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Kaede blinked. He knew almost every question she was going to ask the minute he heard she was going to ask questions. Kaede wondered if he was secretly a genius or something. However, the word trapped made her wince a bit. There truly was no way out of here...? Kaede felt a small sense of euphoria and fear at the same time. She was finally free of the cold prison her home became and the hateful man who was her father. However, in exchange, she was seemingly trapped in a frostbitten hell. Still, she sighed in relief that there was a supermarket somewhere in town. She hoped to test the waters of night tonight and go and see what made this place so unsafe while this man gathered as many supplies as he could for both of them. She figured it would be a good way to put her skills at swordsmanship to the test.
"And you? Do you remember how you got here?"
Snapping out of her thoughts, she looked over at him.
"Yes, I do. While I was on my way to school the other day, I noticed someone running away. She seemed to be dirty and beaten, almost like she hasn't seen daylight in a year. I was curious and wanted to help so I followed her. Looking back now, it seems rather foolish of me. Still, after following her for a while, I ended up here. I opened a door that tried to be baracaded but only had a chair against it to block entrance. I haven't explored much of this place. I've only been to the lobby and in the hallways of the first floor."
She nodded.
"Still, thank you for telling me all that you know. I only have a few questions remaining if you have the time to answer them."
She cleared her throat a bit, feeling slightly parched after the walk and talking. She was unused to being so talkitive around someone but if he knew this environment like the back of his hand, she wanted as much information as possible.
"For starters, do things like electricity and the internet still work here? Maybe we can try to call the police for help? Also, does the snow here always remain this bad or does it lighten up? Thirdly, do you know where I can get some clothes for the winter? If heat gives out, I possibly run the risk of freezing to death due to being unprepared. Also, is there any source of hot water for cleaning yourself later? Lastly... Would you please stick with me during this time? I understand if you wish to be alone, but from what I've heard, these types of scenarios fare much better if you're in a group. Please at least consider it."