[color=FFB6C1][center][h1]Rose[/h1][/center][/color][@Saber]

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[color=0054a6][center][h1]Amaya Ito[/h1][/center][/color][@13org]

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 If the spatial distortion created by a Pariah Dream's entry into Navain had not brought Rose's attention to the task before her, the yelp certainly would have. She smiled, slightly, and adjusted her hood to better view the new arrival. It seemed, at the least, that the girl was fascinated with the form granted by her Manifestation. Rose took light steps from the Hollow Egress' maw and down the short series of stairs. 

[color=FFB6C1]"Hate to burst ya bubble, but this ain't a dream, Trickster,"[/color] grass parted with her passage, a light breeze rolling through the plain, 
[color=FFB6C1]"it's a place called Navain."[/color] Her smile widened a bit, as she looked the girl up and down, taking a seat a few feet away. 
[color=FFB6C1]"Nice to meet ya! Name's Rose, and I'm here to help ya along."[/color] Her tone was much the same as it always was, tinged with a strange accent and an underlying enthusiasm. 
[color=FFB6C1]"Seems like you're gonna take a likin' to this place! S'definitely a good sign!"[/color]

Amaya was too busy, lost in her own thoughts, playing in the field to notice another person coming closer to her.

Amaya jumped back, in surprise as the woman talked to her.

[color=0054a6]"So, its all... Real?"[/color] She asked, looking to her, still confused.

[color=FFB6C1]"For sure! This place is just as real as the world you're from,"[/color] Rose motioned to the field that surrounded them with one hand, plucking a small flower with the other and rolling its stem between her fingers. 
[color=FFB6C1]"But it ain't a place you can get to by normal means."[/color]

[color=0054a6]"So I really died back there huh? Never thought that my life would end like that..."[/color] Amaya said, looking to her own body once more. Her new body was definitely the proof that something happened with her.
If she heard that on other situation, she wouldn't believe, but the pain, the things that happened to her felt real... The wounds... The blood...

She nodded, offering the Trickster a look of sympathy. 
[color=FFB6C1]"Yeah, as bad as it is. Chances are pretty high that you were offed by a Slaughter Doll. It happens to all the Dreams that come through here. That's what you are, by the way."[/color] Rose watched the girl looking herself over. 
[color=FFB6C1]"Ah, yeah, that's ya Manifestation. It's, uh...well, it's something for ya to figure out. It's the brand new you."[/color]

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"I believe you. I don't know why, but I actually believe you..."[/color] She said, making a line on the ground with her claws.

[color=0054a6]"Anyways, let the past stay in the past. Name's Amaya. Pleased to meet you, Rose. "[/color] She said, sitting down.

[color=0054a6]"I've never heard about this place before... Not even in religious books... Navain, was it? Is it some sort of afterlife or something?"[/color] She asked, genuinely curious about the situation.

A slight giggle escaped the Guide's lips, as she tossed the flower aside. [color=FFB6C1]"Thanks! That makes my job a lot easier, Amaya."[/color] She rocked back and forth, slightly, putting a finger to her lips. 

[color=FFB6C1]"Well,"[/color] she said around the digit, lightly biting down, [color=FFB6C1]"that ain't a big surprise. Navain isn't something that comes up often, in Corporeal Reality. I wouldn't call it an afterlife, not by a long-shot. It's more complex than somethin' like that."[/color] Giving a winning smile, she continued, 
[color=FFB6C1]"But telling ya about it is kinda forbidden to me, at the moment. I'll be happy to explain, once ya meet up with the others and get out of the Hollow Egress."[/color] She motioned over her shoulder to the concrete fortress at her back.

[color=0054a6]"Oh, and will I stay like this forever?"[/color] She asked, looking to Rose with feline eyes and a mischievous smile.

[color=0054a6]"Because I must tell you... I like this body way more than the last one!"[/color] She said with a big smile and shining eyes.

[color=0054a6]"Simple things like running around, pouncing and playing in the grass never felt so good!"[/color] Amaya said, purring as she laid, down in the grass again , with her tail lazily swinging around above her.

Rose nodded, appreciating the enthusiasm the girl seemed to exude. [color=FFB6C1]"You'll only change back if you wanna! It definitely seems to suit ya personality, if I ain't bein' rude!"[/color] She wiggled, a little, scooting forward to give the Trickster a conspiratorial whisper. [color=FFB6C1]"You get to stay that way, if that's how ya wanna do it, even when ya go back to your world. Consider it a gift from me to you! Of course, it ain't somethin' that's free. Which brings me back to my point from earlier. I need your help, Feline Trickster. Navain needs your help."[/color]

[color=0054a6]"Oh... And one more question, why have you called me trickster? I'm sure this is the first time we met each other."[/color] She said rolling in the tall grass, stopping with her belly up and looking at her. 

[color=FFB6C1]"Oh, right! Sorry 'bout that! I keep callin' ya 'Trickster' because it's ya Title! All of the Dreams have one, and it kinda goes hand-in-hand with ya Manifestation. The beings that inhabit this place will most likely know you by your Title."[/color] Rose's smile faltered, for the first time since their conversation began. [color=FFB6C1]"It's because of that name that you're here, in this field. I need you to go into that building, over there, it's called the 'Hollow Egress', by the way, and meet up with the other Dreams. Not just yet, ya know, I figure you've still got a few questions that I might need to answer."[/color]


[color=0054a6]"Oh, don't worry about that. I was a little surprised because some people used to call me trickster when I was still alive. I do like the sound of it though... 'Feline Trickster'"[/color] Amaya said, repeating the name for hersellf.

[color=0054a6]"Hm... And by Corporeal Reality I suppose you mean the normal world, right? Hm... It really is complicated but I think I got the basic of it. I will be sure to pay attention on you when we get inside the Hollow Egress, sensei."[/color] Amaya said with a giggle.

Complicated or not, Amaya was quite curious about all that. Rose didn't seem to be a bad person, she felt that she could be trusted.


[color=0054a6]"Sure, I will help you, why not?"[/color] Amaya said, looking to her with a smile on her face.
Perhaps Rose didn't expect such a straightforward answer, but to Amaya, things were really simple. She was very curious about all that and she never refused to help someone in need.

[color=0054a6]"I suppose it's only fair. After all, I do get to stay with this wonderful and fun new body even if I return to the normal world~"[/color] she said, stretching herself on the grass, just like a cat would do, before standing up.


[color=0054a6]"About other questions, you don't need to worry yourself about it. I'm fine for now. I believe that the rest of the questions I have will be answered when I meet with the others inside the big , strange building, am I right?"[/color] She asked, studying the building which Rose called Hollow Egress.

[color=FFB6C1]"Yep, that's pretty much on point! Ya catch on quick, Amaya, and I appreciate that ya willin' to help out. I can't imagine s'gonna be so easy with some of the others."[/color] Rose stood, balancing on the tips of her toes for a brief moment. [color=FFB6C1]"Keeping the questions to a minimum is pretty gutsy. I like that! I won't be able to talk to you, once you pass through that doorway, though. Or, well, I won't unless you find a Node."[/color] She put her hands into the pockets of her hoodie and took a few steps back. [color=FFB6C1]"Nodes are super shiny, so I bet you'll sniff one out pretty easy."[/color] A chuckle and a smile accompanied the words. [color=FFB6C1]"I'll be tuned in, so if you find one just put ya hand on it and call out for me. Inside the Hollow Egress ain't gonna be anything like out here, just so ya know. It's a, uh, whatcha might call a 'distortion' in Navain. Ya might run across some real violent entites, in there. But, with ya Manifestation...I can't imagine that they'll be more than you and the crew can handle!"[/color]

[color=0054a6]"I will be on my way, to wait for the others, then. Thanks for the warm welcome!"[/color] Amaya said, winking playfully to Rose before walking calmly in the direction of the building.


Rose made her way to the stairs and took a seat, drawing her knees to her chest, speaking to Amaya without fully turning. [color=FFB6C1]"Still, be careful, ok? Ya primary goal in the Hollow Egress is to find ya Anchor. You'll definitely know when ya see it. Good luck, Trickster! I'm lookin' forward to meetin' up with ya, again!"[/color]