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The JSDF. The [i]JSDF[/i]. As if she had needed more confirmation that this obviously wasn't her own world, the self defence forces had blindly stumbled into things making assurances of their safety... rather threatening assurances. Some that were completely unnecessary; Evangeline had needed no authority to ensure her longevity, and she wasn't about to entrust it--or this brat that seemed determined to find a grave today--to those whose magical experience was entirely composed of card tricks.

"Frigerans Exarmatio," the blonde girl said, the simple incantation taking effect in a quick and harmless burst of elemental magic--in the hands of the various soldiers all around, the burst of ice knocking the guns out of their hands. "If you cannot even resist something such as this, your assurances are meaningless. Now, if you would leave this matter to us..."

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The offered coat was gladly accepted--it might not fit properly, nor was it going to keep her completely warm, but it was a good sight better than standing around in summer pyjamas hoping to not get even colder. His explanation of the differences made things even less clear, or maybe he was just from somewhere that wasn't used to science? Because all he seemed to be describing were normal chemists... which definitely weren't the same as alchemists, who were the only people aside from Fine that Hibiki had seen use magical abilities like that. The bald man didn't seem like an ancient priestess...

But at least she could answer the question about the city, that was clear enough from the various signs and notices: "We're in Tokyo."