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[cattack]

[So, you're in your own world, going about your day. Things are normal, or as normal as they ever get.

Except suddenly, a hole in the air opens up, wherever you may be, and what looks to be a giant flying sea serpent monster comes... well, flying out. It's roaring and looking like it's about to start smashing everything, except a catgirl in armor leaps out the hole after it, before finally planting a sword in the monster's head, sending both of them crashing to the ground, with probably only minor collatoral damage. Probably.

The woman stands up after confirming the monster's death, pulls her sword out, and looks around.]

... Where is this now?

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[thatsmycue]

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[normal day in Johto, honestly]

. . . hey!

[says the boy currently sitting on the back of a Tylphosion. HE LOOKS INDIGNANT]

Why're you doin', killin' that thing!?

[cattack]

[She wipes the blade off on the monster's own scales, before facing Gold. Seeing that Typhlosion, her sword is raised in a defensive stance.]

A child...? I could ask you the same.

[why are you so chill with a monster???]

[thatsmycue]

[Gold's hackles raise immediately as he leaps off of Tylphosion's back and places himself in between his Pokemon and the new cat lady. his hand clutches the cue stick strapped to his back]

I ain't no child, lady! And you can't ask me the same 'cause I'm not goin' around killin' Pokemon.

[cattack]

I do not know what a "Pokemon" is, but I will not allow you to come to harm from that monster. Please, get behind me.

[YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY A CHILD]

[thatsmycue]

[he doesn't budge, stance firm and shoulders squared]

Explotaro wouldn't hurt a fly, and I sure as heck ain't gonna let you hurt him. What's your problem? All this unnecessary aggression. . .

[cattack]

I hardly think it 'unnecessary'. I'm rather unsure as to why you think it is.

"Explotaro"?

[thatsmycue]

[tilts his head a bit to gesture to the Tylphosion behind him, although he doesn't take his eyes off of the stranger. Explotaro, meanwhile, has his head lowered and his shoulders raised, as though ready to pounce]

That's his name. And I don't get why ya think it is necessary.

[cattack]

... You have a pet monster, unlike anything I have ever seen before, and you have named it as though it is explosive.

And you do not see why it is necessary.

[JUDGING YOU, CHILD.]

[thatsmycue]

[JUDGING YOU CAT LADY]

He's named after explosions 'cause he does explode. He's a fire-type; that's his whole. . .

[gestures. with his free hand]

Thing!

[battlelitany]

[ leaping out of a hole in the air is new, but everything else isn't that out of the ordinary, honestly.

V'nohtra is sitting on a rock juuuust far enough away that the crash landing didn't send her flying, just a ton of snow in her face thanks to Coerthas' everything. ]

This would be Coerthas, and nicely done.

[ her ears flick to shake the snow from them and what the fuck is she wearing in this frigid ass weather? ]

[cattack]

[she understands snow and monsters. she does not understand rocks, or trees, or coerthas, or your outfit.]

... I see. I have never heard that name before. Can you tell me more?

[she sort of ignores the compliment because what does she do with it?]

[battlelitany]

[ what trees are there in Coerthas Western Highlands, this place has nothing but snow, ice, rocks and abandoned buildings.

the question gives her pause; she can feel the crossover event shenanigans in her bones. ]

Coerthas is the name of the land that surrounds Ishgard, the nearest city-state. I imagine that means nothing to you either?

[ she finally stands, coat blowing in the wind. ]

[cattack]

[bless you, warrior of light and your understanding of events.]

It does not. I am from Chetes.

... Are you not cold?

[battlelitany]

And I have not heard of Chetes...

[ she'll have to check with Urianger - surely he would know where it is, if it's even in this world in the first place. in fact, she's about to suggest relocating somewhere not in the middle of blowing snow to speak when Neferti speaks again. V'nohtra looks down at herself for a moment and then looks back up, half shrugging. ]

Er... Not particularly? I've grown accustomed to the weather here.

[cattack]

.... I... I see.

[well. okay then. she wipes the blood from her sword off on the monster's own scales before sheathing her sword.]

I am Neferti, a knight of Chetes. May I ask your name?

[battlelitany]

V'nohtra Taqa, of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn. Well met, Neferti.

[ she inclines her head, eyes straying from Neferti to something behind her. even in this weather, the scent of fresh blood is bound to draw in hungry beasts, and she can see them starting to make their approach. ]

If you would be willing to follow me, I believe we ought to save further discussion for a safer location.

[cattack]

[She turns to see those monsters.]

... Is that wise? I... know not what manner of monsters those are, but I will dispatch them before they may hurt others.

[skirtingdanger]

[ ... Welcome to Death City! It's a wondrous late afternoon with the sun shining bright—and grinning as big as ever—and a one (1) Maka Albarn is cruising through some of the more conveniently deserted back routes through the city only a couple of hours after classes have been let out for the day.

All calm and uneventful, right up until a (now dead) serpent and (not so dead) catgirl come crashing into the stony streetway. ]

— Gaaaah!! ... Wh- what... what is that?!

[ Dust and rubble picks up too much to get a clear image of the scene; startled, Maka cautiously backs off, not coming close just yet. ]

[cattack]

[GUESS WHO

cleo wipes her sword off on the monster's scales before sheathing it, and...]

... Angel. It has been some time.

[she retains her gift for understatement.]

[skirtingdanger]

[ And it's been some time since anyone has called her that.

A response comes belatedly, as the dust finally settles: ]

... ... Cleo? No way. This can't be real.

[cattack]

It seems it is. I must say, I did not expect this either.

[SHE REALLY WANTS TO HUG YOU

BUT ALSO, AWKWARD AS HELL]

[skirtingdanger]

[ At any other moment, Maka would be more than willing to initiate.

Unfortunately, the shock hasn't quite worn off; Maka makes frantic glances between the giant, dead creature, Neferti, and back over her shoulder.

Then, suddenly— ]

Quick, come with me!

[ Maka darts forward, grips at her wrist (the free one, sorry she isn't giving a chance to sheath the sword), and tugs at her toward the other direction. ]

[cattack]

[she's grabbed and runs along with her quickly enough, but very careful with her sword.]

Is something wrong? Should we not be disposing of the monster's body?

[skirtingdanger]

Where are we going to throw away an entire monster's body?!

[ WHY ARE YOU SO CALM ABOUT THIS!!

Maka's still latching on, moving on to a jog, darting into an alleyway off the street. ]

I've gotta—I'll figure something out first! Hopefully no one else saw that...

[cattack]

Usually, they are burned, and the remains thrown into the ocean...

[She just seems very confused, but she's following Maka's lead.]

... I realize this is unusual, nor was coming here my intent. But even so, I am glad to see you again.