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[prismbloom]

Who: Aqua and YOU.
When: Day 10
Where: anywhere. everywhere. but mostly the pier.
What: an arrival.

[ That sure is a new arrival stepping off the boat... she looks just a little bit frazzled, somehow? Definitely frazzled, like she's been through some pretty rough stuff, and that confetti and cheering is more than a little bit overwhelming...

Anyway, she can be found pretty much anywhere once she steps off the boat. Though she's tired, she's still interested in the town. And the people, of course. ]

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[existonance]

[ Echo's going around town, wearing an apron with a silly cartoon rose on it, trying to hand out freshly(?) cut flowers. With an expression as dull as this, it's hard to say she's really enjoying it... but she's not complaining either.

Of course, she's quick to try and shove a tulip towards Aqua as soon as she sees her, speaking up in a monotonous voice. ]

Excuse me. Flowers for sale.

[prismbloom]

[ oh well okay then! Not what she's expecting first off the boat. She can't exactly deny her... but-- ]

I'm afraid I don't have any money at the moment.

[existonance]

No money...

[ she blinks—then lowers her Tulip Hand. that's right, this must mean... ]

Are you new or just poor?

[prismbloom]

I've only just arrived, not too long ago.

[existonance]

I see...

Um.

Welcome? Miss—

[prismbloom]

[ It's hard to stay unsettled around this girl, she's realizing... even if she's just come from almost literal hell. ]

Thank you. My name is Aqua.

[existonance]

Aqua. Nice to meet you.

[ She bows, a little difficult given that she has an armful of flowers, but oh well, the attempt is made without damaging any flowers. ]

Do you need any assistance? Assisting people is not Echo's job, but she can do that much.

[prismbloom]

It's nice to meet you, too.

[ Aqua's got an outstretched hand, just in case some of those flowers do fall. It's a weary gesture, but she can't help herself. ]

Oh, that would be wonderful. Thank you. There's an inn here, isn't there?

[existonance]

[ You must care about flowers... ]

Yes. It is called The Dolph-Inn. Echo can lead you there. It is not far.

[prismbloom]

[ It does remind her of someone else, that's true... ]

The Dolph-Inn... [ huh. Cute name. ] Please do.

[existonance]

[ She nods, almost mechanically. ]

Right this way.

[ aaand she begins leading her towards The Dolph-Inn, but before they get there— ]

Have you found a job yet?

[prismbloom]

[ Aqua follows, taking stock of her surroundings. It's... definitely a different place than she's used to. ]

Not yet, no, but I will as soon as I can. The Queen told me that several are available, but I'm not sure what to choose.

[existonance]

Flower Shop, Bakery, Clinic, Weapon Shop, Boutique, Garrison.

[existonance]

[ ........ ]

Those are the businesses seeking employment. That Echo can recall.

[prismbloom]

Bakery?

[ That sounds perfect, actually. ]

How would I go about applying?

[existonance]

I walked in, informed the person in charge that I was assisting the Queen and needed employment in order to have a safe place to stay, and they...

[ She looks down at herself. Her apron. Her flowers... ]

Employed me.

[ ...she's sparkling?? ]

[prismbloom]

[ oh no that's too cute ]

It's really that simple, then... I'm a bit surprised.

[glorious]

[Van watches the new arrival for a moment...then falls a little further back from the crowd, waiting for his new frazzled 'coworker' to make her way through before greeting her.]

Hello, ma'am. I assume you're here to help with the labyrinth situation?

[prismbloom]

[ Aqua stops, nodding. He certainly cuts an impressive figure, she has to admit. ]

I am. I've only just arrived. [ Cue picking a bit of confetti off her shoulder. ] ... As I'm sure you could tell.

[existonance]

Yes. Echo does not understand, but that is how it works.

[ they're officially approaching the inn! but she stops. ]

By the way.

[ normally someone continues speaking after this, but instead of trailing off, she just kind of. abruptly leaves it at that...?? ]

[prismbloom]

[ ?? She's waiting for her to finish but... ]

Yes, Echo?

[existonance]

If you do not have a job by nightfall, you will sleep in a cardboard box.

Echo does not want to see that happen to you.

[prismbloom]

[ that is....... sure a thing ]

In a cardboard box... [ she repeats, like she almost can't believe it. ] Thank you for the warning. I'll get one immediately.

[glorious]

The celebration did help clue me in.

My name is Van Grants, and I'm one of the people you'll be working with in the Labyrinths. It's a pleasure to meet you.

[prismbloom]

It isn't exactly subtle, [ she admits with a nod. ]

My name is Aqua. It's wonderful to meet you, too, Van. How long have you been bere?