Video; UN: Rubitsune

[rutilance]

[ The video starts and the girl on the other side of the camera looks... Concerned. ]

Just how many of us are there? [ She starts, almost tripping over her words to elaborate. ] Kids, I mean. Just how many of us here are kids?

Are we all staying at the inns?

[ She pauses, biting her lip for a moment before speaking up again, her voice a little more sure this time. ]

I think we should look out for each other. [ Because adults can't be trusted to. Even the ones who mean well. ] A lot of us are small, I'd bet. And a lot of the other kids I've seen don't really seem like fighters. Those of us that are, we should help them.

Those of us who don't know how to fight can learn from those of us who do know, and those of us who don't want to know how to fight can be taught how to keep a better eye out for themselves and the rest of us.

The more of us that know how to defend ourselves, and the more of us that can keep an eye out for each other, the better chance of survival we have in a situation where we are at a noticeable disadvantage.

[ She wasn't quite suggesting a gang of feral children, but close enough. ]

01 ♫ voice | un: warmsunlight

[heartandsol]

Hi. Sorry, this is my first time using this... [Her voice is intially a little quiet, but it strengthens once she starts in on her actual content. It's cheery enough, if with a nervous tint.] Anyway. I'm Miku Kohinata, a recent arrival. I've got a few questions, so I figured asking in a larger place would work better at first. To start with, I think I need to find a job. I need more time before I'm comfortable with my magic- that still feels really weird to say- so I'm not sure I should jump into anything dangerous yet, but I don't want to rest on my laurels, either. I'm just not sure what the best thing to do is, so... [A soft breath.] I'm asking advice. I don't even know if a job is the right answer, either, so...

Besides, I need money anyway, for that masquerade that's coming up - or more likely for something after it, because there's no way I'll be able to come up with enough for anything meaningful by then. I know it's supposed to be casual, but I'm still not sure I have anything I'd really prefer to wear to something like that, and dressy clothes aren't cheap, so I have to admit I'm a little worried. Do things like this happen often? Should I keep a cute outfit in my dresser because I'm going to need it often, or will I be okay with things I'm comfortable running around in?

[A more deflated sigh, and a bit more neutral a tone.] I just feel a little out of my depth. I'll be okay, I just need to ground myself a little. That's really what this is for. I'd appreciate any help anyone can offer me, even if it's just pointing me in the direction of someone or something that can assist me. With magic, with employment, with advice on how to move forward, really anything. Someone to talk to. That's all I need. Thank you.