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          “I am indeed. I take it new people come here often?” She’s starting to learn more and more about this place, such as how the sky shifts into an eclipse, signaling the arrival of newcomers like herself. Despite her knowledge of science, Laei suspects that all normalcy is out the window in this place, as eclipses are rare where she’s from. She makes a mental note to ask her newfound companion lots of questions later. 

           As for where she wanted to go, words are at the tip of her tongue, but her stomach beats her to the punch as it growls rather embarrassingly loud. “Looks like it beat me to the punch,” she jokes. She must look like a mess to him. “Actually, I was looking for somewhere to eat. I haven’t eaten since I got here, so I’m terribly hungry.” 

❝Yeah, all the time. It happens during eclipses too. I don't know what their connection is but it always happens.❞ People tended to disappear when the eclipses happened but the entire thing was strange in itself. He didn't know about her, but he wasn't to keen of figuring out why stuff like that happened. For him, it was all the same. He had been in an out of places like this for years that it didn't faze him anymore.

He tilted his head to the side in thought as he watched her, about to speak when a rumble he's all too familiar with beats her to it. He can't help but grin a bit. Food was his specialty after all.

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“E-Excuse me? Mister…?” Is it safe to sleep at the beach? She’s not sure— while it doesn’t sound too bad of an idea ( given that the weather isn’t too bad ), even by her standards it doesn’t seem the greatest plan. She hates having to wake him up too, bothering someone that might really need the rest; but offers him a sweet smile when eyes look up at her.

“Sorry to bother you, but is this yours? I found it down by the shore, over there.” A hat is held out towards him.

❝...❞ He doesn't wake just yet. A moment of silence passes after her words. And another moment later, his eyes flutter open, confusion in them before his eyes land on her. ❝Huh?❞ In her hand is something familiar and a hand immediately goes to his head to feel if he has his hat on only to realize that he doesn't.

❝Yeah ... it's mine. Thanks. How did it get all the way down there?❞ He asked, taking the hat from her to place it on his head. It only takes a few glances to figure out where he was and a brief thought to realize what happened. 

        This city is.. confusing. Yes, that’s the word to describe what she’s feeling. Ever since she arrived, she’s found herself in a bit of a disarray. For one, it’s a place unlike she’d ever traveled to– none of the shops, or the people are familiar to her. Then, a temporary spark of excitement, as it meant more of the world to explore, more people to care for and bond with. Ever the optimist, but there’s one thing for sure: she’s hungry. 

       Ever the foodie, Laei sets out into the city she must call home at the moment, her stomach being her guide. Immediately she’s overwhelmed by the different sights, smells, and by the time she makes her thoughts at least somewhat coherent once more, she finds herself stopped in her footsteps. Where is she even going? Maybe she should be asking for a tour, or some answers! But food… 

        if the expression on the doctor’s face is evident enough, it must be quite the sight, and as she tries to figure out what to do next she hears a voice address her. Turning to the voice, green eyes see the man standing in front of her. His question, somehow lost in the sea of her thoughts and just the sheer surprise that he’s talking to her, come back to mind, and she’s rather sheepish as she laughs weakly. “Ah, yes. I’m alright.” a hand reaches to scratch her cheek. “Sorry, it seems that I’m taking longer to get used to the city. I’m not even sure where to start.” 

❝Oh, so you're new here then?❞ She must have arrived to the island from the last eclipse. He didn't know what the eclipses had to do with people arriving to the island, but they always happened at the same time. Still, he could remember how it felt like to be on the island for the first time without knowing where to go. Luckily she had run into him out of everyone. It wasn't like he had anything to do that day and he was willing to help her get situated.

❝I don't blame you for feeling like you are lost. This place can be pretty confusing.❞ Granted, he didn't know his way around very well either, but he guessed he could figure it out as they went along.

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It’s good to run around as a fox sometime. You see things in a different view from when you’re bigger and walking on two feet, of course. With that in mind, here she is, frolicking. Feet—or paws light as a feather as they take her to whatever destination she has in mind. And here she is, somewhere in Golden Ward. The birds fly overhead and she can only pray they don’t greet her with white droplets, the sound of the beach reaches her ears, and the smell of that fresh, fresh vast of water is welcoming. AND LOOK, it’s a lot more crowded than last time. Probably because of the weather being so nice. And look over there. A man unconscious on the ground. Hansol would nod her head until she realized exactly what she’s spotted. Gasping and urgently making her small frame over to the body, the first thing she does is paw at him. 

OH geez. I should’ve brought some spare clothes! 

Yes, she should’ve. She can’t carry a fully grown ass man in this form. How irresponsible of her! “H-Hey!” With both paws now, she’s trying to push this man with no success AT ALL. 

She’ll move around until her nose is right where his head is. She listens Or feels for any signs of breathing. When it is confirmed that he is breathing she releases a sigh of relief. 

OKAY. So he’s still alive. 

Now to get him to wake up though! Here she is, trying to flag someone down!

Despite her best efforts, Ace remained rather still. No amount of nudging would wake up and he remained deathly still for what seemed to be the longest time. That is, until his body gave a sudden jerk and his eyes flew open. He blinked, confusion evident on his face as he struggled to gain his bearings. The last thing he remembered was him leaving his apartment for the day. Where he was now, he couldn't quite recall.

He sat up, a hand coming up to scratch his head as he looked around. He noted that a few people were staring but he paid no mind to them. They always stared at him whenever he fell asleep like that.

It took a few more glances until he noted the fox sitting next to him. He rose a brow, a quizzical look to his face. What was a fox doing here? It was odd for one to be in this particular part of the island. Last time he checked, foxes didn't live anywhere near the beach.

It was days like these that Ace found himself meandering around the island with no particular goal in mind. He realized that his days have been rather dull, more than he would have liked. He was used to having things to do and being occupied for an entire day. But ever since he had arrived on the island, it had been slow, days seeming to go buy at a snail's pace. Today, he needed to change that.

Today, he walked along with the crowd, his attention being grabbed by a couple shops and restaurants. He was more interested in the restaurants, but window shopping wasn't too bad either.

He let his eyes roam toward the other people until someone else caught his attention. She seemed a bit lost, if that worried look was any indication of it. His feet had already started walking over to her, with every intention to help her out. Well, seemed like he had found something to do today.

“Damn. Why don’t good guys get free stuff?” Even some of the higher level heroes get sponsorship deals and television appearances. “What I wouldn’t give for a Maruchan sponsorship.” The closest he’d get to a sponsorship is looking like Anpanman.

“Wait, you can do that?” Why hasn’t Saitama ever thought of working at a grocery store or an udon noodle shop? Free groceries or free noodles sounds really nice. “Do heroes get free stuff?”