[002]

[rabuends]

[Written;]

[This morning a set of writing will appear. The writer, one Homura Akemi, is obscuring the camera angle so she won't be noticed. Not because she wants to hide her identity, but rather the makeshift bandages around her body. She's still slowly recovering using the Soul Gem's properties, but it isn't a fast paced healing in the slightest.]

Does anyone know where that attacker from two weeks ago is? It was stated by someone over the feed that she was neutralized, but death only lasts a week here. If so, she must have come back to the village somehow under the radar. We can't let another attack like that occur, not under any circumstances.

[Action;]

[Today will be the first day Homura allows herself to leave the house during the daytime hours. She hasn't been in communication with anyone in the village since she was brutually attacked by Mu, and only went out at night to retrieve either more medical supplies or food. If Madoka and the others found out she had been injured, they would surely......

...Well maybe Madoka would worry more than Mami and Kyouko. But, regardless, she didn't want to trouble anyone.

So she goes out from CH7 on a walk. To cover up the bandages around her upper body she's wearing long sleeve clothes, which look painfully inappropriate for the summer weather and can be seen taken a noticable tone on her. Her body has also considerably slown down, having to use most of the magic that keeps her running on healing the wounds. Every several minutes of walking is accompanied by her sitting down to rest and breathe, too weak to move. She can hardly even recall the last time she was so badly injured to this extent. In short, even while covering of her wounds, it's obvious she is not up to par at all.]

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[written]

[frost_jewel]

[Guess who still hasn't been totally filled in on the days she missed yet?]

Attacker? What happened?

[written]

[chronica.livejournal.com]

[Without moving the camera toward her, Homura writes back.]

On June the 18th a woman appeared in close proximity to the village and began attacking people without discrimination.

[written]

[frost_jewel]

...And that's why Dr. McCoy has been so busy.

[action]

[rites.livejournal.com]

[ Whatever bitch, you can't hide forever. Plus, your lone wolf syndrome isn't as gangsta as Kyouko's.

Regardless of this mun's stupidity in action tags, Kyouko zones in on her pretty quickly (those binoculars come in handy for once), leaping down from the roof to walk at her side as if she's been with her the entire time. ]

Hey, what gives? Aren't you warm?

[action]

[chronica.livejournal.com]

[She looks toward Kyouko with her trademark poker face.]

It's unlike you to show concern for me.

[Dodging that question like a pro.]

[action]

[rites.livejournal.com]

So what if its unlike me? I'm asking, so just deal with it.

[ Way too arrogant to actually be tricked this time. ]

[Written]

[consultmybooks]

[...]

She has returned.

We aren't likely to suffer from a repeat occurrence of the events of two weeks ago.

[Written]

[chronica.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, but I find that rather difficult to believe.

[That person was determined to murder anything that she set her eyes on. No way Homura can let someone like that freely wander around the village.]

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[consultmybooks]

An understandable reluctance.

I have spoken to three people from that girl's world, however, who have all told me that this is unlikely to happen again.

[action]

[inabook]

[someone else is out for a walk as well. She's heading from home to the library, so they probably pass on the road somewhere. Something about the other girl's gait, though, attracts her attention. When Homura makes one of her rest stops, she approaches.]

Excuse me... Are you all right?

[action]

[chronica.livejournal.com]

[She doesn't turn toward Estelle, but she lets her tired expression turn quickly blank.]

I'm fine. There's no need to worry.

[A bad lie. Her voice sounds tired and she's clearly sweating, though the latter is likely just from the warm clothes.]

[action]

[inabook]

[unfortunately, Estelle is nosy.] I'm afraid you don't look it. Do you have a fever?

[Voice//Filtered 100%]

[awakenedchaos]

[Huh. Someone who actually views this whole situation logically, rather than assuming that dealing with that "attacker" once will suffice? This... almost surprises ν-13 a little. Almost. Most people seemed to consider the situation dealt with by now.

She'll take a moment to ready a filter, opting to respond using the voice feature. And this one's voice sounds very similar to Kusanagi's, although the tone is rather different. It sounds much more mechanical, and there's no hatred in her voice. It's just... emotionless.]

Current location of target... Unknown. Probability of target's presence at current location... above 98%. [By now, she should definitely have revived, just as Homura said.

There's a short pause before she continues to speak.]

...Possibility of target using a false name... 93%. [The 7% error margin exists mostly because it is possible that "Kusanagi" may still use either that name or "Mu", but given that there haven't been any reports of new attacks, the odds point more toward her predecessor being "Noel" again.]

[Written//Filtered 100%]

[chronica.livejournal.com]

[The sound of Nu's voice does indeed ring familiar. For a moment she's almost certain that this is her attacker and she uncharacteristically freezes. Not that Nu could see thanks to the obscured camera angle, but the response is delayed until Homura is certain that the person she's communicating with isn't the one who sliced her body with several swords at once.]

A false name? Like an alias or a codename? [That...doesn't actually sound too far-fetched. If this person was still in the village then they would certainly want to keep their name hidden. When she thinks about it, the attacker never did identify herself either...] Do you possibly know the attacker's name?

[Voice//Filtered 100%]

[awakenedchaos]

[The delay goes unnoticed... or at least, the Murakumo doesn't react to it. She simply focuses on answering Homura's inquiry, her voice remaining emotionless as she speaks]

Affirmative. Designation of target... Dimensional boundary contact medium No. 12 Anti-Sankishin core unit, Mu.

[Voice, Filtered]

[vulcanblazer.livejournal.com]

I'll be honest with you, the investigation is still ongoing.

[He's seen Noel by now, he knows she's back to normal, but without a talk he can't say for sure this is done.]

But for now, I believe the threat to the village to be low. If something hadn't changed, we would've been attacked again by now. The responsible is not the type to lay low.

[Kusanagi isn't. Noel may be, but for now Adell still equates that Kusanagi is a completely separate personality as opposed to a part of Noel.]

[Written, Filtered]

[chronica.livejournal.com]

[She pauses for a moment, the voice ringing familiar to her.]

You are the one who relayed the news of the attacker's death, correct?

While my concern is whether she will attack or not, her location is just as equal as a concern. She could be plotting for all we know after her failed attempt.

[Written]

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

[People have a right to be nervous, so Nami bites down on the urge to be defensive on Noel's behalf. That being said, she'll also make sure she's not seen.]

The girl who attacked had just returned from a Malnosso kidnapping. She wasn't herself.

[Written]

[chronica.livejournal.com]

A Malnosso kidnapping? Are you claiming to know the attacker then?

written ;

[molinet.livejournal.com]

[don't say he did never did anything for you, Noel. Ragna, too.]

written ;

[chronica.livejournal.com]

Fine. She is with you. Then tell me her current status.

[Action]

[lina-revolution.livejournal.com]

Hey! Kid!

[The cry is coming from a few feet over Homura's head, from a red haired sorceress just flying home from scouting out the New Feather stations.]

Are you sick or something?

[Action]

[chronica.livejournal.com]

[Homura looks around her sides for a moment, before her head finally peers up.]

No, I'm taking a break from my walk.

[ action ]

[happyends]

[ Hey, guess what. Of course you'd run into Madoka in this state, Homura. n_n

Madoka is just out for a walk too - the weather is rather nice, after all - when she spots Homura and a smile appears on her face. She's rather glad, considering she hasn't seen the other girl in a while. She doesn't notice the slowness just yet though, instead she approaches with a bit of a curious look. ]

Ah.. Homura-chan! [ There's a slight pause, an almost observant pause as she slightly tilts her head sideways. ] Um.. aren't you very warm in those clothes?

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[chronica.livejournal.com]

[Madoka. Homura grits her teeth. She knew going outside was a bad idea, but she wanted to get some fresh air. Why did she have to be so foolish.]

I'm not use to such warm weather and over-dressed for the season. It was a mistake on my part, Madoka.