richie

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[ hi... they are sitting at the gazebo. they seem to be spacing out but will tense up when they hear richie. ]

... yes...

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[NOT THE TENSING. He clocks this and slows up a little, keeps a bit of a distance. He remembers how disorienting his bullshit was, who's to say what's all going on in their head?]

Are they feeling up for company, or would they like a moment alone?

[rippled]

Other people are going to show up either way. There's so many of you.

[ everyone is so nosy... and coming in and out. ]

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Roughly 35 as a matter of fact, maybe a little less. I haven't done a headcount as of late.

[TERRIBLE THING TO SAY ON A THURSDAY.

Anyway he will take a seat on one of the gazebo benches, not crowding them but making sure it's conversational.]

Was it a little more peaceful where you were?

[rippled]

Before showing up in that meadow?

[ they think about it. ]

Not particularly. We did almost die.

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[Ah. He huffs a little.]

Poor phrasing on my part, I meant less crowded.

What all happened to get you guys in such a state, though? Someone or something attacked you, I take it?

[rippled]

Mm, we had to fight. It was...

[ they trail off, like they're trying to recall. ]

A lot of traps.

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Traps?

[That's a new one.]

What, like...pits with spikes in them?

[rippled]

Something... like that?

[ they frown. ]

I'm not sure how to explain.

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Hm.

Well, who was setting them? And why were they wanting to use them on you?

[rippled]

[ they just shake their head. ]

I don't know. I don't know anything about what was happening. We didn't get any answers.

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[Hm. Even worse than his own foggy brain post field trip.]

Well ain't that a kick in the nuts.

I'm sorry. That's a rough one, to be sure. And it's a pity you had to go through it.

[rippled]

I'm more concerned about the young girl. She looked really out of her element.

[ holds koharu in my trembling hands ]

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[OUR KOHARU

Richie's jaw tightens as they mention her. He nods, grimly.]

I'm real worried about her, yeah. She's too young for this shit. Sweet-natured, too.

Not that I'm all right seeing the rest of you coming out bloodied.

[rippled]

It is fine to have priorities. I would be offended if you were more worried about me than her.

[ because she is an infant. ]