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[ The video pops on a to a somewhat frazzled looking woman. She frowns down at the... pillow... in her hands, but then she pouts in a way that doesn't look at all her own age. ]

Nice video function anyways...

[ She straightens up a bit, and the camera moves enough to show that she's surrounded by a lot of other pillows. ]

So I guess this might be some kind of stress-induced hallucination, and I'm in some kind of mental health facility, but I'm feeling a lot more lucid now, and if we could talk about getting me treated a little faster I'd... like that a lot.

[ Her voice is steely, but it's a forced resolve. ]

And let me talk to my family.

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*Awkward~*

It'll be okay. *Maybe.* People are already working on a way to get out of here and back to our normal worlds. *Hopefully*

... A snack might help.

Waitwaitwait so there's no way out right now?

*Thank goodness for audio. The burning look she just gave her pillowpad would have likely gotten her punished.*

It's a case of kidnapping, yeah. Although a ransom hasn't been demanded just yet.

And we haven't made any contact with the outside?

[ These are the weirdest kidnappers ever. By far. In the history of things. ]

No. Not that I've run across a telephone booths in this place....

*But then again these people were weirdoes with trash cans in plain use despite Japan ordinance--wait this wasn't Japan.*

These phones only really work to contact other phones just like it.

So I can only talk to other pillow phones?

[ She takes a deep breath. ] Alright. I'm stuck here, and I can only call other kidnapping victims.

And whatever passes for phones in the other districts.

*Okay, getting that crummy feeling of ruining someones's parade...what to do, what to do—*

Cheer up, Dodo. I'm sure your family is okay—and there are plenty of people here that want to help out, dodo!

*—OH GREAT, Fairy Tone! Let's let the woman on the line think I'm a schizo!*

*Muffled* Dodori!

*A small chime is the answer*

E-er, that is...yeah, a lot of people are actually trying to alleviate the problem, right now....

*Aaand her OTHER small companion decides to put 2 cents in the conversation—*

—and they're superheroes, so they're definitely gonna do it, shishi!

*...her life.*

...did your friend just call me a dodo or...

[ There are two other voices that sound small and cute.

Sure, why not. ]

*My LIFE.*

No...it's just the way he speaks. It's their style.

*Let her think she's crazy or...oh whatever. Who needs to be Muse? She can be Cure YOLO.

So the video option activates suddenly and there is:

1 flustered and pouting little girl and

2 Small floating impossibly-colored diamonds. Who chime off in chorus because this place is awesome and they get to meet people!*

How do you do! I'm Dodory, dodo!
Pleased to meet you! I'm Shiri, shishi!

[ Oh. This is a good time for a double take isn't it?

She does just that. ]

What in the... ah... that is...

[ Just a moment. ] H-hi. I'm... Junko.

*Perfect time for a little girl to strain that put-upon smile.*

Nice to meet you, Junko-san.

*The other two chime, literally, and float around Ako's head in circular patterns.*

And, well, they're actually right—there's a lot of people working to find a way out of this place. We are, too.

[ Poor girl, having to put up with... what are they, Pokemon? Those don't normally talk. ]

If there's anything you think I can do, I'd be glad to help, though I think I'll be stuck with moral support.

*The smile turns a bit amused. Never heard an adult admit that kind of thing, before.*

I'm pretty sure there's something you can definitely do to help out. And even then, being supported is pretty good, too.

*She knows that personally. Grandpa's absence would have made a hard situation utterly impossible for Ako, otherwise.*

[ Dammit Jim, I'm an office worker not a magical girl. ]

I'm pretty good at that, if I do say so myself, and if you need any math done in the process then I can help with that as well.

[ ...even if she's only good at finance really. ]

*And a former Yankee. We believe in your powers, Puella Mama—

Wait. Math. Accounting-like math? In an economy that consists of borrower bees—Uh-oh....*

Are you an office worker? *Diversion tactic. Blast it, this is why she leaves the cheering up jobs to Souta and Hibiki!*

[ Shhhh she keeps that quiet. ]

Yeah. Not the most romantic job in the world, but I like what I do.

*Mum's the word.*

It's a good job. *Not that she'd know first-hand, but all the same*

Mama's an administrative person, herself. I think that kind of work is really good.

It's important. People like us keep things running, which is why all the idols and pro athletes can do what they do.

Yup. I'll do my share while I'm here, too, so people can find a good way out of here without any hassle.

*Trapping our fine, dedicated workforce in a silly game for no reason, Queenie...that's unforgivable.*

[ They're the pride of Japan and all. ]

I'm sure all your parents must be worried sick! We'll have to get you home as soon as possible.

I usually end up taking care of them, actually. *casual shrug. Shield shield shield shield.*

Though I really don't want to be here any longer than I have to. So I'll be working really hard.

You sound like a very responsible girl... either way, though, I'm sure most of us want to get back home as soon as we can.

That's another point I'm counting on. Not everyone is treating this like a weird vacation—even if the food and houses are supposedly free.

*Speaking of, oh snap. Granpa's not around how shall she dinner!?*

All of that is convenient. It means we don't need to worry about survival while we figure things out.

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