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[dragon_blossom]

[ Marina's sitting on her bed, laptop on her crossed legs, making the video a little wobbly. The wall behind her has some popular band poster or another - she rotates the spot above her bed fairly often - and she looks relaxed. More than she usually does when Numbers stuff is involved, at least.

She drums her fingers on the laptop. ]

Anyone here have a sword?

[ Very serious about this. ]

Other me had a sword, and Anais has a sword here, and other her had a sword back there. I figure I can get an echopulsething if I like, grab a real sword? Or learn how to use it? I'm not just crazy thinking that, right?

[ Actually looking for Echoes is new for her too. ]

So, I guess what I'm saying is, if anyone would like to help? Um, promise I won't, like, get myself hurt either, okay? Thanks. You're great.

At least you guys with swords.

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[dragon_blossom]

S-sorry. I'm, um, flattered that you... think me being caring is cool...

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[alilyinthemoonslight]

[Smile again!]

It is. I'm sure Jasmine appreciates it, too. Being nice is nothing to be ashamed of.

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[dragon_blossom]

I just... I don't know.

Being nice makes me feel good, so I guess you're right.

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[alilyinthemoonslight]

One should go with what makes them feel good, I think. So it seems like you're on the right track.

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[dragon_blossom]

The Lifetime movie lame feelgood track. At this rate I'm gonna be running around looking for little old ladies to help.

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[alilyinthemoonslight]

I wouldn't begrudge you this.

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[dragon_blossom]

Listen, helping little old ladies is one thing, hunting them down is another.

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[alilyinthemoonslight]

Well, if it feels like the right thing to do...

[Lily is clearly having too much fun with this. Like, visibly.]

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[dragon_blossom]

It feels like the weird thing to do.

[ Stop Lily her distress over being nice isn't funny. ]

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[alilyinthemoonslight]

You said being nice felt good, though.

[It's not funny, it's hilarious.]

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[dragon_blossom]

Sure, yeah, but weird sometimes too.

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[alilyinthemoonslight]

You'll get used to it.

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[dragon_blossom]

One way or another.

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[alilyinthemoonslight]

[She laughs nervously.]

Would it be too corny to say I have faith in your ability to do so?

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[dragon_blossom]

Yes, but thank you anyways.

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[alilyinthemoonslight]

Ah, and a thank you, too. You're quite welcome.

[She smiles brightly.]

Now was that so weird?

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[dragon_blossom]

...It'd be a lie to say yes, dammit.

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[alilyinthemoonslight]

[Just a long smile in response.

As if digging a knife in deeper to a fresh stab wound.

She is clearly pushing this on purpose, now.]

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[dragon_blossom]

You don't have to be smug about it!

[ NOT LOOKING AT YOU SULKING NOW. ]

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[alilyinthemoonslight]

Oh, come on now.

It's not as if you wouldn't have fun at my expensive given the opportunity.

[Not like she's going to give Marina the chance for that anytime soon, right? ...right?

...

Oh look at that date.]

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[dragon_blossom]

I'll grant you that, and now I won't have to be shy about doing so.

[ Heh. Heh. Heh. ]

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[alilyinthemoonslight]

[...blink.]

Somehow, you hardly strike me as the "shy" type, Marina.

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[dragon_blossom]

We're friends, so maybe - maybe - I would've been a little subtle about having fun at your expense.

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[alilyinthemoonslight]

[Slower. Blink.]

Maybe.

[What is this sudden uneasy feeling in the pit of her stomach.]

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[dragon_blossom]

I'm not a terrible person after all.

[ What's that look Lily huh huh? ]