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[ Nozomi will assume that Rory and Crystal have been going through the usual channels on the warp band, and while she isn't the best at filtering things, she will certainly give it a try. That being said, it's likely easy to crack, but that doesn't mean she is going to be entirely clear about what her intentions are with this posting. ]

I hope our guests aren't bothering too many people around here. I didn't go to Caldera when we got the first distress signal, so I can assume things with this Rory guy went all right. I don't hear too many people grumbling, and no matter where they're from, they tried to smooth things over with Gigas and Caldera. We should treat them the way only Unionites can.

[ The tone of voice insinuating that people should interpret that however they want. Noncommittal responses are the best. ]

I wanna urge people to be careful out there, especially with all the reports from the rangers coming in. I've been given permission to sell some of the Tenma family's famous protective wards and charms just in case, and I'll be offering readings free of charge for anyone planning on heading out there. I can't guarantee 100 percent success, but my fortunes never lie. They might help.

[ PRIVATE TO REI ; TEXT ]

it's nt. are you busy? can we meet in person?

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[ Her cousin kept this kind of company and didn't tell her? Did Maya know? ]

Yeah. Why do you ask?

[Rei nods and slides open the door with a gesture.]

Of course. Come in, tell me what's on your mind?

[ Nozomi steps inside, taking off her shoes and waiting until Rei closes the door. ]

I met Rory today.

[She does so and blinks, looking at Nozomi curiously.]

And who is Rory? I'm afraid I don't know them.

One of the Team Evolution agents who came to visit. He seems to be the one in charge.

And what did he have to say, Nozomi? [This has gotten her interest piqued, most definitely. She'd heard them, but felt that they were probably the kind of people it was best to steer clear of.] Are you expecting trouble?

Not much. He was nice enough, but very calculated in his responses.

[ A pause, and a bit of an inward smile. ]

I offered to give him a reading.

Ho?

[She smiles back, eyes searching.]

And what did this reading say? Did he accept?

He accepted. He'll be coming to the shop in the next few days. I haven't done a reading of my own yet.

I was hoping I could purify myself and do some meditation here first, to be sure. That's why I came.

Well you're more than welcome to do so, any time.

[Rei seems slightly troubled by the notion though.]

What do you think of this man, though? With his guarded responses.

I don't know. He did a lot of good for Caldera, so I'm thankful for that.

[ She sounds hesitant. ]

You can't tell her anything! Geez, what part of this don't you get!?

It's okay, I won't ruin the surprise for you or her.

Wh, what part of that is a surprise for me, huh!?

I'm not gonna ruin it for you, that wouldn't be any fun.

[You know, you'd think he'd have gotten his fortune read more often given who his cousin is, but there you go.]

Do you think you could read one for me, Nozomi?

[He's planning on heading out to explore, half to investigate and half because Ankh is still missing.]

But, where is he from and what does he want? That's my question. I admit I know nothing about Team Evolution beyond the name.

And you...don't sound terribly confident about him. That's enough to make me question them.

Oh, no-no! I just... really, really, really want to be prepared.

Of course. Is there something you had in mind?

[ You look troubled, Eijikun. She frowns a bit. ]

I don't know where he's from, and I don't know a lot about Team Evolution myself.

[ Nozomi frowns a bit. ]

I don't know. I can't really explain it. I don't think he's telling the whole story.

They take a while to wear off, and you can talk to one of the Temna family priests to recharge it. So I don't see why you'd need a lot of them.

Of course he isn't.

[Rei folds her arms and shakes her head.]

He's a suspicious person. That's really all there is to say, isn't it.

I agree, which is why I'm hoping the cards will tell me something about him.

You'll let me know what you find out, right? This...could be important.

[ Nod. ]

I will.

I'm a little nervous, to be honest.

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