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Post by Akkordian on Mar 28, 2023 2:02:04 GMT
Yves smiles to herself like a weirdo at the indirect praise to her social skills.
"Well, then, I'll just have to give you a gift back too, if I visit your room! If, um, you would want to hang out in your room, sometime. And if, I'm supposed to give a gift back..."
She gets obviously lost in thought for a moment, and then perks up, staring attentively at Mikoto. "What's your favorite animal? If- if you don't mind me asking. Out of the blue."
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Post by Kachu on Mar 28, 2023 17:07:31 GMT
"You are more than welcome to visit, but then I must be a proper host! I'll have to serve you tea." Mikoto nods.
"Favourite animal...? Hrmm. That's a touch tricky. If I had to put a name to it, perhaps the noble and elegant vulture..." Mikoto scratches the back of their head with a sleeved hand. "Or maybe the cowardly little lion... How about you?"
"Oh! I do love kittens, too. In fact, I do have a stuffed animal hidden in my room... I won them at an arcade machine when I first arrived in the west. Do you know the glories of an arcade? They're amazing!"
"I just, ah, thought it would be strange to be seen with one. So I hesitated earlier..."
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Post by Akkordian on Mar 28, 2023 23:01:53 GMT
"Aww... those are such cute answers... Bears are my favorite. But, I, uh, bet that was pretty obvious. Because of Barnie, and my familiar, and stuff... that's good to know though. And, um, great choices! I like birds, and I've always kind of wanted a cat. Or a dog."
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Post by Kachu on Mar 29, 2023 16:11:01 GMT
"Bears are indeed strong. And cute." Mikoto nods. "Have you not had a pet before? I suppose these familiars are a first for both of us."
"Granted, my little friend is nothing like the stray critters back home..."
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Post by Akkordian on Mar 31, 2023 0:29:08 GMT
"No, I've never had a pet before, as much as I've always really wanted one. Barnie Bear doesn't count, since, y'know, she's just a little toy." Yves's shoulders then slump, and she bites the inside of her cheek.
"I think your little friend is really neat. I can't say the same about mine, though, it... scares me."
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Post by Kachu on Mar 31, 2023 2:32:56 GMT
Mikoto frowns, though it's hard to tell with their coat on. "Scares you? That's upsetting. I'm sorry about that..."
"Ah, but they are meant to serve us. Perhaps the two of you can come to an understanding...?"
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Post by Akkordian on Mar 31, 2023 3:20:29 GMT
"Well, um, what's scary is how... uncanny. It is. To Barnie, and, well. It's kind of a silly story, actually..." The look on Yves's face indicated it was anything but.
"And there's some bad- bad memories..."
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Post by Kachu on Mar 31, 2023 14:38:36 GMT
"...I see."
Mikoto hangs their head. "If it's any solace to you, you can spend time with my little friend instead, if you'd like."
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Post by Akkordian on Mar 31, 2023 17:24:21 GMT
“Are- are you sure?” Yves suddenly looks very excited. Comparatively, to the normal down-in-the-dumps look she’s usually rocking. “I think your familiar is very cute. And friendly.”
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Post by Kachu on Mar 31, 2023 17:28:29 GMT
"Certainly!" Mikoto nods eagerly.
"Little Leafcelot would love to be your friend. Perhaps they could even pose like those cool warriors on your cards?"
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Post by Akkordian on Mar 31, 2023 20:57:32 GMT
"I would love to be Leafcelot's friend, too..." Yves's eyes sparkle with all the radiance of Leafcelot's little smile, despite the solemn way she answers.
"Maybe I could teach them the poses from the cards I picked out for you. Um, I mean- I picked out a deck for everyone, based on what I think they would like. If not to play, then, just, aesthetically. But, um, that would be like, two birds with one stone, maybe, right? Though I don't know if that's a very good thing to do while hanging out... man, I'm not good at this..."
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Post by Kachu on Apr 1, 2023 16:49:53 GMT
"Oh! You've done that?" Mikoto leans over a little closer. "I'd love to see it! Er. Them! What you collected! Especially if you went through all that trouble!"
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Post by Akkordian on Apr 1, 2023 19:26:49 GMT
"Oh, um. Sure! I'll get them right now. If you want." Yves slides out of her office chair, stretching a bit after sitting uncomfortably like she was L or something for so long, and shuffles over to her dresser and rifles through one of the drawers for a moment. Following the sound of tins being jostled around, and the satisfying pop of one being opened and closed again, she turns back around and presents a deck box the same color as the blue ombre of Mikoto's hair to the swordsmith. How convenient!
"Here. They're um- the cards in the deck are the Shiranui cards. Mostly. Since you like swords, and stuff. They're, um, the lore is that the soul of a samurai that fought off evil demons gets... imbued into a katana. That's passed down to new students who learn how to fight off the demons in his stead, now that he's dead. That's about it, I think."
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Post by Kachu on Apr 1, 2023 19:31:07 GMT
"Just like my family..." Mikoto eyes the cards very carefully. It's clear they're deeply fascinated. A bunch of "oohs" and "aahs" and "That seems familiar..." at one point. It's almost as if they forgot they're in someone else's room.
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Post by Akkordian on Apr 1, 2023 19:37:47 GMT
"Oh?" Yves's interest is piqued as she settles back in at her desk, watching Mikoto with interest as they rifle through the cards.
"It's funny that there's literally a Swordsmith card, there. That's actually what made me think it would be a good fit. And, um, who doesn't like samurai and swords and ghosts and stuff, right? Though my favorite's always been the Squire, I think she's... really cool. And, um, it's not one of the cards in there but there's one where she makes f-friends, with one of the evil spirits she's meant to fight. While she's in her human form, they have a really tender moment, on a patio. And, um, they look really cute together..."
"But, uh, yeah. You can keep those. If you want to. I'm glad you... like them. If you do like them."
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Post by Kachu on Apr 1, 2023 19:39:27 GMT
"Ahh... That story is lovely, friend!" Mikoto looks up at Yves, their eyes bright.
"Are you certain? I'd love to hear more about that story too! And this squire! And the demons! And how everyone becomes friends..!"
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Post by Akkordian on Apr 1, 2023 19:58:40 GMT
"Y-yeah! I'm sure." She responds, sounding incredibly unsure. Just take her word for it. "It's... nice. Being able to share my hobby with everyone here. To find cards that, um, speak to them. In some way. I've always thought that was a better way to go about things than just doing whatever is most efficient, or the absolute strongest, is to just, express yourself. What you like. That, um, that's at least what I think Nana or Grandpa would say about something like this..."
"And, uh, let me just..." Yves gets out of her seat again to ruffle through her drawers until she finds two of the giant cases of bulk cards she has, popping both of the cases open and pulling out cards from each.
"So, um, Shiranui Squire, that you have there, fights the demons, like the original swordmaster guy, who shows up as the spirit when she wields the soul katana. Thing. The demons are the Mayakashi cards." She lays a monster card depicting a a purple-haired anime girl in a peach-colored kimono, sitting holding a antique mirror with multiple ethereal fox tails flowing behind her: Dakki, the Graceful Mayakashi. Then she places a Trap Card next to it, Ghost Meets Girl - A Shiranui's Story. The tomboy-ish Squire is sitting next to Dakki, affixing a bell-shaped hair ornament for the spirit girl, with cherry blossom petals fluttering in the breeze around them.
"That's it, actually. Until they release new cards that have the both of them in it..."
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Post by Kachu on Apr 1, 2023 20:01:19 GMT
"I am going to have to apologize, as I know very little about this game..." Mikoto sighs softly. "But we have plenty of time to learn, yes?"
"That one, there." Mikoto points to the squire card. "I like her a lot..."
"Ah, she is reminding me just like the stories I would hear back at home. Though we have nothing about special swords, as far as I am aware of... But it's all exciting! Seeing some of your own culture in things like this, I can only wish to learn more. I can see why you've spent time enjoying this game, Yves."
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Post by Akkordian on Apr 1, 2023 20:17:55 GMT
"I'd be happy to teach you how to play, some time." Yves smiles, for once not responding with some kind of worried remark. "The rules can be a little complex when, y'know, you're just starting, but, it's not so bad."
"I know... this might sound a little, er, silly. Or something. But, this game really is the one way I've been able to connect with people. Since I was a little kid. Those people, sometimes, may have not been, very nice, or... accepting, but, it's given me a hobby and I've spent a lot of time interacting with people instead of just being a total shut-in. And, now, it's kind of the reason I've met all of you. Here. Even if the situation we're in is, um. Not so good."
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Post by Kachu on Apr 1, 2023 22:24:07 GMT
Mikoto shakes their head. "I don't find that silly. Is it strange to make friends through one's hobbies? It sounds perfectly normal!"
"I don't think you need to concern yourself with the possibility of people finding that weird. I imagine nearly everyone else is the same. Friends don't... always just appear in your lap one day."
"Ah, and yes!" Mikoto does a little baby fist pump into the air. "Please teach me how to play sometime?"
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Post by Akkordian on Apr 1, 2023 22:31:35 GMT
"For sure! And... maybe you could teach me how to play shogi. Or, um, tell me about what you did back home. Making swords, and stuff. Or anything else, really. Us... kindred spirits oughta stick together, right?" Yves offers a shy little smile and raises her fist, awkwardly trying to get Mikoto to fist bump her.
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Post by Kachu on Apr 2, 2023 17:12:43 GMT
"I would absolutely love to do that!" Mikoto nods.
"Though uh... You might not be cut out for smithing... training for that is rather rigorous..."
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Post by Akkordian on Apr 2, 2023 17:58:48 GMT
“O-oh, um, I didn’t mean like, teach me. I just thought… you might wanna talk about it. Since it’s your, thing.”
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Post by Kachu on Apr 3, 2023 15:13:01 GMT
Mikoto nods happily. "Very well! But I won't promise that it won't get boring after a while... Hehe."
[We should try wrapping this up if you'd want I can make Mikoto say they gotta go because they need to swing their sword into the air 500 times this evening-]
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Post by Akkordian on Apr 3, 2023 15:58:17 GMT
[sure sounds good] Yves softly smiles at Mikoto.
“You listened to me ramble about Yu-Gi-Oh!, I promise I wouldn’t get bored.”
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Post by Kachu on Apr 3, 2023 16:41:20 GMT
"Very well!" Mikoto begins to stand up, slowly and gently. "Your room is wonderful, Yves, but I am afraid I must slip outside now. I have to continue today's training before the sun sets..."
"I hope we do get a chance to speak again, soon." They give their lovely friend a kind wave before stepping outside and being whisked away into the sky with their familiar.
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Post by Panda on Apr 20, 2023 8:43:53 GMT
[This FTE is now permanent!]
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Post by Kachu on Apr 20, 2023 14:22:49 GMT
Mikoto could be seen circling the likely small kitchen present on the blimp, walking around in circles. A teapot rests on the table nearby a set of chairs, one of which is occupied by their leafy green familiar.
Mikoto is dressed in an outfit Yves might've seen before, back in Monokuma's game realm.
Mikoto leans up at eye level with the table, and stares at the teapot intensely. Just what on earth are they doing...?
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Post by Akkordian on Apr 20, 2023 17:59:02 GMT
Yves, wearing her usual outfit like the Ms. Lamey McLamington that she is, shuffles into the kitchen, stopping once she raises her head and notices Mikoto. She clears her throat in place of a proper greeting, raising her hand in a limp wave, still stopped at the doorway.
“H-hello, Mikoto.” She says, evidently not aware that they're trying to focus on something at the moment. Probably.
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Post by Kachu on Apr 21, 2023 5:57:39 GMT
Mikoto jolts up. But not like, too suddenly or anything. A normal amount of jolting.
"Yves! You're right on time!" Mikoto hurries over to their friend's side and tugs on their sleeve a little. "Would you like to try this new tea I've been crafting?"
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