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[ Robin doesn't use his device too terribly often; not because he doesn't understand how to use it - he's caught on well by now - but he'd still much prefer to speak with someone in person, unless of course they really only need to ask something briefly of each other. It serves a purpose, he won't deny that.

And today, he's decided to step outside of his comfort zone and deviate from how he normally conducts himself, posing a few questions and observations to anyone who might be listening.

He's in the dining room at the moment, giving some thought as to what he wants to eat, and his face is rather perfectly centered as he speaks. ]

Before my arrival here in Wonderland, I had a brief stay in a small village by the name of Storybrooke. Everyone frequented Granny's diner, so I presume the food was extraordinary there, but I regretfully didn't have much time to sample it all.

[ He thinks for a moment, trying to remember some of the menu items: ]

I enjoyed the burger I was able to try, and the grilled cheese.

I was curious about something called buffalo wings. Does anyone know much about the buffalo? It must be rather small, based on its wing structure.

[ He's familiar with chickens, and the meat that comprises burgers, but buffalo is something new to him. ]

I've come to understand there's a particular type of food unique to diners, and while this place isn't a diner in the strictest sense, we can certainly acquire any of the food normally found there. I'm not sure what I should try. Any suggestions?

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[ He's heard quite a few people talk of cities lately, and now he hopes one day he'll get to see a city for himself, though he would, admittedly, need some assistance in navigating and he's not too prideful to admit to that. ]

I've spent much of my life in the forest, I find comfort and peace there, though I think if circumstances were right, I'd enjoy the chance to explore a city for a bit.

Have you only ever lived in Japan, or have you been to other places as well?

I lived in the woods for a little bit once! That's amazing that you've spent your life there though. It really is sort of peaceful.

[Really, she pitched a tent in the woods just outside of town for a few days because her grandfather was having renovations made to his apartment and she didn't want to bother anyone, but that counts!]

But cities can also be nice, in their own way! It seems like there's always something to do or see there. Ah, I've never been outside of Japan though, except for Wonderland.

[ He wasn't born and raised in the woods, he had an interesting life before making the decision to steal from the rich to help the poor, thus making him an outlaw in the eyes of those in power. But to Robin, the most important part of his life was that spent in the woods, helping people. ]

If I had the good fortune of finding my way to Japan someday, what do you think I should absolutely see for myself?

Hm...well, if you want to learn more about cities, Tokyo might be a good place to start! But if you would rather explore the outdoors more, then it might be fun to climb Mt. Fuji! I've never done it myself, but I know there are a few hiking trails there, and the view is supposed to be really beautiful.

[Tohru isn't very creative in her suggestions, but Tohru also doesn't get out very much, even within her own town. She's very much a homebody.]

You know, I've actually never scaled a mountain at all. Sherwood Forest was relatively flat, you had to journey quite some distance to find any sort of elevation, and nothing nearly as remarkable as a mountain. So, I would enjoy seeing that.

What do you...love the most, about where you live?

What do I love the most?

[She thinks about it for a moment, but she has her answer very quickly, and she smiles a little, overtaken by nostalgia.]

Honestly...I think I have to say I love the people the most. My dear friends and family. They're what really makes the town I live in "home".

[It's a little cheesy, but it's entirely true.]

[ The thing is, though, that's similar to an answer Robin would give. His family - which really just consists of his son, and Regina - and his friends mean more to him than anything else, and certainly any material possessions, or even the sights he enjoys exploring so much back home. ]

There's nothing more important than those we love. And it means no matter where you are, as long as you have them, you're home.

It's true! In that sense, anywhere can be home, as long as you're there with the people you care about, and with people who care about you.

[It's good to hear that Robin feels similarly. It's also one of the reasons she's been able to get by in Wonderland as well as she has. She still misses her friends and family at home dearly, but she's also become very good at making families wherever she goes. There are people who mean the world to Tohru in Wonderland, and it makes having to stay here just a little more bearable.]

[ She seems to be such a cheerful, friendly person, and he's glad their paths have crossed, in a manner of speaking. ]

I'm glad you agree.

I am curious about something, as you run a diner, do you have a favorite food there?

Hm...well, it's not quite as "diner-y" as some of the other things there, but I really like making riceballs!

[Tohru gestures as if she's forming one in the air.]

They're balls of rice with different fillings inside, like meat or pickled vegetables. They're simple to make, but they're really good!

[ That works for him since he doesn't know enough yet about diners to make judgments about what's proper diner food and what's not. ]

That does sound quite good, in fact. I'll have to try some, perhaps a bit later today.

[That's probably a good thing, since Wonderland's diner is a little odd - there's a blend of American food Ruby's taught her how to make, Japanese comfort food, and pie (since they recently acquired a piemaker).]

Really? That's wonderful! I'd be more than happy to make some for you, Robin! We're in the first room on the eighth floor, so it shouldn't be hard to find at all.

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Thank you for your kindness, Tohru.

I look forward to seeing you a bit later on.

[ He smiles again, and then shuts off the feed, quite happy he's met another kind person here, and he looks forward to seeing her at the diner. ]

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