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I haven't the slightest clue why I was brought to...? [What does she even call this place? A forest? A paradise? She doesn't feel entirely settled with calling her new surroundings the latter. Something is definitely off. After all, hadn't she been in the Headmaster's office at Hogwarts a moment ago?

Crossing her arms over her chest, she presses her lips together, a determined glint in her eyes.]

My name is Hermione Granger and I know for a fact that I did not choose to come here. Nor did I choose to have wings fastened onto my back.

[That part is quite curious. Bringing her somewhere against her will is one thing, but attaching wings to her back without her realizing it is another. She wonders if she had been rendered unconscious for awhile.]

Is there any way to rid myself of them? They are...cumbersome. [Not to mention they make her feel like a walking target.

She lowers her voice and adds in an undertone:] It's a shame Luna didn't come with me. This seems like something out of The Quibbler.

[Rolling her shoulders to relieve some tension, she exhales.]

I have a number of questions for anyone who has the time. I've tried to speak to the villagers, but they're not terribly... [animate] ...helpful. I wonder if they're under some spell?

[Hermione shakes her head and shifts from foot to foot.]

I would sincerely appreciate any aid. Thank you.

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[He takes a moment to pronounce it.]

Ah, "Mione". I am sorry if I pronounced it offensively.

You weren't offensive at all! I just know that my name causes difficulties, even for those who are English speakers.

Thank you, I am grateful for your understanding. But please let me know, Mione, if you have any questions about this place. I have only recently arrived myself, but I have been trying to study all the materials available on this strange place.

What have you learned so far?

I have learned a variety of things. That we are all from different worlds, trapped in this village within the barrier. The Malnosso are the ones who keep us trapped here and they like to experiment on us, but they are not apparently the culprits behind bringing us to this foreign world. Additionally, the wings keep us alive in some way and must be treated with care.

Is it possible that the wings act as translators? Which is how we can understand one another even if we speak different languages? [Don't mind her, she's just taking mental notes.]

That is a fascinating idea! It could explain a lot... but how could wings be capable of such a thing?

I...don't know. I wish I could examine them more closely, but that would probably cause a lot of pain.

That is true. I would not support any research which requires that you harm yourself!

It wouldn't do any good. I think, in this case, it's best to accept that they serve some purpose.

I see. Sometimes, there are just things that must be accepted without explanation. Especially in a place such as this.

I'm afraid you're right, though I don't feel comfortable just leaving it be. [A scowl.] I guess I'll keep my eyes and ears open for further information.

That may be the safest course of action for the time being. Perhaps the opportunity to find new answers may show itself. In the meantime, the best we can do is to prepare ourselves.

And work together.

Correct, Mione-san! There is no limit to the accomplishments made possible through teamwork.

[She tries not to laugh, but his enthusiasm is rather...funny. In an endearing way.]

I'm glad you think so too.

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