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G-geez, it's freezing...

[In the afternoon, those in the plaza may find this poor unfortunate new feather trudging toward it as he makes his way there in only pants. Needless to say, he's freezing, and he just wants some actual clothes and warm food...! And to know what the heck is going on. He had already glanced at his journal a bit before, so he knows where he is at least, but he's still awfully confused. Not like he really had the chance to read the journal's guide in depth yet since he's just trying to find a place to stay indoors for now.

Either way, care to help this kiddo out?]

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[Later on, once he's all settled and knows what he needs to know, he creates his first journal entry in order to address a Very Important Question.]

Hello everyone. My name is Jude Mathis. I'm what you all call a "new feather," and I just arrived earlier today. I've already read most of the guide, so don't worry about filling me in on where I am and all. I do, however, have one particular question...

What do you all do with your wings in regards to clothing? It's kind of uncomfortable to keep them underneath it all, but it'd be a shame if I had to cut up my favorite clothes just to fit my wings through a hole... So does anyone have any suggestions? I figure it's either one or the other, but it's worth asking what you all do, at least.

And also, is there anyone here from Rieze Maxia? Milla? Alvin? [On one hand, he hopes he's not the only one, but on the other, he really wouldn't want them to be stuck here like he apparently is...]

Anyway, thanks.

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[That's... really hard to believe. Which is why Jude doesn't, at first.]

Without paying? Really? Are you sure you're not just trying to pull my leg? I'd really hate to be new here and already committing crimes.

[been there done that (unintentionally). he'd rather it not happen again okay]

If you don't believe me then I'll prove it! [Although thankfully this time she wouldn't be putting him in the line of fire to prove her point. ...Which was kind of telling, really.

She entered the store and took a pair of earmuffs in plain sight, and to top it off she even waved to the person behind the counter as she left.]

See?

[He was hoping she wouldn't, so that's certainly relieving... though he's still surprised upon seeing the person at the counter not caring.]

Oh... Wow. That person didn't care about you taking it at all. So everything really is free?

That's what I've been saying! If everything wasn't free, at least one person would have tried to stop me, don't you think?

[Watch out Jude, she's going to try to put the earmuffs on you. Also they are neon pink.]

Yeah, definitely. But no one did so-- H-huh?

[Why are you suddenly putting earmuffs on him...! He reaches up to feel the fluffs of pink on his ears.]

These are really warm, but... I don't think pink is really my color.

[To get reactions like that out of him, of course ☆]

Aw, so you don't like them? How disappointing... [Oh boy.]

I guess I should go put them back, then.

[This girl is trouble...!]

I like them, just not the color. [He pulls the earmuffs off, handing them back to her.] If you pick out a different color I could just go with that, probably.

[She accepted the earmuffs with a carefree look before putting them on herself. Her ears were cold, okay.]

Oh? Am I going to have to pick out the rest of your clothes too?

[Jane, stahp.]

N-no, that's not necessary. I can pick out my own clothes. Though if you have a suggestion with any, I wouldn't mind hearing it.

Okay, but I'm more interested in getting my coat back than suggesting fashionable clothes for you. Just saying.

I know, I know. I'll hurry up and find something then so you can take this back. Sorry about that.

[Time to start looking around...!]

[She would just be wandering around the store and maybe glancing at a few winter dresses until he was ready.

At least it was warmer in here...]

[He's not particularly picky, so it doesn't take Jude very long to find some things he likes. Once he does, he swaps Jane's coat with one of the new ones before approaching her and holding it out.]

Here you go. Thanks for letting me borrow it. I hope you didn't get too cold without it.

[Jane just waved off his thanks and put her coat back on. Somehow she didn't think he would appreciate it if she elaborated on the reasoning behind that decision.]

Of course not, I'm made of tougher stuff than that! [Yup, that was a bad lie.]

If you've got any other questions then you'd better ask them now, because otherwise I'm going.

[Aaaand yet he's buying that lie...]

I think I should be okay. Thanks for all the help. [A beat, as he realizes that introductions have yet to have happened...] My name's Jude, by the way. Jude Mathis.

Things like that are supposed to come first, aren't they? Well, whatever. [a nonchalant shrug.] I'm Jane Maxwell!

[DUN DUN DUNNNNN.]

[DUN DUN DUNNNNN...]

Probably. But it's better late than never, right? Anyway, it's nice to meet you, Jane-- [...er... wait.] Did you say Maxwell?

Yeah, why? [Was this guy from Filgaia too? Did her reputation precede her...!?]

Do you think my name is weird or something?

Not weird per se, but... In Rieze Maxia, that kind of name has quite a load of weight on it. Maxwell is the lord of all spirits, and also a good friend of mine.

Really? [Something about all of that didn't seem fair at all! ...From her point of view, at least.]

Well, I'm just a plain old human and I've definitely never met you before. It's just a strange coincidence, I guess.

[Uh oh, grumpy Jane at 12 o'clock--]

Well you're definitely not Milla, so don't worry about that. I'm just saying that in terms of my world, it's a pretty heavy name. And since you didn't know about that anyway, I'm assuming you're not from Rieze Maxia, huh?

[shakes her head.]

Never heard of it. My world is called Filgaia, so it's not a case of alternate universes or something crazy like that.

[She frowned and bit her lip in thought before snapping back to reality. Hearing all that was a bit...surreal.]

And I've never heard of Filgaia. So I guess it really just is a coincidence. It's not like Maxwell is a particularly exotic name, anyway.

... [Yyyyyyeah, she's not quite sure how to take that.]

Hey, what kind of person is Maxwell? The one you know, I mean.

Milla? Well...

[here we go]

She's pretty amazing, actually. She's strong and extremely dedicated to her mission. Once she sets off to do something, she doesn't stray from her journey, no matter what -- even if it may cost her life. And she really cares about everyone, humans and spirits alike. She has taught me loads of things during our time together too. I look up to her a lot.

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