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[learntthehardway]

WHO: Diana Prince and OPEN
WHERE: Fountain, Inn.
WHEN: Evening of July 20th and on
OPEN TO: Open to everyone
WARNINGS: N/A will update if needed

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f o u n t a i n

She felt as though she were floating, coolness surrounding her, caressing her skin. Slowly, she opened her eyes and jerked back realizing that she was emerged in water. She floundered for a moment, trying to figure out just how she got there but decided that getting to the surface was more important at the moment. Normally she loved swimming, but she couldn't think of how she'd ended up in.

What stated at first as uncertain movements, turned into calm strokes as she pushed herself up towards the light dancing across the water's surface. She'd always been a sure swimmer, able to swim long distances, hold her breath for long periods of time. But now she found that her lungs were beginning to burn before she even got to the surface. She doesn't understand but as she shot up out of the water, she was gasping for breath.

Diana was still gasping as she pushed her way over to the edge of the fountain she found herself in. She looked around and her eyebrows drew together and she realized that her surroundings are completely foreign to her. She dragged herself out of the water and the black clothing she has on feels heavy and water pools under her as she stands there, trying to make sense of what was happening. She pushed a wet, limp strand of hair out of her face and she shook her head. This was wrong but she knew she had to figure out where she was so she could get back home.

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i n n

She'd explored the village and hadn't really seen anything that would alert her to anything obviously out of place. Except not a lot of people seemed surprised to see a woman walking around sopping wet, carrying around some backpack she'd come out of the water wearing. She hadn't really tried talking to anyone and though she wanted answers, needed the time to pull herself together, to try and just figure it all out. She might not have known where is was, but she knew she needed to get out of there, to find a way back to where she belonged.

She finally found her way to the inn, and honestly she probably should have gone there first. Inns had people and people meant information. Information meant a way out of there. She stepped inside, eyes blinking to adjust to the change of lighting and then she'd taking stock of the room, examining its occupants. She wanted to ask questions, to get answers but she was also hungry and a bit tired. She pushed that back though and rounded her shoulders and took a deep breath before heading towards the first person she sees.

"Excuse me!" she called out to them. "Where is this place?"

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[learntthehardway]

Diana looked at Moana and offered her a small smile. It was nice to know that people in this place were willing to help others. It wasn't something that was always seen where she came from and she really appreciated the offer.

"Thank you, but I think this is something I need to do on my own. But, I do appreciate the offer, it is nice of you." She really did need to do this on her own though, she had a lot to think on and while she probably needed someone with her, she needed to be able to focus on finding answers.

"Perhaps another time?"

[chosenbytheocean]

Moana's fingers curled into a fist that hit lightly against her side as she spoke. It's what she did when she felt awkward or when she wasn't sure what to say. "That's where I'm staying so if you want to later… I'll be there."

She had to get back to feed Itiiti and the bunny anyway, as well as feed herself. The thought made her stomach rumble softly. "Another time." She said using Diana's phrasing. She lifted her hand in a half wave before turning to go.

"Bye." That had been a lot more awkward than Moana was used too. She was sure that she'd be able to talk to Diana again. Another time…

[learntthehardway]

Diana nodded, flashing Moana as warm of a smile she could muster. It wasn't easy but she didn't want the young woman thinking that she didn't appreciate the help she'd tried offering her. She did, she just needed to do the exploring on her own because it would be a perfect time for her to try and sort her thoughts.

"Good bye, Moana, and thank you for your help. I truly appreciate it." She lifted her hand in a friendly wave and once Moana had started off, Diana gathered checked the straps on the pack she had yet to examine and turned and began to walk away from the fountain.