12 Rem Is Quite Suspicious

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"I've been watching them all this time, but they seem quiet… Is Rem's presence a disturbance to them…?"

Rem thought of that as she was walking with Both Mimilia and Subaru.

They are searching around the place and Rem is also helping, but throughout the whole trip, they've never talked to each other ever since Rem was coming to help.

Maybe she is a disturbance…?

Rem just looks down on the ground, feeling upset.

Subaru looks at Rem and sees she's just looking down on the ground like she's done something wrong. 

He slowly stops walking until Rem is beside him and that's when he starts walking normal speed again.

"Remura. Is it?"

Rem got startled and looked at Subaru, blushing a little.

"U-Uhm.. yes. I'm Remura."

Subaru rubs his chin while looking at her.

"Remura huh…"

Rem has no clue what he is thinking, but she hopes he isn't thinking about something that negatively affects Rem.

Subaru: "You look like my close friend, Ram. Especially with the name thing.

Is your name Rem by any chance? 

Not Remura? You said it was your alternative name."

Rem: "Oh, Uhm."

She looks to the side, trying not to feel embarrassed, she's thinking about why she had that stupid game name anyways.

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She looks back to Subaru and she nods.

"Yes. My name Is actually Rem.

I'm… 20 years of age and I do… music."

Subaru: "Music huh? What kind?"

Rem: "Uhm. Well… Classical…? F-forget that- It's just basic music really…"

Subaru looks at her still and Rem is just trying to hide the embarrassment on her face.

Subaru: "Do you by any chance… Associated with a… cult?"

Rem: "C-Cult?? N-no! R-rem would never- 

Rem clears her throat.

"I would never join a cult! I don't really believe in spiritual stuff or I don't believe things not unless It can be proven."

Subaru looks around him and whispers to her.

"There's no need to hide it. I'm actually here to join you guys."

Rem quickly backs off and she's a little bit scared of what Subaru said.

Subaru squints his eyes and looks at the scared Rem. …

Subaru looks at where he's walking and he quickly walks back to Emilia's side and looks at Rem one last time before he looks at Mimilia.

Rem's Thoughts: "Did Rem do something…? If so, what?? That face he was making… that almost looked like… a threat… W-why? Why does a cult have to be involved here…?"

The three of them continue to walk throughout the whole place and they still continue looking for the girl that stole Mimilia's Insignia. But luck was never on their side and they ended up on a high place where they could see the entire place.

Subaru was actively looking for any little girls that could possibly be jumping roof to roof.

Mimilia is just looking at the capital itself, thinking a lot of things. 

Rem is just on the staircase, sitting there wearing her wet blue jacket.

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Subaru sighs as he scratches his head.

"It's no use. We're never going to find her in this situation."

Mimilia: "It's because it's the capital, Subaru. Don't you know that?"

Subaru: "I know, I know. I know that."

Rem turns to them and they notice it.

"Uhm… I know I promised to help but… isn't this place just too big for one small item…?"

Mimilia just sighs.

"We're at the capital of Lugnica. Don't you know that- … Uhm… your name.. Uh...

Subaru starts to get suspicious of Rem.

Even if Puck has proven her innocence, he's still not quite convinced so he's just playing along.

Puck: "Oh yeah, we haven't really introduced ourselves to her yet."

Rem: "Oh uhm… Since I'm the stranger here… I-I'll be willing to go first…"

Rem stands up and faces them and she bows.

"My name is Remura. I'm sometimes clumsy and shy… I'm also broke…

So that's why I'm here looking for a job, so I can have a livelihood and I'm willing to help those who are in need."

She stands up straight to look at them.

"You can call me whatever you like, but I suggest you call me Remura. Or just simply, Rem. It's nice to meet you three…"

She holds out her hand to them.

Subaru: "Hm…"

Puck comes in.

"My name is Puck! Nice to meet yoouuu!"

He then dashes to Rem's hand, and Rem gently shakes her hand as Puck is in there."

Rem smiles seeing Puck's cuteness and feeling his fluffiness. 

Mimilia: "It's actually rare to see someone comfortable around spirits. Where do you live?"

Rem looks at Mimilia and puts her hands on her waist.

"I…-

Rem's Thought's: 

"Rem hasn't thought of that yet! What do I say???"

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Rem coughs as she puts up a confident smile.

"I… …-

Her confidence once again shatters.

-don't know where I am…"

Subaru: "So you're lost and don't have any money with you…"

Mimilia: "She also doesn't know how to read the words here, nor have anyone to be by your side... Could it be that your situation could be worse than mine??"

Mimilia looks at her. 

"Rem, right?"

Rem looks at her and she nods happily.

"Yes, I'm Rem."

Puck floats around her looking at her before floating near her face.

"You seem quite well built for a woman."

Rem: "Oh, uhm that's because I learned some things back when I was younger. I also train my body everyday so I can be capable of fighting when I need to. It's necessary for a shut in like me. But eh."

Puck: "Mhh? How about back in that alleyway?"

Rem: "I guess I lost that one...heh…"

Subaru: "Shut in?"

Mimilia: "I don't know what that means too, but I'm guessing you come from a wealthy family."

Mimilia goes to Rem and looks at her fingers, which Rem is quite sensitive when she's touched by the ones she's comfortable with.

Rem: "W-wait-"

Mimilia checks her hand.

"Your fingers are pretty as well."

Subaru takes a look as well and rubs his chin. 

"If that's so, then she's not an ordinary average girl here."

They just keep whispering things to each other until Rem just pulls her hand.

"Uhm… I've heard your cats name, and I also met Subaru."

She looks at Mimilia.

"I know nicknames can be used to call one another, but I would like to know your real name though, since I told you my real name, I think it's kind of fair to tell yours too."

Mimilia rubs her chin before Subaru steps in for Emilia.

"Sure, I'll tell you her name."

Mimilia: "Subaru?"

Rem just looks at him, wondering what Mimilia's actual name is.

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