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[The video feed suddenly kicks in with the sound of rushing winds and the sight of a blue sky. And soon, falling into view is bushy-browed teenager with a bowlcut, confusion and panic written all over his face.

Upon arrival, Rock Lee and his book open have begun freefalling through the sky to towards the village. Lee keeps his eyes focused on the open book and pushes himself through the air to get a closer look. Just enough to tell that it's some kind of communication device... and that it seems to be recording his face, and his movements.

Can they hear him, too? A million thoughts rush through his head. What happened? Where did everyone go? Why am I floating through the sky? Somebody help me down! But... if people could see him, he wouldn't want to look weak, would he? He's Rock Lee, after all. The Green Beast of Konoha. He can figure out a way out of this.

What would Gai Sensei do?

So he opts to force on a smile, one full of shining teeth, and he flashes a thumbs up towards the camera and shouts as loud as he can.]

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[Lee can find his way down. After all, his training weights are gone. He feels so light.]

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[If anyone misses out on the high-paced action, they can find Lee after he lands - either traveling to the item shop for his headband, weights and equipment or to the clothing shop for his valued green jumpsuit and vest. He'll also jog around to survey the village and some of the forest afterwards, eager to greet his new neighbors in the process.]

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[He reflects on the conversations he had so far. They did seem unusual and used such odd terms, but Lee was sure they were in some corner of the world he was less familiar with. But it's hard to argue with Shikamaru's logic.]

Some of the people I've spoken to have seemed odd, but it is hard to believe. What kind of enemies can do such an unbelievable thing? And... they've taken you multiple times, Naruto-kun?

You can be here so long?

[He gropes along the ground and grabs the journal, holding it up to scrutinize as if it were a foreign object.]

Edited 2012-07-22 14:02 (UTC)

Naruto's been here longer than anyone from our group.

[He reaches for his journal now, looking for a specific page.]

Wow! What's this Gai guy like?

It's still kind of you to say! [She insists--there. Her hair is loose...from his wings. It's still quite a bit snarled in the fallen tree.] Um--! Welcome to Luceti!

So it seems.

[Although Neji dreads such a thing. If he's trapped here that long, what will be left of him - of the him he knows now?]

He is the nicest man you could ever think to meet! He knows everything about the power of youth and the troubles we face, and he does his best to guide us. He is eternally patient, faithful and passionate in the ninja way. Gai Sensei has believed in me ever since I was nothing, and for that I owe him everything!

[He's still wincing a bit, but he puts on a grin.]

Thank you, Rapunzel-san! But, ah... where am I?

Luceti! Oh--that's this place, I mean. I know it's all very, um, confusing! When you first show up, but...

[She is probably one of the worst people to do the intro spiel.]

There's a bakery! We could go there. ...Or! You could use new clothes, right?

[He looks on thoughtfully.]

I am hungry... [But then he blinks] But is there something wrong with my clot- [He looks down as he says this and realizes he's wearing only New Feather clothes. Lee blushes and covers his chest.]

I'm truly sorry, I do not know how I came to be in such a disgraceful state of undress!

What about you, Neji? How long have you been here? And do all people here communicate through these mysterious books?

Oh, of course! That would be a great name. And it is very important for all young people to realize the power of their youth!

I've been here about two months. That was the last wave of New Feathers before this one.

And yes, most people use the journals. They're not difficult to master, and convenient.

[And he glances sidelong at Lee.]

We should find your clothes... and your weights, I'm guessing. You're moving like you don't have them. They'll be here somewhere.

[He takes in this information carefully, wishing he had his notepad with him.]

Yes, my weights are definitely missing! I'd need them to... wait, my clothes? [He looks down, notices the New Feather garb and sheepishly puts his hands over his chest.] I feel so exposed....

[Now he's got something so much better than a notepad, though!]

Everyone goes through it.

[At least he's not wet and naked in the middle of the village like that one time.]

Yes, they'll have arrived here separately. If they weren't falling with you, they'll be in one of the shops.

[Yes, but he's not sure if this strange book is safe to write in. What if everyone can see his private musings?!]

O...okay. We should head there immediately! [He stoops over] Neji! You must be tired from the chakra you exhausted to help me land - and I can use some weight. Please, get on my back and point me towards this shop!

Wh- No.

[And to think he'd missed Lee.]

But... Neji! Would that not be the most efficient way to cover ground?

No. It wouldn't. I'm not going to let you carry me around like a sack. We can walk like normal people.

So we have to make sure to remind everyone of that secret power?

[It's a disgraceful state of undress? Hm. Rapunzel was not aware of this. She is learning many new things today.]

It's not your fault! The Malnoses make everyone show up in new clothes. But we can find you your regular ones if you like!

[He leans closer to Neji.]

Only if you are absolutely certain that you are fine, Neji! Then we may proceed to this shop walking side by side, as true comrades once more!

[He nods slowly. He might as well just accept this reality.]

You can help me to find my clothes, still? You are too gracious, Rapunzel-san!

Of course! There is nothing more tragic than a youth that is wasted! [Spoken like a true pupil of Gai.]

I just want to help out, however I can! That's all. I know showing up here can be pretty strange, at first.

[Aaaaand--unwinding her hair from this branch here...] Especially when you do it falling from the sky!

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