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[Michiru only hesitates a moment before coaxing a finger over what she hopes will be the switch that turns this on to broadcast -- though broadcast to whom, she's not entirely sure. Still, they're in the dark. And they need answers, even if she's not sure how well she'll be able to trust any of the answers that come.

But there wasn't much choice.]

I'm not sure who is out there and hearing this, but we're looking for... answers. Any answers. Where is this place. Why are we here?

[All business, a plainly guarded expression on her features, blue eyes fixed steadily on the video screen.]

And how did we even get here? Who kidnapped us and who do we need to defeat to get home?

[The deeper voice comes from somewhere off screen, and a dusty blonde head looks briefly over Michiru's shoulder to frown at the screen, too. Then it's gone again, as Haruka pulls back and gets back to finishing getting her things together.]

If we were brought here, there's a way to get back where we came from. There has to be.

[Michiru's gaze flickers back only briefly towards her partner. Who do they need to defeat. It's crossed her mind too; if this is another battle they need to face to fulfill their duty, she's willing to face it.]

We'd appreciate any answers anyone has. That's all. Thank you.

You're too nice, Michiru, you should have--

[And that's all of Haruka's growled complaint that the feed gets before it shuts off.]

((OOC: All dialogue is in Japanese! Replies may come from either Michiru or Haruka or both.))

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That would imply there's no way back. Which is actually not a possibility I'm planning on entertaining. But for now, yeah.

[And possibly afterwards as well, though that's not something he's inclined to discuss with a stranger.]

For now, then.

[Hope for getting home is one thing-- since apparently they aren't dead, after all-- but by the time that happens, Haruka isn't sure there will be much of a home left. Not if it's left entirely to those Starlights. Damn that Galaxia, for already not having a Star Seed....

She sighs, resigned and frustrated.]

So what are we to do, to help?

That depends on where your skills lie. I'd suggest asking around - in person. The network's nowhere near secure.

[Her "skills". Such as beating things up, blasting things, and otherwise being destructive? Right. Haruka huffed out a little sigh.]

All right, then. I suppose we will have to do that. Arigato.

[Oops, Japanese. She tries again.]

Thank you. What is your name?

[He snorts in amusement at the translation.]

Yeah, I got that one.

And this planet is hell on the ego. My name's Tony Stark.