Voice; Request

[singlefaith]

[Ran's not sure she's comfortable with being seen for this one, as it's a subject that's touching a little deeply for her, so for the moment she just sticks to voice.]

[She pulls in a soft breath.]

I . . . need some help.

I know a lot of you have met Conan-kun. He's been here for a while. There's another girl here from my world now too -- Ai-chan. If you haven't met them yet, I hope you get to soon.

What I need help with . . . They're both seven. They're both smart -- really smart -- for their age, but. They're both seven. And not fighters. The train doesn't seem to discriminate about who it takes, and yet the missions that it sends us on are dangerous.

[A pause, wrestling with her words.]

I need them both to be safe. This past time Sera-chan and I were able to be with them. But what happens if we're not able to do that? How does their safety get guaranteed?

I need a better guarantee. Please help me figure out how to keep two kids safe so I can get them back home? I'm teaching both some simpler self-defense, and that will help, but . . . I already know it's not enough.

Comments

[adregem]

Good instincts on you, then. It's best to stick together until the situation off the train is assessed properly, with or without kids coming along.

[ Roland nods, a smile on his face. ]

It does. Please don't hesitate to use it if you feel immediate danger and aid isn't close by. [ It's best he introduces himself since she's part of Purple, and regardless, if there are children that need to be looked after, or at least escorted, he can offer his help. ] My name is Roland, ma'am. I'm currently assisting the Purple team as one of its four team leads. I also help with the Black Squad, which can teleport to any location in case of emergency. Let me know if I can be of service to you and your two friends during missions at any time.

[singlefaith]

[Ran does come onto video for that, because it does seem like the introduction merits a bow, and both the moment and Roland seem appropriate for it.]

Thank you . . . I'll make sure they know about it. And I really appreciate the offer.

I'm Ran Mouri. I'm assigned to the Purple team.

[Even if she's only participated on Purple for one of the two missions she's been on so far.]

[adregem]

[ He responds with video as well, smile confident and reassuring. ]

Think nothing of it, Ran. Please let me know what else worries you during missions. We'll do our best to assist. [ In fact, he remembers something important! Finger resting under his chin. ] On Grasshopper 27, we're holding a general Purple team town hall and party. There's no pressure to attend, it's not at all mandatory. But if you have ideas or concerns you'd like to bring up, you're welcome to do so there, in the company of teammates and friends.

[singlefaith]

[Another small bow, and a little smile with it.] Thank you.

I didn't know that was happening, too, so thank you -- I'll do my best to attend!