“This is your initiator. Have fun.”

The words were audible from within the room Nozomi was left in. She had been staring at her feet before she had heard them, her eyes feeling heavy as she nearly fell asleep, but nearly jumped out of her seat when she realized she would finally meet her partner. She had only been familiar with the with a few adults since she had arrived in the main town, but still she wondered what kind of person he would be. Most people would either baby her or treat her with contempt. Nozomi hoped that her partner would do neither of those things, and prepared herself to face whoever was behind the door.

When the door finally opened, it relieved a red headed woman wearing [i]Woman? That can't be right. I was told by the agency that my promoter would be a man. Well, his features are [b]somewhat[/b] masculine, but he seems to be wearing makeup. I was under the impression that makeup was for women.[/i] No man Nozomi had ever seen before looked like this one had. He was clad in almost regal black clothing, which somewhat contrasted the semi-paleness of his face. The man smiled Nozomi, in an assuredly non-creepy way, which all but calmed the girl. She couldn't tell what, but something felt off by the way he did it. [i]You're over analyzing. Don't let a few miserable individuals ruin this.[/i] 

The man introduced himself as Hizumi ([i]So he is a man[/i]), prompting Nozomi to grab her white cane and stand up to return the favor. "My name is Nozomi." She answered with a slightly off balanced curtsy. Though she had practiced, it was still ridicule to pull off flawlessly with only one fully functional leg. "The pleasure is all mine." Nozomi stood straight and smiled back. Though she had questioned it earlier, she now admired the way the man appeared. He seemed dignified. Almost as if he were royalty. Nozomi glanced past Hizumi at the man behind him, who had most likely guided him here, then back to her promoter. "Would it be alright with you if we left as soon as possible." Nozomi didn't feel completely comfortable in the room, or building, they were in any more. She hoped to get to her new home as soon as possible.