{*Two days before meeting Treo*}

Stormy's eyes flutter open in unfamiliar surroundings. She finds herself laying on the floor, encircled by a dozen people in blue robes. As she moves to stand up, she sees some sort of pattern on the floor around her.

: "The summoning appears to be successful, sir!"

: "Let's hope she's the one."; he replied as he walks the three steps towards her and offers his right hand. "Welcome to Neuvera. I hope the summoning didn't cause you any discomfort."

: "I feel...fine, but confused. Where is this 'New Vera'? And who are you people?"; she says looking around almost in a state of panic.

: "You won't be harmed here, no worries. Neuvera is our Kingdom, and I am Lowmand, the Chief Summoner for the Royal Magic Division. We summoned you here from your world because our Kingdom is in dire need of your Heroism. Neuvera faces a Demon Lord the likes of which have only been seen a thousand years ago. Records tell us a Hero Summoning ritual was performed and the Hero summoned eventually went on to defeat the Demon Lord, then disappeared. We just performed the same Hero Summoning ritual and you have appeared here."

: Blinking in confusion as she tries to process all of this information. "How do you know I'm this Hero you need? I don't even know who I am."

: "I'll help answer that question. Do you see a little blinking image in the corner of your vision?"

: Glancing around she sees a small silhouette blinking in the upper left corner of her vision. "Yes, I see a small silhouette blinking. What is that and what does it mean?"

: "Focus your attention on that and some information should appear in your vision."

: As she focuses her attention on the silhouette, some sort of transparent 'menu' appears superimposed over her view of her enrivonment. "What is this?"

: "That is Status Magic that Heroes are said to have. It gives you all kinds of information that even our experts with maxed out Analyze cannot. Your status magic will answer many questions that we cannot. Is it okay for you to tell us what it says?"

: "It says Profile, Status, Inventory, and Party".

: "Ah, good. Focus on the word 'Profile'".

Focusing on the word 'Profile', the overlay changes:

Name:  Stormy Level: 1 Race: Human Age: 16 Class: White Mage Title:

: "It says my name is Stormy, Level 1, Race is Human, Age 16, and something called 'Class: White Mage'...and the word Title, but it's blank."; she says confused as to what it means.

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: "Title is blank? Class is White Mage? Oh, dear!"; he says sounding alarmed.

: "What does this mean? What is a White Mage, and what Title should be there?"; she says worriedly at his reaction.

: "Erm...it seems you're not the Hero...we don't know why either. This has never happened before. The royal records don't say anything about this."; he turns to talk to one of the other blue robed figures in the room. "Send word at once that we have encountered a problem with the Hero Summoning!"

: "I'm sorry, but can you just send me back or whatever...seeming I'm not who you were hoping for?"

: "We don't know how to send you back. I'm sorry."

: "I can't remember anything. Whatever you did to summon me, I have no memories at all. Can you at least do something about getting me my memories back?"

: "We know of no magic that can restore memories, I'm sorry."

: "Stop saying you're sorry...it isn't helping."; she said angrily. "Just let me get out of here!"

: "Just wait a minute, please. Can our mages check you over before you depart?"; he said as he turns to another of the blue robed figures in the room.

: "No, I don't like this at all. Just leave me alone!"; she said as she puts her hands in front of her defensively. She begins to glow white as she backs away from Lowmand.

: "I'm not able to get a read at all. I've got Analyze maxed and I see nothing...not even a name or level. She's somehow blocking."

: "Stormy, please...we're not trying to hurt you...we want answers just as you do."

: "I said NO! Just let me out of here, that's all I want."; she continues to back up away from Lowmand, towards the doorway.

: "Where will you go? What will you do? We can help you, please reconsider."

: "I no longer trust you...ANY of you. Just leave me alone and let me go!"

: "It's too dangerous out there alone, especially if you don't know anything."

: "I'll figure it out somehow. Just let me go!"; she says as she backs up into someone who puts a metal gauntlet-clad hand on her shoulder as if to restrain her. "STOP!"

She shouts as a white ring of energy radiates from around her and going outward, knocking everyone in the room on the floor, but otherwise undamaged. She turns toward the doorway and runs away.

: "Stop her!"; he yells out to another guard as Lowmand interjects.

: "Let her go. She's not with the Demon Lord...she's just feeling scared and alone. She doesn't want our help, so just let her go. Inform His Majesty the Hero Summoning results and emphasize she's not a threat to the Kingdom."

Stormy continues to run away, using her magic to knock down any guards that attempt to stop her. Eventually she finds her way out of the Royal Palace where she's met by the Royal Knights in heavy Plate armor. As she begins to use her magic again, a booming voice calls out from behind her.

: "Let her go! Make way for her to leave peacefully."; he says taking a few steps towards her side. "I was the one that ordered the Summoning that brought you here, I am responsible. On behalf of the entire Kingdom, I apologize for how all of this happened. Please forgive us and go where you wish freely."

: Turning to gaze at the King and regarding him kindly, she softens her mood slightly. "I'm sure you mean well, but I must go. I don't feel safe here, and I can't exactly explain how or why."

: Standing beside her now, he faces her and extends an arm outward toward the exit. "I understand and I will honor your wishes. Please feel free to return at any time for any reason." Turning to face his people, he announces; "Anyone trying to bother her coming or going will be punished severely. She is free to come and go as she pleases. If she returns, she is to be brought straight to me immediately!"

: Softening her mood a bit more; "Thank you...your Majesty." She nods her head slightly towards the King once as she proceeds out, away from the Royal Palace, and towards the rest of the Royal Capital.