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[calmbeforethe]

[ Her last memories of Luceti had been of snow. Looking around the forest and sensing the patterns of weather upon waking, however, told her it was now early autumn. Either she'd been gone several months or at least a year this time, she figured. Ororo wondered idly if there was a reason that she came and went like this. Something to ask the veterans of Luceti, she thought. ]

[ When she felt well enough, Storm took to the skies of Luceti: she knew her abiliities were dampened here in the enclosure, but she needed some time to reacquaint herself with Luceti's nature before looking for the village. She needed to calm herself, too; less powers also meant less control, and it would probably be better if she kept her emotions from starting an off-season monsoon. The random flashes of thunder and lightning from her annoyance at finding herself back in Luceti might attract unwanted attention, and how embarrassing would it be if someone noticed... ]

[ As soon as she centered herself, she changed course and headed for where she knew the village was. She remembered where the little house she'd stayed in previously was located as well, and checking the journal's callbox had let her know just who was still around and who from her world had arrived while she was "back at home." She figured there would be no harm in dropping by the house unannounced. Hopefully there was someone in House 16 to greet her! ]

[ Storm's first order of business after moving back into her old room at House 16 was to visit the stores for some essentials: the clothes shop being her first stop. As soon as she'd changed into and picked up some familiar clothes, she stepped back outside - and when it was safe, Ororo called down a bolt of lightning from the sky to strike the damned New Feather dress into ash. Subtle? Not in the least, but she had to vent somehow, right? Right. ]

[ Her next stops include the Item Store, and the grocery (to re-stock the house's food supply with some vaguely nutritious food), but her final stop of the day, despite the groceries and other items in her arms, would be Cloud Nine. Some of her clearer memories of Luceti were of the quaint little club, and Ororo rather hoped it would jog a few more of her memories... ]

[ Anyone in town is free to recognize or even bump into her as she makes her way around the village! Storm will be all over the place in general, seeking to re-familiarize herself with the town again. ]

Comments

[theogre]

How long have those residents been here?

[calmbeforethe]

Several. Four, by my last count, though I may be wrong. It has been a while since I was last here, after all.

[theogre]

Four years...that is an impressive amount of time.

[She lowers her head. It's an almost frightening amount of time.]

[calmbeforethe]

It's almost hard to believe. But people have become almost comfortable with routine here; even I had, during my last stay. One almost doesn't realize how much time has truly passed.

[theogre]

There are some things about this place that are...pleasing, even for someone like myself.

[calmbeforethe]

[That's a strange way of putting things.]

What do you mean by that?

[theogre]

[She's already said too much.]

There are many things here I do not have access to where I was previously.

[calmbeforethe]

That you now have access to them is a good thing, surely? [Said carefully, not wanting to pry.]

[theogre]

It is. The protein supplements here are more than satisfactory.

[calmbeforethe]

[Also: noticing her basket for the first time. That is a lot of protein, now that Ororo looks.]

You've quite a specific diet. Is there a particular reason for it?

[theogre]

My muscles have weakened since arriving. I have to adjust my diet to make up for lost time.

[calmbeforethe]

It sounds like you have a strict regimen to follow. That's admirable. [Especially in teenagers!]

[theogre]

I have been training for a long time. To me, it is my way of life.

[calmbeforethe]

A healthy way of life, it seems. Any particular reason for such a lifestyle?

[theogre]

[She hesitates. She doesn't want to give too many details about herself, not when she hardly knows anyone.]

I have my own reasons.

[calmbeforethe]

[Ororo only nods, taking the hint. She'll let it go.]

In any case, if you have any more questions, I would be happy to help in any way I can.

[theogre]

Everyone here has been more than helpful. If I need more help, I will be sure to contact you.