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[supportively]

— this can really record what I'm saying?

[It takes a bit of time before the journal gets into focus revealing a dark haired woman who is now in view, it was obvious she had never used anything like the journal from the momentary glimpse of curiosity with her expression and that she is extremely calm about her arrival for the most part]

Oh! There we go. This is working, isn't it? Now I think I've heard the basics about this place but that hardly makes this anymore reassuring if we're to stay here. It's a bit worrying actually since I have a family to get back to, after all.

If these are supposed to be used for communication, I'm guessing people can hear me through this? I'm not sure whether I know anyone here yet but this seems be the way to find out— I'm looking for two of my sons or anyone who would be from Konoha? I'd really grateful for any help at all.

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[supportively]

[Mikoto is just slowly taking this all in and while it does seem unbelievable, she doesn't question it too much] Well that's certainly a lot to take in but I think I understand now even if it's something that sounds impossible.

What do you mean about the wings though?

[medicalpunch]

It does take a lot of getting used to. [Sakura's obviously sympathetic to that.] It'll start to make more sense over time, when you get used to how things work.

And the wings? I haven't been able to trace exactly why they affect us so much -- they're quite hard to examine with medical ninjutsu, unfortunately. But they're quite vital to health. Even losing a few feathers will probably knock you over, and actual damage will leave you in very severe shape, or even kill you.

[supportively]

Right of course—

[She just nods listening intently, there's a brief look on concern on her face at the explanation though before she speaks up again] That's definitely disconcerting. So it's like they're a part of us?

[medicalpunch]

That's exactly right. They're essentially a new vital organ. [Her expression communicates just how she feels about that, but she forces herself out of the scowl after a moment.] Just... be careful, okay? It's not too dangerous here for the most part, but even still....

[supportively]

[Mikoto just nods before smiling slightly, given the explanation it makes sense even if it still strange to her] Don't worry, I'll be careful.

From everything else I've heard too, it sounds like I'll need to be.

[medicalpunch]

It can get pretty weird sometimes. But... but you've got plenty of compatriots around. Konoha-nin stick together, right?

[And she offers a smile.]

I know Sasuke-kun'll be glad to have you here.

[supportively]

Yes, that does make things easier.

[She smiles at that] I'm glad that he's here, it's one less thing for me to worry about at least.