to you. Take it as a "welcome to possibly the rest of your life".

[how uplifting. jinx cranes her neck further in another effort to see just who she is talking to. the unknown is killing her, especially when her voice is increasing more well-known by each syllable.]

How about you let me in?

I— I don't know! Maybe...?

[ Or, more definitively: yes. A few passing by stop briefly to see what's going on; there's onlookers from within the store too, though at least the shouting within seems to be dying down, though it probably doesn't help that one of the passersby comment exasperatedly, 'oh, it's just one of them causing trouble.' ]

I was only looking around! B- but I accidentally bumped into her and it sort of escalated from there and I didn't mean for it to.

Oh.

[ How are they making a kind gesture feel so sketchy... Before opening the door, Koharu has one last question: ]

Wait, are you one of the– [ ... as they call themselves: ] –"Chosen"?

I'm a Chosen, you're a Chosen, he, she, they are a Chosen. We all got lumped in this place together like a one big happy family.

[she adjusts the strap of her bag and shifts her weight from one foot to the other.]

So are you gonna turn down free stuff or what? Don't tell me your morals are THAT high.

[ That's right. Each Chosen must experience being broke upon arrival in Aldrip. It seems Koharu is no exception.

And because Minato recalls he'd offered Koharu his assistance, whichever form it might be in, he wanders over to her with a white dog at his heels to peer at the menu with her. ]

It's okay. I can cover.

[ —Hm?

Koharu looks up from her moment of mild panic and over her shoulder, only for a touch of surprise to grow in her demeanor once she spots who it is. ]

O- oh, Minato! ... Wait, are you sure?

No, it's not like that...

[ She's a young, small girl in an unfamiliar place; Koharu is stranger dangering the hell out of anyone who isn't one of them. That does, however, get her to trust enough to open the door further, revealing both herself and the fact there's a cloaked figure standing on the other side. ]

Sorry, I was only trying to be careful.

[her excitement flares in her gut when the door creaks open moreover, and when koharu exposes more in full — the smirk spreads wide and jinx can't help but to bellow out when the two puzzle pieces coming together.]

Ah-ha!

[the girl side-steps backwards so the hoodie of her cloak falls to her shoulders on its own; also revealing herself. she snaps her finger with her free hand, then cocks her head to one side.]

Knew that bird call of yours was familiar. We meet again, Pidgey. — You're right to be careful, ya know. Because, one minute you're friends with someone, and then next? Whoops! You're on the floor after getting beaten the snot out of you.

[in spite of her words, the crows shrug her shoulders then unfastens the clasp of her bag.]

But that's why you've got me around. So what do you want from my candy shop, huh?

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[ Oh god, Koharu immediately thinks, feeling as though she may be regretting her decisions now; it's her.

Koharu freezes for a moment, shoulders hunching up as her wings puff up as well, but does manage: ]

O- oh, it's just you, Jinx.

[ Just her. Yeah. ]

That... depends. What did you bring?

[ This is exactly what all of Minato's part-time jobs are for. ]

Yeah. It's fine. Just don't order everything on the menu.

[ The dog at his side paws at his leg. Minato reaches down to offer the little guy a brief scratch between the ears. ]

We'll get something for you too.

If only my stomach were that large…

[ Then it’d be over for his wallet.

There’s no further protesting, though, or even another glance at the menu; the little furry movements catch Koharu’s attention, and once realization dawns on her, she quickly brightens up. ]

… Oh! This must be Koromaru, right?

[ The dog at Minato's side barks a greeting at the sound of his name, along with an enthusiastic tail wag.

Minato nods but surveys Koharu with a curious look. ]

How did you know?

[ Though now that he's seeing Koharu again... huh. She does look a little like Koromaru, between the white hair, red eyes, and fluffy wings... ]

[ D’awww. Not immune to dog, Koharu offers the pup her own hand, careful not to let an unfamiliar face like hers approach too quickly. ]

Ryoji told me about him!

[ And funny you think that in your metatext, Minato, because— ]

He said it sounded like we looked similar, so we needed to meet sometime.

[ Ryoji? Good, sounds like he's returned to his upbeat and chipper self.

Minato glances between Koromaru and Koharu. Hm. Even their names sound a little similar... ]

Oh... I guess you do.

[ Koromaru steps forward to sniff at Koharu's hand before taking a seat next to her. Sitting side-by-side, the similarities are truly stark. ]

[ Now that Koromaru seems to welcome her in his space, Koharu kneels down to his level, cupping both hands at the sides of his face. ]

Now that I'm looking at him... I can see the resemblance.

[ She's kind of endeared by it, really; she can't imagine these colors on a shiba inu are common, just as you aren't likely to find them on a person. With a small laugh, she adds: ]

Maybe he's actually a cupid's dog.

[ Meanwhile, lunch has been forgotten... for now. ]

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