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[cuteisawayoflife]

[A short time later, Quinn is still getting used to her new surroundings. Having wings and the overall feel of the place is still so weird! But she has plenty of new outfits, and that makes up for it. Well, sort of. She still has nowhere to stay.

Ami's been nice enough to let Quinn stay with her and her housemates, which has been...well, interesting, at least. It's not what she's used to and she's sure she's rubbed a few people the wrong way, but at least she hasn't been kicked out yet. Which is more than she can say for certain Fashion Club presidents and their houses.

She wonders if she should be picking up the pace on her search for her own place, but she's getting used to Ami and the others. Well, maybe they won't mind another person...besides, she'd rather be living with people than alone! Only people like Daria want to be alone!]

Hey, does anyone mind me doing my nails? Because if I do I'll need to open a window, it smells pretty strong.

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[faithfulflame]

[When Ami had told her another girl was going to be staying in House 3, she hadn't really batted an eyelash. Sabriel and Lirael were welcome additions in Ami's eyes, and so she could hardly bat an eyelash at Quinn. Of course, she was so busy with studying spells and practicing magic that she spent more time at the shrine than home, so when she walked out of her bedroom and heard the request she smiled politely]

No, I don't mind, I'm heading to the shrine soon. You must be Quinn-san. Ami-chan told me you'd be staying with us. I'm Rei, I apologize for not greeting you sooner. I've been staying there making things ready for winter and working on my magic.

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[cuteisawayoflife]

[-san? Magic? Shrine? Quinn tries not to look as confused as she is]

Yeah, I'm Quinn. It's nice to meet you, too. [looks up from her nails] Magic?

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[faithfulflame]

Yes, magic.

[Rei holds up a hand and whispers a word of power, calling forth a single spark of liquid-flame. Clearly Ami hadn't explained much to the girl]

I'm learning to cast spells. Are you not from a world with magic?

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[cuteisawayoflife]

The only magic in my world comes from makeup and control-top pantyhose. Not that I need either, especially the latter!

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[faithfulflame]

Ah. Well then.

[Rei doesn't really know what to say, to be honest with you Quinn.]

You're...American? [Call it an educated guess]

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[cuteisawayoflife]

Yeah, I'm from Lawndale. [she finishes the first coat on her thumb before looking up] Where are you from, if not America?

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[faithfulflame]

I'm from Tokyo, in Japan. The same as Ami-chan.

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[cuteisawayoflife]

Japan? I studied about that in history last year. [Not that she remembers most of it] I...hear it's a really nice country.

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[faithfulflame]

Its a nice place to live. A little crowded, but where isn't these days.

Have you been in Luceti long, Quinn-san?

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[cuteisawayoflife]

Tell me about it! [laughs] These days it's hard even to reserve a table in the cafeteria!

Just a few weeks. You?

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[faithfulflame]

Cafe...teria?

[They don't have those in Japan]

Seven months, now.

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[cuteisawayoflife]

The lunchroom, whatever you want to call it.

Wow, that's a long time! That's more than half a year...are you used to it? I mean, does it feel almost like home by now?

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[faithfulflame]

Ah.

[Rei shakes her head]

I don't know if it will ever feel like home. Ami-chan's been here for at least two years though.

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[cuteisawayoflife]

[Quinn nods, returning her focus to her nails]

You're very lucky.

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[faithfulflame]

Why do you say that, Quinn-san?

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[cuteisawayoflife]

[It's still so weird hearing that...suffix next to her name.]

Because my friends are still in Lawndale and I used to do manicures with them. It's not the same doing it alone...well, I have done it alone but I usually talk to Stacy while I wait for my nails to dry.

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[faithfulflame]

Right...

[Rei isn't really the best girl to talk to about stuff like this...]

Ami-chan and I are from the same world. I suppose that is fortunate.

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[cuteisawayoflife]

Yeah...

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[faithfulflame]

Sorry...

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[cuteisawayoflife]

No, it's okay.

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[faithfulflame]

Has everything been settled for you? Is there anything I can get for you from the store?

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[cuteisawayoflife]

Well, I could use some more diet soda, and we're running low on carrots.

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[faithfulflame]

Then, I'll make sure to pick some up while I'm out. Is there a particular kind you like?

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[cuteisawayoflife]

Diet orange or lemon-lime would be best, cola has too much caffeine and I can't afford to lose any sleep.

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[faithfulflame]

Alright, I'll do that.

May I ask, how old are you, Quinn-san?