winged / hope

hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die life is a broken-winged bird, that cannot fly. { affiliated // ahiru / princess tutu danced by sin }

[hopembodied]

ultrascund‌

▖ ❝ Yup, it does make sleeping way easier. I tried sleeping upside down once but surprisingly I woke up all dizzy. ❞ Perhaps lack of habit but her body although weird didn’t seem initially designed to do that. Pretty weird. Maybe although she could transform into a bat she didn’t share instincts and all that stuff? Well, she was human at the end of the day. 

❝ It is a cute name… Can you turn into a duck? That could be a reason. ❞ A rather innocent question and, honestly, not that crazy for her standards. I mean, literally every single person she could meet while walking downtown back home had some kind of superpower, it was normal to expect.  ❝ … Or perhaps you have bright yellow hair, like a duck’s feathers… That’s a pretty weird thing to say, sorry. What color is your hair? ❞   The hair reasoning seemed more likely and, honestly, she would have loved to confirm that herself but, well… you can’t sense colors through echolocation, no sound involved in colors. 

❝ Thanks, by the way. I love my name despite its simplicity. ❞

“Oh, I see...guess that makes sense. It’s never fun wakin’ up all weird.” She’d always been prone to falling out of her old bed at the academy— she’s a little thankful that her bed here at least has less of a dropping distance to the floor. She’s always shrugged it off as some weird instinct thing since she’d never had that problem in water ( then again, maybe it was just a sign that child was a restless one even when sleeping ).

“H-Huh?!” Had she done something to give away her true nature— maybe her lie hadn’t been so good? No, she’s just jumping to assumptions, Koko’s following comments reassure her of that much. Haha. Ahiru should be glad that she can’t see her visible freak-out, even if the emotional pitch of her voice might’ve given her away anyways. “No, I don’t think...they’d know something like tha’ right away, right? That’d be weird, I think...‘ts just a cute name.” Maybe pretty normal in a town full of humanoid-like animals, but she’s pretty sure that would be weird to a lot of people! That’s ( partially ) why you gotta keep her mouth shut, after all. “Oh, my hair? Red— well, orange-ish. Like a duck’s beak, if we’re goin’ with that line of logic, I guess.” It’s honestly a mystery to her how most of her...person was designed, really, but even if she’d ask that voice, she doubts she’d get a truthful answer. No point lingering on it. 

“Ehehe, well, it’s true! It’s a real pretty name, even ‘f it’s simple.”

[hopembodied]

youcantstopxme‌

“Oh my, what is such a tiny thing like you doing out in these woods?! Surely you should be somewhere safer?”

Yes, that was a beautiful woman. With one of the wolves tied to the roots of a tree via a muzzle and half it’s fur in a pile next to it.. All thanks to a very sleek looking, battery operated beard shaver tucked in her pale hands!!

Well.. at least the poor dear hadn’t found Adi doing anything too gruesome!

What’s she doing out here? That’s a fair question to ask, given the current situation, but child has always been the curious sort, so it’s not really a surprise ( to her, at least ) that she’s managed to wander into some of the deeper parts of the forest. Though, perhaps that is probably at least in part due to the fact that Ahiru can light her way around...in moderation, of course, wouldn’t want to tire herself out over something like that! 

Whether it’s just a coincidence that she’s managed to stumble upon this scene, or if she’d heard something that had caught her attention seems irrelevant at a time like this; expression taut with distraught. What’s the meaning of doing something like this...? Question goes ignored as she draws closer, tentatively— interfering might be too late at this point, but you can’t run away from something like this either. “You’re hurting ‘em. Why? You didn’t...don’t gotta go that far.” Beast isn’t too torn up or anything, but clearly distressed; which seems to be the energy she’s eating off of.

[hopembodied]

@enviedsin​ ♡’d for a starter

“You okay?” Child’s voice is a little hesitant when she speaks, despite evident concern; wonders if she’s maybe managed to upset him? She did, kind of just foist her ‘help’ onto him, regardless of if he actually needed it or not ( although in your opinion, everyone could use help ). Because it was more...better? to work with someone else, right? Right. 

...Hm? A pause, girl turns her head slightly— did she hear something? She doesn’t spot anything, so she shrugs it off as a figment of her imagination as she turns her attention back to him. Maybe it was someone else passing through, an animal running off to hide somewhere deeper in the forest. Anyways, back to the matter at hand. Sure, Ahiru can’t put up a fight or anything, but ideally they won’t need to; nor is she like, a complete burden, case in point: the small ball of light magic that she’s summoned. “Is ‘t too bright for you? I thought it’d make seein’ where we going easier, but I can turn it off if you’d like.” 

[hopembodied]

@feudalbound​ ♡’d for a starter

“Oh, so you’re used to dealin’ with this kind of stuff? That’s...neat?” Used to is probably a bit of a stretch, as is neat, but it’s hard for girl to entirely articulate her thoughts and feelings at times. Not that she thinks that they’re in a really dangerous situation or anything like that, but knowing that she at least has some kind of...experience is nice. Or something along those lines, anyhow. You’re used to lots of odd things too.

“So, uhm, since you’ve met demons before...are they nice? N-Not tha’ I think they’re mean or anything, normal people can be plenty mean, y’know, but, like— you think it’ll be hard to ask them for some blood? Kinda seems like a lot to ask for.” And messy, at that! Maybe they might have some kind of magic to help with that? Much to think about.

[hopembodied]

@copshadow​ ♡’d for a starter

Girl puffs her cheeks out a little in a sulk as she stares at stranger— Ahiru doesn’t get the feeling that he’s trying to upset her on purpose ( probably? humans are weird ), but it doesn’t change the fact that he has. Well, children don’t like being treated like children usually, as it is. Even if that’s perfectly reasonable, given current circumstances. He could at least be a little nicer about it! Or maybe he’s just teasing and it’s completely gone over her head.

“I wasn’t hearin’ things— I meant what I said! I swear I heard someone talking over there...so we definitely gotta go check it out.” Granted, what passes as ‘talking’ for you probably differs than most people’s definition; so whether she’s speaking of a person or an animal remains to be seen. It doesn’t seem like she’s taking no for an answer either, tiny hands settle on doing her best to push the man forward, chipper smile has already emerged on her face. “Let’s go!”

[hopembodied]

@detective-killjoy​ ♡’d for a starter

Her hand swings elder’s arm between them with an easy smile— if a child like her should be allowed hang around a forest like this one is debatable ( but if you should do something has never stopped you from going through with things, so ). It’s not like she’s alone anyways, so it’s fine...then again, that might be exactly why she’s not being left to her own devices. Although Naoto don’t seem like the most openly, uhm...engaged, maybe it’s just the situation. You can’t really blame anyone for being less than cheerful at a time like this; so perhaps that’s why child is being more enthusiastic even by her normal standards.

“I saw birds flying this-a-ways earlier, so maybe we’ll find those bird feathers that we’re lookin’ for over here too?” Words are accompanied with a happy hum— clearly, there’s a certain bias of hers at play here. But is she wrong in thinking that maybe finding something here might at least help the other’s mood a little? Ahiru doesn’t expect much from them, but at least she’d like to see if she can get them to smile a little amidst all this darkness; like the faint glow of magic that she possesses here. “...I guess if not, we could always ask.” Ask who, you ask? The birds, of course!

[hopembodied]

sin are you actually putting this child in the midst of all this, you ask? yes, of course i am. who am i to deny her? it’s her right to wander around and die. besides the fact that lumen’s blessing means that she’s the sweetest flashlight you could have with you, she’s also very interested in meeting all the local animals and befriending them, friendly blobs included. what do you mean they might hurt her. what do you mean she’s not allowed to try and talk to the ravens. what kind of fool discriminates like this :(  don’t try and stop her ( or maybe do. please do. also please do not stab the large doggos around her, thank you ). capping this at four!

[hopembodied]

crimsonshouts‌

The stare makes him tilt his head slightly, a bit confused until she hums. Ah, well, it was probably nothing. Aya isn’t one to really dwell on such things, so he shrugs it off and shakes his head. Trying to appear completely relaxed is difficult, he’s used to being stiff and on edge due to his past. You must always keep an eye out for potential threats.

❝ You’re not bothering me. I will answer what I can, since my knowledge is limited. ❞

It’s the least he could do for the child standing in front of him. Gods know how odd it is to be in a strange new area with no warning, he’s been through it many times before. At the very least there were somewhat familiar faces… things are incredibly different now. Is that a good thing? That’s something he cannot answer just yet. The girls holds her hand out, and he’s not too sure why until she reveals her name. Right, that’s something you do when you first meet someone. That’s something he hasn’t done in eons…

❝ Mine is Ayashii, it’s a pleasure. ❞

He hesitates for a moment before grabbing her hand to shake it, being absolutely cautious so his sharp nails don’t scratch her. They were tiny, fragile– a sort of innocence he never had. There’s a look of pondering in his face before he pulls away, holding his hands behind his back.

❝ Now, what are your questions? ❞

Are you not being a bother? It’s hard to say with a face like that— and she’s learned well that one should hardly judge a book by it’s cover. She’ll take his statement at face value though; really, with a response like that, she can’t help but feel a bit...discontent, almost. Okay, maybe that’s not quite the right word, but regardless: there’s a bit of a shake of her head in response. “It’s okay, I really appreciate it! I mean, even if it’s only a lil bit, that’s still good. ‘Cause working together means we’ll know more than we would alone.” She’ll find the best to make of the situation and try to...do what, exactly? Ahiru’s not quite sure...maybe make him feel better about it?

Hesitation to reciprocate the gesture almost makes her take matters into her own hands: does he not know he’s supposed to shake her hand? Or is he just the kind to not like being touched and she’s forced some weird sort of deliberating situation upon him— but thankfully, she is saved from having to do so by the hand gently grasping her own. And just like that, she think she’s hardly had a moment to savor it before it’s over ( or maybe she has just savored it a moment too long? ) It’s probably for the best that he lets go first; else child would have probably been perfectly content to continue hanging on. “Ayashii...” Name is repeated in a considerate murmur; toothy, beaming grin pulls at her lips. “You don’t gotta be so polite, y’know? U-Unless you like being like that, then it’s fine!” She’s pretty used to serious people, so it’s not like it’s a bother to her or anything like that, but...it might be more comfortable on his part to be casual? She is a kid, after all; but maybe that’s just her own lack of formality speaking.

“Oh, right! Ehehe...” Ahiru had almost started to forget that she’d meant to ask questions, taking a moment to think instead of just blurting out whatever came to mind ( save him from at least one headache, at least ). “So, uhm...this place is called...Vraelgard, right? Had you heard of it before? I don’t recall hearing ‘nything like it before, but...” Her own reference of the world wasn’t always...great, understandably, but she wasn’t sure if that was just a her thing or not. “And, uhm...magic is normal here?” Far less ‘normal’ things could be possible, given your own state of being, but that was probably not something she should be admitting aloud. Yet, at least. She’s probably got a few more questions bouncing around in her, but she should start simple at first.

[hopembodied]

ultrascund‌

▖ ❝ Yeah… just don’t sleep sideways. Though… ❞ Her bat ears seemed to disappear for a moment, yet, in reality, they just transformed back into regular human ears. To avoid scaring the younger one, a finger gracefully displaced a bit of her hair to show her that she didn’t just vanish her earing to the void.  ❝ Most of the time I just do this.  ❞ Of course they went back to ‘normal’ after that showing, her strands of hair flying slightly as the huge ears grew back and dragged some air mass with them on their way to the top of her head.

❝ You told me you were called Ahiru, right? That’s like… ‘duck’? I mean, I can’t complain, my first name is literally ‘bat’. ❞  As much as she loved her parents mainly by the stories her grandpa would tell her, they weren’t precisely the most creative people. They both had some bat-related quirk so I guess it makes sense if you think about it that way. Still, she would have preferred a more normal name.

“Huh?” She’s a little startled at first, but she is quick to understand what’s really happened. Which might be considered a little bit of an odd sight, but for someone like her, she just presumes this is normal. Even if it maybe ruins the illusion a little bit, but hey, she’d been silly to think the solution would’ve been something like...sleeping upside down, you know, like a bat. That’d be like Ahiru saying she’d filled up a tub with water to sleep in. That’s silly! She’s never done that. Not even once! ( Okay, maybe at least once. Anyways ). “That’s a pretty handy solution. That must make things much easier, like turnin' things on and off, right?” ...That’s not a rude way of putting it, is it?

“M-Mhm, that’s my name!” Admittedly, she’s not entirely sure where that knowledge came from, but child is at least aware of how on the nose her name is ( not one that she chose for herself, but she’d probably never be able to decide what she’d want to call herself if things had been any different, so she can’t say she exactly has complaints ). “I think, uhm, my parents thought t’was cute name...? I dunno if they knew what it meant.” Lie does not slip from your tongue so easily, but it’s much more easy to fabricate a story than actually explain the truth. Besides, she has enough of a grasp on German to know that at least for nicknames, animal names weren’t unusual, so it’s not like her story has no basis! ...Just a lack of actual parents. She doesn’t linger on that for too long, lips quirk upwards in a good natured grin. “Really? I mean, I thought your name seemed real pretty, but that’s kinda cool though...think it’s fun we’ve got that in common.”

[hopembodied]

crimsonshouts‌

❝ I’m not hurt, no. I’ve been through worse. ❞

At her question, he tilts his head. Ah, so she’s not from here either– he had his suspicions, but you could never be too sure. Despite not having much experience with children, he’ll try and not be too… intimidating. She’s already going through a lot, there’s no need to pile it on with cold and curt answers.

❝ No, I’m not. However, I’ve been here for a while now, so I can assist you if you need it. ❞

It didn’t feel right to leave her alone like this. Aya doesn’t know everyone here, it wouldn’t surprise him if there’s others that won’t be as welcoming, even to children. It’s not like he had anything to do besides walking around, anyways.

Maybe he’s gotten soft, who knows? That’s what happened when the only other person you’ve spoken to is a kid way over his head. He wonders how he’s doing right now, especially with his absence…

Does having been through worse mean that it doesn’t hurt, or that he’s willing to brush off his pain like she had? Something else entirely? It’s probably unhelpful to dwell on it for too long, so after staring for perhaps a moment too long, Ahiru settles for responding with a soft hum.

So he is just like her...which, actually, she’s not entirely sure if that’s more or less reassuring to know. Child likes taking things in a positive light, so she’ll consider it her luck that one of the first people that she’s managed to run into here happens to be in the same boat, as they say. And if he comes off as intimidating in any way, well, she sure doesn’t take note of it— well...okay, maybe the red gleam of his eyes might count, but she’s a little curious than intimidated in that regard ( by your standards, that’s not really something that out of the ordinary ).

Assistance? Fingers tug at a stray curl of hair absently, expression passes as somewhat thoughtful. Well, Ahiru’s original plan had been asking questions, so she supposes this counts? “Well...if it’s okay, I did kinda have some questions ‘bout this place— but only if I’m not bothering you, of course.” Even if he's already technically given her permission, better to make sure. Or let him have a chance to back out. Even if he can’t help, she’d be happy with just having some company for now, honestly. 

A somewhat belated realization seems to dawn on her, a tentative offering of her hand out to him. “Uhm, I haven’t introduced myself yet, right? It’s the least I can do if you’re offerin’ to help me. My name is Ahiru.”

[hopembodied]

ultrascund‌

▖ ❝ I get it, I get it. Don’t worry. ❞ The bat hero reasssured as she moved slightly to get more comfortable on the stop she decided to sit on.  ❝ Actually… I did bit my tongue and mouth frequently when I first grew them, you know? It was one of the reasons why I was frequently crying while I was a child. ❞ She kinda looked back at those days with a silly smile on her countenance. Even despite how confusing it all was at the very beginning, she could still hear her grandpa petting her head and telling her ‘everything’s going to be fine’

❝ And don’t get me started on these! ❞  She added as she pulled her ears to the sides, stretching them a bit before letting them subtly jiggle and twitch due to the sudden movement.   ❝ Can you even imagine trying to sleep sideways with these ears? It’s a nightmare I tell you! ❞    A jovial laugh got out of her lungs as she finished that sentence. 

“I mean— oh. You really understand...?” Voice is a little tentative nonetheless, though relaxes with the reassurance she is given ( you’re still taking this as a lesson to be more careful with your words though ). Smile comes a little more easily as she hangs onto the words she speaks, curious eyes watching. Ahiru has to bite back the first question that comes to mind— wasn’t she teased for crying like that? Elder girl must be really strong, child thinks, some quality of admiration to it. Instead what she utters is a soft ouch, holding her face like she can sense some kind of phantom pains. She’s glad the topic is one she seems to be able to handle with a smile on her face. Again, there’s only admiration here.

She can’t help but let out a small giggle of her own when the other speaks, a small chittering that rings in her chest softly as she watches the slight motion of ears with curiosity. “But you must’ve figured out somethin', right? Otherwise you’d be sleepy all the time.” Ahiru can emphasize quite well, though, getting used to a human body had been both natural and unnatural all the same...though being a restless sleeper is entirely unrelated to that. 

[hopembodied]

flamine‌

          when they finally get a good glimpse of the person in front of them, they sigh in relief, like the weight of a cinderblock being lifted from their chest.  it’s a child.  the villain emits an irritated ‘ rrgh ’ sound, a growl in response to the sudden fear ahiru was able to shoot through their veins.  how embarrassing.  “ so you are my… roommate. ”  

          cinder puts down their tiny nerf crossbow, scoffing at the girl as they cross their arms.  they suspect there’s nothing to worry about, after all, she seems relatively harmless.  that said, the former maiden knows better than to take people at their first impressions.  placing a hand on their hip, cinder’s eye narrows.  “ you startled me.  be more careful. ”  … another awkward pause passes before they continue speaking.  the child is right — better to make this painless than irritating.  “ … what is your name? ”

Dancer is fairly attune with body language, even that which is not her own; so when she notices a sense of relief that seems to spread from head to toe— a very humane thing, you think, a quality that feels reassuring. Well, not that she says anything about it, but child thinks it’s a little silly, if she is to be honest. It’s not like there’s anything intimidating about someone like her: not that fears have ever been a logical thing, so that’s really what has her biting her tongue this time. She has some tact . “Mhm, tha’s right.” Though excitement is clear by the vibrant energy of her...everything, she takes care in not raising her voice too much. 

Not that Ahiru thinks she’ll scare them again, but maybe they just don’t like noise all that much? It...probably doesn’t make this the most favorable living situation, but that’s really the case here, then she’ll have to do her best to show some kind of awareness.

“S-Sorry. I didn’t mean to, I just wanted to say hi...I’ll be more careful.” A small pout tugs at her lips...had she really done something weird? She didn’t think she’d exactly been quiet when approaching them, given the size of their living quarters, but there’s probably an explanation that she’s not just thinking of. Maybe you’d been in their blind spot or something? Best to be compliant: not that she doesn’t believe in sticking up for herself, but it’d probably be best to not add starting an argument over small details to an already poor first impression, right? Right. Being asked for her name is definitely a good sign that the situation isn’t a lost cause, at least, so she eases up on herself a little bit. She does prefer getting along with people, after all. “I’m Ahiru. It’s nice to meetcha!”

[hopembodied]

crimsonshouts‌

Staying in his apartment all day did sound incredibly tempting, but it really wouldn’t help him with finding answers or clues about this strange city. He’s not even sure why he was brought here in the first place, especially since most of his powers were taken away. What good is there to defend himself if all he has is his weakest spell and a tambourine? Honestly, at least give him a useful item. It’s like they’re asking him to get mauled by the beast that roams when it’s dark. Tsk.

But it could be worse– he could have no powers whatsoever and no knowledge of the dangers that lurk at night. At least there’s some consideration there, even if it’s lackluster. But Aya isn’t all too pleased at the vague responses others have received.

His thoughts are interrupted by someone bumping into him, and he manages to steady himself properly as he turns to look behind him. A young girl, it seems like. The rulers here even bring children…? Ugh. Desperate times call for desperate measures, it seems, but this just rubs him the wrong way. He shakes his head, putting his hands in his pockets.

❝ It’s fine, no worries. Are you alright? You seem to be hurt. ❞

Eyes tentatively peek open when nothing like a scolding comes, and only then does she really take in stranger’s appearance. Red eyes remind you of her, and you promptly put a stop to that train of thought before it gets too out of hand. He seems...nice, not that her standards of nice are really all that high to begin with.

“I’m fine! This isn’t...really anything that worth worryin' about.” A little bit of soreness was nothing— laughable compared to cuts and bruises ( and really, a sore nose was probably about equivalent to the kind of injury she would’ve accidentally given herself during ballet practice. On a good day ). “...I didn’t hurt you either, right?” Words are spoken after a pause, fingers twiddling absently. She doesn’t think that she can really hurt much, even running at full speed, but it’ll appease her mind to know the truth, whatever that might be.

“Are you from ‘round here?” If he is, maybe she can ask him about this place instead of running around— like the way she is. If not, she can at least take comfort in knowing someone else in this situation.

[hopembodied]

sinfulshells‌

– You had asked her if she was okay because she looked like she was upset about something. But now that you’re talking to her it’s easy to see that maybe she was just lost in thought? Either way, you’re glad she’s alright. It’s hard enough adjusting to life in this place without additional problems, and from what you can tell she’s not from here either. 

You open your mouth as if to ask her a question, but she doesn’t seem to notice. This is a fairly common occurrence for you actually, but you don’t mind. Good things tend to happen when you let people go off. 

Suspicious? Well. You didn’t think the bird feed was suspicious before. But now you do. 

“You were planning on sneaking a bite too, right?” Your delivery is flat however, you are absolutely and one hundred percent joking. A girl eating bird seed? Now that’s just silly. 

“I want in.” 

To help feed the cute birds, or eat the bird seed? You leave that up for interpretation. 

Okay, so maybe she gets a little carried away sometimes ( all the time ), but in her defense...yeah, okay, she’s got nothing. If it’s any consolation, it’s not like she means to speak over him: if anything, she finds it incredibly important to listen to everyone’s thoughts, no matter what! Child just...lacks a bit of awareness sometimes. More than sometimes. It’s a work in progress, all right? 

Eeep! That’s not the turn in conversation she was expecting. Is he some kind of mind reader or something? Ahiru certainly hopes not, that’s a terrifying thought. “Huh? N-No, why would I do that? Normal humans don’t do that kinda thing...that’s definitely not something I was thinking ‘bout.” Just the tiniest bit of nervous laughter accompanies her words. Normal people also don’t speak like that, but that’s not really a train of thought that occurs to her. If she decides to sneak a bite later on, that’s her business only! No one would think much about a duck eating bird food, after all ( okay, maybe people would, but that’s not the point ). 

Wants in? She...doesn’t quite follow his line of logic. Is this still about the bird seed? Cheeks puff up in a sulking pout, bag shifting in her arms. “I said I’m not eating the birdseed, mister! I dunno, I just don’t think it’d make for a very good snack, anyways? But...I mean, I guess if you really wanna have some, like...a small handful, that’d be okay. Weird, but okay.” It’s not like she’s the one eating it, after all, so it’s not that suspicious or anything. Definitely not eye raising behavior, or so you hope, at least.

[hopembodied]

@overcome-adversity​ ♡’d for a starter

“Uhm, well...I don’t really know what they’re talking ‘bout either, but...” It’d probably help if she could read more than half the words on the sign— although somehow, she gets the feeling that would not help either of the two of them. She’s about just as lost as he is, after all. That’s a little bit of a disheartening thought, but...well, she tries not to let that thought get to her too much. It wouldn’t do to get upset over this! But what to say instead, then...

“...Maybe we should just find somethin' else, then? I mean, I’m sure someone could help us, but that might not be the most immediate solution. Not giving up, per say, but just leaving it for another time.”

[hopembodied]

@flamine​ ♡’d for a starter

“P-Please stop pointing that at me! I told you, I dunno anything—” Girl cowers at weapon pointed in her direction, likely not a lethal one, but she’s not looking to test the patience of the stranger. Er, roommate, technically, Ahiru supposes? A lot is, happening, to say the least. 

“We’re all kinda stuck in this situation, so if we could at least get along since we’re living together, I’d really like that.” Okay, a bit optimistic, but even if the other says no, she ain’t no quitter! They’re probably just like you, right? Scared and confused about the situation. Right? Right. Totally understandable! Nothing to hold a grudge over! 

[hopembodied]

@wisdomsgirl​ ♡’d for a starter

“You sound really knowledgeable on this stuff...! I’m impressed.” Perhaps it is because Ahiru isn’t very knowledgeable on much ( or at least compared to most ), or perhaps it’s because she’s easily impressed; but the sentiment of her words are no less true. Though if one should hold much weight to one child’s opinion is debatable.

“‘Cause like...back home, we had weird buildings and stuff, but nothing much like this...well, not that I remember, anyways. It’s kinda odd? I dunno, but at least the shrines here are pretty...so are the gardens.” Then again, maybe she would’ve ran in the opposite direction if she’d found such a building back home. Maybe it’s something unique to different parts of the world? She doesn’t have much awareness of things outside of her old town, but she can imagine that maybe something like that was a possible explanation.