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Good day, one and all! To all of you people listening in out there, I'd like to let you know that the SOS Brigade is holding a raffle. Today! All three of me will be handing out tickets at the SOS Brigade clubhouse, but we'll all be spreading out around the plaza too so keep an eye out for all of me!

[That's right, all three of her. Sorry, but there are no bonus prizes for anyone that ends up running into three 'Duplicas' today. Speaking of which, a raffle isn't much fun if you don't know what you're going in with a chance of winning, right?]

You might just end up winning one of these great prizes that the Brigade has lined up, so make sure you listen closely.

[Cue Duplica reading off the following list of prizes:
1. Free Brigade consultation
2. Free Favor from the Brigade
3. Ride on a Dragon
4. Spend a day with a celebrity of your choice
5. Signed Idol Photograph
6. A Slot Machine
7. A bento created by the chief of the Brigade
8. Photos on a Brigade member in a nurse outfit
9. Mp3 or CD of an acoustic version of God Knows
10. Mp3 or CD of a cover of Eye of the Tiger
Her enthusiasm seems to pick up when she reads out number four, that's definitely a good prize to get.]

So now you know what's going on all you have left to do is find me. We'll try and be around until noon today. We'll be drawing winners this afternoon so don't put it off until the last minute. All of me are looking forward to seeing all of you!

[After she's finished speaking, Duplica heads to the SOS clubhouse and stands outside with a bunch of tickets in her hands. There's also another Duplica wandering around the plaza with her own tickets and yet another, shorter Duplica doing the same thing. If you happen to talk to any of the Duplicas in the plaza then you'll only end up getting a friendly smile. The real deal and the clubhouse will be more than happy to talk and might even come over if any of her other 'Duplicas' are running into trouble.]

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I see. It seems I have no choice, then. I will depart immediately.

[And that's exactly what she's going to do. She bids a quick farewell, shuts her journal, and heads down to the plaza.]

We'll be waiting for you, see you soon!

[When Sakura arrives there are three Duplicas already walking around and handing out tickets. One is by the fountain while another is over by the SOS clubhouse. The third one, which appears much shorter than the other two, is handing tickets out by the grocery. Take your pick!]

[She didn't exactly expect for three Duplicas to be at the plaza. When she sees the smaller one, she just assumes it's a child in a costume...that Duplica isn't the one she just spoke to.

She decides to try the Duplica handing out tickets by the fountain. She appears to be the right height...]

There really are three of you. I am impressed.

[This Duplica simply nods in response before smiling and holding out a ticket. Take one, have fun and good luck in the raffle!

And that's it. Not even a 'hello' or anything else, how rude.]

[Sakura takes the ticket without hesitating, and she turns it over in her hands. She's...never participated in a ticket raffle before. Part of her is looking forward to seeing what happens, but...

...she still has questions!]

You have my thanks, Duplica. It has been some time since we met. Have you been well?

[Sorry Sakura, this Duplica is so damn rude that she's turning away to find more people to give tickets to. If Ditto could remember how to reply to questions along with remembering what Duplica looks like and what it has to do then maybe then it would reply. But alas.

Meanwhile, the Duplica by the clubhouse is watching Sakura by the fountain, since she's hard to miss. She's considering coming over to say hello, especially if Sakura has questions that need answering.]

[She doesn't have questions that need answering, no, but she's wondering why "Duplica" has decided to just ignore her completely and turn away. It's rude, sure, but Sakura assumes immediately that she's said something rude or has done something offputting without realizing it.

So she's going to stand there a bit awkwardly before remembering that there are two other Duplicas. Maybe she picked the wrong one...? So she'll head over to the real one right now.]

Are you...? [Real?]

I am. Hello Sakura! [Wink. You've found the real deal.]

I hope the other me over there didn't confuse you too much.

I admit, she had me fooled for a moment. [She smiles. Smiles are coming easier to her these days.]

The Duplica I met is much friendlier, though. Have you been well?

Yes, thank you. My Ditto and I have been getting along great here, the SOS Brigade really helped us all settle in.

[Come to think of it-] I don't believe you've met my Ditto yet. Well, you have, but you haven't realised it.

That girl. Was she your Ditto?

[She looks back over to the fountain.] I am unfamiliar with the SOS Brigade. You are a member, then? What is it that you do?

That's right, she is! [Or 'it' is, being genderless and all. But that might get a little confusing.]

And I am. Let's see if I can remember this right. [Ahem.] The SOS Brigade is around "to ensure that everyone in Luceti experiences a worthwhile life. The SOS-Brigade will be there to support troubled people in whatever capacity they need to be assisted." [...] Ahah, I think I got it! Basically, I'm trying to help people have fun by putting on this raffle, since the SOS Brigade is meant to spread excitement and enjoyment.

You fight for a worthy cause, Duplica. It may be one of the things we need most, trapped in a place such as this.

[That's a good answer. Sakura is smiling.]

I think so too. It's not good to just focus on all the bad things about this place and end up being sad over it.

[She notices that smile there.] By the looks of things, it seems like I've managed to spread a little excitement and enjoyment to you just now!

Indeed. I enjoy having such a wide and open environment to exercise in, for example. I am able to run to my heart's content each morning.

[She nods.] You have. The optimism in Luceti is contagious, it seems.

I should have guessed you would be a fan of running or keeping fit in some way, Sakura. [Which is great, it's always good to keep up with your training! Ditto Masters have to work hard too.]

Maybe we can go running with you sometime. You, me and my Dittos all together! [Ditto and Mini-Dit might need to transform to keep up, but still.]

I am. I run ten to twenty miles each morning, and I follow up with rigorous balance and power building exercises. [She says this with pride.]

You are all welcome to join me. I would enjoy that.

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