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[There doesn't seem to be an end to the game's installing today; a new arrival gets out of the station with a grin on her face, rolling a wheelbarrow with her as she begins walking around. She doesn't seem to be having any problems adjusting, but going from a computer to an arcade game has certainly left Orin a bit overly eager--she's practically running around the station, using the wheelbarrow as a crude way of getting people out of her way while she looks around.

Hope you don't mind a cat girl striking you up for conversation--she'll be likely to stop anyone she sees for a good ol' chat, though she hopes you don't mind a certain...smell to her. It's kinda ghastly, but not really obvious unless she's really up close.]

Hey! Don't suppose you can spare a couple'a minutes to chat with a newbie, can ya?

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[What is with that smell? The Magician flinches but for a second, but then smiles.]
A newbie? Of course! I'm here to help!

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[It's the smell of dead sinners--the best perfume they can find in hell!]

Well, that's good to hear! [Orin gets her 'barrow out of the way to look at the little guy, keeping a grin on her face.]

Can you start by tellin' me what you know about this place? Haven't been outside the Hell's Blazing Fires before, so this is a bit of a new thing for little ol' me!

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[Ales gave a nod and a florish of his hands. So many new games today - how... exciting.]
You're in the Game Central Station, hub to all orldsway! All of us end up here at one time or another, 'cause we can't just stay in one game! You can take a train anywhere and everywhere, and see everything there is to see!
[With a flick of his hands, Ales grinned, as he started to look her all over. He's always happy to meet more people. Unless they're able to read his mind or something???]
I've been here for a bit over a month, and I'm still discovering new experiences! You'll meet new friends and enemies whenever you step out here! But watch for the Surge rotectorsPay - they can get a bit... feely, if the time's right.

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[Orin listens with an interested expression--well, this place certainly seems more interesting than her home world, at least!]

Anywhere and everywhere, you say? Well, guess I came to the right place! [Orin grins wide, patting her wheelbarrow a bit.] Looks like I'm gonna get some more work in, at this rate. No one'll get mad, 'cause I ain't slacking off!

[...That last bit catches Orin, though.] Feely, you say? You talking touchy-feely, or just a buncha paranoid nuts?

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[Ooh? So she'll be doing her job? The Magician tilts his head a little, his hat flopping over the slightest bit - before he adjusted it back to the top of his head.

But, for now, he'll answer her question.] A bit of both. You do not know how many times they've tried to take this hat of mine, to try and empty it out! [It really puts him in a sour mood when it happens. Which has only been once, but still. But he then looks up at her face, his smile calm.] Hopefully, they don't go after such a lady as you.

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[Orin shakes her head at that.] I can understand the need to do that kinda stuff, but you don't look anymore dangerous than a fairy! I'm surprised they bothered.

[She'll laugh a bit when she says that, her ears twitching just a bit.] If anythin', I wouldn't blame 'em for checking me out. I ain't gonna go after anyone, but I got a job that not too many people like. Maybe I'll take some of the attention of you, if you'd like!

[...Still, she has to ask...] That hat looks awfully small, though. Whatcha holdin' in there that's so valuable anyway?

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[Of course he doesn't look dangerous. That's the beauty of him, nobody can figure out his true intentions! Ales gives a small chuckle.] What job might that be, my lady? [He's curious!

But at that question about his hat, he gave a wink.] A Magician doesn't reveal his secrets that easily~!

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[Thankfully, at least someone from their game - well, games - had been filled in on how things worked here. Then again, you could also attribute it to her being around the block longer, having seen others around. A shame they weren't actually arcade games, it always made her feel a bit distanced when the other veterans started talking danmaku.]

You know, if you don't understand, maybe you'd be safer back home.

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[That gets a light huff in response, as Orin let's go of the wheelbarrow to cross her arms.]

Understandin' ain't that much of a problem! 's why you ask people, so you can be safe at the end of the day.

[Still, Orin grins just a bit at Sakuya.] ...You know, I'd figure you'd be much more worried for yourself if anythin', sis.

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[She is not your sister, she wasn't even in your game.

Even if she should've been.]

I can take care of myself just fine. Unlike you, this isn't my first time here.

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[Now now Sakuya, don't be so mad that you're becoming the new Mima.]

It's almost cute that you're worryin' about little ol' me then, sis! But I'm a stage 5 boss--I got enough power on me to defend myself! [Orin's expression turns a bit more on the smug side when she says her next piece.]

I ain't gonna let some little place with little people cause my death, you know? That'd be insultin'.

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[She's still in the games, even if it's as a background spectator. You might actually be the only Stage 5 boss to NEVER GET MENTIONED AGAIN.]

You forget that we're on equal footing, there.

...stay away from the CAVE folk. They might look little, but they're anything but. [Seriously, Orin. Don't go near the DoDonPachi crew. They're nuts.]