Francesca

"I'm surprised you didn't hear me coming. I tripped over something on my way in."

Probably Luna's pack or something. She wasn't sure.

"Then can I ask to stay here?"

"Ask? But...hm...how do I ask to live with you?"

Innocent blinking.

"I find it comfortable to be around you."

Fran smiles, getting herself more comfortable under the covers.

"Also...I don't have a room here, so I thought maybe I could...I apologize, I should have asked first."

"Ok. I'm sure I'll learn as I go. There's an awful lot to learn about this world now."

She nods to Luna, she trusted her friend would guide her every step of the way!

"Hybrid...?"

Curious. She has absolutely no idea what Hybrids are. She looks to Luna with a quizzical expression.

Sliding her hands down to rest on top of Mizuki's, gently gripping them.

"You're wonderful conversation...and I do wish to stay by your side, Mizuki. I wish to witness your talents blossom, and support you as best as I can."

"I don't think you're useless."

She doubted being able to restore her sight. If it hadn't come back by now, it was probably gone for good.

"I think you've got your own talents that just haven't been realized yet."

She'd still be very close to Mizuki anyway. Not taking her hands off of Mizuki, keeping them resting on her arms.

"It's...difficult to describe. I'm blind. I can see living things, but only their forms...body shapes and such."

She pauses for a moment.

"I wasn't blind before I got trapped."

help Mizuki like this...to save her from herself.

"I'm so happy to hear your voice again..."

Fran feels the wind taken out of her from the tight hug that Mizuki gave her! The hug is reciprocated, with Fran gently nuzzling her friend's cheek.

"Of course I did...I made you a promise, that I wouldn't let you be alone anymore..."

Her own eyes are starting to water too. It felt so good to

you, but I know you're here. That fills my heart with so much joy..."

room that she could see her friend in.

She'd feel around for the doorknob, and push the door open. Gasping for breath, but looking at @nightcordcutest.bsky.social .

She was glad she was still here. Alive.

"...I'm here now," she said, taking a few tentative steps into the room, "I can't see

Fran wouldn't waste too much time in the lab. She'd promised someone important that she would come save them. So while she was completely blind to her surroundings, she'd work her way through the lab, clambering up the stairs in a manner no Princess should ever be seen doing, and moving to the

"That's right. From my understanding, she was...altered in some way by someone. She retreated to this lab, because she knew someone here."

She looks to Luna.

"Do you happen to know her, Luna?"

"You don't know them?"

She looks over at Luna.

"I ended up contacting her...and ended up promising her that I'd come save her when you saved me. She's been suffering alone this whole time..."

"Oh, I see. There's a few of them in there...and, on the second floor..."

She sees @nightcordcutest.bsky.social , still huddled up. Still alone.

"...how long...how long has she been up there...Mizuki, I mean?"

She can't see it, but she assumes that there's a building there. She can see things inside, more people like Luna maybe? Or Pokemon?

"How far away is it, Luna? It must be close if you're saying something!"

"Oh wonderful. I can safely say that I'm not used to traveling quite yet, so I very much appreciate it."

She might even be out of breath by the time they make it to the lab! Her stamina sure hasn't recovered yet, that's for sure.

What can she say, she finds Luna attractive!

"Her most attractive feature is that she's my hero. The sound of her voice brings me peace of mind, and her hair feels so nice. Oh, and when she holds my hand, it feels nice too."

Fran wouldnt't have too much trouble finding her way off the train. With quite a bit of help from Luna, but at least she remembered how high the steps were this time.

The world was somewhat visible to Fran. She could see blades of grass, but not the dirt underneath for example...

places to be. And Fran did require Luna's guidance to even leave the train.

Fran would be the first to wake up. The staff member would give them a once over, before remarking 'cute' as she left.

She'd give Luna a gentle tap on the shoulder.

"We've arrived, Luna. Wake up..."

Admittedly she wouldn't mind if Luna kept using her lap as a pillow. Alas, they did have

Yet Fran would have those thoughts still. Even as the train's gentle noise lulled her to sleep as well. Her hand staying atop Luna's head, mid-pet.

A light blush forms once Luna dozes. She'd gently stroke Luna's hair as she slept...gosh, she must have been tired.

"...do I even have the right to say that...? Luna's so much more capable than I am, I'm sure I'll simply be a burden to her."

It must have been someone else close to Luna.

Fran gently nuzzles against Luna's cheek, hoping to help calm her down with her presence.

"I'll stay with you...at least until they return. Perhaps longer. I need a helping hand in this world."

"Eep! Ah, I..."

Certainly she hadn't been expecting to be hugged. Nor feel Luna's cheeks being so wet, borne of worry.

"...I'm...I'm sure she'll come back. You have such love for her, I can hardly imagine she would leave you forever."

"...Luna? She went somewhere where you couldn't follow, didn't she?"

She reaches down to grasp Luna's hand gently.

"I...I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be nosy but...you were having a nightmare and..."

"And what happens if she refuses?"

She's being cautiously optimistic about her chances. Luna seemed to have a pretty positive opinion about this Wendy person, but there was always the chance she'd be seen as a burden at the lab.