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Who: Everyone, involved in the labyrinth or not!
When: Day 12, in the afternoon—specifically, immediately after the labyrinth
Where: THE BEACH of Port Perplex, but anywhere really
What:

[FOR POST-LABYRINTH EXPLORERS: you wake up somewhere along the beach, as though you just washed up on shore. it's especially hot today, and yet, the sun bearing down on you doesn't seem to be causing your injuries any additional discomfort. in fact, the heat seems to be relieving some of your pain—you might be lucky enough to feel no pain at all. still, you should probably get some help.]

~*~*~*~*~

[there's some immediately observable changes in Port Perplex. you see, the ocean is a vivid aqua color now, no longer trapped beneath a thick fog that once stuck to its surface. if you look out in the distance over the ocean, you'll see a beautiful sky. the sand along the shore is now soft and warm. furthermore, there's some coconut-bearing palm trees dotting the shore. in summary, this looks like a tropical beach now!

for the next however many days, you'll be able to discover some other things, as well as participate in the festivities taking place all along the beach. it helps that your employer MIGHT have just given everyone a vacation! you see, every single one of the townsfolk are thrilled for this new development, and they're more than eager to celebrate its arrival!]

((EVENT INFO POST — OOC POST-LABYRINTH NOTES))

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That is a relief. Let's go.

[and, to town she starts walking. she's observing him carefully, though.]

Yes... she was trying to keep Yuri and I safe. I don't think she realized how quick we were.

[...she's too nice. but, that's admirable, really.]

Echo will be on the lookout for her.

Thanks.

[One more thing.] When you find her, let me know. Please.

Yes.

[a brief pause]

Please do not be upset at her.

[What]

Why would I be upset?

You seem like the kind of person to be upset at someone for making such a bold move—especially when it had repercussions like that.

[just a gut feeling. and a worry.]

Yeah, and?

... That would make me a hypocrite.

[She'd do it for her friends in a heartbeat.]

I have felt it before.

I like how you're very determined to prove that you have feelings.

Hypocrite...

[no, she didn't expect to hear that.]

[almost doesn't want to respond, but]

Echo cannot help it. That is all.

I'm not accusing you or doubt you have them. But feelings can be new. Even to me.

Even to you?

Even to me. I've always had a hard time with it.

Yes. How can I judge them for something I've done myself?

[Lots of introspection, this one.]

...somehow, Echo is in disbelief.

Sure, but that doesn't make it less true. I could never fully express myself.

...I see.

[totally worth asking her about it, but maybe another time.]

If Echo sees Aqua, she promises to inform you as soon as possible.

Thank you.

You are welcome.

Is there... a reason?

Not that I know of. Some things don't need a reason or a terrible backstory. They're just part of us.

Of course. That makes sense. I do not have much in particular to say on the subject. However, it does seem like you have come a long way. Not that Echo knows what you were like.

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